RE: what spyware programs to run?
From: MAP (MAP_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/01/05
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Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2005 11:10:53 -0800
"cy" wrote:
> I use spybot s & d and also adaware. I also use winsockxpfix and MS
> antispyware. I have norton antivirus ans mcafee personal firewall. Even
> though i use these i still have things coming up regularly during scans? I
> used free registry fixer 2.2 and that said i had broken paths and unused
> software entries but i have now removed this program due to advice from
> someone, how could i fix these? Also should i use a program called
> hijackthis, it was recommended to me but sounds dodgy?
>
> Any help would be appreciatted, cheers!
This should help!
To help stop unauthorized downloads via your activex controls change your
default settings.
These settings are good for XP. The wording should be close for other systems
as well.
Go to control panel and open "internet options”.
Click on the security tab then custom level.
make sure these settings are as follows.
Download signed active x controls>set to prompt
Download unsigned active x controls>set to disable
Initialize and script active x controls not marked as safe>set to disable
Run active x controls and pluggins>set to enable
Script active x controls marked safe for scripting>set to enable
Java permissions>set to high
Launching programs and files in a IFRAME" > Prompt
Installation of Desktop items"> Prompt
Navigate sub-frames across different domains>prompt
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