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Anyone tried Microsoft's Spyware scanner ?
I am STUNNED if this is accurate. I have a notebook (Dell) running Windows XP that belongs to a friend of my nieces (I really should start charging family and could probably quit my day job - very large family :-)).
This thing was running like a DOG. It was way behind on patches, had all kinds of Spyware and a couple of viruses. So I get it all cleaned up using Sophos antivirus, AdAware, HiJack This, Spyblaster, BHODemon, and McAfee Online Scanner and it was clean. But still running like a DOG.
Well after XP Service Pack 2 downloaded and installed I ran Windows Update again and after the final run and all was clear I got a page that touted the Windows Spyware Beta. I've read about this and really did not have much interest. That has changed.
I did a Deep Scan (no the default) and got the following:
24 Spyware threats detected
69 Spyware files infected
288 Registry keys infected
All 24 are rated High or Severe and they are all legit !
VERY interesting to say the least. And very impressive.
Chuck
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