The off Topic Anti-Malware Thread ;)

[win7clutz]

... Download MSE, Microsoft Security Essentials for anti virus and use that in conjunction with malwebytes to avoid future problems

Hey Rich, nothing personal so I hope you don't take that way. But, the continuing MSE recommendations here are not well serving the OP and beginning to border on nonsense! Sure it's a good Free-ware alternative but hardly a complete solution that in my mine doesn't deserve all the Kudos it receives here. Again IMO.

Everyone is looking for free, but the are many outstanding "complete solutions" that include (antivirus -malware - spyware -spam) that are extremely economical, like $30.00 to $40.00 annually...

At this price point why would anyone want to load multiple apps that need to be run manually just to save $30.00? I don't get it...

Didn't mean to highjack the thread, so carry on and flame away if necessary.

Regards-

 

[richc46]

... Download MSE, Microsoft Security Essentials for anti virus and use that in conjunction with malwebytes to avoid future problems

Hey Rich, nothing personal so I hope you don't take that way. But, the continuing MSE recommendations here are not well serving the OP and beginning to border on nonsense! Sure it's a good Free-ware alternative but hardly a complete solution that in my mine doesn't deserve all the Kudos it receives here. Again IMO.

Everyone is looking for free, but the are many outstanding "complete solutions" that include (antivirus -malware - spyware -spam) that are extremely economical, like $30.00 to $40.00 annually...

At this price point why would anyone want to load multiple apps that need to be run manually just to save $30.00? I don't get it...

Didn't mean to highjack the thread, so carry on and flame away if necessary.

Regards-

No offense taken, but each member is free to share his or her opinion. Mine is shared by many at this forum. The OP, of course is free to choose mine or yours.

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

... Download MSE, Microsoft Security Essentials for anti virus and use that in conjunction with malwebytes to avoid future problems

Hey Rich, nothing personal so I hope you don't take that way. But, the continuing MSE recommendations here are not well serving the OP and beginning to border on nonsense! Sure it's a good Free-ware alternative but hardly a complete solution that in my mine doesn't deserve all the Kudos it receives here. Again IMO.

Everyone is looking for free, but the are many outstanding "complete solutions" that include (antivirus -malware - spyware -spam) that are extremely economical, like $30.00 to $40.00 annually...

At this price point why would anyone want to load multiple apps that need to be run manually just to save $30.00? I don't get it...

Didn't mean to highjack the thread, so carry on and flame away if necessary.

Regards-

Not everyone has the money to spare.

 

[richc46]

Thank you DarkNova

 

[win7clutz]

Not everyone has the money to spare.

Understand and agree. Only hoping to point out the value of paid versus free to those that can make a nominal investment in their security decisions...

 

[malexous]

the continuing MSE recommendations here are...beginning to border on nonsense!

It seems that at every given chance someone recommends MSE even when the OP is using a competent alternative and has expressed no displeasure with their current solution.

 

[kucing13]

prevention is better than cure

 

[rvbfan]

prevention is better than cure

Agreed, but in this case it is to late for prevention.
Superantispyware is also a good choice. Don't let
the name or site deter you, top notch software for malware
removal.

 

[kucing13]

yeah. atleast that's a reminder for a future to come.

 

[Corrine]

Everyone is looking for free, but the are many outstanding "complete solutions" that include (antivirus -malware - spyware -spam) that are extremely economical, like $30.00 to $40.00 annually...

At this price point why would anyone want to load multiple apps that need to be run manually just to save $30.00? I don't get it...

Although there are excellent paid products that include multiple functions, there are also many people who prefer not to put all their eggs in one basket. As a result, they may want a different vendor for anti-malware than for antivirus software or, as generally recommended, a secondary, non-resident, anti-malware application for supplemental scan.

Consider also this Softpedia article in which the expensive paid software did not do much better than the free software at removals. (IMO, most likely, each of the programs would have done better dealing with a "normal" infection rather than being thrown at a database of thousands.)

Antivirus: Free vs. Paid Detection - Avira, Microsoft Security Essentials, Kaspersky and avast!

Judging strictly by the detection/elimination rate on a locally stored malware database, it looks like the freebies are in control. However, paid products, despite less powerful efficiency, provide protection against threats that come your way through various distribution means, such as drive-by downloads, email, scripts, etc.

 

[kucing13]

good read Corrine.. that helps explain much

 

[whs]

Looks like we are back to the classic discussion. It is easy for us to say: "Choose your own and take what you like", but most people are completely lost when it comes to make a decision based on useful criteria. In that, articles like the one that Corinne linked above are a help - although it still take quite some understanding to make sense of the verse.
Therefore I think it makes sense to recommend certain products based on our own experience and research. And to constantly repeat the best virus protection which is careful surfing. I use MSE on some of my systems (although it has disappointed me a couple of times) and I am a real fan of NIS that I also use because I still have a key good for more than 2 years to come. NIS has never given me any problems, but in earlier years it was a bit heavy handed.
But even with the best AV program and most careful approaches one can catch malware. I therefore protect myself with daily images. That is also useful in case of any other irregularities. And those are the final recommendations that I tell my students at the local computer club:

The minimum you should do

 Install your AV
 Secure your router (if any)
 Install one scanner and use it once per week
 Create a data partition and move all your own folders there
 Once you have your initial installation done, the programs you usually use installed, the system settings made, create an image (possibly on DVD) for easy recovery in case of disaster. After that, image as often as possible.

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

the continuing MSE recommendations here are...beginning to border on nonsense!

It seems that at every given chance someone recommends MSE even when the OP is using a competent alternative and has expressed no displeasure with their current solution.

There is no real reason why someone cannot suggest an alternative. I'm all for giving people alternative programs to use and making the person aware of those alternatives.

As long as the alternatives are not shoved down the persons throat then I think its all good.

 

[JMH]

I know way more about windows mobile then I do about a pc, and to have this issue switching to w7 from previous xp pro user, it has become a major PIA with every site I visit I get the "congratulations" take this survey for this site add that pops up on random sites. It is killing me and wanting me to rethink this windows 7 thing on my new laptop (hp). How do I kill this? I haven't installed mallware software anything to protect besides norten (just added a pc to the account). Why does this happen, is it a 7 thing?

jpwhre,
You have received a small amount of advice & a plethera of comment thus far.
As smarteyeball said this is not normal behaviour for Win 7 or any OS.
Let us know what steps you have taken towards clearing this "infection".
If you require further help, please ask us.

 

[Corrine]

(. . . As Jan very politely put this thread back on topic.)

 

[kucing13]

Take this chances but where's the thread starter go

 

[Kari]

(. . . As Jan very politely put this thread back on topic.)

I'm sorry, maybe a bit off topic again... I just have to comment this:

It seems that at every given chance someone recommends MSE even when the OP is using a competent alternative and has expressed no displeasure with their current solution.

Out of personal interest, could you please explain to me, how do these recommendations to use MSE differ from you openly advertising Norton?

You recommend and advertise Norton in 100% of your posts, also those which have nothing to do with security, by having a link to their "Deny Digital Dangers" campaign.

Keenly awaiting your answer,
Kari

 

[eldinv]

... Download MSE, Microsoft Security Essentials for anti virus and use that in conjunction with malwebytes to avoid future problems

Hey Rich, nothing personal so I hope you don't take that way. But, the continuing MSE recommendations here are not well serving the OP and beginning to border on nonsense! Sure it's a good Free-ware alternative but hardly a complete solution that in my mine doesn't deserve all the Kudos it receives here. Again IMO.

Everyone is looking for free, but the are many outstanding "complete solutions" that include (antivirus -malware - spyware -spam) that are extremely economical, like $30.00 to $40.00 annually...

At this price point why would anyone want to load multiple apps that need to be run manually just to save $30.00? I don't get it...

Didn't mean to highjack the thread, so carry on and flame away if necessary.

Regards-

just cause you PAY for a "complete solution" doesnt make it better than free programs. MSE, along with with Windows Firewall is a "complete solution"..


if this was the case there wouldnt be millions of users who use linux. stop visiting doggy sites and downloading XXX material and you will be fine.

 

[kucing13]

stop visiting doggy sites and downloading XXX material and you will be fine

Well they do have desires and temptation which they can't handle. But be ready to face the consequences :sarc:

 

[JMH]

jpwhre;747597[/B]]I know way more about windows mobile then I do about a pc, and to have this issue switching to w7 from previous xp pro user, it has become a major PIA with every site I visit I get the "congratulations" take this survey for this site add that pops up on random sites. It is killing me and wanting me to rethink this windows 7 thing on my new laptop (hp). How do I kill this? I haven't installed mallware software anything to protect besides norten (just added a pc to the account). Why does this happen, is it a 7 thing?

**** Please keep this thread on topic. A second reminder****
jpwhre has asked for help re an apparent infection.