XP-AntiSpy, recommended?

[Microhard]

XP-AntiSpy 2000/xp/Vista/7

The xp-AntiSpy is a little utility that lets you disable some built-in update and authentication 'features' in WindowsXP.

Homepage - Official Homepage of the xp-AntiSpy

I had this software when I was using XP but now that I'm using 7 I'm not sure if using it is recommended. Although it says 7 compatible I still don't trust them until I hear some real opinions or facts. So what do you people think?

 

[richc46]

I think that using Microsoft Security Essentials with

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware: Malwarebytes

and at least the Windows Firewall

used with common sense

is all the protection that will ever be needed. Its free and has a small footprint.

 

[A Guy]

I used it on XP, but have not on Windows 7. Tell truth, maybe just a feeling, but 7 seems to need less "help". A Guy

 

[Krispy1]

better off using another spyware program. i use super anti spy ware and it works good

 

[A Guy]

BTW people, XP antispy is not antispyware program



It allows you to turn off certain "functions", or at least it did in XP. I'm not aware that it works in Winows 7, nor am I suggesting it

A Guy

 

[kpo6969]

better off using another spyware program. i use super anti spy ware and it works good

+1
Good program

 

[richc46]

BTW people, XP antispy is not antispyware program

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It allows you to turn off certain "functions", or at least it did in XP. I'm not aware that it works in Winows 7, nor am I suggesting it

A Guy

Agreed, per the OP post. It is similar to WinPatrol. I would suggest that free version, instead.

 

[Microhard]

Although it is a little tempting to try the software it probably won't be good idea.

 

[swarfega]

I would also recommend WinPatrol. Saved my bacon once.

Personally I would be reluctant to use any program with XP in the title even though they say it works with 7.

 

[electrotune1200]

Just the name of the program sounds like one of those rogue anti-virus.

 

[Jacee]

yes, the name is really close to this Rogue XP Antispyware 2010

 

[Bill2]

XP Antispy used to be a popular program for removing XP annoyances. It had several useful functions for privacy and security, such as disabling error reporting to MS and sending of WMP data. Apparently, it also allowed uninstallation of MSN Messenger, which would have been quite a feat.

Unfortunately, XP-Antispy also included a workaround for fooling Windows genuine advantage (WGA), and it was widely used for that purpose during the XP days.

 

[ander]

Relax!

Oh, relax, guys. XP-AntiSpy has been around for years. The "XP" in its name is irrelevant; the author has just chosen not to change it because so many people already know it by that name.

It's still actively developed and works fine with Windows 7. It includes a bunch of very useful security and privacy settings all in one place, and is always one of the first things I download when I do a new Windows install.

Of course you should know what you're doing before you use any of its features. When you point at a setting, the app shows a brief explanation of it---but if you have any doubt, you should check the Web for more info about that setting.