Allow installation of AntiSpyware (Defender) in Safe Mode

[Guest]

Often when we are cleaning a machine really infested with spyware we start
doing so in Safe Mode. As of current version this is not allowed.

Also I recommend changing the layout a bit to make it easier to view the
screens when in safe mode.

Thanks! The software is a wonderful addition to MS products.

 

[Andre Da Costa]

I don't understand, many folks here are able to use Microsoft AniSpyware in
safe mode. Also, there will be considerable changes to the UI in the beta 2
release.
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[Guest]

Andre,

Yes... you can USE in safe mode. I am referring to INSTALL in safe mode.

-Tim

 

[Andre Da Costa]

It requires system level drivers which are not available in safe mode.
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[Guest]

I just re-read my first message... sorry my suggestion was so ambiguous!

Yes, it would be nice to be able to install in safe mode... even if just
partially. On some machines (I work in a tech shop) they are just so
infected they will not boot in regular mode. So we start out booting in
safe mode (with networking) and installing Ad-Aware and Spybot Search &
Destroy. After those two other automatic cleaners, we see if we can boot
into regular mode and load MS AntiSpyware. After all those we use HiJackThis
to clean what "just doesn't look right"

Thanks,

-Tim

 

[Andre Da Costa]

I believe, with Microsoft AntiSpyware, its just smart to use it in
conjunction with third party utilities such as the on you mentioned and the
other well known brands such as Adaware, Spybot and Ewido.
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