Posted on 11/19/2004 11:16:56 AM PST by Capitalism2003
I have been told to use it in conjunction with another spyware program, Ad-Aware (as recommended here). I don't know if there was any truth to the recommendation but they seemed to think it wasn't ideal to rely on any single program.
Here's the direct link:
http://www.techsupportforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=50
So.... we need to install crap on our computers to get rid of other crap. What gets rid of the new crap?
1. Never (e-v-e-r) use Microsoft Internet Explorer again.
2. Never (e-v-e-r) use Microfoft Outllook, Outlook Express, etc. again.
3. Start brushing up on how to convert to Linux or Mac.
HijackThis should be used as a last resort in my opinion. If you keep Spybot and Ad-aware updated, they will find pretty much everything out there.
I have the old Netscape still installed as well as Internet Explorer and Firefox just as backups in case I ever need to get online and something goes awry with IE.
I have always used IE with no problems of security breaches, etc.
I have to repeat my oft-used term: When a supposedly otherwise competent computer tech has problems with a computer, the problem usually lies between the chair and keyboard.
Generally speaking, ( and I'll probably get flamed for this, ) I have found that those people who complaim about Microsoft, IE, ad infinitum AND ad nauseum, are disgruntled and jealous of Microsoft for the same reason that foreigners hate the USA.....jealousy, envy and resentment.....hating # 1.....it's almost a custom and, if not, then a tradition in many places. :-)
I found something called "cookie wall" which allows me to yeah or nay any incoming cookie.
I also use ad-aware, spy bot, spy assassin, spy clean, spyware blaster and hijack this regularly.
I'm obsessed with denying spammers and spies access to my stuff.
I bet with all of that spyware on her PC , it was running slow.
900 ? YIKES.
Run like hell from Spyhunter! Their practices were always suspect, and why believe they've changed for the better?
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm#sh_note
Addenda:
Many so-called spyware removers outright stole their program code from SpyBot S&D or AdAware, etc.
http://www.adwarereport.com/mt/archives/000007.html
I had my own experience with a rogue last year:
http://www.cybertechhelp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24086
It's an entirely different type of malware though.
Say a hacker successfuly hijacks your web browser and manages to get svchost.exe installed through an old Java platform that was unsecured and into your windows directory.. You wouldn't know that the real svchost.exe resides in the windows/system32 folder.
Someone who can interpret a log will spot those and remove them. Pacman's Startup List is a great resource to check suspect files, but last I checked it was down for maintanance.
Spyware is a completely different type of malware. Usually low-threat data miners.
It worked great for me. In fact, I had some spyware that redirected my google searches and Spyhunter was the only thing that actually removed it. I would highly recommend the product.
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