Guest Alias Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 After doing the update for AdAware, there was an icon in the systray. I tried to find a way to stop it from loading in the AdAware program and nothing. I unticked it in MSCONFIG and it put itself back so I uninstalled AdAware 2007 and will install the old version. -- Alias To email me, remove shoes
Guest richard Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot Alias wrote: > After doing the update for AdAware, there was an icon in the systray. I > tried to find a way to stop it from loading in the AdAware program and > nothing. I unticked it in MSCONFIG and it put itself back so I > uninstalled AdAware 2007 and will install the old version. Same here. The icon in the systray seems useless and I cannot get rid of it. AW settings offer no option to remove it. Is the old version still available somewhere? richard
Guest Alias Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot richard wrote: > Alias wrote: >> After doing the update for AdAware, there was an icon in the systray. >> I tried to find a way to stop it from loading in the AdAware program >> and nothing. I unticked it in MSCONFIG and it put itself back so I >> uninstalled AdAware 2007 and will install the old version. > > Same here. The icon in the systray seems useless and I cannot get rid of > it. AW settings offer no option to remove it. PITA, I agree. Uninstalling it removed the AdWareWatch crap from the task manager too. > Is the old version still available somewhere? > > richard I have the set-up on my computer. If you can't find it, drop me an email and I'll email it to you. -- Alias To email me, remove shoes
Guest richard Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot Alias wrote: > richard wrote: >> Alias wrote: >>> After doing the update for AdAware, there was an icon in the systray. >>> I tried to find a way to stop it from loading in the AdAware program >>> and nothing. I unticked it in MSCONFIG and it put itself back so I >>> uninstalled AdAware 2007 and will install the old version. >> >> Same here. The icon in the systray seems useless and I cannot get rid >> of it. AW settings offer no option to remove it. > > PITA, I agree. Uninstalling it removed the AdWareWatch crap from the > task manager too. > >> Is the old version still available somewhere? >> >> richard > > I have the set-up on my computer. If you can't find it, drop me an email > and I'll email it to you. Thanks, Alias. I found a copy on CNET and now have it installed. Neat and simple, the way it should be. I wonder how long LavaSoft will continue to provide new definition files.
Guest Alias Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot richard wrote: > Alias wrote: >> richard wrote: >>> Alias wrote: >>>> After doing the update for AdAware, there was an icon in the >>>> systray. I tried to find a way to stop it from loading in the >>>> AdAware program and nothing. I unticked it in MSCONFIG and it put >>>> itself back so I uninstalled AdAware 2007 and will install the old >>>> version. >>> >>> Same here. The icon in the systray seems useless and I cannot get rid >>> of it. AW settings offer no option to remove it. >> >> PITA, I agree. Uninstalling it removed the AdWareWatch crap from the >> task manager too. >> >>> Is the old version still available somewhere? >>> >>> richard >> >> I have the set-up on my computer. If you can't find it, drop me an >> email and I'll email it to you. > > Thanks, Alias. I found a copy on CNET and now have it installed. Neat > and simple, the way it should be. I wonder how long LavaSoft will > continue to provide new definition files. I'm thinking about not installing it at all. It never finds anything. -- Alias To email me, remove shoes
Guest Heirloom Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot The Lavasoft Forum confirms what you both are experiencing. The biggest problem is that the Lavasoft folks don't seem to be recognizing this as a problem, yet. I have been disgruntled by the fact that the Adaware 2007 updates want you to dl'd the files for Adwatch even if you don't have the 'Pro' version, that sucks. I think that I will be seeking alternatives to this app....in spite of its' years of good service, it seems to be turning to 'poopy' almost overnight. Adaware has never found anything on my computer and, now that ZAPro has a scanner, I really have no further use for it. This site offers a review of some alternatives: http://my.opera.com/Chewyfood/blog/show.dml/134570 I am still in the process of deciding what I would like to use, if anyone else has some thoughts, please post here. I will post back with any of my findings. Heirloom, old and a big "thank you" to this wonderful NG "richard" <rmk@wonderland.net> wrote in message news:ua3TSIk6HHA.5424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Alias wrote: >> After doing the update for AdAware, there was an icon in the systray. I >> tried to find a way to stop it from loading in the AdAware program and >> nothing. I unticked it in MSCONFIG and it put itself back so I >> uninstalled AdAware 2007 and will install the old version. > > Same here. The icon in the systray seems useless and I cannot get rid of > it. AW settings offer no option to remove it. > > Is the old version still available somewhere? > > richard
Guest Ed Meza Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot I concur with you Alias. I have had Ad Aware for 2 years and all it finds is *cookies* classified as *critical*. Thus thinking about removing it myself. ¡Saludos! Ed "Alias" <iamalias@shoesgmail.com.> wrote in message news:urCOx7k6HHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > richard wrote: > > Alias wrote: > >> richard wrote: > >>> Alias wrote: > >>>> After doing the update for AdAware, there was an icon in the > >>>> systray. I tried to find a way to stop it from loading in the > >>>> AdAware program and nothing. I unticked it in MSCONFIG and it put > >>>> itself back so I uninstalled AdAware 2007 and will install the old > >>>> version. > >>> > >>> Same here. The icon in the systray seems useless and I cannot get rid > >>> of it. AW settings offer no option to remove it. > >> > >> PITA, I agree. Uninstalling it removed the AdWareWatch crap from the > >> task manager too. > >> > >>> Is the old version still available somewhere? > >>> > >>> richard > >> > >> I have the set-up on my computer. If you can't find it, drop me an > >> email and I'll email it to you. > > > > Thanks, Alias. I found a copy on CNET and now have it installed. Neat > > and simple, the way it should be. I wonder how long LavaSoft will > > continue to provide new definition files. > > I'm thinking about not installing it at all. It never finds anything. > > -- > Alias > To email me, remove shoes
Guest Heirloom Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot Hang on gang!!!! This should be the first stop in your search for alternatives to Adaware: http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm It seems that a couple of the 'recommended' apps, on the first link I sent, have negative comments at Spywarewarrior.com. I would put my trust in them before dl'ding anything. Heirloom, old and looking "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message news:eG2kK9k6HHA.3264@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > The Lavasoft Forum confirms what you both are experiencing. The biggest > problem is that the Lavasoft folks don't seem to be recognizing this as a > problem, yet. I have been disgruntled by the fact that the Adaware 2007 > updates want you to dl'd the files for Adwatch even if you don't have the > 'Pro' version, that sucks. I think that I will be seeking alternatives to > this app....in spite of its' years of good service, it seems to be turning > to 'poopy' almost overnight. > > Adaware has never found anything on my computer and, now that ZAPro has a > scanner, I really have no further use for it. > This site offers a review of some alternatives: > http://my.opera.com/Chewyfood/blog/show.dml/134570 > I am still in the process of deciding what I would like to use, if anyone > else has some thoughts, please post here. I will post back with any of my > findings. > Heirloom, old and a big "thank you" to this > wonderful NG > > "richard" <rmk@wonderland.net> wrote in message > news:ua3TSIk6HHA.5424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> Alias wrote: >>> After doing the update for AdAware, there was an icon in the systray. I >>> tried to find a way to stop it from loading in the AdAware program and >>> nothing. I unticked it in MSCONFIG and it put itself back so I >>> uninstalled AdAware 2007 and will install the old version. >> >> Same here. The icon in the systray seems useless and I cannot get rid of >> it. AW settings offer no option to remove it. >> >> Is the old version still available somewhere? >> >> richard > >
Guest Alias Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot Ed Meza wrote: > I concur with you Alias. I have had Ad Aware for 2 years and all it finds > is *cookies* classified as *critical*. Thus thinking about removing it > myself. > ¡Saludos! > Ed I use Crap Cleaner to get rid of cookies and use its settings to not nuke cookies I want to keep. Salu2 :-) Do you live in Spain? -- Alias To email me, remove shoes > "Alias" <iamalias@shoesgmail.com.> wrote in message > news:urCOx7k6HHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> richard wrote: >>> Alias wrote: >>>> richard wrote: >>>>> Alias wrote: >>>>>> After doing the update for AdAware, there was an icon in the >>>>>> systray. I tried to find a way to stop it from loading in the >>>>>> AdAware program and nothing. I unticked it in MSCONFIG and it put >>>>>> itself back so I uninstalled AdAware 2007 and will install the old >>>>>> version. >>>>> Same here. The icon in the systray seems useless and I cannot get rid >>>>> of it. AW settings offer no option to remove it. >>>> PITA, I agree. Uninstalling it removed the AdWareWatch crap from the >>>> task manager too. >>>> >>>>> Is the old version still available somewhere? >>>>> >>>>> richard >>>> I have the set-up on my computer. If you can't find it, drop me an >>>> email and I'll email it to you. >>> Thanks, Alias. I found a copy on CNET and now have it installed. Neat >>> and simple, the way it should be. I wonder how long LavaSoft will >>> continue to provide new definition files. >> I'm thinking about not installing it at all. It never finds anything. >> >> -- >> Alias >> To email me, remove shoes > >
Guest Heather Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot Hi Loon..... I did try out Spyware Doctor and I suppose it is good, but I didn't like all the "thrashing about" in the background, so have disabled it. I am just using the *old three*.....Spyware S & D, AdAware 1.6 and SpywareBlaster. Don't think I need anything else cuz all they find is the same darn cookie every time and I can manually delete that one. Cheers from a steamy hot Toronto.....you send this up?? Figgs "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message news:%23S21aBl6HHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > Hang on gang!!!! This should be the first stop in your search for > alternatives to Adaware: > http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm > It seems that a couple of the 'recommended' apps, on the first link I > sent, have negative comments at Spywarewarrior.com. > I would put my trust in them before dl'ding anything. > Heirloom, old and looking > > "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message > news:eG2kK9k6HHA.3264@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> The Lavasoft Forum confirms what you both are experiencing. The >> biggest problem is that the Lavasoft folks don't seem to be >> recognizing this as a problem, yet. I have been disgruntled by the >> fact that the Adaware 2007 updates want you to dl'd the files for >> Adwatch even if you don't have the 'Pro' version, that sucks. I >> think that I will be seeking alternatives to this app....in spite of >> its' years of good service, it seems to be turning to 'poopy' almost >> overnight. >> >> Adaware has never found anything on my computer and, now that ZAPro >> has a scanner, I really have no further use for it. >> This site offers a review of some alternatives: >> http://my.opera.com/Chewyfood/blog/show.dml/134570 >> I am still in the process of deciding what I would like to use, if >> anyone else has some thoughts, please post here. I will post back >> with any of my findings. >> Heirloom, old and a big "thank you" to >> this wonderful NG >> >> "richard" <rmk@wonderland.net> wrote in message >> news:ua3TSIk6HHA.5424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>> Alias wrote: >>>> After doing the update for AdAware, there was an icon in the >>>> systray. I tried to find a way to stop it from loading in the >>>> AdAware program and nothing. I unticked it in MSCONFIG and it put >>>> itself back so I uninstalled AdAware 2007 and will install the old >>>> version. >>> >>> Same here. The icon in the systray seems useless and I cannot get >>> rid of it. AW settings offer no option to remove it. >>> >>> Is the old version still available somewhere? >>> >>> richard >> >> > >
Guest Heirloom Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot Hey Figgs, Yeah, I have about the same thing, except that I have the MS app, the ZAPro, the HOSTS file, and others. Having the Adaware is probably overkill, ya think? Like you, it has never found anything....other than the odd, benign little cookie once in a while and I have Cookie Pal to remedy that. I just feel like Lavasoft is shooting themselves in the foot with this new 'crap.' Heirloom, old and need some breakfast "Heather" <figgyd@nospam.invalid> wrote in message news:O217uUl6HHA.4660@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Hi Loon..... > > I did try out Spyware Doctor and I suppose it is good, but I didn't like > all the "thrashing about" in the background, so have disabled it. > > I am just using the *old three*.....Spyware S & D, AdAware 1.6 and > SpywareBlaster. Don't think I need anything else cuz all they find is the > same darn cookie every time and I can manually delete that one. > > Cheers from a steamy hot Toronto.....you send this up?? > > Figgs > > "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message > news:%23S21aBl6HHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> Hang on gang!!!! This should be the first stop in your search for >> alternatives to Adaware: >> http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm >> It seems that a couple of the 'recommended' apps, on the first link I >> sent, have negative comments at Spywarewarrior.com. >> I would put my trust in them before dl'ding anything. >> Heirloom, old and looking >> >> "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message >> news:eG2kK9k6HHA.3264@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>> The Lavasoft Forum confirms what you both are experiencing. The biggest >>> problem is that the Lavasoft folks don't seem to be recognizing this as >>> a problem, yet. I have been disgruntled by the fact that the Adaware >>> 2007 updates want you to dl'd the files for Adwatch even if you don't >>> have the 'Pro' version, that sucks. I think that I will be seeking >>> alternatives to this app....in spite of its' years of good service, it >>> seems to be turning to 'poopy' almost overnight. >>> >>> Adaware has never found anything on my computer and, now that ZAPro has >>> a scanner, I really have no further use for it. >>> This site offers a review of some alternatives: >>> http://my.opera.com/Chewyfood/blog/show.dml/134570 >>> I am still in the process of deciding what I would like to use, if >>> anyone else has some thoughts, please post here. I will post back with >>> any of my findings. >>> Heirloom, old and a big "thank you" to >>> this wonderful NG >>> >>> "richard" <rmk@wonderland.net> wrote in message >>> news:ua3TSIk6HHA.5424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>> Alias wrote: >>>>> After doing the update for AdAware, there was an icon in the systray. >>>>> I tried to find a way to stop it from loading in the AdAware program >>>>> and nothing. I unticked it in MSCONFIG and it put itself back so I >>>>> uninstalled AdAware 2007 and will install the old version. >>>> >>>> Same here. The icon in the systray seems useless and I cannot get rid >>>> of it. AW settings offer no option to remove it. >>>> >>>> Is the old version still available somewhere? >>>> >>>> richard >>> >>> >> >> > >
Guest Ed Meza Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot I do the same with CCleaner. I do have an icon in the task bar for Spybot S&D Resident, since the latest update. Does not allow me to remove it. Any ideas? No, I live in Seattle. ¡Saludos! Ed "Alias" <iamalias@shoesgmail.com.> wrote in message news:eUPKKFl6HHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > Ed Meza wrote: > > I concur with you Alias. I have had Ad Aware for 2 years and all it finds > > is *cookies* classified as *critical*. Thus thinking about removing it > > myself. > > ¡Saludos! > > Ed > > I use Crap Cleaner to get rid of cookies and use its settings to not > nuke cookies I want to keep. > > Salu2 :-) Do you live in Spain? > -- > Alias > To email me, remove shoes > > > "Alias" <iamalias@shoesgmail.com.> wrote in message > > news:urCOx7k6HHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > >> richard wrote: > >>> Alias wrote: > >>>> richard wrote: > >>>>> Alias wrote: > >>>>>> After doing the update for AdAware, there was an icon in the > >>>>>> systray. I tried to find a way to stop it from loading in the > >>>>>> AdAware program and nothing. I unticked it in MSCONFIG and it put > >>>>>> itself back so I uninstalled AdAware 2007 and will install the old > >>>>>> version. > >>>>> Same here. The icon in the systray seems useless and I cannot get rid > >>>>> of it. AW settings offer no option to remove it. > >>>> PITA, I agree. Uninstalling it removed the AdWareWatch crap from the > >>>> task manager too. > >>>> > >>>>> Is the old version still available somewhere? > >>>>> > >>>>> richard > >>>> I have the set-up on my computer. If you can't find it, drop me an > >>>> email and I'll email it to you. > >>> Thanks, Alias. I found a copy on CNET and now have it installed. Neat > >>> and simple, the way it should be. I wonder how long LavaSoft will > >>> continue to provide new definition files. > >> I'm thinking about not installing it at all. It never finds anything. > >> > >> -- > >> Alias > >> To email me, remove shoes > > > >
Guest Alias Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot Ed Meza wrote: > I do the same with CCleaner. > I do have an icon in the task bar for Spybot S&D Resident, since the latest > update. Does not allow me to remove it. Any ideas? > No, I live in Seattle. > ¡Saludos! > Ed Task bar of what, IE? Do you use tea time per chance? Alias > "Alias" <iamalias@shoesgmail.com.> wrote in message > news:eUPKKFl6HHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> Ed Meza wrote: >>> I concur with you Alias. I have had Ad Aware for 2 years and all it > finds >>> is *cookies* classified as *critical*. Thus thinking about removing it >>> myself. >>> ¡Saludos! >>> Ed >> I use Crap Cleaner to get rid of cookies and use its settings to not >> nuke cookies I want to keep. >> >> Salu2 :-) Do you live in Spain? >> -- >> Alias >> To email me, remove shoes >> >>> "Alias" <iamalias@shoesgmail.com.> wrote in message >>> news:urCOx7k6HHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>>> richard wrote: >>>>> Alias wrote: >>>>>> richard wrote: >>>>>>> Alias wrote: >>>>>>>> After doing the update for AdAware, there was an icon in the >>>>>>>> systray. I tried to find a way to stop it from loading in the >>>>>>>> AdAware program and nothing. I unticked it in MSCONFIG and it put >>>>>>>> itself back so I uninstalled AdAware 2007 and will install the old >>>>>>>> version. >>>>>>> Same here. The icon in the systray seems useless and I cannot get > rid >>>>>>> of it. AW settings offer no option to remove it. >>>>>> PITA, I agree. Uninstalling it removed the AdWareWatch crap from the >>>>>> task manager too. >>>>>> >>>>>>> Is the old version still available somewhere? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> richard >>>>>> I have the set-up on my computer. If you can't find it, drop me an >>>>>> email and I'll email it to you. >>>>> Thanks, Alias. I found a copy on CNET and now have it installed. Neat >>>>> and simple, the way it should be. I wonder how long LavaSoft will >>>>> continue to provide new definition files. >>>> I'm thinking about not installing it at all. It never finds anything. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Alias >>>> To email me, remove shoes >>> > > -- Alias To email me, remove shoes
Guest Heirloom Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot Alias has it on the money. Look up 'Resident Tea Timer' in the Help and it will explain everything, including how to turn it off (that will get it out of the Systray). Heirloom, old and don't use it "Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message news:eMsD7Om6HHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >I do the same with CCleaner. > I do have an icon in the task bar for Spybot S&D Resident, since the > latest > update. Does not allow me to remove it. Any ideas? > No, I live in Seattle. > ¡Saludos! > Ed > "Alias" <iamalias@shoesgmail.com.> wrote in message > news:eUPKKFl6HHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> Ed Meza wrote: >> > I concur with you Alias. I have had Ad Aware for 2 years and all it > finds >> > is *cookies* classified as *critical*. Thus thinking about removing it >> > myself. >> > ¡Saludos! >> > Ed >> >> I use Crap Cleaner to get rid of cookies and use its settings to not >> nuke cookies I want to keep. >> >> Salu2 :-) Do you live in Spain? >> -- >> Alias >> To email me, remove shoes >> >> > "Alias" <iamalias@shoesgmail.com.> wrote in message >> > news:urCOx7k6HHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> >> richard wrote: >> >>> Alias wrote: >> >>>> richard wrote: >> >>>>> Alias wrote: >> >>>>>> After doing the update for AdAware, there was an icon in the >> >>>>>> systray. I tried to find a way to stop it from loading in the >> >>>>>> AdAware program and nothing. I unticked it in MSCONFIG and it put >> >>>>>> itself back so I uninstalled AdAware 2007 and will install the old >> >>>>>> version. >> >>>>> Same here. The icon in the systray seems useless and I cannot get > rid >> >>>>> of it. AW settings offer no option to remove it. >> >>>> PITA, I agree. Uninstalling it removed the AdWareWatch crap from the >> >>>> task manager too. >> >>>> >> >>>>> Is the old version still available somewhere? >> >>>>> >> >>>>> richard >> >>>> I have the set-up on my computer. If you can't find it, drop me an >> >>>> email and I'll email it to you. >> >>> Thanks, Alias. I found a copy on CNET and now have it installed. Neat >> >>> and simple, the way it should be. I wonder how long LavaSoft will >> >>> continue to provide new definition files. >> >> I'm thinking about not installing it at all. It never finds anything. >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Alias >> >> To email me, remove shoes >> > >> > > >
Guest Joan Archer Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot I never really bothered with SpyBot, just have SpywareBlaster and Ad-Aware 2007 plus my Zone Alarm Pro and NOD32 I don't have that icon in my notification area but like the rest of you only ever get tracking cookies found and then there's never more than 3 or 4 I only run it once a week on a Monday morning. I haven't upgraded John's machine with the new version yet, at least it's still getting updates <g> Joan Heather wrote: > Hi Loon..... > > I did try out Spyware Doctor and I suppose it is good, but I didn't > like all the "thrashing about" in the background, so have disabled it. > > I am just using the *old three*.....Spyware S & D, AdAware 1.6 and > SpywareBlaster. Don't think I need anything else cuz all they find is > the same darn cookie every time and I can manually delete that one. > > Cheers from a steamy hot Toronto.....you send this up?? > > Figgs > > "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message > news:%23S21aBl6HHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> Hang on gang!!!! This should be the first stop in your search for >> alternatives to Adaware: >> http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm >> It seems that a couple of the 'recommended' apps, on the first link I >> sent, have negative comments at Spywarewarrior.com. >> I would put my trust in them before dl'ding anything. >> Heirloom, old and looking >> >> "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message >> news:eG2kK9k6HHA.3264@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>> The Lavasoft Forum confirms what you both are experiencing. The >>> biggest problem is that the Lavasoft folks don't seem to be >>> recognizing this as a problem, yet. I have been disgruntled by the >>> fact that the Adaware 2007 updates want you to dl'd the files for >>> Adwatch even if you don't have the 'Pro' version, that sucks. I >>> think that I will be seeking alternatives to this app....in spite of >>> its' years of good service, it seems to be turning to 'poopy' almost >>> overnight. >>> >>> Adaware has never found anything on my computer and, now that ZAPro >>> has a scanner, I really have no further use for it. >>> This site offers a review of some alternatives: >>> http://my.opera.com/Chewyfood/blog/show.dml/134570 >>> I am still in the process of deciding what I would like to use, if >>> anyone else has some thoughts, please post here. I will post back >>> with any of my findings. >>> Heirloom, old and a big "thank you" >>> to this wonderful NG >>> >>> "richard" <rmk@wonderland.net> wrote in message >>> news:ua3TSIk6HHA.5424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>> Alias wrote: >>>>> After doing the update for AdAware, there was an icon in the >>>>> systray. I tried to find a way to stop it from loading in the >>>>> AdAware program and nothing. I unticked it in MSCONFIG and it put >>>>> itself back so I uninstalled AdAware 2007 and will install the old >>>>> version. >>>> >>>> Same here. The icon in the systray seems useless and I cannot get >>>> rid of it. AW settings offer no option to remove it. >>>> >>>> Is the old version still available somewhere? >>>> >>>> richard
Guest Heather Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot Can we say "paranoia"???? Mua ha ha. Couldn't resist that, old sock!! I don't have Zone Alarm (XP firewall works just fine), no HOSTS file (never did like the idea of that one) and my EZ Trust AV just expired yesterday, so running without one day's updates. No big deal, frankly. Think about it......when was the last time your AV went off?? Years for me. But will get either AVG or Avast......just have to decide which one. Yep....you are right. AdAware is overkill for you. I ran Spybot today (do that about once a month) and it found 4 or 5 ad cookies in Firefox, so obviously AdAware does not check that browser......one more reason to dump it. OTOH, I prefer the speed of AdAware........and as I typed that last statement, realized that Spybot has to be better cuz it takes 5 times as long (not to forget it found my FF cookie stash and checked it). I usually manually delete those anyway. HEY....was yakking with Beauregard Shagnasty (aka Shaggy) and he helped me out with a *paranoia* Firefox matter and that is when I realized that our beloved little proggie, SpywareBlaster, puts a ton of bad cookie thingies into Firefox. Not too shabby!! And my poor old face is slowly getting better. I wish I had normal roots like you guys.....drilling teeth out of my jawbone is not a fun thing to go through. My jaw is still REALLY SORE, but I have lost almost a stone!! That's OK!!!!!! Have to go back to the surgeon on Friday cuz it is still very, very sore. Ron and I head to Toronto tomorrow for his 6 month checkup. Fingers crossed, everyone!! Cheers.....Figgs. "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message news:uZ6Suvl6HHA.4348@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Hey Figgs, > Yeah, I have about the same thing, except that I have the MS > app, the ZAPro, the HOSTS file, and others. Having the Adaware is > probably overkill, ya think? Like you, it has never found > anything....other than the odd, benign little cookie once in a while > and I have Cookie Pal to remedy that. > I just feel like Lavasoft is shooting themselves in the foot > with this new 'crap.' > Heirloom, old and need some > breakfast > > "Heather" <figgyd@nospam.invalid> wrote in message > news:O217uUl6HHA.4660@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> Hi Loon..... >> >> I did try out Spyware Doctor and I suppose it is good, but I didn't >> like all the "thrashing about" in the background, so have disabled >> it. >> >> I am just using the *old three*.....Spyware S & D, AdAware 1.6 and >> SpywareBlaster. Don't think I need anything else cuz all they find >> is the same darn cookie every time and I can manually delete that >> one. >> >> Cheers from a steamy hot Toronto.....you send this up?? >> >> Figgs >> >> "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message >> news:%23S21aBl6HHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>> Hang on gang!!!! This should be the first stop in your search for >>> alternatives to Adaware: >>> http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm >>> It seems that a couple of the 'recommended' apps, on the first link >>> I sent, have negative comments at Spywarewarrior.com. >>> I would put my trust in them before dl'ding anything. >>> Heirloom, old and looking >>> >>> "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message >>> news:eG2kK9k6HHA.3264@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>> The Lavasoft Forum confirms what you both are experiencing. The >>>> biggest problem is that the Lavasoft folks don't seem to be >>>> recognizing this as a problem, yet. I have been disgruntled by the >>>> fact that the Adaware 2007 updates want you to dl'd the files for >>>> Adwatch even if you don't have the 'Pro' version, that sucks. I >>>> think that I will be seeking alternatives to this app....in spite >>>> of its' years of good service, it seems to be turning to 'poopy' >>>> almost overnight. >>>> >>>> Adaware has never found anything on my computer and, now that ZAPro >>>> has a scanner, I really have no further use for it. >>>> This site offers a review of some alternatives: >>>> http://my.opera.com/Chewyfood/blog/show.dml/134570 >>>> I am still in the process of deciding what I would like to use, if >>>> anyone else has some thoughts, please post here. I will post back >>>> with any of my findings. >>>> Heirloom, old and a big "thank you" >>>> to this wonderful NG >>>> >>>> "richard" <rmk@wonderland.net> wrote in message >>>> news:ua3TSIk6HHA.5424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>> Alias wrote: >>>>>> After doing the update for AdAware, there was an icon in the >>>>>> systray. I tried to find a way to stop it from loading in the >>>>>> AdAware program and nothing. I unticked it in MSCONFIG and it put >>>>>> itself back so I uninstalled AdAware 2007 and will install the >>>>>> old version. >>>>> >>>>> Same here. The icon in the systray seems useless and I cannot get >>>>> rid of it. AW settings offer no option to remove it. >>>>> >>>>> Is the old version still available somewhere? >>>>> >>>>> richard >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > >
Guest webster72n Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot "Heather" <figgyd@nospam.invalid> wrote in message news:uqyx36o6HHA.5012@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > Can we say "paranoia"???? Mua ha ha. Couldn't resist that, old sock!! > > I don't have Zone Alarm (XP firewall works just fine), no HOSTS file > (never did like the idea of that one) and my EZ Trust AV just expired > yesterday, so running without one day's updates. No big deal, frankly. > > Think about it......when was the last time your AV went off?? Years for > me. But will get either AVG or Avast......just have to decide which > one. If I would tell you 'get Avast', you probably would get AVG? <vbg>. Harry. > > Yep....you are right. AdAware is overkill for you. I ran Spybot today > (do that about once a month) and it found 4 or 5 ad cookies in Firefox, > so obviously AdAware does not check that browser......one more reason to > dump it. OTOH, I prefer the speed of AdAware........and as I typed that > last statement, realized that Spybot has to be better cuz it takes 5 > times as long (not to forget it found my FF cookie stash and checked > it). I usually manually delete those anyway. > > HEY....was yakking with Beauregard Shagnasty (aka Shaggy) and he helped > me out with a *paranoia* Firefox matter and that is when I realized that > our beloved little proggie, SpywareBlaster, puts a ton of bad cookie > thingies into Firefox. Not too shabby!! > > And my poor old face is slowly getting better. I wish I had normal > roots like you guys.....drilling teeth out of my jawbone is not a fun > thing to go through. My jaw is still REALLY SORE, but I have lost > almost a stone!! That's OK!!!!!! Have to go back to the surgeon on > Friday cuz it is still very, very sore. Ron and I head to Toronto > tomorrow for his 6 month checkup. Fingers crossed, everyone!! > > Cheers.....Figgs. > "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message > news:uZ6Suvl6HHA.4348@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > > Hey Figgs, > > Yeah, I have about the same thing, except that I have the MS > > app, the ZAPro, the HOSTS file, and others. Having the Adaware is > > probably overkill, ya think? Like you, it has never found > > anything....other than the odd, benign little cookie once in a while > > and I have Cookie Pal to remedy that. > > I just feel like Lavasoft is shooting themselves in the foot > > with this new 'crap.' > > Heirloom, old and need some > > breakfast > > > > "Heather" <figgyd@nospam.invalid> wrote in message > > news:O217uUl6HHA.4660@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > >> Hi Loon..... > >> > >> I did try out Spyware Doctor and I suppose it is good, but I didn't > >> like all the "thrashing about" in the background, so have disabled > >> it. > >> > >> I am just using the *old three*.....Spyware S & D, AdAware 1.6 and > >> SpywareBlaster. Don't think I need anything else cuz all they find > >> is the same darn cookie every time and I can manually delete that > >> one. > >> > >> Cheers from a steamy hot Toronto.....you send this up?? > >> > >> Figgs > >> > >> "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message > >> news:%23S21aBl6HHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > >>> Hang on gang!!!! This should be the first stop in your search for > >>> alternatives to Adaware: > >>> http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm > >>> It seems that a couple of the 'recommended' apps, on the first link > >>> I sent, have negative comments at Spywarewarrior.com. > >>> I would put my trust in them before dl'ding anything. > >>> Heirloom, old and looking > >>> > >>> "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message > >>> news:eG2kK9k6HHA.3264@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > >>>> The Lavasoft Forum confirms what you both are experiencing. The > >>>> biggest problem is that the Lavasoft folks don't seem to be > >>>> recognizing this as a problem, yet. I have been disgruntled by the > >>>> fact that the Adaware 2007 updates want you to dl'd the files for > >>>> Adwatch even if you don't have the 'Pro' version, that sucks. I > >>>> think that I will be seeking alternatives to this app....in spite > >>>> of its' years of good service, it seems to be turning to 'poopy' > >>>> almost overnight. > >>>> > >>>> Adaware has never found anything on my computer and, now that ZAPro > >>>> has a scanner, I really have no further use for it. > >>>> This site offers a review of some alternatives: > >>>> http://my.opera.com/Chewyfood/blog/show.dml/134570 > >>>> I am still in the process of deciding what I would like to use, if > >>>> anyone else has some thoughts, please post here. I will post back > >>>> with any of my findings. > >>>> Heirloom, old and a big "thank you" > >>>> to this wonderful NG > >>>> > >>>> "richard" <rmk@wonderland.net> wrote in message > >>>> news:ua3TSIk6HHA.5424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > >>>>> Alias wrote: > >>>>>> After doing the update for AdAware, there was an icon in the > >>>>>> systray. I tried to find a way to stop it from loading in the > >>>>>> AdAware program and nothing. I unticked it in MSCONFIG and it put > >>>>>> itself back so I uninstalled AdAware 2007 and will install the > >>>>>> old version. > >>>>> > >>>>> Same here. The icon in the systray seems useless and I cannot get > >>>>> rid of it. AW settings offer no option to remove it. > >>>>> > >>>>> Is the old version still available somewhere? > >>>>> > >>>>> richard > >>>> > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > > > > > >
Guest Alias Posted August 29, 2007 Posted August 29, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot Heather wrote: > Can we say "paranoia"???? Mua ha ha. Couldn't resist that, old sock!! > > I don't have Zone Alarm (XP firewall works just fine), XP will not tell you what is calling home. Check out Comodo at http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/ It's free and I hear it's pretty good. no HOSTS file > (never did like the idea of that one) and my EZ Trust AV just expired > yesterday, so running without one day's updates. No big deal, frankly. > > Think about it......when was the last time your AV went off?? Years for > me. But will get either AVG or Avast......just have to decide which > one. I like Avast better. I especially like the virus scan it does at boot before Windows loads. > > Yep....you are right. AdAware is overkill for you. I ran Spybot today > (do that about once a month) and it found 4 or 5 ad cookies in Firefox, > so obviously AdAware does not check that browser......one more reason to > dump it. OTOH, I prefer the speed of AdAware........and as I typed that > last statement, realized that Spybot has to be better cuz it takes 5 > times as long (not to forget it found my FF cookie stash and checked > it). I usually manually delete those anyway. I've used AdAware for years now and it's never found anything significant on *my* computer. If you're cleaning a very infested computer, it can be useful. -- Alias To email me, remove shoes
Guest Heather Posted August 30, 2007 Posted August 30, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message news:uCZOoEp6HHA.4436@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > > If I would tell you 'get Avast', you probably would get AVG? <vbg>. > > Harry. Wrong on that count, Harry. I just plain haven't decided which one I want to use. I assume there are small differences in them. I have used EZ Trust for at least 6 or 7 years, including when it was free and called InoculateIT PE. So just not sure what one I will use. Auntie Virus > > "Heather" <figgyd@nospam.invalid> wrote in message > news:uqyx36o6HHA.5012@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> Can we say "paranoia"???? Mua ha ha. Couldn't resist that, old >> sock!! >> >> I don't have Zone Alarm (XP firewall works just fine), no HOSTS file >> (never did like the idea of that one) and my EZ Trust AV just expired >> yesterday, so running without one day's updates. No big deal, >> frankly. >> >> Think about it......when was the last time your AV went off?? Years >> for >> me. But will get either AVG or Avast......just have to decide which >> one. > >> >> Yep....you are right. AdAware is overkill for you. I ran Spybot >> today >> (do that about once a month) and it found 4 or 5 ad cookies in >> Firefox, >> so obviously AdAware does not check that browser......one more reason >> to >> dump it. OTOH, I prefer the speed of AdAware........and as I typed >> that >> last statement, realized that Spybot has to be better cuz it takes 5 >> times as long (not to forget it found my FF cookie stash and checked >> it). I usually manually delete those anyway. >> >> HEY....was yakking with Beauregard Shagnasty (aka Shaggy) and he >> helped >> me out with a *paranoia* Firefox matter and that is when I realized >> that >> our beloved little proggie, SpywareBlaster, puts a ton of bad cookie >> thingies into Firefox. Not too shabby!! >> >> And my poor old face is slowly getting better. I wish I had normal >> roots like you guys.....drilling teeth out of my jawbone is not a fun >> thing to go through. My jaw is still REALLY SORE, but I have lost >> almost a stone!! That's OK!!!!!! Have to go back to the surgeon on >> Friday cuz it is still very, very sore. Ron and I head to Toronto >> tomorrow for his 6 month checkup. Fingers crossed, everyone!! >> >> Cheers.....Figgs. >> "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message >> news:uZ6Suvl6HHA.4348@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> > Hey Figgs, >> > Yeah, I have about the same thing, except that I have the MS >> > app, the ZAPro, the HOSTS file, and others. Having the Adaware is >> > probably overkill, ya think? Like you, it has never found >> > anything....other than the odd, benign little cookie once in a >> > while >> > and I have Cookie Pal to remedy that. >> > I just feel like Lavasoft is shooting themselves in the foot >> > with this new 'crap.' >> > Heirloom, old and need some >> > breakfast >> > >> > "Heather" <figgyd@nospam.invalid> wrote in message >> > news:O217uUl6HHA.4660@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> >> Hi Loon..... >> >> >> >> I did try out Spyware Doctor and I suppose it is good, but I >> >> didn't >> >> like all the "thrashing about" in the background, so have disabled >> >> it. >> >> >> >> I am just using the *old three*.....Spyware S & D, AdAware 1.6 and >> >> SpywareBlaster. Don't think I need anything else cuz all they >> >> find >> >> is the same darn cookie every time and I can manually delete that >> >> one. >> >> >> >> Cheers from a steamy hot Toronto.....you send this up?? >> >> >> >> Figgs >> >> >> >> "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message >> >> news:%23S21aBl6HHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> >>> Hang on gang!!!! This should be the first stop in your search >> >>> for >> >>> alternatives to Adaware: >> >>> http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm >> >>> It seems that a couple of the 'recommended' apps, on the first >> >>> link >> >>> I sent, have negative comments at Spywarewarrior.com. >> >>> I would put my trust in them before dl'ding anything. >> >>> Heirloom, old and looking >> >>> >> >>> "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message >> >>> news:eG2kK9k6HHA.3264@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> >>>> The Lavasoft Forum confirms what you both are experiencing. The >> >>>> biggest problem is that the Lavasoft folks don't seem to be >> >>>> recognizing this as a problem, yet. I have been disgruntled by >> >>>> the >> >>>> fact that the Adaware 2007 updates want you to dl'd the files >> >>>> for >> >>>> Adwatch even if you don't have the 'Pro' version, that sucks. I >> >>>> think that I will be seeking alternatives to this app....in >> >>>> spite >> >>>> of its' years of good service, it seems to be turning to 'poopy' >> >>>> almost overnight. >> >>>> >> >>>> Adaware has never found anything on my computer and, now that >> >>>> ZAPro >> >>>> has a scanner, I really have no further use for it. >> >>>> This site offers a review of some alternatives: >> >>>> http://my.opera.com/Chewyfood/blog/show.dml/134570 >> >>>> I am still in the process of deciding what I would like to use, >> >>>> if >> >>>> anyone else has some thoughts, please post here. I will post >> >>>> back >> >>>> with any of my findings. >> >>>> Heirloom, old and a big "thank >> >>>> you" >> >>>> to this wonderful NG >> >>>> >> >>>> "richard" <rmk@wonderland.net> wrote in message >> >>>> news:ua3TSIk6HHA.5424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> >>>>> Alias wrote: >> >>>>>> After doing the update for AdAware, there was an icon in the >> >>>>>> systray. I tried to find a way to stop it from loading in the >> >>>>>> AdAware program and nothing. I unticked it in MSCONFIG and it >> >>>>>> put >> >>>>>> itself back so I uninstalled AdAware 2007 and will install the >> >>>>>> old version. >> >>>>> >> >>>>> Same here. The icon in the systray seems useless and I cannot >> >>>>> get >> >>>>> rid of it. AW settings offer no option to remove it. >> >>>>> >> >>>>> Is the old version still available somewhere? >> >>>>> >> >>>>> richard >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >> >> >> >> > >> > >> >> > >
Guest Heather Posted August 30, 2007 Posted August 30, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot Thanks Alias. I forgot to say I do have an older disabled version of Zone Alarm on here......just don't use it. Other than the "call home feature", XP, ZA Pro and a router all passed GRC's test with flying colours. Stealthed with every one of them. I suppose I could go up one level with ZA and use it. I never, ever use the latest from them. Learned that the hard way. (G) Heather "Alias" <iamalias@shoesgmail.com.> wrote in message news:eFe1kMp6HHA.1484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Heather wrote: >> Can we say "paranoia"???? Mua ha ha. Couldn't resist that, old >> sock!! >> >> I don't have Zone Alarm (XP firewall works just fine), > > XP will not tell you what is calling home. Check out Comodo at > > http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/ > > It's free and I hear it's pretty good. > > no HOSTS file >> (never did like the idea of that one) and my EZ Trust AV just expired >> yesterday, so running without one day's updates. No big deal, >> frankly. >> >> Think about it......when was the last time your AV went off?? Years >> for me. But will get either AVG or Avast......just have to decide >> which one. > > I like Avast better. I especially like the virus scan it does at boot > before Windows loads. > >> >> Yep....you are right. AdAware is overkill for you. I ran Spybot >> today (do that about once a month) and it found 4 or 5 ad cookies in >> Firefox, so obviously AdAware does not check that browser......one >> more reason to dump it. OTOH, I prefer the speed of >> AdAware........and as I typed that last statement, realized that >> Spybot has to be better cuz it takes 5 times as long (not to forget >> it found my FF cookie stash and checked it). I usually manually >> delete those anyway. > > I've used AdAware for years now and it's never found anything > significant on *my* computer. If you're cleaning a very infested > computer, it can be useful. > > -- > Alias > To email me, remove shoes
Guest Heirloom Posted August 30, 2007 Posted August 30, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot ZAPro lets you know what is trying to "phone home." I have been most pleased with the app. Process Explorer will also alert you to anything "active" (you have to be watching, however), but, it does keep about a 5 minute graph of everything that is or has been active. Dumped Adaware 2007 this evening. Did the usual 'Add/Remove' routine, it left folders and files and a crap load of stuff in the registry that had to be manually deleted. Double checked with jv16 Power Tools and it found nothing....I did good! Heirloom, old and Comodo sounds like a dragon or something you would dump in. (but, I'll check it out anyway) "Alias" <iamalias@shoesgmail.com.> wrote in message news:eFe1kMp6HHA.1484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Heather wrote: >> Can we say "paranoia"???? Mua ha ha. Couldn't resist that, old sock!! >> >> I don't have Zone Alarm (XP firewall works just fine), > > XP will not tell you what is calling home. Check out Comodo at > > http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/ > > It's free and I hear it's pretty good. > > no HOSTS file >> (never did like the idea of that one) and my EZ Trust AV just expired >> yesterday, so running without one day's updates. No big deal, frankly. >> >> Think about it......when was the last time your AV went off?? Years for >> me. But will get either AVG or Avast......just have to decide which one.
Guest webster72n Posted August 30, 2007 Posted August 30, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot The reason I use 'Avast' is, that I ran into trouble with AVG a while back and after experiencing with the one you are or were using, I am hung up on Avast, to my delight, I might add. Daily automatic updates are just one of the many laudable features. You'll see, <g>. <H>. "Heather" <figgyd@nospam.invalid> wrote in message news:eskYziq6HHA.1484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > > "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message > news:uCZOoEp6HHA.4436@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > > > > If I would tell you 'get Avast', you probably would get AVG? <vbg>. > > > > Harry. > > Wrong on that count, Harry. I just plain haven't decided which one I > want to use. I assume there are small differences in them. I have used > EZ Trust for at least 6 or 7 years, including when it was free and > called InoculateIT PE. So just not sure what one I will use. > > Auntie Virus > > > > > > > "Heather" <figgyd@nospam.invalid> wrote in message > > news:uqyx36o6HHA.5012@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > >> Can we say "paranoia"???? Mua ha ha. Couldn't resist that, old > >> sock!! > >> > >> I don't have Zone Alarm (XP firewall works just fine), no HOSTS file > >> (never did like the idea of that one) and my EZ Trust AV just expired > >> yesterday, so running without one day's updates. No big deal, > >> frankly. > >> > >> Think about it......when was the last time your AV went off?? Years > >> for > >> me. But will get either AVG or Avast......just have to decide which > >> one. > > > >> > >> Yep....you are right. AdAware is overkill for you. I ran Spybot > >> today > >> (do that about once a month) and it found 4 or 5 ad cookies in > >> Firefox, > >> so obviously AdAware does not check that browser......one more reason > >> to > >> dump it. OTOH, I prefer the speed of AdAware........and as I typed > >> that > >> last statement, realized that Spybot has to be better cuz it takes 5 > >> times as long (not to forget it found my FF cookie stash and checked > >> it). I usually manually delete those anyway. > >> > >> HEY....was yakking with Beauregard Shagnasty (aka Shaggy) and he > >> helped > >> me out with a *paranoia* Firefox matter and that is when I realized > >> that > >> our beloved little proggie, SpywareBlaster, puts a ton of bad cookie > >> thingies into Firefox. Not too shabby!! > >> > >> And my poor old face is slowly getting better. I wish I had normal > >> roots like you guys.....drilling teeth out of my jawbone is not a fun > >> thing to go through. My jaw is still REALLY SORE, but I have lost > >> almost a stone!! That's OK!!!!!! Have to go back to the surgeon on > >> Friday cuz it is still very, very sore. Ron and I head to Toronto > >> tomorrow for his 6 month checkup. Fingers crossed, everyone!! > >> > >> Cheers.....Figgs. > >> "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message > >> news:uZ6Suvl6HHA.4348@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > >> > Hey Figgs, > >> > Yeah, I have about the same thing, except that I have the MS > >> > app, the ZAPro, the HOSTS file, and others. Having the Adaware is > >> > probably overkill, ya think? Like you, it has never found > >> > anything....other than the odd, benign little cookie once in a > >> > while > >> > and I have Cookie Pal to remedy that. > >> > I just feel like Lavasoft is shooting themselves in the foot > >> > with this new 'crap.' > >> > Heirloom, old and need some > >> > breakfast > >> > > >> > "Heather" <figgyd@nospam.invalid> wrote in message > >> > news:O217uUl6HHA.4660@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > >> >> Hi Loon..... > >> >> > >> >> I did try out Spyware Doctor and I suppose it is good, but I > >> >> didn't > >> >> like all the "thrashing about" in the background, so have disabled > >> >> it. > >> >> > >> >> I am just using the *old three*.....Spyware S & D, AdAware 1.6 and > >> >> SpywareBlaster. Don't think I need anything else cuz all they > >> >> find > >> >> is the same darn cookie every time and I can manually delete that > >> >> one. > >> >> > >> >> Cheers from a steamy hot Toronto.....you send this up?? > >> >> > >> >> Figgs > >> >> > >> >> "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message > >> >> news:%23S21aBl6HHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > >> >>> Hang on gang!!!! This should be the first stop in your search > >> >>> for > >> >>> alternatives to Adaware: > >> >>> http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm > >> >>> It seems that a couple of the 'recommended' apps, on the first > >> >>> link > >> >>> I sent, have negative comments at Spywarewarrior.com. > >> >>> I would put my trust in them before dl'ding anything. > >> >>> Heirloom, old and looking > >> >>> > >> >>> "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message > >> >>> news:eG2kK9k6HHA.3264@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > >> >>>> The Lavasoft Forum confirms what you both are experiencing. The > >> >>>> biggest problem is that the Lavasoft folks don't seem to be > >> >>>> recognizing this as a problem, yet. I have been disgruntled by > >> >>>> the > >> >>>> fact that the Adaware 2007 updates want you to dl'd the files > >> >>>> for > >> >>>> Adwatch even if you don't have the 'Pro' version, that sucks. I > >> >>>> think that I will be seeking alternatives to this app....in > >> >>>> spite > >> >>>> of its' years of good service, it seems to be turning to 'poopy' > >> >>>> almost overnight. > >> >>>> > >> >>>> Adaware has never found anything on my computer and, now that > >> >>>> ZAPro > >> >>>> has a scanner, I really have no further use for it. > >> >>>> This site offers a review of some alternatives: > >> >>>> http://my.opera.com/Chewyfood/blog/show.dml/134570 > >> >>>> I am still in the process of deciding what I would like to use, > >> >>>> if > >> >>>> anyone else has some thoughts, please post here. I will post > >> >>>> back > >> >>>> with any of my findings. > >> >>>> Heirloom, old and a big "thank > >> >>>> you" > >> >>>> to this wonderful NG > >> >>>> > >> >>>> "richard" <rmk@wonderland.net> wrote in message > >> >>>> news:ua3TSIk6HHA.5424@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > >> >>>>> Alias wrote: > >> >>>>>> After doing the update for AdAware, there was an icon in the > >> >>>>>> systray. I tried to find a way to stop it from loading in the > >> >>>>>> AdAware program and nothing. I unticked it in MSCONFIG and it > >> >>>>>> put > >> >>>>>> itself back so I uninstalled AdAware 2007 and will install the > >> >>>>>> old version. > >> >>>>> > >> >>>>> Same here. The icon in the systray seems useless and I cannot > >> >>>>> get > >> >>>>> rid of it. AW settings offer no option to remove it. > >> >>>>> > >> >>>>> Is the old version still available somewhere? > >> >>>>> > >> >>>>> richard > >> >>>> > >> >>>> > >> >>> > >> >>> > >> >> > >> >> > >> > > >> > > >> > >> > > > > > >
Guest Heather Posted August 30, 2007 Posted August 30, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot You done good, Loon. Yeah, I know re ZA......just got lazy in my old age. Perhaps I might put it back on here. I use jv16 as well and don't trust the other ones. I did look at Comodo's website and yes, that is where it comes from.....the Komodo Dragon. Yawn......heading off to bed. I will think about this on the weekend. What AV are you using?? Kissies......the Cat. "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message news:Okgfynq6HHA.4436@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > ZAPro lets you know what is trying to "phone home." I have been most > pleased with the app. Process Explorer will also alert you to > anything "active" (you have to be watching, however), but, it does > keep about a 5 minute graph of everything that is or has been active. > > Dumped Adaware 2007 this evening. Did the usual 'Add/Remove' routine, > it left folders and files and a crap load of stuff in the registry > that had to be manually deleted. Double checked with jv16 Power Tools > and it found nothing....I did good! > Heirloom, old and Comodo sounds like a > dragon or something you would dump in. > (but, I'll check it out anyway) > > > "Alias" <iamalias@shoesgmail.com.> wrote in message > news:eFe1kMp6HHA.1484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> Heather wrote: >>> Can we say "paranoia"???? Mua ha ha. Couldn't resist that, old >>> sock!! >>> >>> I don't have Zone Alarm (XP firewall works just fine), >> >> XP will not tell you what is calling home. Check out Comodo at >> >> http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/ >> >> It's free and I hear it's pretty good. >> >> no HOSTS file >>> (never did like the idea of that one) and my EZ Trust AV just >>> expired yesterday, so running without one day's updates. No big >>> deal, frankly. >>> >>> Think about it......when was the last time your AV went off?? Years >>> for me. But will get either AVG or Avast......just have to decide >>> which one. > >
Guest TomV Posted August 30, 2007 Posted August 30, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot Hi, Heather, FWIW, I've been using AntiVir and highly recommend it if you're using XP Professional. It opens a nag screen when it updates, but it's possible to disable the screen in XP Pro using the security policy editor. Unfortunately, it's not possible to do this with XP Home. I gave up on CA's AV app quite a while ago, used Avast for a while, and then settled on AntiVir. http://www.free-av.com/ Cheers, Tom Heather wrote: > > Wrong on that count, Harry. I just plain haven't decided which one I > want to use. I assume there are small differences in them. I have used > EZ Trust for at least 6 or 7 years, including when it was free and > called InoculateIT PE. So just not sure what one I will use. > > Auntie Virus
Guest Ed Meza Posted August 30, 2007 Posted August 30, 2007 Re: Updates for AdAware and Spybot Thank you Alias and Heirloom. Yes, I have Tea Timer & I turned off the resident S&D from the systray(sorry, had said task bar & meant systray). Best regards, Ed "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message news:e81Ifhn6HHA.5160@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > Alias has it on the money. Look up 'Resident Tea Timer' in the Help and it > will explain everything, including how to turn it off (that will get it out > of the Systray). > Heirloom, old and don't use it > > "Ed Meza" <tony_nospam24@q.com> wrote in message > news:eMsD7Om6HHA.5360@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > >I do the same with CCleaner. > > I do have an icon in the task bar for Spybot S&D Resident, since the > > latest > > update. Does not allow me to remove it. Any ideas? > > No, I live in Seattle. > > ¡Saludos! > > Ed > > "Alias" <iamalias@shoesgmail.com.> wrote in message > > news:eUPKKFl6HHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > >> Ed Meza wrote: > >> > I concur with you Alias. I have had Ad Aware for 2 years and all it > > finds > >> > is *cookies* classified as *critical*. Thus thinking about removing it > >> > myself. > >> > ¡Saludos! > >> > Ed > >> > >> I use Crap Cleaner to get rid of cookies and use its settings to not > >> nuke cookies I want to keep. > >> > >> Salu2 :-) Do you live in Spain? > >> -- > >> Alias > >> To email me, remove shoes > >> > >> > "Alias" <iamalias@shoesgmail.com.> wrote in message > >> > news:urCOx7k6HHA.3940@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > >> >> richard wrote: > >> >>> Alias wrote: > >> >>>> richard wrote: > >> >>>>> Alias wrote: > >> >>>>>> After doing the update for AdAware, there was an icon in the > >> >>>>>> systray. I tried to find a way to stop it from loading in the > >> >>>>>> AdAware program and nothing. I unticked it in MSCONFIG and it put > >> >>>>>> itself back so I uninstalled AdAware 2007 and will install the old > >> >>>>>> version. > >> >>>>> Same here. The icon in the systray seems useless and I cannot get > > rid > >> >>>>> of it. AW settings offer no option to remove it. > >> >>>> PITA, I agree. Uninstalling it removed the AdWareWatch crap from the > >> >>>> task manager too. > >> >>>> > >> >>>>> Is the old version still available somewhere? > >> >>>>> > >> >>>>> richard > >> >>>> I have the set-up on my computer. If you can't find it, drop me an > >> >>>> email and I'll email it to you. > >> >>> Thanks, Alias. I found a copy on CNET and now have it installed. Neat > >> >>> and simple, the way it should be. I wonder how long LavaSoft will > >> >>> continue to provide new definition files. > >> >> I'm thinking about not installing it at all. It never finds anything. > >> >> > >> >> -- > >> >> Alias > >> >> To email me, remove shoes > >> > > >> > > > > > > >
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