Computer help

That Guy · 02-03-2006, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onlydarksets

As far as AVG v. Bitdefender, I have to disagree with That Guy. I'm not sure where he got his info, but Virus Bulletin gave AVG highest marks (free registration required), as did an informal study at Tech Support Alert. Maybe he can shed some light on the basis for why he thinks AVG doesn't catch most viruses. After all, I'm always looking for something better!

stats that some pc mag did on heuristic testing (finding virus variants that had no definitions just based on what it tries to do).

lots of links:
real testing of zoo samples (AVG TOTALLY tanks as usual):
http://www.av-comparatives.org/seite...se_2005_11.php

comparision (bitdefender, 92/100 2-4 hour response time):
http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/chart...d,27537,00.asp

AVG (73/100, slower new threat response time - 8-10 hours):
http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/artic...124491,00.asp#

consumer report type overview:
http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/

That Guy · 02-03-2006, 10:46 AM

use a good hosts file, there are websites dedicated to that... use firefox not IE and don't use outlook for e-mail and you've lowered your chances of infection by over 90%.

Also scan any files you get from the intarweb that could possibly have viruses and don't download attachments from e-mails.

That Guy · 02-03-2006, 10:47 AM

slow internet, i think the new virus is making its rounds right now... stay safe :P

TheMalcolmConnection · 02-03-2006, 11:02 AM

Yup, I've been updating the University all morning. Don't open any porn emails!

Hog1 · 02-14-2006, 06:13 PM

Not sure if these will find and clear "surfsidekick" ???????? Real pain in the ass! Any thoughts???? Thanx for the help!

That Guy · 02-15-2006, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hog1

Not sure if these will find and clear "surfsidekick" ???????? Real pain in the ass! Any thoughts???? Thanx for the help!

ad-aware should ( http://www.lavasoft.de ).

TheMalcolmConnection · 02-15-2006, 02:29 PM

If you can "find" Spyware Doctor, it's the best one I've used so far.

Hog1 · 02-15-2006, 04:15 PM

Appreciate the information men! I will check it out. I currently use "Adaware" which does a good job. For some reason, I cannot get rid of this particular pest (surfsidekick).

TheMalcolmConnection · 02-15-2006, 04:22 PM

Enjoy...

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic9549.html

Hog1 · 02-23-2006, 11:19 AM

thanx for all the help men. I purchased the download version of "spywaredoctor" and it kicked surfsides ASS!

drew54 · 02-23-2006, 01:56 PM

Another good way to prevent Spyware is to use FireFox. There is a huge debate as why it is more secure than Internet Explorer, but I mainly feel that people are not writing viruses and spyware to be able to execute through it.

I love the tab browsing feature and it works at 99% of the web sites I visit.

Check it out at http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/

TheMalcolmConnection · 02-23-2006, 02:29 PM

You can also get a plugin for Firefox that allows you to view IE websites that don't open correctly in it.

Hog1 · 02-23-2006, 03:06 PM

I saved Bl#@$#@#@computer, and the firefox site as well. Thanx for the input!

Redskins8588 · 03-10-2006, 03:16 PM

Hey, I need help again, whenever I go on the internet I get this add that just becomes my background. It says warning there has ben spyware dected on my computer and I where it tells me but all it is, is just an add for spyware removers. I currently use AVG and ad-aware...

How do I fix this???

PWNED · 03-10-2006, 03:17 PM

that means you have a LOT of spyware on your computer. what exactly does it say word for word?

02-03-2006, 10:46 AM	#17
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Computer help use a good hosts file, there are websites dedicated to that... use firefox not IE and don't use outlook for e-mail and you've lowered your chances of infection by over 90%. Also scan any files you get from the intarweb that could possibly have viruses and don't download attachments from e-mails.

02-03-2006, 10:47 AM	#18
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Computer help slow internet, i think the new virus is making its rounds right now... stay safe :P

02-03-2006, 11:02 AM	#19
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,233	Re: Computer help Yup, I've been updating the University all morning. Don't open any porn emails! __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

02-14-2006, 06:13 PM	#20
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Computer help Not sure if these will find and clear "surfsidekick" ???????? Real pain in the ass! Any thoughts???? Thanx for the help! __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

02-15-2006, 02:29 PM	#22
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,233	Re: Computer help If you can "find" Spyware Doctor, it's the best one I've used so far. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

02-15-2006, 04:15 PM	#23
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Computer help Appreciate the information men! I will check it out. I currently use "Adaware" which does a good job. For some reason, I cannot get rid of this particular pest (surfsidekick). __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

02-15-2006, 04:22 PM	#24
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,233	Re: Computer help Enjoy... http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic9549.html __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

02-23-2006, 11:19 AM	#25
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Computer help thanx for all the help men. I purchased the download version of "spywaredoctor" and it kicked surfsides ASS! __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

02-23-2006, 01:56 PM	#26
drew54 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: IOWA Age: 42 Posts: 1,324	Re: Computer help Another good way to prevent Spyware is to use FireFox. There is a huge debate as why it is more secure than Internet Explorer, but I mainly feel that people are not writing viruses and spyware to be able to execute through it. I love the tab browsing feature and it works at 99% of the web sites I visit. Check it out at http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/ __________________ No pressure, no diamonds.

02-23-2006, 02:29 PM	#27
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,233	Re: Computer help You can also get a plugin for Firefox that allows you to view IE websites that don't open correctly in it. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

02-23-2006, 03:06 PM	#28
Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: Computer help I saved Bl#@$#@#@computer, and the firefox site as well. Thanx for the input! __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

03-10-2006, 03:16 PM	#29
Redskins8588 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ridgway, PA Age: 46 Posts: 2,519	Re: Computer help Hey, I need help again, whenever I go on the internet I get this add that just becomes my background. It says warning there has ben spyware dected on my computer and I where it tells me but all it is, is just an add for spyware removers. I currently use AVG and ad-aware... How do I fix this??? __________________ "I am the best at what I do, and what I do isn't very nice" - Sean Taylor

03-10-2006, 03:17 PM	#30
PWNED The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ZOMGZZZ!!111 Age: 32 Posts: 1,160	Re: Computer help that means you have a LOT of spyware on your computer. what exactly does it say word for word? __________________ 143 lbs of twisted steel and sex appeal.

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