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On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 12:35:49 +0100, "Lloyd Jones" <@yahoo.com> wrote:

>>Such a lot to think that reply up, huh? OK so it is obvious you don't know
>>anything about computer security, then. Fine.
>
>Evidently I know a **** load more then you do.

You still don't know how to post, however.


Have a nice week...

Trent©

Follow Joan Rivers' example --- get pre-embalmed!

On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 23:44:16 +1000, "Unknown"
<> wrote:

>
>"Trent©" <> wrote in message
>news.. .
>> On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 20:05:46 +0100, "Lloyd Jones" <@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>> >Yes, I have removed them with the other spyware programs before. Just
>> >because they have the same name doesn't mean that their not a newer or
>> >modified version of them. Before I installed Spy Sweeper I ran all my
>other
>> >spyware progs which I updated all today and they said my system was
>clean, I
>> >ran Spy Sweeper 10 minuets later without going on the web since I ran all
>> >the other progs and it found 9 adware files.
>>
>> That's because many of the items that these programs detect are simply
>> subjective. Each program decides what it considers to be spyware.
>>
>> Spy Sweeper obviously thinks that some are malware...where Spybot and
>> AdAware didn't.
>>
>
>That is likely because the rumours circulating are true. It does do a lot of
>false positives

Its unlikely that they're 'false' positives. They're 'true'
positives...but subjective.

>and it has yet to be determined whether it is because the
>author is trying to push his program and creating things that dont exist or
>whether he just genuinely and incorrectly

'Incorrectly' is not the issue. Its simply a subjective decision on
the part of the author...in many cases.


Have a nice week...

Trent©

Follow Joan Rivers' example --- get pre-embalmed!]

>You still don't know how to post, however.
>
>Have a nice week...

I will have a nice week.

LJ

On Mon, 28 Jun 2004 13:23:26 +0100, "Lloyd Jones" <@yahoo.com> wrote:

>>You still don't know how to post, however.
>>
>>Have a nice week...
>
>I will have a nice week.
>
>LJ
>

lol

Once you get married, yer posting style will change! lol


Have a nice week...

Trent©

Follow Joan Rivers' example --- get pre-embalmed!

Marriage! also know as the "Beginning of the end" "Ball and chain"

I hope my miss's don't read this post!

LJ

Spybot always finds backweb on my computer.
"Lloyd Jones" <> wrote in message
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> If you haven't already got Spy Sweeper 3.0 I urge you to go out and buy
it.
>
> The following adware files, Spybot S&D, Ad-Aware 6 pro, Spywareblaster and
> CWShredder all combined couldn't find these on my system. Thanks to Spy
> Sweeper they are now gone.
>
> Alexa Toolbar -
>
> Alexa is a search toolbar that dynamically inserts web site links of
> partnered web sites into the web page you are currently viewing, based on
> your web surfing habits.
>
>
> BackWeb -
>
> BackWeb is a tool used by software vendors to deliver information to their
> customers including product updates, information and advertising.
>
>
> CoolWWW -
>
> CoolWWW hijacks browser settings.
>
>
> CWS_xplugin -
>
> CWS_xplugin is a browser hijacker that may redirect Google search results
to
> Cool Web Search domains.
>
>
> Mindset Interactive -
>
> Mindset Interactive monitors the web pages you view and the data you enter
> into online forms, then delivers targeted pop-up advertisements to your
> computer.
>
>
> Netpal -
>
> Netpal is a Browser Helper Object that displays pop-up ads.
>
>
> Roings Search Enhancment -
>
> Roings Search Enhancment is an IE Helper that displas sponsored results
with
> your searches.
>
>
> MSN SmartTags -
>
> MSN SmartTags is a browser helper object that highlights relevant words
and
> redirects you to an MSN-owned site when you click on them.
>
>
> Twain-Tech -
>
> Twain-Tech is a browser helper object that will display ads.
>
> It's a exellent Anti Spyware prod. I didn't remove BackWeb tho because it
> said I might not be able to get certain product updates.
>
> LJ
>
>

Apparently you need baclkWeb on your comp other wise you can't update
certain programs.

LJ

"ProfGene" <> wrote in message
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> Spybot always finds backweb on my computer.

very common to see that on an HP or Compaq machine, since it is installed by
the manufacturer.

"Trent©" <> wrote in message
news:...
> On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 23:44:16 +1000, "Unknown"
> <> wrote:
>
> >
> >"Trent©" <> wrote in message
> >news.. .
> >> On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 20:05:46 +0100, "Lloyd Jones" <@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> >Yes, I have removed them with the other spyware programs before. Just
> >> >because they have the same name doesn't mean that their not a newer or
> >> >modified version of them. Before I installed Spy Sweeper I ran all my
> >other
> >> >spyware progs which I updated all today and they said my system was
> >clean, I
> >> >ran Spy Sweeper 10 minuets later without going on the web since I ran
all
> >> >the other progs and it found 9 adware files.
> >>
> >> That's because many of the items that these programs detect are simply
> >> subjective. Each program decides what it considers to be spyware.
> >>
> >> Spy Sweeper obviously thinks that some are malware...where Spybot and
> >> AdAware didn't.
> >>
> >
> >That is likely because the rumours circulating are true. It does do a lot
of
> >false positives
>
> Its unlikely that they're 'false' positives. They're 'true'
> positives...but subjective.
>

No, to be honest it seems more likely just recently that it could be false
positives.

> >and it has yet to be determined whether it is because the
> >author is trying to push his program and creating things that dont exist
or
> >whether he just genuinely and incorrectly
>
> 'Incorrectly' is not the issue. Its simply a subjective decision on
> the part of the author...in many cases.

No, incorrectly IS the issue. There are things it identifies which dont
exist outside of itself. That is either a straight out lie on the part of
the author or just something wrong.

"Lloyd Jones" <@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Go and play in your own league child
>

.....one you will never learn enough to be in. How about you just try and
THINK before you open your keyboard?