Re: Dump spy/other scanners?
- From: "Adela" <nuevadela2@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 9 May 2009 20:33:17 -0400
Thanks Pete for your advice, and yes I'm sorry I didn't complete the
SUPERAntiSpyware word - my subconcious laziness? ;o)
When you say "an overlapping arsenal is required to render good protection."
do you mean then that's ok for me to have so many? I will delete Spybot-S&D
though because, as mentioned, it never found one bad file, while all the
others do all the time and it gives me some problems too.
I just followed your advice and updated AVG free to 8.5).
I didn't know there was an antimalware newsgroup, but I'll leave SAS in as
it too I found pretty good.
You are SO right that it wouldn't be a wise move to add memory. My computer
is very old (though still giving good service), that's why I try not to
aggravate it if I can help it. I intend to continue using it until it gives
its last sigh, at which time I'll be asking for advice as to a good but
affordable computer with updated powers too. :o) According to my
experience, Dell seems to be good since I had this one since...1999 and
still going!!! lol!
I thought Java updated itself, but if you think I should, I'll go to its
site to do it.
I'll continue to follow your advice below...a little at a time... ;o)
Including NOT to get IE8 since I have enough trouble with what I have, let
alone changing into new stuff. lol!
Thanks again for all your advice! Adela
"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:OOEfE6nzJHA.4520@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
IMHO...
AVG Free v8.0 - Either upgrade to v8.5
(http://free.avg.com/download?prd=afe; TIP: Uninstall v8.0, reboot, then
install v8.5 and opt-out of installing LinkScanner and both email
scanners) or replace it with, e.g., Avast4 (free), Avira AntiVir (free),
or another AV app of your choosing as long as it's not a Norton or McAfee
app.)
S*UPERAntiSpyware Free - uninstall
Windows Defender (free) - Install! =>
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx
Spybot - Up to you; If you don't fully understand what Tea Timer does and
how it does it, leave it permanently disabled.
SpywareBlaster - Up to you
[NB: Do NOT install IE8 (should you be tempted) with Spybot fully
Immunized and/or with all SpywareBlaster Protections enabled!]
Adobe Reader v8.x - Uninstall it then install Adobe Reader v9.x
(http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/new.jsp; might wanna wait until
after 12 May when a more-secure version of v9.x will be released) or FoxIt
Reader (free; www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php)
Flash Player & Shockwave Player - Make certain you're running the
most-recent version (v10.0.22.87; v11.5.596) =>
http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/welcome/
Sun Java (JRE) v1.6.0_03 - Update to v1.6.0_13 =>
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=38895 (use Manual instructions)
=> And get WinXP SP3 installed ASAP! <=
How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389/
WinXP SP3 - Read all prerequisites for a successful installation
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/windows-xp-sp3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx
The free unlimited installation and compatibility support for WinXP SP3
has been extended (but certainly not indefinitely) beyond the original 14
April 2009 cut-off date. Open your browser to
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=1173 | select
Windows XP | select Windows XP Service Pack 3
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
Adela wrote:
[WinXP Home 2002-SP2; OE 6; IE 6; OfficeXP; Dell Dimension XPS T448MHz
Pentium III; 384MB RAM; AVG Free Version 8.0; spybot S&D;
SUPERAntiSpy Free Ed.; high speed cable; WordPerfect8; Lexmark Laser
printer
"Optra E310"; Windows Media Player; Adobe Reader 8; Adobe Flash Player 10
Activex..]
Hello All, is it true what I was told by an acquaintance that the scanner
S*PERAntiSpy isn't necessary to keep since nowadays the (I don't
recall which he mentioned (could be MS?)) catches any spies and other
undesirables before they penetrate?
I'd love to get rid of these hungry programs as I must save my not very
strong RAM. If I do get rid of them, I could always scan, if I need, by
going to their own websites? Right now I have the following scanners or
antis (could someone tell me which ones are superfluous?):
S*PERantiSpy; Malwarebytes; spybot S&D (which never ever finds bad
files!);
SpywareBlaster; ie-spyad; Java 6 updated 3.
Thanks so much for any suggestions. Adela
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