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Need specific BootCamp/Vista advice please
And yet I have no viruses, no trojans, and no spyware (although the spyware programs keep insisting Weatherbug is spyware because the free version has advertising). So just HOW is advertising spyware? If that is the case, every webpage on the WWW is spyware! The reason I get no viruses is that the firewall prevents

virus in IE in vista
I've got a good flatbed scanner that will not work with Vista, plus several older software programs. I suppose Bill Gates need some extra money for his (-8 I wonder if there are any firewalls or anti-virus checkers or spyware detectors available today -- and that are kept updated -- that support Win 95 and Win

Windows Defender updates?
Finally, you do not need to run anti-virus or anti-spyware software normally, since there are very few if any viruses or spyware programs that will run on Linux, which has built-in security protection. Try Linux, it's free. And legal. And won't run all the hardware I have, nor *many* hardware devices available in

Coming At You From Vista
Could it be that a lot of the addware stuff just isn't Vista compatible yet? Ideas anyone? "Robert Firth" <webmas...@winvistainfo.org> wrote in message news:D9E7666B-7E3A-4603-8106-A5B314E10953@microsoft.com... Go ahead and scan with another anti-spyware program, but Windows Defender does an excellent job.

Vista is corrupted and no one will help
There is a known issue with Vista's Security Center keeping any antivirus or spyware programs hanging around long after they are removed from the system. Cleaning out the registry with a fine toothed comb has no effect. I hope to see this issue address with an update to Vista in the near future.

IE7 Shuts down in Windows Vista system
To remove WinAntivirus see http://www.xp-vista.com/spyware-removal/winantivirus- pro-2007-removal-instructions Don't forget though - once you've got the above systems up and running, you need to set the antivirus program to scan and to update daily. With the anti-spyware programs, you need to update and scan

Darkside Vista SP1 blocks many anti-virus/spyware programs
Ken Blake kbl...@this.is.an.invalid.domain microsoft public windows vista general mikeS wrote: Is it necessary to have a spyware program running in addition to the MS Defender and other built ins with Vista Business? I have an antivirus program which I know is needed. But wondered if a second AntiSpyware/popup

KB942615 - Cumulative security update for internet explorer 7 ...
Let's see you run your Windows machine without anti-virus/spyware software on the Net. I have been since 1990. I use appropriate administrator settings, and prompt before Without anti-virus/spyware software on a Windows machine, there are no administrator settings that will protect you on the Internet.

Best Security Suite For Vista?
Doris Day - MFB sn...@nospam.com microsoft public windows vista general This reply is not coming from Outhouse Express, hence not top posted . I am very happy with my Mandriva Linux without any antivirus/spyware programs. Some time ago someone used my credit car data after I had used the card via Windows.

Cannot access certain websites
Anti-Spyware programs likewise may flag the WGA Patch since Microsoft is in alliance with the RIAA, BSA and other such organisations (a la Vista DRM code). Disabling them is wise advice. I have a touching story to tell about two strangers who met on the same ISP. I don't thinks it's Off-Topic but I will keep it

IE7 Flickering
Mick M...@discussions.microsoft.com microsoft public windows vista general All you have to do Urban, is say that your reply was WRONG. But your bloated EGO stops you. And yes, in years past I have seen lesser known anti spyware programs delete files to the recycle bin. If a file is quarantined it is safe.

Who is the poor pathetic asshole that's doing this!?! Is there ...
We were also told that we could watch for 'deals' on anti-virus and spyware programs. Thanks in advance for any responses. Gwen in SE PA As the owner of a I would also personally stay away from Vista for the time being and stay with XP. Vista is very hardware intensive - if you do go that route - get at least

[Rival] Spyware-Vapourware from Microsoft Windows
The number of free, non-spyware programs on Linux waaaaay outnumbers those for Windows. Practically every distro has their own repo of software you can download, and there's tons more on the Linspire isn't free, but it's a very good choice for newbies and it's a darn sight cheaper than *any* edition of Vista.

What are your thoughts on Vista?
Anti-spyware software 4. Care and vigilance. Windows vista proves Ugh! That should be "Windows vista provides," of course. Sorry for the typo. number 1, and part of number 3. The reason I say "part" is because Windows Defender (the anti-spyware program), like all anti-spyware programs is insufficient protection by

Spyware Software
NoStop nos...@nospam.com microsoft public windows vista general alexB wrote: Probably it would be helpful if you gave more information. Advanced Malware Cleaning <http://www.microsoft.com/emea/spotlight/sessionh.aspx?videoid=359> Downloading any 3-rd party "free" anti-spyware program (with teh exception SB S&D)

Windows Vista at One Year (Dark Side Report)
... and if you click on any of those it gives you more pages of "top ten palm software sites" and lots of popup advertising, and attempts to install spyware software on my computer. I changed to google as my main search engine from alta-vista a few years ago, because altavista would only bring up sex sites.

Trash Norton/topic change
Required reading IMHO before installing IE7 B2: Sandi's Known Issues & Uninstall/Install Tips http://www.ie-vista.com/known_issues.html IE7 B2 Release Notes DTS-L.org El wrote: Hi, Before updating my browser to MSIE 7.0 Beta 2, should I uninstall Webroot Spy Sweeper, Windows Defender, and Spyware Blaster?

WinAntivirus Pro 2007
Roy Schestowitz wrote: Microsoft Giving Away Vista and More for Information ,----[ Quote ] Microsoft is giving away free versions of Vista Ultimate, Office 07 Ultimate, and more in exchange for your participation in the Windows Feedback Program. Basically, in exchange for letting Microsoft scan your computer and

Vista Windows Security Center
Richard Urban richardurbanREMOVET...@hotmail.com microsoft public windows vista general I also used to recommend ZoneAlarm. For complete protection, you need a firewall, an anti-virus program, and two or more anti-spyware programs. I recommend the following, all free: The free version of ZoneAlarm Avast!

Vista security flaw?
Sewermonger Sewermon...@no-mx.forums.novell.com novell community chat 'Windows Vista SP1 Blocks Antivirus Programs -- Security -- InformationWeek' (http://tinyurl.com/3xw7hx) Just something you expect from the darkside -- Sewermonger