Do I need all these?

[tapyeno]

I have recently upgraded to full AVG Internet Security. I also have
Spyware Doctor and Max Registry Cleaner. Do I need all these? Thanks.

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

I have recently upgraded to full AVG Internet Security. I also have
Spyware Doctor and Max Registry Cleaner. Do I need all these?.

Nope. Your registry cleaner, for instance, is counterproductive.

 

[Mike Hall - MVP]

I have recently upgraded to full AVG Internet Security. I also have
Spyware Doctor and Max Registry Cleaner. Do I need all these? Thanks.

Let go of Spyware Doctor and Max registry cleaner..

Install Windows Defender..


--
Mike Hall - MVP
How to construct a good post..
http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm
How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups..
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc
Mike's Window - My Blog..
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx

 

[Alias]

I have recently upgraded to full AVG Internet Security. I also have
Spyware Doctor and Max Registry Cleaner. Do I need all these? Thanks.

Get rid of the Doctor and the Registry Cleaner. Use Spy Bot, Search and
Destroy, Spywareblaster and Spywareguard. You can easily search Google
for the urls.

Alias

 

[Alias]

Let go of Spyware Doctor and Max registry cleaner..

Install Windows Defender..

Windows Defenseless is just that, defenseless. Next you're going to be
saying that the OP should use Microsoft's registry cleaner in One Care?

Alias

 

[Kayman]

I have recently upgraded to full AVG Internet Security.

Ready made Security Suites are not necessarily a good idea.
Avira AntiVir® Personal - FREE Antivirus is a better AV apps
http://www.free-av.com/
(The free version won't scan your emails.)
Why You Don't Need Your Anti-Virus Program to Scan Your E-Mail
http://thundercloud.net/infoave/tutorials/email-scanning/index.htm
You may wish to consider removing the 'AntiVir Nagscreen'
http://www.elitekiller.com/files/disable_antivir_nag.htm

I also have Spyware Doctor

Remove from your system

and Max Registry Cleaner.

AUMHA Discussion: Should I Use a Registry Cleaner?
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099
Note the comments from Mark Russinovich and the reference concerning ERUNT.

Why I donÿt use registry cleaners!
http://www.edbott.com/weblog/archives/000643.html

The effectiveness of an individual A-S scanners can be wide-ranging and
oftentimes a collection of scanners is best. There isn't one software that
cleans and immunizes you against everything. That's why you need multiple
products to do the job i.e. overlap their coverage - one may catch what
another may miss, (grab'em all).

Windows Defender - Free (build-in in Vista)
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
WD monitors the start-registry and hooks registers/files to prevent spyware
and worms to install to the OS.
Interesting reading:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,136195/article.html
"...Windows Defender did excel in behavior-based protection, which detects
changes to key areas of the system without having to know anything about
the actual threat."
--and--
SuperAntispyware - Free
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html
--and--
Ad-Aware 2007 - Free
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html
--and-
Spybot Search & Destroy - Free
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

For the average homeuser, the Windows Firewall in XP does a fantastic job
at its core mission and is really all you need if you have an 'real-time'
anti-virus program, [another firewall on your router or] other edge
protection like SeconfigXP and practise Safe-Hex.
The windows firewall deals with inbound protection and therefore does not
give you a false sense of security. Best of all, it doesn't implement lots
of nonsense like pretending that outbound traffic needs to be monitored.

Activate and utilize the Win XP built-in Firewall; Uncheck *all* Programs
and Services under the Exception tab.

Windows XP: How to turn on your firewall.
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/firewall/xp.mspx

Understanding Windows Firewall.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/internet/sp2_wfintro.mspx

In conjunction with WinXP SP2 Firewall use:
Seconfig XP 1.0

Routinely practice Safe-Hex.
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html

 

[Twayne]

I have recently upgraded to full AVG Internet Security. I also have

Spyware Doctor and Max Registry Cleaner. Do I need all these? Thanks.

You need one good antivirus product. AVG is OK as such things go.
For malware you need an arsenal of scanners sometimtes.
The reigstry cleaner has nothing to do with seciruty; not needed.
Add Adaware, spyware Search & Destroy, keep windows defender, add
spyware guard should be a pretty decent setup IMO.
Each has their own strengths and weaknesses; no single one yet has a
corner on that ability.

Update each and everyone one of them periodically and before use.

HTH

 

[db.·.. >]

you can install all that
and install this instead:

http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/purchase/trial.htm?sc_cid=mscom_hp

or use this weekly:

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-US/article/registry_cleaner_why.htm

 

[Alias]

you can install all that
and install this instead:

http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/purchase/trial.htm?sc_cid=mscom_hp

or use this weekly:

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-US/article/registry_cleaner_why.htm

And if you do the above, you will have very little protection. No Care
is notorious for being lame.

Alias

 

[Mike Hall - MVP]

Windows Defenseless is just that, defenseless. Next you're going to be
saying that the OP should use Microsoft's registry cleaner in One Care?

Alias

You presume too much then..


--
Mike Hall - MVP
How to construct a good post..
http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm
How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups..
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc
Mike's Window - My Blog..
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx

 

[Mike Hall - MVP]

Get rid of the Doctor and the Registry Cleaner. Use Spy Bot, Search and
Destroy, Spywareblaster and Spywareguard. You can easily search Google for
the urls.

Alias

AVG doesn't like some of that listing.. not a good idea at all..


--
Mike Hall - MVP
How to construct a good post..
http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm
How to use the Microsoft Product Support Newsgroups..
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=newswhelp&style=toc
Mike's Window - My Blog..
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/default.aspx

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I have recently upgraded to full AVG Internet Security. I also have
Spyware Doctor and Max Registry Cleaner. Do I need all these? Thanks.

Well, you most definitely don't need any sort of registry cleaner,
unless you're deliberately trying to render the computer unusable.


--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot

 

[db.·.. >]

Well, you most definitely don't need any sort of registry cleaner, unless you're deliberately trying to render the computer
unusable.

That is a deliberate lie.

--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:


http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375

They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers.
~ Denis Diderot

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-US/article/registry_cleaner_why.htm

 

[Kayman]

I have recently upgraded to full AVG Internet Security. I also have
Spyware Doctor and Max Registry Cleaner. Do I need all these? Thanks.

I don't think so! It is not unusual that in Multi National
Organizations such as MSFT the Section Heads of the Commercial Department
and the Program Engineers (Operating Department), are having conflicting
opinions as they work for different goals.
The Program Engineers are the pragmatic type, they develop things, they
*know* things. They have to demonstrate high integrity in order to produce
high quality software.
The Advertising People know how to *sell and push* things. They mostly walk
on a fine line but cross it frequently for the sake of the $ almighty and
in the name of the share holders. The nature of their job prevents them to
be moral and ethical.
The goals of the Commercial Dept. are not necessarily in the best interest
for the end user.
Would MSFT recommend the use of registry cleaners if Mark Russinovich
and/or Ed Bott had a say? HELL NO!
Would MSFT recommend the use of PFW if Jesper M. Johansson and/or Steve
Riley had a say? HELL NO!
Would MSFT have included (lame) additions to their Windows Life OneCare
(AV) application if their program engineers had a say? HELL NO!

 

[Alias]

You presume too much then..

There's hope for you yet, then.

Alias

 

[Alias]

AVG doesn't like some of that listing.. not a good idea at all..

Then replace AVG with Avast.

Alias

 

[Alias]

I don't think so! It is not unusual that in Multi National
Organizations such as MSFT the Section Heads of the Commercial Department
and the Program Engineers (Operating Department), are having conflicting
opinions as they work for different goals.
The Program Engineers are the pragmatic type, they develop things, they
*know* things. They have to demonstrate high integrity in order to produce
high quality software.
The Advertising People know how to *sell and push* things. They mostly walk
on a fine line but cross it frequently for the sake of the $ almighty and
in the name of the share holders. The nature of their job prevents them to
be moral and ethical.
The goals of the Commercial Dept. are not necessarily in the best interest
for the end user.
Would MSFT recommend the use of registry cleaners if Mark Russinovich
and/or Ed Bott had a say? HELL NO!
Would MSFT recommend the use of PFW if Jesper M. Johansson and/or Steve
Riley had a say? HELL NO!
Would MSFT have included (lame) additions to their Windows Life OneCare
(AV) application if their program engineers had a say? HELL NO!

Would Steve Ballmer say push it out and sell One Care's Registry Cleaner
even if it is a POS? Hell yes!

Alias

 

[Bob I]

That is a deliberate lie.

Nope, that's the plain and simple truth. ( that is, unless you're a
complete idiot)

 

[Alias]

Nope, that's the plain and simple truth. ( that is, unless you're a
complete idiot)

Actually, they can come in handy after an uninstall if you use it very
selectively and only nuke what's left over from the uninstall.

Alias

 

[db.·.. >]

don't know why people
place mark r. opinions
as the expert.

he was recently adopted
into the micrsoft business
simply for his little
creative utilities.

otherwise, microsoft
invented the registry
and they are the first
source of information
for thier windows o.s.