Antispyware

[Guest]

Does anyone know why it is that when i do a full scan on Antispyware i get no
spyware but when i do a scan on Spybot or Adaware i find some?

 

[Bill Sanderson]

"Spyware" is not perfectly defined. All vendors don't agree with how to
define the term.

In particular, Microsoft Antispyware does not selectively scan for or remove
cookies. Both Spybot Search & Destroy and Ad-aware do define cookies as
spyware, and allow selective removal.

 

[Ira]

The answer is called Cookies which MSAS doesn't handle. It is not a problem
as Cookies contain no exacutable code, only data

Ira


: Does anyone know why it is that when i do a full scan on Antispyware i get
no
: spyware but when i do a scan on Spybot or Adaware i find some?

 

[Guest]

So do you think it is worth running Antispyware?

"Spyware" is not perfectly defined. All vendors don't agree with how to
define the term.

In particular, Microsoft Antispyware does not selectively scan for or remove
cookies. Both Spybot Search & Destroy and Ad-aware do define cookies as
spyware, and allow selective removal.

 

[Bill Sanderson]

Microsoft Antispyware has gotten consistent high marks in comparative
reviews. The current beta1 product is getting rather long in the tooth.
However, beta2 is reportedly right around the corner, and I expect it to be
more effective in a number of ways.

The real-time protection afforded by the agents is a substantial
benefit--one not easily duplicated with at least the free products from
other vendors.

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