Re: need free virus scanner???
From: Jim Byrd (jrbyrd_at_spamlessadelphia.net)
Date: 09/29/04
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Date: Tue, 28 Sep 2004 19:14:56 -0700
Noted Dave. :)
-- Please respond in the same thread. Regards, Jim Byrd, MS-MVP In news:eY2AEXbpEHA.3988@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl, David H. Lipman <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> typed: > Sysclean is NOT anti virus software, it is a removal tool. > > To be considered an anti virus software it woul have to be an "On > Access" scanner that would protect against an infection, not > erradicate an infection after the fact. > > Dave > > > > "Jim Byrd" <jrbyrd@spamlessadelphia.net> wrote in message > news:ukKg0JbpEHA.3196@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl... >> Hi - Others in this thread have pointed you to several very good >> free AV products. There is another that you might want to be aware >> of. In contrast to the ones already mentioned, it doesn't do real >> time, background scanning or context menu on-demand type scanning. >> However, it is extremely thorough and IMO appears to better address >> at least some of the malware parasites that currently abound, >> particularly the more Trojan-like ones. It is very suitable for an >> AV scan of a partition which you wish to run as necessary or on a >> weekly basis with a new update each time you run, for example. >> Highly Recommended. >> >> >> Download sysclean.com , from Trend Micro, here: >> http://www.trendmicro.com/download/dcs.asp along with the latest >> pattern file, here: http://www.trendmicro.com/download/pattern.asp >> Be sure to read the "How-to" info here: >> http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/products/tsc/readme.txt (You might >> also want to get Art's updater, SYS-UP.Zip, here for future updating >> of these: http://home.epix.net/~artnpeg/ If you download and use >> the updater from the beginning, it will automatically handle >> downloading the other files.) Place them in a dedicated folder >> after appropriate unzipping. Disable Restore if you're on XP or ME >> (directions here: >> http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDocs/DisableSysRestore.htm), then >> boot to Safe mode (HowTo here: >> http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406) >> Do a complete scan of your system in Safe mode and clean or delete >> anything it finds. Reboot to normal mode and re-run the scan again. >> >> This scan may take a long time, as Sysclean is VERY extensive and >> thorough. >> >> >> >> -- >> Please respond in the same thread. >> Regards, Jim Byrd, MS-MVP >> >> >> >> In news:007001c4a579$228d06b0$a401280a@phx.gbl, >> anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com >> <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> typed: >>> Where do i find a free virus scanner?
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