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  Jul 19 2008, 10:08 PM
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I'm not new to viruses and I know how to avoid them. Most people will tell you to purely avoid untrusted/unknown executables and I agree of course, but for general download use I am after a program described below. This would be used on executables that have passed all virus checks and common-sense authentication checks. Just a last precaution. It should 'lock down' a selected executable and monitor every process it attempts to do and request permission before it lets it do each action. Things like registry entries, copying/deleting/modifying files and anything else that modifies your computer. Like Vista's UAC (a most annoying feature 99% of the time) but extended. It wouldnt be active on every file like UAC is, just on a targeted executable, or I guess putting the whole computer in lockdown while you run the file would work just as well. Does this exist? Thanks for any help  Matt |
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Jul 19 2008, 10:38 PM
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 Bleepin Elf Group: HJT Team Coach Posts: 757 Joined: 11-November 04 From: Missouri, USA Member No.: 4,912 |
There are several types of programs that allow you to do similar things.
You can use a Virtual Machine. For example, Microsoft's Virtual PC. or VMWare. You can use a sandbox. Sandboxie is a good one. As far as monitoring applications go, there are some. Process Monitor by SysInternals is a good one. Additional SysInternals utilities can be found here. Hope this helps. -------------------- I amar prestar aen. Han mathon ne nen. Han mathon ne chae. A han noston ne 'wilith. - Galadriel
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Jul 20 2008, 12:33 AM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 19-July 08 Member No.: 223,844 |
Many thanks Galadriel,
Reading the descriptions, the sandbox idea sounds perfect for my intentions. Thank you for the advice Matt Edit: Reading some more, you can run your internet browser within the sandbox? Is there a reason this software isnt more widely used? I understand you cant make permanent changes to things like Favourites, but it sounds like its practically virus immune if you wipe everything that isnt 100% trusted. Just a side thought. This post has been edited by matt9862: Jul 20 2008, 12:37 AM |
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Jul 20 2008, 01:16 AM
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Bleepin Elf Group: HJT Team Coach Posts: 757 Joined: 11-November 04 From: Missouri, USA Member No.: 4,912 |
You're welcome. Glad I was able to offer you some choices.
As far as why it isn't more widespread, I can't really say. It's been around a few years and the original purpose was actually for safer surfing if I recall correctly. It's known and used in certain circles, but the general public hasn't been exposed to it much, which is a shame. -------------------- I amar prestar aen. Han mathon ne nen. Han mathon ne chae. A han noston ne 'wilith. - Galadriel
'The world is changed; I can feel it in the water, I can feel it in the earth, I can smell it in the air.' |
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