Rootkit

silver hair · Jul 12, 2008

Hi there
Thanks for all the free stuff I get here
My AVG 8 Free does NOT scan for rootkits
and that option is grey , click on it and no responce
perheps standard for Free ?
On a Microsoft TechNet page there is a
Rootkit Revealer V 1.71 (231 KB)for download
Is that a proper program to scan for rootkits
for my Factory Install, Vista Home basic 32 bit?
and when it finds something,
Does it Fix or Remove ?
I like it aAtomatic not good at this stuff
Thanks
Fritz

Carey Frisch [MVP] · Jul 12, 2008

Install a good, comprehensive, security program,
such as Windows OneCare, and you'll not have to
worry about root kit infestations. You can try it FREE
for ninety (90) days.
http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

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Hi there
Thanks for all the free stuff I get here
My AVG 8 Free does NOT scan for rootkits
and that option is grey , click on it and no responce
perheps standard for Free ?
On a Microsoft TechNet page there is a
Rootkit Revealer V 1.71 (231 KB)for download
Is that a proper program to scan for rootkits
for my Factory Install, Vista Home basic 32 bit?
and when it finds something,
Does it Fix or Remove ?
I like it aAtomatic not good at this stuff
Thanks
Fritz

Alias · Jul 12, 2008

Hi there
Thanks for all the free stuff I get here My AVG 8 Free does NOT scan
for rootkits and that option is grey , click on it and no responce
perheps standard for Free ?
On a Microsoft TechNet page there is a Rootkit Revealer V 1.71 (231
KB)for download Is that a proper program to scan for rootkits for my
Factory Install, Vista Home basic 32 bit? and when it finds something,
Does it Fix or Remove ?
I like it aAtomatic not good at this stuff Thanks
Fritz

www.safer-networking.org for Spybot, Search and Destroy.

Alias

Alias · Jul 12, 2008

Install a good, comprehensive, security program, such as Windows
OneCare, and you'll not have to worry about root kit infestations. You
can try it FREE for ninety (90) days.
http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

Microsoft's NO CARE is one of the worst but being as you have your head
firmly up MS' ass and LIE, it is expected that you would promote this
inferior product.

Alias

Malke · Jul 12, 2008

silver said:
Hi there
Thanks for all the free stuff I get here
My AVG 8 Free does NOT scan for rootkits
and that option is grey , click on it and no responce
perheps standard for Free ?
On a Microsoft TechNet page there is a
Rootkit Revealer V 1.71 (231 KB)for download
Is that a proper program to scan for rootkits
for my Factory Install, Vista Home basic 32 bit?
and when it finds something,
Does it Fix or Remove ?
I like it aAtomatic not good at this stuff

GMER is the best rootkit scanner, but you really need to know what you're
doing. If you don't, then you're better off leaving things alone. If you
practice "Safe Hex", have a current version antivirus, and do routine
maintenance you should not need to worry about rootkits. In addition, have
a good backup strategy that is frequently implemented for when you need to
restore data.

I don't recommend Live OneCare for anything.

Safe Hex:
http://www.getsafeonline.org/
https://www.mysecurecyberspace.com/
http://www.getnetwise.org/
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm - The Parasite Fight
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2006/02/05/82584.aspx - MVP
Harry Waldron - The Family PC - How to stay safe on the Internet

Malke

Mick Murphy · Jul 12, 2008

FB · Jul 12, 2008

Alias said:
Microsoft's NO CARE is one of the worst but being as you have your head
firmly up MS' ass and LIE, it is expected that you would promote this
inferior product.

You've never, ever used OneCare have you, you lying sack of shit!

measekite · Jul 12, 2008

It is almost a sure thing the Jerk will reply to this but if one
installs any Linux distro you do not have to worry about these issues.

silver hair · Jul 13, 2008

Thank you
After all that reading I am doing, the secure system firewall an so on that
comes with Vista plus a programm like Avg 8 free seemes very good .
Not about to click to quick
I"ll follow the links you given and learn and I'll take it easy .
thanks
Fritz

Malke · Jul 13, 2008

silver said:
Thank you
After all that reading I am doing, the secure system firewall an so on
that
comes with Vista plus a programm like Avg 8 free seemes very good .
Not about to click to quick
I"ll follow the links you given and learn and I'll take it easy .
thanks
Fritz

You're welcome, Fritz.

Malke

DanS · Jul 13, 2008

You've never, ever used OneCare have you, you lying sack of shit!

Does that matter. ALL reviews, from anyone, always place it at the bottom of the pack.

Alias · Jul 13, 2008

You've never, ever used OneCare have you, you lying sack of shit!

Neither do you, jerk off. You use Avast. I do my research and don't use
inferior products such as No Care.

Alias

Alias · Jul 13, 2008

It is almost a sure thing the Jerk will reply to this but if one
installs any Linux distro you do not have to worry about these issues.

Correction: Frank isn't the "jerk"; he's the jerk off.

Alias

Kayman · Jul 13, 2008

Thank you
After all that reading I am doing, the secure system firewall an so on that
comes with Vista plus a programm like Avg 8 free seemes very good .
Not about to click to quick
I"ll follow the links you given and learn and I'll take it easy .

Rootkit

silver hair

Carey Frisch [MVP]

Alias

Alias

Malke

Mick Murphy

FB

measekite

silver hair

Malke

DanS

Alias

Alias

Kayman