Microsoft AntiSpyware (Beta) problems

When I launch Microsoft AntiSpyware (Beta) it causes my
computer to freeze in the middle of the scan and I have
to restart the computer. Does this happen with anyone
else? Any suggestions?

anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com wrote:
> When I launch Microsoft AntiSpyware (Beta) it causes my
> computer to freeze in the middle of the scan and I have
> to restart the computer. Does this happen with anyone
> else? Any suggestions?

Hi

Yes for a lot of first time users.

Have you done any scans in safe mode ? Do that,
choose fullscan with all options checked within MSAS.

Also fill your "toolbox" with these tools to make this cleaning
better.

- Download/Install CCleaner, www.ccleaner.com, remove all
temporarily junk

- Download/Install Lavasofts Adaware, also removes tracking
cookies.

http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE...6.html?tag=list


All scans then in safe mode, press F8 during reboot.

--
plun

Also ensure that you don't have a lot of open programs when scanning.
--

Andre
http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> When I launch Microsoft AntiSpyware (Beta) it causes my
> computer to freeze in the middle of the scan and I have
> to restart the computer. Does this happen with anyone
> else? Any suggestions?

This happened to me too, andnow it take 30 minutes for my
Dell to boot.


>-----Original Message-----
>When I launch Microsoft AntiSpyware (Beta) it causes my
>computer to freeze in the middle of the scan and I have
>to restart the computer. Does this happen with anyone
>else? Any suggestions?
>.
>

Joe F wrote:
> This happened to me too, andnow it take 30 minutes for my
> Dell to boot.

Well, restart in safe mode and scan !
(press F8 during reboot)

Your PC is probably over loaded with spyware.

--
plun

If thats the case, I would follow Pluns recommendation and also do scan in
safe mode with your AntiVirus software (latest definitions).
--

Andre
http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

"Joe F" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> This happened to me too, andnow it take 30 minutes for my
> Dell to boot.
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>When I launch Microsoft AntiSpyware (Beta) it causes my
>>computer to freeze in the middle of the scan and I have
>>to restart the computer. Does this happen with anyone
>>else? Any suggestions?
>>.
>>

OK, I ran it in safe mode and it worked, I deleted 3
spyware infectious files. Should I only run MAS in safe
mode? Or should it work regularly now?

Was it a deep scan in safe mode? On the Scan Page choose Scan Options > Full
System Scan (check the boxes below) and click Run Scan Now.
--

Andre
http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
FAQ for MS AntiSpy http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm

<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> OK, I ran it in safe mode and it worked, I deleted 3
> spyware infectious files. Should I only run MAS in safe
> mode? Or should it work regularly now?
>
>

anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com wrote:
> OK, I ran it in safe mode and it worked, I deleted 3
> spyware infectious files. Should I only run MAS in safe
> mode? Or should it work regularly now?

Hi

MSAS have problem i normal mode, real time protection
is working and recognise threats but for removal
Beta1 is to weak to kill processes and removals
in normal mode for some spyware.

Keep MSAS ! it will be a great app.

You know the trick and real time protection is the major
benefit with this app.


--
plun

yes take it out and go to spyware nuker, its tons better.
>-----Original Message-----
>When I launch Microsoft AntiSpyware (Beta) it causes my
>computer to freeze in the middle of the scan and I have
>to restart the computer. Does this happen with anyone
>else? Any suggestions?
>.
>