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Electrolyte01 06-01-2005 17:47
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Not a bad program, very friendly interface (with some cool animations while it's scanning, reminds me of the old Norton scanning animation).

Ramrod 06-01-2005 20:55
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
I failed on the windows validation process......apparently I have an invalid key :erm: :rolleyes:

TigaSefi 06-01-2005 21:06
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ramrod
I failed on the windows validation process......apparently I have an invalid key :erm: :rolleyes:
:D :dozey:

mmm 06-01-2005 21:18
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
Strange that :erm: anyone would think the BBC got it wrong and only the Anti-Spyware software released today ;)
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1748792,00.asp

Quote:
Continuing its recent spate of security moves, Microsoft Corp. on Thursday said it plans to release a virus detection and removal tool on Jan. 11. The antivirus fighter will be updated on the second Tuesday of every month as part of the company's scheduled software patching cycle.

Electrolyte01 06-01-2005 22:11
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ramrod
I failed on the windows validation process......apparently I have an invalid key :erm: :rolleyes:
You don't HAVE to validate to get it, just skip it and go straight to the download :)

Paul K 06-01-2005 22:30
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mmm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
Strange that :erm: anyone would think the BBC got it wrong and only the Anti-Spyware software released today ;)
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1748792,00.asp

Quote:
Continuing its recent spate of security moves, Microsoft Corp. on Thursday said it plans to release a virus detection and removal tool on Jan. 11. The antivirus fighter will be updated on the second Tuesday of every month as part of the company's scheduled software patching cycle.
Like I said anyone would think the BBC got it wrong and only the anti-spyware was due to release today ;)
From the BBC
Quote:
Microsoft releases two free programs designed to help users keep PCs free of viruses and spyware.
Microsoft is releasing tools that clean up PCs harbouring viruses and spyware.
The virus-fighting program will be updated monthly and is a precursor to Microsoft releasing dedicated anti-virus software
Now although the BBC are saying that they have released 2 programmes MS have only released one tool today AFAIK

Electrolyte01 07-01-2005 12:44
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
OK I've removed it. For some reason it keeps freezing applications that load IE up (such as a link in TeamSpeak) and can take forever for a website to load without my whole system freezing for a few seconds.

Removed it, and now everything seems fine. I'll be sticking with Spy Bot and AdAware until it's out of beta.

Bifta 07-01-2005 12:47
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott
OK I've removed it. For some reason it keeps freezing applications that load IE up (such as a link in TeamSpeak) and can take forever for a website to load without my whole system freezing for a few seconds.

Removed it, and now everything seems fine. I'll be sticking with Spy Bot and AdAware until it's out of beta.
Did the same with me with links in Trillian yesterday. Spybot + Teatimer is all I use now.

AndrewJ 07-01-2005 13:11
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
I agree I use spybot with tea-timer and sys settings protector, along side Adaware SE.

bopdude 07-01-2005 14:00
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott
OK I've removed it. For some reason it keeps freezing applications that load IE up (such as a link in TeamSpeak) and can take forever for a website to load without my whole system freezing for a few seconds.

Removed it, and now everything seems fine. I'll be sticking with Spy Bot and AdAware until it's out of beta.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bifta
Did the same with me with links in Trillian yesterday. Spybot + Teatimer is all I use now.
No probs here at the mo, fingers crossed :tu:

downquark1 07-01-2005 14:11
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Does anyone know if this MS virus scanner is a new creation of bought from someone else?

Aragorn 07-01-2005 14:24
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
This product came from Giant - see quote from MS pages :

Quote:
Microsoft will continue to provide the same level of support to current subscribers of GIANT AntiSpyware software as was offered by GIANT Company Software prior to its acquisition by Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft, however, will no longer sell new licenses, subscriptions, or subscription renewals for GIANT Company Software products, including GIANT AntiSpyware.
Cheaper to buy an existing product and amend it than write your own from scratch :erm:

downquark1 07-01-2005 14:27
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aragorn
This product came from Giant - see quote from MS pages :

Cheaper to buy an existing product and amend it than write your own from scratch :erm:
Yeah I was wondering which company wrote this
Quote:
Continuing its recent spate of security moves, Microsoft Corp. on Thursday said it plans to release a virus detection and removal tool on Jan. 11. The antivirus fighter will be updated on the second Tuesday of every month as part of the company's scheduled software patching cycle.

Aragorn 07-01-2005 14:38
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Sorry - wrong product :(

However, the following may well give a clue (taken from El Reg) :

Quote:
Microsoft bought little known Romanian anti-virus firm GeCAD Software for an undisclosed sum in June 2003.
I guess we'll know for sure next week.

paulyoung666 09-01-2005 18:18
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
seems to be working fine for me :tu:


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