Keeping Your Computer Clean

~Deepsea WarrioR~ · 11-15-2006, 09:19 AM

For Windows 2000/ME/XPm

Software for Macintosh OSes and Linux coming soon.

The following is a list of programs which, if used and updated regularly, will ensure that all of the junkware stays off of your system. With the exception of SPF, you should see no difference in system performance, other than that you should be running much cleaner.

SpywareBlaster - a program which plants kill bits in your registry to fool malware into thinking it is already installed.

SpywareGuard - guards against homepage changes and insidious replacement of familiar programs with malware substitutes. Runs in your systray as SG.

Both of the above programs usually require the installation of the "missingfiles.exe" and "VBrun6sp5.exe" found at the bottom of either link before they can properly install - again, no harm to Windows here.

For users of Internet Explorer, the Google Toobar is pretty handy at blocking pop-ups and has some other nice features.

AVG Anti-virus is an excellent free Anti-Virus.

Spybot S&D searches your system for all sorts of junk associated with the installation of software. Entries marked in red should be removed - if this causes a problem with a program there is a restore function for removed entries.

Adaware is another system scanner - used in conjunction with Spybot you'll easily keep your system free of nearly all malware.

Lastly, for those of you who really want to keep clean and safe, Sygate Personal Firewall is an easy to use, rules based firewall which alerts you when anything tries to connect to or from your computer. Anyone using a broadband connection should be using a firewall, otherwise trojans and virii can d/l and install before you even know it.

All of these require initial updating, as well as weekly updates to remain current with the newest junk floating around out there. If used as instructed, you'll spend far less time worrying about getting rid of something and more time surfing safely.

Internet Browsers

Mozilla Firefox - witch I have a much better alternative to Internet Explorer for browsing the net, with a built-in pop-up blocker and better security.

Opera - another popular alternative to Internet Explorer.

Bottle · 11-15-2006, 09:32 AM

Let's start with the title of the thread... :rolleyes:

~Deepsea WarrioR~ · 11-15-2006, 09:44 AM

Thanks for the title edit I get cunfused some times with you're and your.

Scorpionz · 11-15-2006, 10:16 AM

You forgot to make AVG red. lol

Cuathon · 11-15-2006, 11:46 AM

you spelled which witch.

pils · 11-15-2006, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorpionz

You forgot to make AVG red. lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuathon

you spelled which witch.

uhh yeah WTF, lol jk

by the way u forgot to put spy sweeper in there, which is better than both of those spyware programes, and u also forgot norton anti virus.

note: norton is the best virus prtection program, but u NEED a pretty good/ fast computer to be able to use it, cuz it takes up a lot of space :/

jowisu · 11-15-2006, 03:57 PM

Deepsea you surprise me... this must be the 3rd productive thread you made

Legendary Drow · 11-15-2006, 04:12 PM

You don't need all that crap. You only need one virus protection software and one spyware software. I recommend Norton Antivirus or Trend Micro Antivirus(the one i'm currently using). If you want a spyware program I recommend Spy Sweeper. For the browser you should always use Firefox, IE is crap and Opera is too slow.

| Red Devil | · 11-15-2006, 08:43 PM

What you need
1: Mozilla Firefox - http://getfirefox.com
2: Anti-Virus Program (either buy one or move around different free trials)
3: Firewall

What you should have
1: anti-spyware program

i suggest Spyware Terminator because it has an ACTIVE SHIELD feature, which means it protects your computer between scans - something that AdAware charges for and Spybot simply does not offer. They update databases regularly and also offer an option to intergrate Clam AntiVirus

once again Spyware Terminator
http://www.spywareterminator.com/

Punish · 11-16-2006, 03:26 PM

Good post deepsea, but I am doubting that you actually wrote it. :/

The grammar and spelling is just at too high of a level :/

11-15-2006, 09:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
~Deepsea WarrioR~ Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DarkBlue, River. Posts: 2,436	Keeping Your Computer Clean For Windows 2000/ME/XPm Software for Macintosh OSes and Linux coming soon. The following is a list of programs which, if used and updated regularly, will ensure that all of the junkware stays off of your system. With the exception of SPF, you should see no difference in system performance, other than that you should be running much cleaner. SpywareBlaster - a program which plants kill bits in your registry to fool malware into thinking it is already installed. SpywareGuard - guards against homepage changes and insidious replacement of familiar programs with malware substitutes. Runs in your systray as SG. Both of the above programs usually require the installation of the "missingfiles.exe" and "VBrun6sp5.exe" found at the bottom of either link before they can properly install - again, no harm to Windows here. For users of Internet Explorer, the Google Toobar is pretty handy at blocking pop-ups and has some other nice features. AVG Anti-virus is an excellent free Anti-Virus. Spybot S&D searches your system for all sorts of junk associated with the installation of software. Entries marked in red should be removed - if this causes a problem with a program there is a restore function for removed entries. Adaware is another system scanner - used in conjunction with Spybot you'll easily keep your system free of nearly all malware. Lastly, for those of you who really want to keep clean and safe, Sygate Personal Firewall is an easy to use, rules based firewall which alerts you when anything tries to connect to or from your computer. Anyone using a broadband connection should be using a firewall, otherwise trojans and virii can d/l and install before you even know it. All of these require initial updating, as well as weekly updates to remain current with the newest junk floating around out there. If used as instructed, you'll spend far less time worrying about getting rid of something and more time surfing safely. Internet Browsers Mozilla Firefox - witch I have a much better alternative to Internet Explorer for browsing the net, with a built-in pop-up blocker and better security. Opera - another popular alternative to Internet Explorer. Last edited by ~Deepsea WarrioR~; 11-17-2006 at 02:14 AM.

11-15-2006, 09:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bottle Best & Worst Mod '07, '08 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Inside The Bottle Posts: 9,164	Let's start with the title of the thread... :rolleyes: __________________ Courtesy of ExpectDeath Official Best and Worst Moderator of 2007 and 2008

11-15-2006, 10:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Scorpionz Just a mirage. Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Under the spacebar. Posts: 279	You forgot to make AVG red. lol __________________ j00 smell.

11-15-2006, 11:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
Cuathon SI Asha'man Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 558	you spelled which witch. __________________ Tao Member November 2003 Winner of the RGL Group A (FPS)

11-15-2006, 03:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
jowisu Never been Reprimanded =P Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bacolod Philippines Posts: 2,618	Deepsea you surprise me... this must be the 3rd productive thread you made __________________ Gypsy Rocks My World. Tay(m)eD is my Lover. I let Vinny out of his cage! I am Duraza's father! I ate Argetlams dog... Your dog is next.

11-15-2006, 09:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
~Deepsea WarrioR~ Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DarkBlue, River. Posts: 2,436	Thanks for the title edit I get cunfused some times with you're and your.

11-15-2006, 04:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Legendary Drow Lord of Pwn Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: TE, where all the tao pwntars reside Posts: 19,091	You don't need all that crap. You only need one virus protection software and one spyware software. I recommend Norton Antivirus or Trend Micro Antivirus(the one i'm currently using). If you want a spyware program I recommend Spy Sweeper. For the browser you should always use Firefox, IE is crap and Opera is too slow. __________________ Biggest Spammer/Rep Whore 2007 Go into battle with one goal....DESTROY EVERYTHING! Treachery. Deceit. Death. This is the Drow way.

11-15-2006, 08:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
\| Red Devil \| The Red Grey Iron Hero Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Look Behind You... Posts: 10,366	What you need 1: Mozilla Firefox - http://getfirefox.com 2: Anti-Virus Program (either buy one or move around different free trials) 3: Firewall What you should have 1: anti-spyware program i suggest Spyware Terminator because it has an ACTIVE SHIELD feature, which means it protects your computer between scans - something that AdAware charges for and Spybot simply does not offer. They update databases regularly and also offer an option to intergrate Clam AntiVirus once again Spyware Terminator http://www.spywareterminator.com/ __________________ .. S3R0SIG

11-16-2006, 03:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
Punish Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 287	Good post deepsea, but I am doubting that you actually wrote it. :/ The grammar and spelling is just at too high of a level :/

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