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From: Greg Russell on 7 May 2010 19:29
"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABearMVP(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Can I install Microsoft Security Essentials [or any other
> anti-virus/anti-spyware application] to clean up my already-infected
> computer?

Probably not.


From: Nil on 8 May 2010 00:11
On 07 May 2010, Barry Schwarz <schwarzb(a)dqel.com> wrote in
microsoft.public.windowsxp.general:

> I receive Spybot S&D definition updates every week. How often do you
> need them updated?

I need them updated AT LEAST every day.
From: Nil on 8 May 2010 00:17
On 08 May 2010, Nil <rednoise(a)REMOVETHIScomcast.net> wrote in
microsoft.public.windowsxp.general:

> On 07 May 2010, Barry Schwarz <schwarzb(a)dqel.com> wrote in
> microsoft.public.windowsxp.general:
>
>> I receive Spybot S&D definition updates every week. How often do
>> you need them updated?
>
> I need them updated AT LEAST every day.

And Spybot often goes for much longer than a week between updates. And
another thing about it - it doesn't play well with Vista's and Win7's
UAC. You have to explicitly run it as Adminstrator in order for it to
clean anything. It's very annoying to do a lengthy scan, only to find
out that you forgot that step and wasted your time. At this point, I
don't expect that to be fixed. I get the distinct impression that the
developers have lost interest in the product.
From: didee58 on 8 May 2010 11:21
My one care expirs in Sept.if I had known that is was a program that is no
longer going to be available I wouldn't have pd for it in the first place.got
computer from son so not sure what was on it new.I use windows defender +AVG
on laptop(it has Vista) which seems to work well. Just need good one to get
rid of +keep the baddie's from gettin in. Again Thanks

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:

> > window's one care apparently does not work very well as I seem to have an
> > infected computer.
>
> When does your OneCare subscription expire (or has it already expired)?
>
> Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on the
> computer (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought
> it)?
>
> Can I install Microsoft Security Essentials [or any other
> anti-virus/anti-spyware application] to clean up my already-infected
> computer?
> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/msescan/thread/87058857-d181-4019-a723-efd9a49d9275
> --
> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>
>
>
> didee58 wrote:
> > I threw this question on a previous post,but thing it just got lost in all
> > the other answers that were part of another question.So hope it is all
> > right
> > to re ask this anew.I have window's live one care,and malwarebytes. Want
> > to
> > put Spybot back on computer. when I had it before it did great job,but I
> > got
> > spooked about it and deleted it. Is is a good one to use. How about AVG.
> > window's one care apparently does not work very well as I seem to have an
> > infected computer. Thanks to all who help the helpless.
>
> .
>
From: PA Bear [MS MVP] on 8 May 2010 15:35
> ...got computer from son so not sure what was on it new

Assuming you (not your son) installed OneCare in September 2009, what
anti-virus application was installed when your son gave or sold you the
computer and was the subscription current at the time?

> window's one care apparently does not work very well as I seem to have an
> infected computer.

You will find assistance for your hijackware issue in the OneCare
Peer-to-Peer Support Forums:
http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/category/windowsliveonecare/

How to reach official OneCare Support (FAQ)
http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/onecareinstallandactivate/thread/30400b52-7f26-4ba0-bc18-17e305329d90

NB: If the computer's already infected, neither Spybot nor any other
anti-spyware or anti-virus application will properly install now.


didee58 wrote:
> My one care expirs in Sept.if I had known that is was a program that is no
> longer going to be available I wouldn't have pd for it in the first
> place.got computer from son so not sure what was on it new.I use windows
> defender +AVG on laptop(it has Vista) which seems to work well. Just need
> good one to get rid of +keep the baddie's from gettin in. Again Thanks
>
> "PA Bear [MS MVP]" wrote:
>>> window's one care apparently does not work very well as I seem to have
>>> an
>>> infected computer.
>>
>> When does your OneCare subscription expire (or has it already expired)?
>>
>> Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on the
>> computer (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you
>> bought
>> it)?
>>
>> Can I install Microsoft Security Essentials [or any other
>> anti-virus/anti-spyware application] to clean up my already-infected
>> computer?
>> http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/msescan/thread/87058857-d181-4019-a723-efd9a49d9275
>> --
>> ~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
>> MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002
>>
>>
>>
>> didee58 wrote:
>>> I threw this question on a previous post,but thing it just got lost in
>>> all
>>> the other answers that were part of another question.So hope it is all
>>> right
>>> to re ask this anew.I have window's live one care,and malwarebytes.
>>> Want
>>> to
>>> put Spybot back on computer. when I had it before it did great job,but I
>>> got
>>> spooked about it and deleted it. Is is a good one to use. How about AVG.
>>> window's one care apparently does not work very well as I seem to have
>>> an
>>> infected computer. Thanks to all who help the helpless.
>>
>> .

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