Three Cheers for Microsoft's AntiSpyware Beta

[DaWhim]

firefox, problem solved.

 

[cavemanmoron]

Originally posted by: Bootprint

Originally posted by: MadCowDisease
Link to the file?

link, you can tell it not to validate your windows serial.

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Instructions
This download is available running genuine Microsoft Windows. Click Continue in the section above to begin the short validation process. Once validated, you will be returned to this page with specific instructions for obtaining the download.

 

[GreatBarracuda]

Good to see you come back from the Dark Side and into the light.

 

[jfall]

Virus writers have created a malicious program that can disable Microsoft's new anti-spyware application...

http://news.com.com/Trojan+attacks+Micr...re/2100-7349_3-5569429.html?tag=cd.top

 

[Hyperblaze]

If Microsoft learned to code better, there wouldn't be a need for anti-spyware programs to begin with.

 

[AFB]

http://download.microsoft.com/download/...c6f0cc/MicrosoftAntiSpywareInstall.exe

 

[DorkBoy]

even caught my Spector software running

 

[Spencer278]

Originally posted by: cavemanmoron

Originally posted by: Bootprint

Originally posted by: MadCowDisease
Link to the file?

link, you can tell it not to validate your windows serial.

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Instructions
This download is available running genuine Microsoft Windows. Click Continue in the section above to begin the short validation process. Once validated, you will be returned to this page with specific instructions for obtaining the download.

On the next page it asks if you really want to validate windows.

 

[TuxDave]

Impressive...

 

[eigen]

Originally posted by: Hyperblaze
If Microsoft learned to code better, there wouldn't be a need for anti-spyware programs to begin with.

Hay I just shot you in fvcking face now try this really impressive blood coagulant , stops bleeding instantly.Thanks alot Mr.Assailant.

 

[Hyperblaze]

Originally posted by: eigen

Originally posted by: Hyperblaze
If Microsoft learned to code better, there wouldn't be a need for anti-spyware programs to begin with.

Hay I just shot you in fvcking face now try this really impressive blood coagulant , stops bleeding instantly.Thanks alot Mr.Assailant.

There is a reason why no spyware exists in linux.

 

[eigen]

Originally posted by: Hyperblaze

Originally posted by: eigen

Originally posted by: Hyperblaze
If Microsoft learned to code better, there wouldn't be a need for anti-spyware programs to begin with.

Hay I just shot you in fvcking face now try this really impressive blood coagulant , stops bleeding instantly.Thanks alot Mr.Assailant.

There is a reason why no spyware exists in linux.

Thats Why I am a Linux/Mac User.

 

[TuxDave]

Originally posted by: Hyperblaze

Originally posted by: eigen

Originally posted by: Hyperblaze
If Microsoft learned to code better, there wouldn't be a need for anti-spyware programs to begin with.

Hay I just shot you in fvcking face now try this really impressive blood coagulant , stops bleeding instantly.Thanks alot Mr.Assailant.

There is a reason why no spyware exists in linux.

Maybe because coders would rather write a piece of spyware that targets an OS that over 90% of the computer users worldwide use as opposed to a relatively smaller group of linux users?

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: Hyperblaze

Originally posted by: eigen

Originally posted by: Hyperblaze
If Microsoft learned to code better, there wouldn't be a need for anti-spyware programs to begin with.

Hay I just shot you in fvcking face now try this really impressive blood coagulant , stops bleeding instantly.Thanks alot Mr.Assailant.

There is a reason why no spyware exists in linux.

A: Because the spyware coders are smart enough to code for the VAST MAJORITY. DUH. 50% of the reason why spyware and viruses are really only a problem to windows users. The other 50% is because people suck at the Internet.

Injury: Spyware free.

 

[archcommus]

The IE bashing needs to stop. Honestly, people don't know when a topic has been BEATEN INTO THE GROUND.

It has been proven on countless occassions by countless users that IE can be perfectly fine when you aren't an idiot. The bottom line is, everyone's a fanboy.

About MS's tool, I will get it and try it out if someone can 100% verify for me that I can disable it on startup.

 

[Vegito]

Yeah they were on the news 2 years ago about buying out Giant, etc.. the latest is a few more anti-virus company, one being sybari.. we used them for exchange protection and now ms bought it.. or tried to buy it.. if they can't fix it, they'll buy someone that can...

 

[Hyperblaze]

Originally posted by: Injury

Originally posted by: Hyperblaze

Originally posted by: eigen

Originally posted by: Hyperblaze
If Microsoft learned to code better, there wouldn't be a need for anti-spyware programs to begin with.

Hay I just shot you in fvcking face now try this really impressive blood coagulant , stops bleeding instantly.Thanks alot Mr.Assailant.

There is a reason why no spyware exists in linux.

A: Because the spyware coders are smart enough to code for the VAST MAJORITY. DUH. 50% of the reason why spyware and viruses are really only a problem to windows users. The other 50% is because people suck at the Internet.

Injury: Spyware free.

I admit that windows desktop is the most used in the world....but linux is gainly popularity very fast. The fact there isn't ONE spyware issue with linux must mean something.

I just consider Windows like a sponge. a product with a lot of holes

 

[Hyperblaze]

Originally posted by: archcommus87
The IE bashing needs to stop. Honestly, people don't know when a topic has been BEATEN INTO THE GROUND.

It has been proven on countless occassions by countless users that IE can be perfectly fine when you aren't an idiot. The bottom line is, everyone's a fanboy.

About MS's tool, I will get it and try it out if someone can 100% verify for me that I can disable it on startup.

Err....name ONE occassion. I'm sorry, but I just don't believe you.

 

[quakefiend420]

i just ran it and didnt find anything...guess thats good though

 

[jfall]

Originally posted by: Hyperblaze

Originally posted by: Injury

Originally posted by: Hyperblaze

Originally posted by: eigen

Originally posted by: Hyperblaze
If Microsoft learned to code better, there wouldn't be a need for anti-spyware programs to begin with.

Hay I just shot you in fvcking face now try this really impressive blood coagulant , stops bleeding instantly.Thanks alot Mr.Assailant.

There is a reason why no spyware exists in linux.

A: Because the spyware coders are smart enough to code for the VAST MAJORITY. DUH. 50% of the reason why spyware and viruses are really only a problem to windows users. The other 50% is because people suck at the Internet.

Injury: Spyware free.

I admit that windows desktop is the most used in the world....but linux is gainly popularity very fast. The fact there isn't ONE spyware issue with linux must mean something.

I just consider Windows like a sponge. a product with a lot of holes

It's hard to say really. I think part of it has to do with Linux's user base, who are generally more experienced computer users. Another part is the fact that Windows has much more market share and are more of a "target".

 

[intogamer]

Originally posted by: forcesho
Yeah they were on the news 2 years ago about buying out Giant, etc.. the latest is a few more anti-virus company, one being sybari.. we used them for exchange protection and now ms bought it.. or tried to buy it.. if they can't fix it, they'll buy someone that can...

probably paid using stocks:laugh:

 

[archcommus]

Originally posted by: Hyperblaze

Originally posted by: archcommus87
The IE bashing needs to stop. Honestly, people don't know when a topic has been BEATEN INTO THE GROUND.

It has been proven on countless occassions by countless users that IE can be perfectly fine when you aren't an idiot. The bottom line is, everyone's a fanboy.

About MS's tool, I will get it and try it out if someone can 100% verify for me that I can disable it on startup.

Err....name ONE occassion. I'm sorry, but I just don't believe you.

Do a search and read the tons of multi-page arguments on the topic. It always starts off with someone saying that Firefox rules their life, then other people agreeing, and then of course lots of people saying "You're wrong, shut up, IE is fine."

Basically, if you're n00, yes stick with Firefox to protect yourself. If you're not, go with whichever one your prefer. IE is fine.

 

[zoiks]

Just downloaded it and ran the full system scan and it comes up with ZERO.
Ran spybot right after it and it found 8 spyware traces.

The antispyware by MS still isnt what its hyped up to be.

 

[UNCjigga]

WTF...it told me my version of Windows XP is not valid and I'm using a pirated volume license key. Thing is...I got it from my school!! Gonna call ITS tomorrow and figure out what's going on...hopefully they can give me a new key.

 

[ArmchairAthlete]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
what the christ. i know it's possible to use IE and not get ANY spyware, i've done it for years now!

don't be a stupid user!

Yup, I use IE and came up clean. Haven't run any other scans recently either.