(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 12:48 pm
Post subject: Spybot vs SpywareBlaster Archived from groups: alt>comp>anti-virus (more info?)
When I use the "Immunize" function of Spybot it tells me that all
known bad products are blocked, and it adds that "If you want more
control on ActiveX protection, we recommend JavaCools SpywareBlaster".
The impression this gives is Immunize does the same thing that
SpywareBlaster does, and that the only reason to use SpywareBlaster
is if you want finer control (which we don't).
Is this impression correct? What do I gain by using SpywareBlaster
if I am not interesting in making fine distinctions, and all I want
to do is block as much as possible without breaking normal Windows
functionality?
--
John Brock
jbrock.TakeThisOut@panix.com
(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 6:37 pm
Post subject: Re: Spybot vs SpywareBlaster [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
"madmax" <maxpro4u.RemoveThis@nomail.afraid.org> wrote in message
news:kG9Pc.99311$fv.24183@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> John Brock wrote:
>
> > When I use the "Immunize" function of Spybot it tells me that all
> > known bad products are blocked, and it adds that "If you want more
> > control on ActiveX protection, we recommend JavaCools SpywareBlaster".
> > The impression this gives is Immunize does the same thing that
> > SpywareBlaster does, and that the only reason to use SpywareBlaster
> > is if you want finer control (which we don't).
> >
spybot & spywareblaster are different programs with different functions,
read the label on the tin for explanation & use both anyway.
"without breaking normal Windows functionality?"
If that is your aim then best not use it. If windows 'normal' functionality
was any good then you would not be using spybot would you? think about it...
(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 6:37 pm
Post subject: Re: Spybot vs SpywareBlaster [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
In article <cejedr$9un$138@newsg1.svr.pol.co.uk>,
polly <pollytito.RemoveThis@kneeclappers.com> wrote:
>"madmax" <maxpro4u.RemoveThis@nomail.afraid.org> wrote in message
>news:kG9Pc.99311$fv.24183@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
>> John Brock wrote:
>> > When I use the "Immunize" function of Spybot it tells me that all
>> > known bad products are blocked, and it adds that "If you want more
>> > control on ActiveX protection, we recommend JavaCools SpywareBlaster".
>> > The impression this gives is Immunize does the same thing that
>> > SpywareBlaster does, and that the only reason to use SpywareBlaster
>> > is if you want finer control (which we don't).
>spybot & spywareblaster are different programs with different functions,
>read the label on the tin for explanation & use both anyway.
>
>"without breaking normal Windows functionality?"
>
>If that is your aim then best not use it. If windows 'normal' functionality
>was any good then you would not be using spybot would you? think about it...
By "normal functionality" I just mean things like being able to send
e-mail and buy stuff on the Web. I don't want to break things like that.
>...or switch to firefox
I have installed Mozilla 1.7, and given strict instructions never
to use Internet Explorer unless absolutely necessary.
--
John Brock
jbrock.RemoveThis@panix.com
(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 6:59 am
Post subject: Re: Spybot vs SpywareBlaster [Login to view extended thread Info.] Imported from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2004 1:05 pm
Post subject: Re: Spybot vs SpywareBlaster [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
In article <j7dug01mdjhqq1ietct0636sd45f27ee7a.DeleteThis@4ax.com>,
SpammersArePoopooheads.DeleteThis@softhome.net says...
> On 1 Aug 2004 15:05:13 -0400, jbrock.DeleteThis@panix.com (John Brock) wrote:
>
> >In article <cejedr$9un$138@newsg1.svr.pol.co.uk>,
> >polly <pollytito.DeleteThis@kneeclappers.com> wrote:
> >
> >>"madmax" <maxpro4u.DeleteThis@nomail.afraid.org> wrote in message
> >>news:kG9Pc.99311$fv.24183@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> >>> John Brock wrote:
> >
> >>> > When I use the "Immunize" function of Spybot it tells me that all
> >>> > known bad products are blocked, and it adds that "If you want more
> >>> > control on ActiveX protection, we recommend JavaCools SpywareBlaster".
> >>> > The impression this gives is Immunize does the same thing that
> >>> > SpywareBlaster does, and that the only reason to use SpywareBlaster
> >>> > is if you want finer control (which we don't).
> >
> >>spybot & spywareblaster are different programs with different functions,
> >>read the label on the tin for explanation & use both anyway.
> >>
> >>"without breaking normal Windows functionality?"
> >>
> >>If that is your aim then best not use it. If windows 'normal' functionality
> >>was any good then you would not be using spybot would you? think about it...
> >
> >By "normal functionality" I just mean things like being able to send
> >e-mail and buy stuff on the Web. I don't want to break things like that.
>
> Neither running SpywareBlaster (properly updated) nor SpyBot's immunize
> function (also properly updated) will impede your email or buying things on
> the Web or anything else. All they do is set (turn on) the kill bit of
> various malware, so that Windows will never load or execute them.
>
> >>...or switch to firefox
> >
> >I have installed Mozilla 1.7, and given strict instructions never
> >to use Internet Explorer unless absolutely necessary. >
> Ah, you are wise, my son. I say that just because you agree with me.
> Likeable browser, is it not?
>
>
Doesnt spywareblaster and spybot also set various sites into IEs restricted
sites zone and therfore possibly restrict certain websites that you may wish
to visit , if you didnt know they were there?
me
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