RE: Processes problems

From: Andee39 (Andee39_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/04/05 

Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 10:51:04 -0800

I will definitely run the programs in Safe Mode and see what happens. Thanks
for the suggestion!

One other question on the same matter - I recently visited blackviper.com
and found very useful information on the different processes and how to
configure them. I am a bit confused though - I show several instances of
svchost.exe running. How do I determine what program each instance is for?
That is the only description I see.

Thanks again!

"Malke" wrote:

> Andee39 wrote:
>
> > I've just seen some threads recently about running antivirus in Safe
> > Mode.
> > I've never done that b4. Does that make a difference? Also, with my
> > NAV I
> > believe I have v.2003 but with current updated definitions. Will that
> > be a
> > problem? I tried to update to NAV 2005 recently but there was an
> > issue with the letter used for my primary drive (that headache is for
> > another group) and
> > I couldn't complete the install. I was however able to re-install
> > 2003.
>
> The reason I always say to scan in Safe Mode for a non-routine scan is
> that a) you can't delete a file that is in use; b) most malware doesn't
> run in Safe Mode and can therefore be deleted.
>
> The reason I say you should have a "current version" av is because you
> wouldn't believe how many home users are still running with the av that
> was originally preinstalled with their computer 4 years ago (and never
> updated). NAV 2003 is fine, but when your subscription runs out you
> shouldn't bother with NAV 2005. This is a personal opinion based on
> professional observation. NAV 2003 was the last Norton av I liked; NAV
> 2004 and 2005 were progressively more bloated and invasive. Good
> alternatives would be Computer Associates' EZ-Trust AV, TrendMicro's
> home av, or Kaspersky av.
>
> HTH,
>
> Malke
> --
> MS MVP - Windows Shell/User
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
>

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