Re: Spyware?

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"Andrew" <andrewportess@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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>"usasma" <usasma@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>news:FDA75F51-3D21-49B2-8C4A-7F9667190DD1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> As I recall, that is a piece of spyware. Spyware hunting is a specialized
>> issue because it changes so much.
>>
>> I'd recommend downloading the MS AntiSpyware Beta and installing it on
>> your
>> system. For assistance in removing spyware, I'd suggest the following 2
>> resources:
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>
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>I would recommend NOT downloading the MS Anti-spyware software - it is Beta
>and not something you want to be trying out at a time of need. Download
>Spyboat S&D.
>

While it is true that the Microsoft Antispyware is still a Beta
version, it is also true that it is always in the top 3 category on
any independent comparative test of antispyware products.

I have no reservations about using it or suggesting it to other users.

Spybot S&D has been a good product, but more recently it has been
plagued with serious "false positive" issues which have caused
problems for a number of users. Most recently is has been falsely
identifying the Microsoft RDP Client Control as malware.


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP
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