Dustin Cook

Kayman <kaymanDeleteThis@operamail.com> wrote in
news:fsiafl$jhh$1@aioe.org:

> On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:41:44 -0700 (PDT), Ron wrote:
>
>> On Mar 27, 7:52 pm, Kayman <kaymanDeleteT...@operamail.com> wrote:
>>> On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:47:54 -0500, Ben wrote:
>>>> From what I can determine, the AVG Anti-Spyware program is only
>>>> available in a package with the AVG Anti-Virus program, ver 8.0. I
>>>> want to purchase it as a stand-alone, but cannot seem to find where
>>>> it is offered. Has anyone purchased this as a stand-alone
>>>> program? It appears that the "free" edition is all that is
>>>> available. Am I right or wrong, and am I overlooking something?
>>>
>>> There is no need purchasing AV/A-S applications; The average
>>> computer user can safely operate utilizing quality programs free of
>>> charge. Consider this:
>>> 1. Uninstall AVG
>>> 2. Download/Install
>>> Avira AntiVir® PersonalEdition Classic -
>>> Freehttp://www.free-av.com/antivirus/allinonen.html You may wish to
>>> consider removing the 'AntiVir
>>> Nagscreen'http://www.elitekiller.com/files/disable_antivir_nag.ht
>>> and
>>> SuperAntispyware -
>>> Freehttp://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html
>>> and
>>> Ad-Aware 2007 -
>>> Freehttp://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.phphttp://www.d
>>> ownload.com/3000-2144-10045910.html and
>>> Spybot Search & Destroy -
>>> Freehttp://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html and
>>> Windows Defender - Free (build-in in
>>> Vista)http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...software/defau
>>> lt.mspx Interesting
>>> reading:http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,136195/article.html
>>> "...Windows Defender did excel in behavior-based protection, which
>>> detects changes to key areas of the system without having to know
>>> anything about the actual threat."
>>>
>>> Most importantly:
>>> Routinely practice Safe-Hex.http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
>>> Hundreds Click on 'Click Here to Get Infected'
>>> Adhttp://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2132447,00.asp
>>>
>>> Optional:
>>> SpywareBlaster - Free
>>> "SpywareBlaster is not a scanner application. It blocks the
>>> installation of most ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser
>>> hijackers, dialers and other unwanted programs from the user's
>>> computer. SpywareBlaster works by blacklisting the CLSID of known
>>> malware programs, effectively preventing them from infecting a
>>> protected computer and also allows the user to prevent privacy
>>> hazards such as tracking
>>> cookies."http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
>>>
>>> Good luck
>>
>> Great post but AVG antispyware is also free
>>
> I know, but I was referring to *quality* programs :-)
>

Hmm...

MalwareBytes AntiMalware v1.09
http://malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

My 2 cents on the removal of the nagscreen,

I don't think it's kind of you or anyone else to intentionally alter a
program if the creator didn't specifically specify you should do so.
These programs that have nagscreens usually don't cost much to legally
remove it, by registering the application. That small fee helps to cover
the cost of development and research.



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Regards,
Dustin Cook - http://bughunter.it-mate.co.uk
BugHunter v2.2e AntiMalware Removal Utility

Dustin Cook

Kayman <kaymanDeleteThis@operamail.com> wrote in
news:fsiabt$jc3$1@aioe.org:

> On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:51:01 -0700 (PDT), Ron wrote:
>
>> On Mar 27, 7:52 pm, Kayman <kaymanDeleteT...@operamail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> You may wish to consider removing the 'AntiVir Nagscreen'
>>> http://www.elitekiller.com/files/disable_antivir_nag.ht
>>
>> Do you have a different URL for this? It no workie.
>
> http://www.elitekiller.com/files/dis...ntivir_nag.htm
>
> (the 'm' following 'ht' wasn't showing)
>

Heh, nevermind...

apparently they offer this and it's not patching the program...


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Dustin Cook - http://bughunter.it-mate.co.uk
BugHunter v2.2e AntiMalware Removal Utility

Rat River Cemetary

Kayman wrote:

> There is no need purchasing AV/A-S applications; The average computer user
> can safely operate utilizing quality programs free of charge.
> Consider this:
> 1. Uninstall AVG
> 2. Download/Install
> Avira AntiVir® PersonalEdition Classic - Free

Why do that when you can get AVG for free too?

Dustin Cook

Dustin Cook <bughunter.dustin@gmail.com> wrote in
news:Xns9A6FDE85A2B1AHHI2948AJD832@69.28.186.121:

> Kayman <kaymanDeleteThis@operamail.com> wrote in
> news:fsiafl$jhh$1@aioe.org:
>
>> On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:41:44 -0700 (PDT), Ron wrote:
>>
>>> On Mar 27, 7:52 pm, Kayman <kaymanDeleteT...@operamail.com> wrote:
>>>> On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:47:54 -0500, Ben wrote:
>>>>> From what I can determine, the AVG Anti-Spyware program is only
>>>>> available in a package with the AVG Anti-Virus program, ver 8.0.
>>>>> I want to purchase it as a stand-alone, but cannot seem to find
>>>>> where it is offered. Has anyone purchased this as a stand-alone
>>>>> program? It appears that the "free" edition is all that is
>>>>> available. Am I right or wrong, and am I overlooking something?
>>>>
>>>> There is no need purchasing AV/A-S applications; The average
>>>> computer user can safely operate utilizing quality programs free of
>>>> charge. Consider this:
>>>> 1. Uninstall AVG
>>>> 2. Download/Install
>>>> Avira AntiVir® PersonalEdition Classic -
>>>> Freehttp://www.free-av.com/antivirus/allinonen.html You may wish to
>>>> consider removing the 'AntiVir
>>>> Nagscreen'http://www.elitekiller.com/files/disable_antivir_nag.ht
>>>> and
>>>> SuperAntispyware -
>>>> Freehttp://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html
>>>> and
>>>> Ad-Aware 2007 -
>>>> Freehttp://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.phphttp://www.
>>>> d ownload.com/3000-2144-10045910.html and
>>>> Spybot Search & Destroy -
>>>> Freehttp://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html and
>>>> Windows Defender - Free (build-in in
>>>> Vista)http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu.../software/defa
>>>> u lt.mspx Interesting
>>>> reading:http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,136195/article.html
>>>> "...Windows Defender did excel in behavior-based protection, which
>>>> detects changes to key areas of the system without having to know
>>>> anything about the actual threat."
>>>>
>>>> Most importantly:
>>>> Routinely practice Safe-Hex.http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
>>>> Hundreds Click on 'Click Here to Get Infected'
>>>> Adhttp://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2132447,00.asp
>>>>
>>>> Optional:
>>>> SpywareBlaster - Free
>>>> "SpywareBlaster is not a scanner application. It blocks the
>>>> installation of most ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser
>>>> hijackers, dialers and other unwanted programs from the user's
>>>> computer. SpywareBlaster works by blacklisting the CLSID of known
>>>> malware programs, effectively preventing them from infecting a
>>>> protected computer and also allows the user to prevent privacy
>>>> hazards such as tracking
>>>> cookies."http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
>>>>
>>>> Good luck
>>>
>>> Great post but AVG antispyware is also free
>>>
>> I know, but I was referring to *quality* programs :-)
>>
>
> Hmm...
>
> MalwareBytes AntiMalware v1.09
> http://malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
>
> My 2 cents on the removal of the nagscreen,
>
> I don't think it's kind of you or anyone else to intentionally alter a
> program if the creator didn't specifically specify you should do so.
> These programs that have nagscreens usually don't cost much to legally
> remove it, by registering the application. That small fee helps to
> cover the cost of development and research.

This only applies to companies that don't like you to do this, obviously
after visiting the url mentioned, it seems the company is cool with this,
so exc'use me for butting in.



--
Regards,
Dustin Cook - http://bughunter.it-mate.co.uk
BugHunter v2.2e AntiMalware Removal Utility

Kayman

On Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:25:13 GMT, Rat River Cemetary wrote:

> Kayman wrote:
>
>> There is no need purchasing AV/A-S applications; The average computer user
>> can safely operate utilizing quality programs free of charge.
>> Consider this:
>> 1. Uninstall AVG
>> 2. Download/Install
>> Avira AntiVir® PersonalEdition Classic - Free
>
> Why do that when you can get AVG for free too?

Because I favor AntiVir® and follow advice given by experts frequenting
this and other specialized n/groups; AntiVir® is a superiour product.

Judicandus

On Mar 27, 4:47 pm, "Ben" <nos...@hatespam.invalid> wrote:
> From what I can determine, the AVG Anti-Spyware program is only available in
> a package with the AVG Anti-Virus program, ver 8.0. I want to purchase it
> as a stand-alone, but cannot seem to find where it is offered. Has anyone
> purchased this as a stand-alone program? It appears that the "free" edition
> is all that is available. Am I right or wrong, and am I overlooking
> something?

It's not possible to buy AVG Antispyware standalone anymore, the
antivirus and antispyware engines were merged into a new and more
efficient one (in the 7.5 there were 2 different engines).
AVG 8.0 Free should be out in the coming months, meanwhile you can use
the free version free.grisoft.com

Judicandus

On Mar 29, 10:55 am, Kayman <kaymanDeleteT...@operamail.com> wrote:
> On Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:25:13 GMT, Rat River Cemetary wrote:
> > Kayman wrote:
>
> >> There is no need purchasing AV/A-S applications; The average computer user
> >> can safely operate utilizing quality programs free of charge.
> >> Consider this:
> >> 1. Uninstall AVG
> >> 2. Download/Install
> >> Avira AntiVir® PersonalEdition Classic - Free
>
> > Why do that when you can get AVG for free too?
>
> Because I favor AntiVir® and follow advice given by experts frequenting
> this and other specialized n/groups; AntiVir® is a superiour product.

http://www.av-comparatives.org/

Gaz

Judicandus wrote:
> On Mar 29, 10:55 am, Kayman <kaymanDeleteT...@operamail.com> wrote:
>> On Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:25:13 GMT, Rat River Cemetary wrote:
>>> Kayman wrote:
>>
>>>> There is no need purchasing AV/A-S applications; The average
>>>> computer user can safely operate utilizing quality programs free
>>>> of charge.
>>>> Consider this:
>>>> 1. Uninstall AVG
>>>> 2. Download/Install
>>>> Avira AntiVir® PersonalEdition Classic - Free
>>
>>> Why do that when you can get AVG for free too?
>>
>> Because I favor AntiVir® and follow advice given by experts
>> frequenting this and other specialized n/groups; AntiVir® is a
>> superiour product.
>
> http://www.av-comparatives.org/

I find these sites not entirely helpful, as some antiviruses might perform
well under lab conditions, but in the wild are terminally awful, examples
are of course norton internet security, where the bloated software is
crippled and doesnt force scan the system by default.

The best way of testing would involve giving a hundred teenage kids internet
access, and leaving them to it for seven days.

Gaz