Guest webster72n Posted January 19, 2008 Posted January 19, 2008 Notwithstanding the prolonged scanning time for a complete scan (24.31 min. on my pc) and longer download time for updates, this program in overall performance is worthy of replacing Ad-Aware SE Personal for WinME, IMHO. I would appreciate other views or concurrence, for that matter. Harry.
Guest Hugh Doherty Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Re: SUPERAntiSpyware? Well, the first time I used SuperAntiSpyware for a complete scam, it took more than 2 hours!!!! I'm using WinMe,700mhz machine, 320ram.From what I can find researching free anti-spyware programs that will work with WinMe, this is the only reliable non-Microsoft program available. I used AdAware SE personal for many years, and am sorry to see it is no longer supported for WinMe and older OS's. Are there other reliable free anti-spyware programs out there besides SuperAntiSpyware? Hugh In article <#YUiF$sWIHA.4440@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl>, webster72n@gmail.com says... > > >Notwithstanding the prolonged scanning time for a complete scan (24.31 min. >on my pc) and longer download time for updates, this program in overall >performance is worthy of replacing Ad-Aware SE Personal for WinME, IMHO. >I would appreciate other views or concurrence, for that matter. > > Harry. > >
Guest Delboy Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Re: SUPERAntiSpyware? http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html. I believe it still works with ME, but I'm on Vista now <grrr> as there was nothing else around at the time. -- Delboy A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. Douglas Adams "hdoherty@NO SPAMns.sympatico.ca (Hugh Doherty)" wrote in message news:4794bc89$0$4030$9a566e8b@news.aliant.net... > Well, the first time I used SuperAntiSpyware for a complete scam, it took > more than 2 hours!!!! I'm using WinMe,700mhz machine, 320ram.From what I > can > find researching free anti-spyware programs that will work with WinMe, > this > is the only reliable non-Microsoft program available. I used AdAware SE > personal for many years, and am sorry to see it is no longer supported for > WinMe and older OS's. Are there other reliable free anti-spyware programs > out > there besides SuperAntiSpyware? > > Hugh > > In article <#YUiF$sWIHA.4440@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl>, webster72n@gmail.com > says... >> >> >>Notwithstanding the prolonged scanning time for a complete scan (24.31 >>min. >>on my pc) and longer download time for updates, this program in overall >>performance is worthy of replacing Ad-Aware SE Personal for WinME, IMHO. >>I would appreciate other views or concurrence, for that matter. >> >> Harry. >> >> >
Guest webster72n Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Re: SUPERAntiSpyware? I am working with 700 Mhz and 512 Mb's of RAM, but probably have less of a start-up load and configured the program accordingly. You still have 'Spybot' and 'SpywareBlaster' to rely on. Another lengthy program is 'a-squared Free'. Harry. <hdoherty@NO SPAMns.sympatico.ca (Hugh Doherty)> wrote in message news:4794bc89$0$4030$9a566e8b@news.aliant.net... > Well, the first time I used SuperAntiSpyware for a complete scam, it took > more than 2 hours!!!! I'm using WinMe,700mhz machine, 320ram.From what I can > find researching free anti-spyware programs that will work with WinMe, this > is the only reliable non-Microsoft program available. I used AdAware SE > personal for many years, and am sorry to see it is no longer supported for > WinMe and older OS's. Are there other reliable free anti-spyware programs out > there besides SuperAntiSpyware? > > Hugh > > In article <#YUiF$sWIHA.4440@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl>, webster72n@gmail.com > says... > > > > > >Notwithstanding the prolonged scanning time for a complete scan (24.31 min. > >on my pc) and longer download time for updates, this program in overall > >performance is worthy of replacing Ad-Aware SE Personal for WinME, IMHO. > >I would appreciate other views or concurrence, for that matter. > > > > Harry. > > > > >
Guest Eric Posted January 21, 2008 Posted January 21, 2008 Re: SUPERAntiSpyware? "Delboy" <spamfree.delboy.hoy@btinternet.com> wrote in message news:G5WdnR3kF4HWWwnaRVnyvQA@bt.com... > http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html. I believe it still works with ME, > but I'm on Vista now <grrr> as there was nothing else around at the time. > > -- > > Delboy > > A common mistake that people make when trying to design something > completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. > I've heard some bad things about Vista and not so much for good things. The TV says Leopard is better than Vista. I haven't tried it myself. I'll stick with XP until I hear someone who knows what they're talking about saying Vista is worthwhile. I'm sticking with ME at home until I can afford XP (hopefully soon). There are new systems that come with XP. If you can't find a good deal bundled in a new system, you could always buy a system online with no OS and get XP separate.
Guest Alias Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Re: SUPERAntiSpyware? Eric wrote: > "Delboy" <spamfree.delboy.hoy@btinternet.com> wrote in message > news:G5WdnR3kF4HWWwnaRVnyvQA@bt.com... >> http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html. I believe it still works with ME, >> but I'm on Vista now <grrr> as there was nothing else around at the time. >> >> -- >> >> Delboy >> >> A common mistake that people make when trying to design something >> completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. >> > I've heard some bad things about Vista and not so much for good things. The > TV says Leopard is better than Vista. I haven't tried it myself. I'll > stick with XP until I hear someone who knows what they're talking about > saying Vista is worthwhile. I'm sticking with ME at home until I can afford > XP (hopefully soon). There are new systems that come with XP. If you can't > find a good deal bundled in a new system, you could always buy a system > online with no OS and get XP separate. > > Or you could download Ubuntu and have a better OS than either XP or Vista :-) Check it out at http://www.ubuntu.com/ It's free. Alias
Guest Heirloom Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Re: SUPERAntiSpyware? You can still order a system from the major manufacturers and get XP loaded....you just have to request it. For me, I would rather have a clean system and load the OS myself. All the "free" and "trial" crap that comes on systems now is just a big royal pain in the posterior to remove. I still haven't finished cleaning all the junk that came on my wife's laptop. Having built my machine, it was a real pleasure to have nothing buy XP in a virgin state to begin with! Heirloom, old and like them virgin states "Eric" <someone@microsoft.com> wrote in message news:%23v6zZMGXIHA.280@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > > "Delboy" <spamfree.delboy.hoy@btinternet.com> wrote in message > news:G5WdnR3kF4HWWwnaRVnyvQA@bt.com... >> http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html. I believe it still works with ME, >> but I'm on Vista now <grrr> as there was nothing else around at the time. >> >> -- >> >> Delboy >> >> A common mistake that people make when trying to design something >> completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. >> > I've heard some bad things about Vista and not so much for good things. > The TV says Leopard is better than Vista. I haven't tried it myself. > I'll stick with XP until I hear someone who knows what they're talking > about saying Vista is worthwhile. I'm sticking with ME at home until I > can afford XP (hopefully soon). There are new systems that come with XP. > If you can't find a good deal bundled in a new system, you could always > buy a system online with no OS and get XP separate. >
Guest Mike M Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Re: SUPERAntiSpyware? > For me, I would rather have a > clean system and load the OS myself. All the "free" and "trial" crap > that comes on systems now is just a big royal pain in the posterior > to remove. I so agree! As you also say, laptops are probably the worst as few are available "naked" with no OS installed. I gather that with some Dells one has the option to choose to not have the crapware but to date Dells have never been on my shopping list when buying laptops. -- Mike M Heirloom <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote: > You can still order a system from the major manufacturers and get XP > loaded....you just have to request it. For me, I would rather have a > clean system and load the OS myself. All the "free" and "trial" crap > that comes on systems now is just a big royal pain in the posterior > to remove. I still haven't finished cleaning all the junk that came > on my wife's laptop. Having built my machine, it was a real pleasure > to have nothing buy XP in a virgin state to begin with!
Guest Heirloom Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 Re: SUPERAntiSpyware? I so agree with that, Mike!! I had a Dell ordered for my wife to begin with......after months of delays (which they were fully aware of when I ordered!!!), I cancelled the order while our machine was being assembled and due to ship that day, or so they said. I purchased an HP locally, got a bigger, better machine with tons of extras (speakers, wireless optical mouse, jump drive, case, etc.) for less money. Of course, she ended up with Vista Home Premium, but, she likes it. <gag> I couldn't believe all the 'junk' that came on it and one has to make their own backup discs! I got a 250G USB HD and Acronis, she has all the backups she needs....from new and pristine to loaded. Heirloom, old and still need to seek out the Symantec dregs "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message news:Ool85PSXIHA.6140@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> For me, I would rather have a >> clean system and load the OS myself. All the "free" and "trial" crap >> that comes on systems now is just a big royal pain in the posterior >> to remove. > > I so agree! As you also say, laptops are probably the worst as few are > available "naked" with no OS installed. I gather that with some Dells one > has the option to choose to not have the crapware but to date Dells have > never been on my shopping list when buying laptops. > -- > Mike M > > > Heirloom <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote: > >> You can still order a system from the major manufacturers and get XP >> loaded....you just have to request it. For me, I would rather have a >> clean system and load the OS myself. All the "free" and "trial" crap >> that comes on systems now is just a big royal pain in the posterior >> to remove. I still haven't finished cleaning all the junk that came >> on my wife's laptop. Having built my machine, it was a real pleasure >> to have nothing buy XP in a virgin state to begin with! >
Guest Joan Archer Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 Re: SUPERAntiSpyware? It was the same with my machine, so much crap to take off but as I had my own XP I just did a wipe and install fresh <g> I'll have to check with Kelly what came on her machine, Pete bought her a laptop for Christmas and she has Vista Home Premium and she likes it, she shows off if she brings it here because she knows I'd love to try it <g> mind you I do let her log onto my network <g> Joan "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message news:ORPFFMVXIHA.5804@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > I so agree with that, Mike!! I had a Dell ordered for my wife to begin > with......after months of delays (which they were fully aware of when I > ordered!!!), I cancelled the order while our machine was being assembled > and due to ship that day, or so they said. I purchased an HP locally, got > a bigger, better machine with tons of extras (speakers, wireless optical > mouse, jump drive, case, etc.) for less money. Of course, she ended up > with Vista Home Premium, but, she likes it. <gag> I couldn't believe all > the 'junk' that came on it and one has to make their own backup discs! I > got a 250G USB HD and Acronis, she has all the backups she needs....from > new and pristine to loaded. > Heirloom, old and still need to seek out the Symantec dregs >
Guest Eric Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 Re: SUPERAntiSpyware? "Heirloom" <nobodyhome@noplacelike.hom> wrote in message news:%23Jg11CSXIHA.4532@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... > You can still order a system from the major manufacturers and get XP > loaded....you just have to request it. For me, I would rather have a > clean system and load the OS myself. All the "free" and "trial" crap that > comes on systems now is just a big royal pain in the posterior to remove. > I still haven't finished cleaning all the junk that came on my wife's > laptop. > Having built my machine, it was a real pleasure to have nothing buy XP in > a virgin state to begin with! > Heirloom, old and like them virgin states > Advantages to buying a PC with the OS loaded: - it should be ready to run straight out of the box - it's normally an OEM version which tends to make it cheaper - it tends to come with ads and trial software installed for the purpose of making it cheaper - the average user wouldn't even know how to install an OS Advantages to buying a PC with no OS and getting an OS separate: - it might run better if you know what you're doing and want a custom install - you're likely not getting an OEM and it should work better if you change the PC - it'll start clean with no junk software to remove - you have actual OS disks We got a few PCs with OEM software preloaded. Not only did they come with software installed which we don't want, but they didn't come with OS disks. One PC had us create backup disks with 6 CDs (not included). Another one required about 13 CDs.
Guest Joan Archer Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 Re: SUPERAntiSpyware? You had to create your own discs with mine when I got it and that needed 6, which of course didn't work when needed <g> Joan "Eric" <someone@microsoft.com> wrote in message news:uyO0BpcXIHA.4448@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... > > snip> > One PC had us create backup disks with 6 CDs (not included). Another one > required about 13 CDs. >
Guest Eric Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 Re: SUPERAntiSpyware? We got 3 identical IBM Thinkcentre machines which created 6 restore discs. I used them to reformat one and they worked perfectly. I tried another one and it crashed. The only thing odd about that one is we did upgrade the RAM but that shouldn't crash the restore, and the somewhat random and vague error message doesn't sound like a RAM problem.. "Joan Archer" <archer_joan@nospam.com> wrote in message news:%23%23vV%23$fXIHA.4476@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > You had to create your own discs with mine when I got it and that needed > 6, which of course didn't work when needed <g> > Joan > > "Eric" <someone@microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:uyO0BpcXIHA.4448@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> >> snip> > >> One PC had us create backup disks with 6 CDs (not included). Another one >> required about 13 CDs. >>
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