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2006-07-11, 11:30 PM | [Ignore Me] #1 | ||
I need some programs to increase my computer security. I just installed ZoneAlarm and a few programs poped up wanting internet access that diddn't sound like programs that should be there. I need some good anti spyware/virus to run on my machine. Also is there any software the can detect anything running in the background that might be (mostly) legitimate so I can shut them down?
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2006-07-12, 12:35 AM | [Ignore Me] #4 | ||
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Well in that case how much do you know about computers?
I recommend getting spybot search & destroy since you can use it make registry edits without trashing your system. You should also consider turning off all activex/scripting from Internet Explorer. As well disabling java, activex, ect.. in gpedit.msc depending on who else uses your machine. Also this site also has a few good things that can help you. I personally like the tool that monitors registry activity in real-time. Last edited by Disconnecting; 2006-07-12 at 12:43 AM. |
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2006-07-12, 12:36 AM | [Ignore Me] #5 | ||
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Here are some good programs everybody needs:
Hijackthis Lavasoft Ad-Aware Personal Antispy Hijackthis pretty much covers everything you asked. Antispy isn't free though |
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2006-07-12, 12:38 AM | [Ignore Me] #6 | ||
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First, if you have hardware firewalls (especially two), you shouldn't need ZoneAlarm. Go grab Spybot:S&D and MS Antispyware (I think it's called Defender now). I personally use Spybot and Ad-aware but I've read that Ad-aware gives a lot of false-positives, and the MS program has never picked anything up for me, but people have good results.
As for useless processes, I know there are sites that tell you what the process is and you can determine for yourself whether to keep it running or not. I don't know if there are any programs that will do this for you. Also, if you are comfortable with it, you can bring up msconfig (from the run dialog) to stop possible superfluous processes from starting so you don't have to kill them every session. |
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2006-07-12, 09:47 AM | [Ignore Me] #8 | ||
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Yea adware and spybot are the one's I use mainly. Here are the utils I used to use when I was cleaning spyware off dumbasses computers for 2 years: Adaware - Always run this first. Spybot Hijackthis - Be very careful with this app you can hose your system and browser. CCleaner - Another app to be careful with, but it will clean out old reg keys and cache/cookies. Its a nice app. Windows Update - No brainer really, but sometimes it will fix strange issues. If a machine was to bad I often would have to do some manual removal. And dont forget about virus scanning that is important as well.
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2006-07-12, 10:27 PM | [Ignore Me] #10 | ||
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My security consists of...
Well, I have Norton Anti-Virus Enterprise Edition that never expires thanks the wonderful UPMC. Windows Defender, doesn't seem to catch anything, and Ad-Aware.
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2006-07-13, 10:20 AM | [Ignore Me] #11 | |||
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What have you been stealing from my school?
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2006-07-13, 09:28 PM | [Ignore Me] #12 | ||
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UPMC = University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
So you really go to UPMC? Is there a campus in Philly?
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2006-07-14, 04:05 PM | [Ignore Me] #14 | ||
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Oh noes! Inf is coming to da 'burgh!
*Ivan runs and hides.
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