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Paul K 06-01-2005 07:54
[Merged] MS Anti-Spyware/Virus
 
Please note the Beta in the title ;)
You have to be running an admin account to install the software
MS Anti-Spyware Released
Quote:
Overview
Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) is a security technology that helps protect Windows users from spyware and other potentially unwanted software. Known spyware on your PC can be detected and removed. This helps reduce negative effects caused by spyware including slow PC performance, annoying pop-up ads, unwanted changes to Internet settings, and unauthorized use of your private information. Continuous protection improves Internet browsing safety by guarding over 50 ways spyware can enter your PC.

The worldwide SpyNetââ€Ã⠀¦Ã‚¾Ãƒâ€šÃ‚¢ community plays a key role in determining which suspicious programs are classified as spyware. Microsoft researchers quickly develop methods to counteract these threats, which are automatically downloaded to your PC, so you stay up-to-date.

The user must be an administrator to install this application.

Note to Users of Giant AntiSpyware:
Current Giant AntiSpyware users with active subscriptions are advised to continue to use their existing software. Click here for more information.

If your subscription has expired, and you choose to download and install Windows AntiSpyware (Beta), you must first uninstall any previous versions of Giant AntiSpyware.

To remove Giant AntiSpyware:
1. Click Start and then choose Control Panel.
2. Click Add or Remove Programs and then click Remove a Program. (If your control panel is set to Classic View, click the Add or Remove Programs icon.)
3. When the Add or Remove Programs window appears, select the Giant AntiSpyware program from the list.
4. Click Remove

. Beta Support Policy
* Important Information:
This is pre-release (beta) software distributed for feedback and testing purposes. Microsoft does not provide technical support for beta releases (see below for information about how to gain access to newsgroups). If Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) is causing an issue with your system, we recommend removing it by using Add or Remove Programs and even using System Restore if the problem persists.

Additional Information:
Please see the Release Notes to learn more about known issues with Windows AntiSpyware (Beta).

System Requirements
* Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows 2000 Professional Edition , Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows XP Home Edition , Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows XP Professional Edition , Windows XP Service Pack 1, Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

Bifta 06-01-2005 09:40
Re: MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Quote:
The download you requested is unavailable. If you continue to see this message when trying to access this download, you might try the "Search for a Download" area on the Download Center home page.

purenuman 06-01-2005 10:03
Re: MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Does it remove their own spyware??:rofl: :rofl:

downquark1 06-01-2005 10:27
Re: MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Here's a nice preview:
http://www.winsupersite.com/reviews/...re_preview.asp

dilli-theclaw 06-01-2005 10:42
Re: MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
Please note the Beta in the title ;)
You have to be running an admin account to install the software
MS Anti-Spyware Released
Thanks for that - I've installed it and am trying it out now.

TigaSefi 06-01-2005 10:45
Re: MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
can't download it ?

Acathla 06-01-2005 10:47
Re: MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
try: http://download.microsoft.com/downlo...areInstall.exe

downquark1 06-01-2005 10:53
Re: MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Acathla
Thanks :D

Electrolyte01 06-01-2005 11:07
Re: MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Will download it later. Stuck at college at the moment :)

Aragorn 06-01-2005 11:35
Re: MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by purenuman
Does it remove their own spyware??:rofl: :rofl:
No! I just tried the MS Beta product and Adaware SE in succession.

MS Product said nothing of interest.

Adaware said I had the 'Alexa' registry entries (gets installed with IE, according to Adaware) and a tracking cookie !!

May look OK, but if it don't pick up the scumware, what use is it? :(

downquark1 06-01-2005 11:50
Re: MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aragorn
No! I just tried the MS Beta product and Adaware SE in succession.

MS Product said nothing of interest.

Adaware said I had the 'Alexa' registry entries (gets installed with IE, according to Adaware) and a tracking cookie !!

May look OK, but if it don't pick up the scumware, what use is it? :(
The alexia that adaware finds isn't actual spyware, but rather has a potential to become spyware when infected by other stuff. MS may not consider tracking cookies spyware, and it is still in the beta stages ;)

Paul K 06-01-2005 12:00
Re: MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TigaSefi
can't download it ?
Sorry about that, posted the link I was using at the time and it's specific to my validation I think :(
The correct link is posted above but just in case anyone missed it...
MS Anti-Spyware

Acathla 06-01-2005 12:34
Re: MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by downquark1
The alexia that adaware finds isn't actual spyware, but rather has a potential to become spyware when infected by other stuff. MS may not consider tracking cookies spyware, and it is still in the beta stages ;)
You say that but it found my logitech desktop messenger, RealVNC and WinPCap as potential spyware. Now I would have thought alexia and tracking cookies are more of a threat than bloody VNC!

AndrewJ 06-01-2005 13:22
Re: MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
i can see it coming...


download full program

run full program

await security update for program.

:D

Bifta 06-01-2005 13:27
Re: MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Acathla
You say that but it found my logitech desktop messenger, RealVNC and WinPCap as potential spyware. Now I would have thought alexia and tracking cookies are more of a threat than bloody VNC!
The Logitech Desktop Manager used to contain Backweb, probably still does

Quote:
BackWeb is a generic, background downloading tool that software vendors can incorporate into their product to download data (e.g. product updates) to the user's PC. Its operation depends on the instructions given to it by the individual software vendor who bundles it.

BackWeb has been associated with numerous large companies working on a corporate level to deliver timely information and updates. Essentially, BackWeb is a communications program whereby a large amount of users may be contacted in an instant.

Information may be collected from many sources including applications which may then be delivered to the collection site. Further, this technology is based upon an open architecture whereby third-party developers may develop customized applications to meet their needs.

BackWeb has plug-in module capabilities to further extend features and capabilities of the core program. One such established plug-in module is the "BackWeb Polite Upstream" which allows for the reverse flow of communications. Communications from the client may be delivered to the server for assimilation into a collection point for further processing.

May use port 6670 (as may Deep Throat 1,2 & 3.x, Foreplay, Reduced Foreplay, WinNuke eXtreame, and other programs.)
If it's sending data from your machine to a remote server, I'd say it's spyware.


WinPCap can also be exploited by other malware programs, they use it's libraries send out usage habit data to remote servers.


RealVNC - VNC is open source and can be installed within certain malware programs, see here for details:

http://research.sunbelt-software.com...m?name=RealVNC

Paul K 06-01-2005 13:55
Re: MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Think you're right Bifta, as far as I know Logitech are still using Backweb if you allow it to install the auto update feature. Hateful thing, I refuse to allow it to install. Recently installed the drivers for my webcam and it tried to install backweb when I forgot to untick the box, spybot went apesh*t LOL

AndrewJ 06-01-2005 14:09
Re: MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
I have a logitech desktop system, and i know with the manager installed adware wasnt happy. but surely they sorted that by now??

Otherwise think your right Bifta. ( again ) ;)

Paul K 06-01-2005 14:17
Re: MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Logitech Desktop Manager hasn't been updated for a while (at least 4-5 months) and was still using backweb when I installed it last month. As far as a lot of sites are concerned backweb is spyware and therefor a lot of anti-spyware tools see it as such.

bopdude 06-01-2005 14:36
Re: MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
Logitech Desktop Manager hasn't been updated for a while (at least 4-5 months) and was still using backweb when I installed it last month. As far as a lot of sites are concerned backweb is spyware and therefor a lot of anti-spyware tools see it as such.
Yep, installed along side my mx 700, have since removed it, just installed and run the new M$ spyware ( oops, anti-spyware :rolleyes: :p: ) found 7 items, so at least it seems to be doing its job.
One thing I would like to see is a forward / back button on the interface, I made a mistake ( i know what your all saying, :shocked: you did ???? :rolleyes: ) anyhoo, it would be a nice feature. IMO

gary_580 06-01-2005 14:55
M$oft Security Tools!!!
 
You'd be mad to trust them!!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4151457.stm

Paul K 06-01-2005 14:59
Re: M$oft Security Tools!!!
 
Why? The anti-spyware tool is just a rebadge of Giants anti-spyware software. All they have done to it at the moment is change the branding to MS :confused: lets face it if MS cannot get it's coders to stop leaving bugs and exploits in it's operating systems and software then it needs to look for ways of protecting the users a it better.

Paul K 06-01-2005 15:32
Re: MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by bopdude
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
Logitech Desktop Manager hasn't been updated for a while (at least 4-5 months) and was still using backweb when I installed it last month. As far as a lot of sites are concerned backweb is spyware and therefor a lot of anti-spyware tools see it as such.
Yep, installed along side my mx 700, have since removed it, just installed and run the new M$ spyware ( oops, anti-spyware :rolleyes: :p: ) found 7 items, so at least it seems to be doing its job.
One thing I would like to see is a forward / back button on the interface, I made a mistake ( i know what your all saying, :shocked: you did ???? :rolleyes: ) anyhoo, it would be a nice feature. IMO
Suggest it on the support forum?
MS Forum

downquark1 06-01-2005 15:38
Re: M$oft Security Tools!!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
Why? The anti-spyware tool is just a rebadge of Giants anti-spyware software. All they have done to it at the moment is change the branding to MS :confused:
And removed the price tag :D

Paul K 06-01-2005 15:40
Re: M$oft Security Tools!!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gary_580
Actually from that report I'd like to know where the second piece of software is :erm: You know the Anti-Virus software that the BBC said they have released today :erm:

downquark1 06-01-2005 15:55
Re: M$oft Security Tools!!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
Actually from that report I'd like to know where the second piece of software is :erm: You know the Anti-Virus software that the BBC said they have released today :erm:
Hmm nothing here: http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...s/default.mspx

Also:

Spyware Education video by M$

Paul K 06-01-2005 16:02
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Strange that :erm: anyone would think the BBC got it wrong and only the Anti-Spyware software released today ;)

Richard M 06-01-2005 17:17
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Mine detected RealVNC, TightVNC and eMule as spyware.
At least the real time protection will help the IE users stay secure. :tu:
Nice little app so far.

Electrolyte01 06-01-2005 17:33
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Richard M
At least the real time protection will help the IE users stay secure. :tu:
:erm:

Richard M 06-01-2005 17:36
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware Beta
 
1 Attachment(s)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott
:erm:
Well it does. :confused:

AndrewJ 06-01-2005 17:41
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 ;)
Probally the new anti spyware probally detected it as spyware and removed it, because the maker used hacked software ( again ) somewhere in Microsoft. :rofl:

I will await sp1 of these applications before I use them.

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:

Paul K 11-01-2005 15:14
Microsoft Anti-virus
 
Don't forget boy and girls, today is the day that Microsoft are supposedly launching their new anti-virus/ malware removal tool.
Yes in true NTL sytylee it's "Coming Soon" ;) Now it's anybodys guess if this will occur today as at the moment both locations for the tool have yet to show any sign of it but at least you will have a bit if warning on where to look ;)
From other sites out there on the web it seems that the tool will release through
Windows Update and
Microsofts' Malware site
as usual though it's the afternoon here in Blighty and no sign of the tool yet, no change there though ;) I'm expecting the tool to hit the servers sometime this evening and for the servers to become swamped very quickly :D
Have fun if you decide to try it out, probably won't miss much if you don't :p:

AndrewJ 11-01-2005 15:19
Re: Microsoft Anti-virus
 
Get Anti Virus tool.

Install Anti Virus tool.

Awaits critical security flaw update. :dozey:

Paul K 11-01-2005 15:39
Re: Microsoft Anti-virus
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by AndrewJames
Get Anti Virus tool.

Install Anti Virus tool.

Awaits critical security flaw update. :dozey:
More likely:
Installs tool
Can no longer access windows update due to active x components
Awaits hammer ;)

Aragorn 11-01-2005 15:45
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware/Virus
 
A, somewhat sceptical, review of the tool is on ElReg:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/01...clean-up_tool/

AndrewJ 11-01-2005 16:43
Re: Microsoft Anti-virus
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
More likely:
Installs tool
Can no longer access windows update due to active x components
Awaits hammer ;)
:rofl:

Neil 11-01-2005 17:16
Re: Microsoft Anti-virus
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
Quote:
Weâ₠¬ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Ã‚¢re sorry, but we were unable to service your request. You may wish to choose from the links below for information about Microsoft products and services.
:erm:

Paul K 11-01-2005 17:59
Re: Microsoft Anti-virus
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Neil
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
Quote:
Weâ₠¬ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Ã‚¢re sorry, but we were unable to service your request. You may wish to choose from the links below for information about Microsoft products and services.
:erm:
I know lol MS strike again ;)
Try here
linky
There's more info available now too:
Quote:
Microsoft has released the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool to help remove specific, prevalent malicious software from computers that are running Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, or Microsoft Windows 2000. The Malicious Software Removal Tool supersedes all virus-cleaner tools that were previously released by Microsoft. You can download the Malicious Software Removal Tool from the Microsoft Download Center. You can also run an online version of the tool from the Malicious Software Removal Tool Web site on Microsoft.com. To run the Malicious Software Removal Tool from either location, you must log on to your computer with an account that is a member of the Administrators group. If you are running Windows XP, you can also run the Malicious Software Removal Tool from the Windows Update Web site or by using Automatic Updates.
MORE INFORMATION
Download and setup information
If you are an IT administrator who wants more information about deploying the tool in an enterprise environment, view the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
891716 Deployment of the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool in an enterprise environment
This article includes information about Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS), Microsoft Software Update Services (SUS), and Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) support.
Windows Update Web site and Automatic Updates
If you use Microsoft Windows XP, you can use Automatic Updates to download and run the tool, or you can visit the Windows Update Web site:
http://www.windowsupdate.com
The tool is offered as a critical update through these mechanisms.

Notes
†¢ Currently, only Windows XP users can download and run the tool by using Windows Update or Automatic Updates. Support for computers that are running Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003 will be added in a future release. If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003, you can run the tool through the other mechanisms that are described in this article.
†¢ The first time that you download and run the tool by using Windows Update or Automatic Updates, you must accept a specific end user license agreement (EULA). The EULA is displayed when you log on as a member of the Administrators group and then access Automatic Updates or the Windows Update site.
†¢ A new version of the tool will be released each month and will be made available from Automatic Updates and from the Windows Update site.
For more information about Automatic Updates, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base::
294871 Description of the Automatic Updates feature in Windows Microsoft Download Center
You can download the Malicious Software Removal Tool manually from the Microsoft Download Center.

downquark1 11-01-2005 18:06
Re: Microsoft Anti-virus
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul
I know lol MS strike again ;)
Try here
linky
There's more info available now too:
Are we sure that's it - it only scans for 8 things

Paul K 11-01-2005 18:40
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware/Virus
 
Erm I would expect that's it till next month when they release the next tool.
Anyone interested in what 8 things it scans for should read:
MS KB
I'm hoping that MS are having a laf here but then I'm thinking this is the malware tool and not the anti-virus as is being reported otherwise this is a p*ss poor anti-virus tool :erm: To be honest I think that the BBC etc have all misunderstood when told a tool was being released today as this would seem to be nothing to do with the anti-virus tool that they are developing. Maybe a title change is needed here team since it was merged into this thread earlier :dozey: ???
By the way the online version of this wonderful :erm: tool is now live
http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx

Raistlin 11-01-2005 18:47
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware/Virus
 
Just installed the tool, any idea where I can find it so that I can run it?

Can't see any entry on any of the menus.

Thanx.

Paul K 11-01-2005 18:51
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware/Virus
 
It ran on installation for me, flashed up a message that my system is clean of all 8, yes count them, 8, pieces of malware :erm: oh and you have to running an admin account for it to run.

Raistlin 11-01-2005 19:00
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware/Virus
 
I got no visual confirmation that it had run.....

I cannot find this program anywhere, on any menu or setting.....

I have no way of knowing what it is doing in the background.....

The program runs "silently" and is capable of sending reports back to Microsoft, apparently with no intervention being possible from me.....

Perhaps there was a typo, "Malicious Software Removal Tool" should have read "Malicious, Software Removal Tool". This new program has all the features, and exhibits a lot of the behaviours, of spyware..........

Nice one MS - where's that Add/Remove Programs button?

Paul K 11-01-2005 19:03
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware/Virus
 
I think it's stand alone tool that you have to invoke to run, try the online one or download the tool and try again. To run it again here I had to run the file that was downloaded.
edit: if you downloaded the file from the link in post 52 it is a stand alone tool and does not install to your operating system. If you read the EULA it states you must agree with the EULA to run the tool not install the software. I think the version that will come through windows update will most likely be an installed version of it.
http://www.microsoft.com/security/ma...e/default.mspx
as to sending information back to MS I would read the MS KB in post 54 where it states:
Quote:
Q20: Does this tool send back any information to Microsoft?
A20: Yes. If the tool finds an infection or an error, anonymous information is sent back to Microsoft. See the "Reporting component" section for more information.
†¢ Q21: Can I prevent this tool from sending information back to Microsoft?
A21: Yes. The reporting component can be disabled by setting a specific registry key. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
891716 Deployment of the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool in an enterprise environment
and from the same MS KB article
Quote:
Q2: What installer does this tool use?
A2: The tool does not install or update files on a computer. Therefore the tool does not use an installer, such as Windows Installer or Update.exe. It is packaged within a self-extracting CAB executable to reduce the size of the package.
†¢Q3: How do I remove this tool?
A3: The tool does not have to be removed because the tool is never installed. No Programs folder entry or Add/Remove Programs entry is created when the tool is run. However, there may be a temporary folder left in the root of one of your disks. This folder will be removed on next restart.
which is why you cannot find it in the menu or add/ remove programmes ;)

JohnHorb 11-01-2005 19:06
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware/Virus
 
As I understand it, the tool runs once a month (or whatever) as part of Windows Update, and its only function to the check for/clear the most prevalent pests (e.g. blaster).

Electrolyte01 11-01-2005 20:11
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware/Virus
 
Way to go Microsoft, some "anti-virus" tool :erm:

Raistlin 11-01-2005 20:34
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware/Virus
 
Hmmm, ok. I used the Windows Update to install (or not) the program.

It obviously ran because it created a log file,but I got no sign of any activity as it did so.

Electrolyte01 11-01-2005 20:51
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware/Virus
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Raistlin
Hmmm, ok. I used the Windows Update to install (or not) the program.

It obviously ran because it created a log file,but I got no sign of any activity as it did so.
Doesn't even show up on the Windows Update for 2000, I have to download it manually :erm:

JohnHorb 11-01-2005 20:52
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware/Virus
 
According to the MS site, it don't work on Win 2000.

Paul K 13-01-2005 14:59
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware/Virus
 
Looks like the Malware removal tool (remember folks, it removes an amazing 8 pieces of malware :D Wooooo!) has arleady had a few hiccups..
I would quote the entire article but it's got a long list of error messages :erm:
KB 891717
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You receive an error when you run the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
INTRODUCTION
After you run the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool, you receive a message that states that errors were found during the scan, and you are directed to this article for more information.

Note Some of these errors are informational messages or minor issues and may not require additional action.

For general information regarding this tool, see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article:

890830 The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool helps to remove specific, prevalent malicious software from computers that are running Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003


To determine why you received an error message, follow these steps:
1. Locate and open the Malicious Software Removal Tool log file (Mrt.log). The log file is typically located in the %windir%\debug folder on your computer. %windir% refers to the location of your Windows folder. This log file is available only in English.
2. After you open the file, find the most recent entry in the log file. This entry is typically the last entry in the log file. You may have to scroll down to the end of the log file to find this entry.
3. Match the error in the log file with one of the errors that is listed in the table in the "More Information" section. Some of the error messages may include a Windows error code. For more information about these error codes, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
MSDN link

AndrewJ 13-01-2005 18:13
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware/Virus
 
Its Microsoft.


you expect it to work..even on final release it will break down in a week...give it 12month and be on service pack 5 or something for it. May just work a week.

iadom 15-01-2005 21:20
Re: [Merged] MS Anti-Spyware/Virus
 
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Originally Posted by Raistlin
Just installed the tool, any idea where I can find it so that I can run it?

Can't see any entry on any of the menus.

Thanx.
There is an online version available here. http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=40458

It installs an Active X control to run. I found it very amusing that the Microsoft Anti Spyware program warned me that an 'unknown' Active X file was trying to run.:)


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