[Merged] MS Anti-Spyware/Virus - Page 3

06-01-2005, 17:47

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

I failed on the windows validation process......apparently I have an invalid key

TigaSefi · 06-01-2005, 21:06

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Originally Posted by Ramrod

I failed on the windows validation process......apparently I have an invalid key

mmm · 06-01-2005, 21:18

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Originally Posted by Paul

Strange that

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

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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.

06-01-2005, 22:11

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Originally Posted by Ramrod

I failed on the windows validation process......apparently I have an invalid key

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

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Originally Posted by mmm

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Originally Posted by Paul

Strange that

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

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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

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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

07-01-2005, 12:44

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

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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

I agree I use spybot with tea-timer and sys settings protector, along side Adaware SE.

bopdude · 07-01-2005, 14:00

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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.

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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

downquark1 · 07-01-2005, 14:11

Does anyone know if this MS virus scanner is a new creation of bought from someone else?

Aragorn · 07-01-2005, 14:24

This product came from Giant - see quote from MS pages :

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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

downquark1 · 07-01-2005, 14:27

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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

Yeah I was wondering which company wrote this

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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

Sorry - wrong product

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

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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

seems to be working fine for me