No updates for Stinger

[Ben Stevenson]

As recommended earlier in this NG, I downloaded and ran the Stinger
anti-virus/trojan (I already have AVG). But it (Stinger) does not have an
update feature. Does that mean that it should be deleted after use and not
be kept in my download files, and do a fresh download everytime it has to be
used?
TIA

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Ben;
Stinger is not intended as an anti virus replacement.
Stinger is intended to be used to eradicate specific problems on the
computer.
There is no need for regular use of stinger.
If stinger is needed again, it is best to download the latest version at
that time.
If you keep Stinger available, you should verify you have the latest version
before use.

 

[Sharon F]

As recommended earlier in this NG, I downloaded and ran the Stinger
anti-virus/trojan (I already have AVG). But it (Stinger) does not have an
update feature. Does that mean that it should be deleted after use and not
be kept in my download files, and do a fresh download everytime it has to be
used?

I keep the file on hand (and a copy on CD) until I download a new one. If
by any chance I can't get online to get the newer version, I at least have
the old one on hand. Keep in mind that Stinger is a compact tool. It only
detects and cleans about 30 or so of the currently prevalent viruses and
worms. It is not a substitute for full fledged virus protection.

 

[MowGreen [MVP]]

... in addition, a²( A squared ) has a free malware (trojans, worms,
spyware, etc. ) scanner and removal tool that comes in handy prior to a
formal cleaning of the system with the installed AV :
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/


MowGreen [MVP]
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*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
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[Sharon F]

... in addition, a²( A squared ) has a free malware (trojans, worms,
spyware, etc. ) scanner and removal tool that comes in handy prior to a
formal cleaning of the system with the installed AV :
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/


MowGreen [MVP]
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*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
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Looks like a nice program, Mow. It's one that I was not aware of so
appreciate the recommendation and the link. Thanks.

 

[Maurice N ~ MVP]

Mow, Ditto what Sharon said ! Thanks. I've just downloaded A squared & about to give it a spin.

 

[Santa]

... in addition, a²( A squared ) has a free malware (trojans, worms,
spyware, etc. ) scanner and removal tool that comes in handy prior to a
formal cleaning of the system with the installed AV :
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/

Not For Me!!!

You cannot use it unless you Create an account and it wants your e-mail
address...

good way to Start recieving more JUNK SPAMM

No Thanks !!!

 

[MowGreen [MVP]]

What ? You don't have a throw away spam trap addy ? How quaint


MowGreen [MVP]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
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[Santa]

What ? You don't have a throw away spam trap addy ? How quaint

Why Start getting Spam,, After 10 years on the internet and No Spamm yet

 

[Dan Schaffer]

Hi Mow,

What's a throw away spam trap? Sounds like something I could use.

Thanks, Dan

 

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Dan;
Create a free account from Hotmail or one of the others.
Use that account for anything that needs an Email and may cause spam.

 

[Shenan Stanley]

... in addition, a²( A squared ) has a free malware (trojans,
worms, spyware, etc. ) scanner and removal tool that comes in handy
prior to a formal cleaning of the system with the installed AV :
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/

Not For Me!!!

You cannot use it unless you Create an account and it wants your
e-mail address...

good way to Start recieving more JUNK SPAMM

What ? You don't have a throw away spam trap addy ? How quaint

Why Start getting Spam,, After 10 years on the internet and No Spamm
yet

So you can go all around the world making millions of stops in a single
night - but you miss something as obvious as "spam trap address"?

Sure - your main email account may not have spam, and no one is saying you
should sign-up and chance it - but you could create a free email address on
dozens of different servers and use that to sign up and try new things..
Check that email when necessary (via a web browser most likely) and delete
everything or go through it - up to you.. But why hold yourself back from
trying new things?

 

[Santa]

So you can go all around the world making millions of stops in a single
night - but you miss something as obvious as "spam trap address"?

Sure - your main email account may not have spam, and no one is saying you
should sign-up and chance it - but you could create a free email address on
dozens of different servers and use that to sign up and try new things..
Check that email when necessary (via a web browser most likely) and delete
everything or go through it - up to you.. But why hold yourself back from
trying new things?

My point is.. There is No need for an e-mail address in order to Try out
a piece of software.. Legit Software Company's Never ask for an e-mail
address BEFORE trying out their software!!

And Beside .. with My ISP I have 7 e-mail accounts I could setup and
Delete At will!! No need For YAHOO or HOTMAIL..

Most Users Never Relize Where All Their Junk/ Viagra/ Spam/ Sender Get
Their e-mails From!!

 

[Shenan Stanley]

... in addition, a²( A squared ) has a free malware (trojans,
worms, spyware, etc. ) scanner and removal tool that comes in handy
prior to a formal cleaning of the system with the installed AV :
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/

Not For Me!!!

You cannot use it unless you Create an account and it wants your
e-mail address...

good way to Start recieving more JUNK SPAMM

What ? You don't have a throw away spam trap addy ? How quaint

Why Start getting Spam,, After 10 years on the internet and No Spamm
yet

So you can go all around the world making millions of stops in a
single night - but you miss something as obvious as "spam trap
address"?
Sure - your main email account may not have spam, and no one is
saying you should sign-up and chance it - but you could create a
free email address on dozens of different servers and use that to
sign up and try new things.. Check that email when necessary (via a
web browser most likely) and delete everything or go through it - up
to you.. But why hold yourself back from trying new things?

My point is.. There is No need for an e-mail address in order to Try
out a piece of software.. Legit Software Company's Never ask for an
e-mail address BEFORE trying out their software!!

That statement is entirely false.. I have many tried out many "legitmate"
software packages from reputable software companies (Microsoft.. Symantec..
Adobe.. so on) and some of the trials have, in fact, required a valid email
address to download the software.

And Beside .. with My ISP I have 7 e-mail accounts I could setup and
Delete At will!! No need For YAHOO or HOTMAIL..

Fantastic - less reason for you to be concerned. I get the same thing with
my ISP.. But I also have other accounts.. gmail, hotmail, hushmail and a few
others. And the great thing about the free ones - technically the
information I provided them may be entirely false and thus have NO
association with myself!

Most Users Never Relize Where All Their Junk/ Viagra/ Spam/ Sender
Get Their e-mails From!!

Very true - many get them from posting their valid email addresses in
newsgroups such as these. Some get them from signing up for services - many
services are valid and the user fails to read the privacy statement of the
company they are giving their email address to.

However - to deny a potential software solution trial due to some paranoia
about getting spam (when you could use false information to sign up) seems
ludicrous to me.

 

[Ben Stevenson]

Thanks.

Ben;
Stinger is not intended as an anti virus replacement.
Stinger is intended to be used to eradicate specific problems on the
computer.
There is no need for regular use of stinger.
If stinger is needed again, it is best to download the latest version at
that time.
If you keep Stinger available, you should verify you have the latest version
before use.

 

[Ben Stevenson]

Thanks. I wouldn't mind keeping a copy on CD too. How shall I go about it?
Do I download direct to CD or has it to be installed to hard disk first and
then copied to CD.

 

[Ben Stevenson]

Thanks.

... in addition, a²( A squared ) has a free malware (trojans, worms,
spyware, etc. ) scanner and removal tool that comes in handy prior to a
formal cleaning of the system with the installed AV :
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/


MowGreen [MVP]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============

 

[Ben Stevenson]

Fantastic - less reason for you to be concerned. I get the same thing
with

my ISP.. But I also have other accounts.. gmail, hotmail, hushmail and a few
others. And the great thing about the free ones - technically the
information I provided them may be entirely false and thus have NO
association with myself!

Believe it or not, I have only one email ID and thats from Hotmail. How can
I have a number of others and be able to manage them? I mean, keep them all
in one folder or something like that?

 

[Sharon F]

Thanks. I wouldn't mind keeping a copy on CD too. How shall I go about it?
Do I download direct to CD or has it to be installed to hard disk first and
then copied to CD.

Copy the *.exe file for setup. Install on target system. Of course, if that
machine is not bootable, installing won't be possible. Wouldn't hurt to
collect a few tools, including standalone programs, and have them on the CD
as well for those situations.