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 May 4 2008, 07:30 PM
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QUOTE(-Cloud @ May 5 2008, 01:25 AM)  i connect via a wireless connection but you have to click on something to connect you TO the internet once you have booted up dont you? if all else fails run it ON line but far preferable OFF line or even better run in computers safe mode This post has been edited by ruby1: May 4 2008, 07:31 PM |
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May 4 2008, 07:41 PM
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but why do you have to be offline when doin the scan???
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May 4 2008, 09:21 PM
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 To INSANITY and BEYOND !! Group: Moderator Posts: 7,016 Joined: 10-September 04 From: NJ USA Member No.: 2,608 |
Actually you are better served to run SUPERAntispyware from safe mode, This will prevent any running programs interference.
Reboot into Safe Mode then scan How to enter safe mode(XP) Using the F8 Method Restart your computer. When the machine first starts again it will generally list some equipment that is installed in your machine, amount of memory, hard drives installed etc. At this point you should gently tap the F8 key repeatedly until you are presented with a Windows XP Advanced Options menu. Select the option for Safe Mode using the arrow keys. Then press enter on your keyboard to boot into Safe Mode. -------------------- Can you spare some PC cycles to help FIND A CURE .. BC FOLDING TEAM Click me /info..
ThoughtVent a goodplace to discuss.<<>>>Staying Updated Calendar of Updates. For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.... |
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May 5 2008, 10:20 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 54 Joined: 6-March 08 Member No.: 194,708 |
QUOTE(boopme @ May 5 2008, 03:21 AM) Actually you are better served to run SUPERAntispyware from safe mode, This will prevent any running programs interference. Reboot into Safe Mode then scan How to enter safe mode(XP) Using the F8 Method Restart your computer. When the machine first starts again it will generally list some equipment that is installed in your machine, amount of memory, hard drives installed etc. At this point you should gently tap the F8 key repeatedly until you are presented with a Windows XP Advanced Options menu. Select the option for Safe Mode using the arrow keys. Then press enter on your keyboard to boot into Safe Mode. thank you for this but i dont understand why i should do the scan offline why is that a help can anyone answer thank you 
This post has been edited by -Cloud: May 5 2008, 10:21 AM -------------------- Going on holiday, will be back on the 24/25th August 08............ |
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May 5 2008, 11:52 AM
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To INSANITY and BEYOND !! Group: Moderator Posts: 7,016 Joined: 10-September 04 From: NJ USA Member No.: 2,608 |
They may correct me as I'm assuming. I feel they are just wanting you to be free of a live connection and possible scan inteference from contracting new malware as you scan for what is present. That is basically the same as using safe mode. Safe mode is a better option as only the minimal amount of application and drivers are loadefd so any runnning malware should also be stopped and easier to remove in this state.
-------------------- Can you spare some PC cycles to help FIND A CURE .. BC FOLDING TEAM Click me /info..
ThoughtVent a goodplace to discuss.<<>>>Staying Updated Calendar of Updates. For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.... |
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May 5 2008, 11:55 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 54 Joined: 6-March 08 Member No.: 194,708 |
QUOTE(boopme @ May 5 2008, 05:52 PM) They may correct me as I'm assuming. I feel they are just wanting you to be free of a live connection and possible scan inteference from contracting new malware as you scan for what is present. That is basically the same as using safe mode. Safe mode is a better option as only the minimal amount of application and drivers are loadefd so any runnning malware should also be stopped and easier to remove in this state. okay thank you :D, ermm just as a side note i might be going off the topic now but i just wanted to ask, is it advisable/recommended to scan with any security software application (not just superantispyware) in windows safe mode? i think thats all, thank you for everyone for helping me 
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May 5 2008, 12:47 PM
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To INSANITY and BEYOND !! Group: Moderator Posts: 7,016 Joined: 10-September 04 From: NJ USA Member No.: 2,608 |
All that I know even Online scans run more effectively in safe mode,with the exception of MalwareBytes. That is better run from normal.
-------------------- Can you spare some PC cycles to help FIND A CURE .. BC FOLDING TEAM Click me /info..
ThoughtVent a goodplace to discuss.<<>>>Staying Updated Calendar of Updates. For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.... |
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 May 5 2008, 02:01 PM
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a forum member Group: Members Posts: 1,616 Joined: 27-August 07 Member No.: 153,171 |
when you run any scan , you wish it to complete as soon as possible BUT also run thoroughly? yes?
in order to facilitate this it is good practice to run a scan while the computer IS off line I had, on one thread, someone who was running TWO scans symultaneously, and while ON line and posting to the forum AND sending emails they were kinda wondering why the scans seemed to be taking so long to run ............ it is your computer ...but the suggestion is to run each scan OFF line and prefereably IN computer's safe mode excect as stated the malawarebytes scan I hope that clarifies a wee bit |
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May 5 2008, 02:38 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 54 Joined: 6-March 08 Member No.: 194,708 |
thank you for your explanations :D
This post has been edited by -Cloud: May 5 2008, 02:39 PM -------------------- Going on holiday, will be back on the 24/25th August 08............ |
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May 6 2008, 05:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 10-April 08 From: Slovakia Member No.: 202,250 |
OK,I ve read entire thread.Hope Lavasoft will keep those updates,otherwise I will start using Superantispyware.What I need is realtime protection.Most people recommend spyware doctor or superantispyware.
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May 6 2008, 07:18 PM
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To INSANITY and BEYOND !! Group: Moderator Posts: 7,016 Joined: 10-September 04 From: NJ USA Member No.: 2,608 |
I use Superantispyware (paid version) as that has realtime protection.
-------------------- Can you spare some PC cycles to help FIND A CURE .. BC FOLDING TEAM Click me /info..
ThoughtVent a goodplace to discuss.<<>>>Staying Updated Calendar of Updates. For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.... |
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May 7 2008, 01:33 AM
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QUOTE(-Cloud @ May 5 2008, 05:55 PM) i just wanted to ask, is it advisable/recommended to scan with any security software application (not just superantispyware) in windows safe mode? According to Nick Skrepetos, scanning with SUPERantispyware in SAFE mode offers no benefit in terms of detecting and removing spyware, unless an infection is actually preventing or slowing down the scan. See this specific discussion here: http://forums.superantispyware.com/viewtop...light=safe+mode -------------------- Windows XP Home SP2; AVG 7.5 Internet Security Suite (AV/AS r.t.p, and firewall); Windows Defender (r.t.p on); SuperAntispyware Free; a-squared Free 3.5.0.15; Spybot 1.4 (Immunised, but no Tea-timer); AdAware SE Free; AVG Anti-Rootkit Free; Spywareblaster; MVPS Hosts file (with HostsMan); McAfee Site Advisor.
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May 7 2008, 07:33 AM
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Ad-Aware 2008 is out in beta, and it promises to be a great product. It offers a new AntiVirus Engine and faster scanning speed. Lets hope this one is an improvment.
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 May 7 2008, 06:13 PM
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QUOTE(SpySentinel @ May 7 2008, 01:33 PM) Ad-Aware 2008 is out in beta, and it promises to be a great product. It offers a new AntiVirus Engine and faster scanning speed. Lets hope this one is an improvment. GROANSSS; and they have not yet seemingly ironed out the glitches in adaware 2007 yet never-mind something compatible win the Win 98se computers (groans againnnnn) |
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May 23 2008, 06:38 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 19 Joined: 10-April 08 From: Slovakia Member No.: 202,250 |
Ad-Aware 2008 is out.Full version.
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