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I'm using the beta. Initially it did find spyware. Now
it finds nothing. I also have CounterSpy. If I run
Counterspy after running the Microsoft Beta Counterspy
always finds spyware to remove. The Microsoft Beta
reports that it is downloading updates. Inferior Product?
.
I wouldn't say that it is an inferior product it seems to
work well enough,When it comes to malware no one product is
enough!
I would be more concerned that "something" is found on
every scan,if what is found is cookies then it is no big
deal but if is something else then you might want to
examine your "surfing/download habits" I have
spywareblaster installed
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
and changed my activex settings and go where I want and do
what I wish and never get any malware on my system well to
date anyway.
The settings listed below of course will not stop malware
that you install with a free program
To help stop unauthorized downloads via your activex
controls change your default settings.
These settings are good for XP. The wording should be close
for other systems
as well.
Go to control panel and open "internet options".
Click on the security tab then custom level.
make sure these settings are as follows.
Download signed active x controls>set to prompt
Download unsigned active x controls>set to disable
Initialize and script active x controls not marked as
safe>set to disable
Run active x controls and pluggins>set to enable
Script active x controls marked safe for scripting>set to
enable
Java permissions>set to high
Launching programs and files in a IFRAME" > Prompt
Installation of Desktop items"> Prompt
Navigate sub-frames across different domains>prompt
