MSAS not detecting .magnet

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Am using MS Anti-spyware Beta 1, (updated)
When I run Azureous 2.3.0.6 it drops a key called ".magnet" into my
registry. MSAS realtime scanner doesn't detect it.
Computer Associates eTrust internet security suite's Pestpatrol 5's realtime
scanner also didn't detect it but, does detect it as "Grokster" if I ran a
scan. ...that should be "when" I ran Pestpatrol scans, ...I completely
removed CA eTrust stuff 'cause their server was offline yesterday, one thing
led to another and because the damned eTrust stuff couldn't synchronize
licensing information, it almost crippled my machine. My latest opinion on
the CA eTrust software can be summarised in one word ...CRAP !

Any comments appreciated.

Comments such as "Don't run Azureous" ...not funny ! :-)

regards, Richard
 
Hi RJK :-)

This newsgroup if for the IE6 Internet browser. For MSAS related questions
you should post in the related newsgroup here:
microsoft.public.security.homeusers

or check the information here for other support:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/newsgroups/default.mspx

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
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that's why they're so contagious.

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oops ! sorry, intended crossposting to XP general / W98 general and
public.security.virus.

regards, Richard


Jan Il said:
Hi RJK :-)

This newsgroup if for the IE6 Internet browser. For MSAS related
questions you should post in the related newsgroup here:
microsoft.public.security.homeusers

or check the information here for other support:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/newsgroups/default.mspx

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
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Am using MS Anti-spyware Beta 1, (updated)
When I run Azureous 2.3.0.6 it drops a key called ".magnet" into my
registry. MSAS realtime scanner doesn't detect it.
Computer Associates eTrust internet security suite's Pestpatrol 5's
realtime scanner also didn't detect it but, does detect it as "Grokster"
if I ran a scan. ...that should be "when" I ran Pestpatrol scans, ...I
completely removed CA eTrust stuff 'cause their server was offline
yesterday, one thing led to another and because the damned eTrust stuff
couldn't synchronize licensing information, it almost crippled my
machine. My latest opinion on the CA eTrust software can be summarised in
one word ...CRAP !

Any comments appreciated.

Comments such as "Don't run Azureous" ...not funny ! :-)

regards, Richard
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RJK said:
oops ! sorry, intended crossposting to XP general / W98 general and
public.security.virus.

regards, Richard
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No problem.

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.



Jan Il said:
Hi RJK :-)

This newsgroup if for the IE6 Internet browser. For MSAS related
questions you should post in the related newsgroup here:
microsoft.public.security.homeusers

or check the information here for other support:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/newsgroups/default.mspx

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Am using MS Anti-spyware Beta 1, (updated)
When I run Azureous 2.3.0.6 it drops a key called ".magnet" into my
registry. MSAS realtime scanner doesn't detect it.
Computer Associates eTrust internet security suite's Pestpatrol 5's
realtime scanner also didn't detect it but, does detect it as "Grokster"
if I ran a scan. ...that should be "when" I ran Pestpatrol scans, ...I
completely removed CA eTrust stuff 'cause their server was offline
yesterday, one thing led to another and because the damned eTrust stuff
couldn't synchronize licensing information, it almost crippled my
machine. My latest opinion on the CA eTrust software can be summarised
in one word ...CRAP !

Any comments appreciated.

Comments such as "Don't run Azureous" ...not funny ! :-)

regards, Richard
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I am sorry dear Jan MVP but this group is virus related not Internet Explorer
6...!
The home user security groups is for all kind of security for home/home
office users,not especiallyy for MS Antispyware.

Panda_man
--
Prevention is always better than cure !
Panda TruPrevent - the most intelligent technology to combat unknown malware
http://www.pandasoftware.com
http://pandaman.hit.bg


Jan Il said:
Hi RJK :-)

This newsgroup if for the IE6 Internet browser. For MSAS related questions
you should post in the related newsgroup here:
microsoft.public.security.homeusers

or check the information here for other support:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/newsgroups/default.mspx

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Am using MS Anti-spyware Beta 1, (updated)
When I run Azureous 2.3.0.6 it drops a key called ".magnet" into my
registry. MSAS realtime scanner doesn't detect it.
Computer Associates eTrust internet security suite's Pestpatrol 5's
realtime scanner also didn't detect it but, does detect it as "Grokster"
if I ran a scan. ...that should be "when" I ran Pestpatrol scans, ...I
completely removed CA eTrust stuff 'cause their server was offline
yesterday, one thing led to another and because the damned eTrust stuff
couldn't synchronize licensing information, it almost crippled my machine.
My latest opinion on the CA eTrust software can be summarised in one word
...CRAP !

Any comments appreciated.

Comments such as "Don't run Azureous" ...not funny ! :-)

regards, Richard
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You can use your MS AS to remove the malware ,even if you scan in Safe Mode.
To make sure if you are infected or not ,scan with

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:)

Panda_man
 
Hidy Panda_man! :-)

I was replying to the OPs post here in the IE6 newsgroup. My "ooops" that I
didn't notice the cross-posts and delete the other groups.

Have a good one!

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.


Panda_man said:
I am sorry dear Jan MVP but this group is virus related not Internet
Explorer
6...!
The home user security groups is for all kind of security for home/home
office users,not especiallyy for MS Antispyware.

Panda_man
--
Prevention is always better than cure !
Panda TruPrevent - the most intelligent technology to combat unknown
malware
http://www.pandasoftware.com
http://pandaman.hit.bg


Jan Il said:
Hi RJK :-)

This newsgroup if for the IE6 Internet browser. For MSAS related
questions
you should post in the related newsgroup here:
microsoft.public.security.homeusers

or check the information here for other support:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/newsgroups/default.mspx

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Am using MS Anti-spyware Beta 1, (updated)
When I run Azureous 2.3.0.6 it drops a key called ".magnet" into my
registry. MSAS realtime scanner doesn't detect it.
Computer Associates eTrust internet security suite's Pestpatrol 5's
realtime scanner also didn't detect it but, does detect it as
"Grokster"
if I ran a scan. ...that should be "when" I ran Pestpatrol scans, ...I
completely removed CA eTrust stuff 'cause their server was offline
yesterday, one thing led to another and because the damned eTrust stuff
couldn't synchronize licensing information, it almost crippled my
machine.
My latest opinion on the CA eTrust software can be summarised in one
word
...CRAP !

Any comments appreciated.

Comments such as "Don't run Azureous" ...not funny ! :-)

regards, Richard
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LOL. And you did the same

--
Peter

Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
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Panda_man said:
I am sorry dear Jan MVP but this group is virus related not Internet Explorer
6...!
The home user security groups is for all kind of security for home/home
office users,not especiallyy for MS Antispyware.

Panda_man
--
Prevention is always better than cure !
Panda TruPrevent - the most intelligent technology to combat unknown malware
http://www.pandasoftware.com
http://pandaman.hit.bg


Jan Il said:
Hi RJK :-)

This newsgroup if for the IE6 Internet browser. For MSAS related questions
you should post in the related newsgroup here:
microsoft.public.security.homeusers

or check the information here for other support:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/newsgroups/default.mspx

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Am using MS Anti-spyware Beta 1, (updated)
When I run Azureous 2.3.0.6 it drops a key called ".magnet" into my
registry. MSAS realtime scanner doesn't detect it.
Computer Associates eTrust internet security suite's Pestpatrol 5's
realtime scanner also didn't detect it but, does detect it as "Grokster"
if I ran a scan. ...that should be "when" I ran Pestpatrol scans, ....I
completely removed CA eTrust stuff 'cause their server was offline
yesterday, one thing led to another and because the damned eTrust stuff
couldn't synchronize licensing information, it almost crippled my machine.
My latest opinion on the CA eTrust software can be summarised in one word
...CRAP !

Any comments appreciated.

Comments such as "Don't run Azureous" ...not funny ! :-)

regards, Richard
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LOL. And you did the same

I was being polite.... he called me 'dear'. <vbg>

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.


--
Peter

Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
Requests for assistance by email can not and will not be acknowledged.

Panda_man said:
I am sorry dear Jan MVP but this group is virus related not Internet
Explorer
6...!
The home user security groups is for all kind of security for home/home
office users,not especiallyy for MS Antispyware.

Panda_man
--
Prevention is always better than cure !
Panda TruPrevent - the most intelligent technology to combat unknown
malware
http://www.pandasoftware.com
http://pandaman.hit.bg


Jan Il said:
Hi RJK :-)

This newsgroup if for the IE6 Internet browser. For MSAS related
questions
you should post in the related newsgroup here:
microsoft.public.security.homeusers

or check the information here for other support:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/newsgroups/default.mspx

Hope this helps.

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

Am using MS Anti-spyware Beta 1, (updated)
When I run Azureous 2.3.0.6 it drops a key called ".magnet" into my
registry. MSAS realtime scanner doesn't detect it.
Computer Associates eTrust internet security suite's Pestpatrol 5's
realtime scanner also didn't detect it but, does detect it as
"Grokster"
if I ran a scan. ...that should be "when" I ran Pestpatrol scans, ...I
completely removed CA eTrust stuff 'cause their server was offline
yesterday, one thing led to another and because the damned eTrust stuff
couldn't synchronize licensing information, it almost crippled my
machine.
My latest opinion on the CA eTrust software can be summarised in one
word
...CRAP !

Any comments appreciated.

Comments such as "Don't run Azureous" ...not funny ! :-)

regards, Richard
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....I've posted to these two NG's in case anyone stumbles across my moan
about magnet on this thread and won't spot this post if I only post to
microsoft.public.security.virus if u c wot i mean !

....I've since looked into the Grokster / .magnet registry key in more
detail, and it appears to be a normal (non-malware) function of the Azureus
torrent P2P application :-) <VBG>
....it was CA eTrust anti-spyware program that was highlighting it. It seems
that the CA anti-spyware module considers all P2P applications to be malware
!
....and since the CA server collapsed, the day before yesterday I think it
was, and my 30 day trial of CA internet security suite came to a grinding
halt becuase I had to uninstall / clean up after it / reinstall - which it
wouldn't do properly because it couldn't synchronize the myriad "licensing
synchronization" funtions littered throughout the suite, I DUMPED IT FOR
GOOD !!! ...so thanx CA, ....5 days into your product evaluation I threw it
away because it causes so many problems when your server is down.

regards, Richard
 
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