Rootkit

Hi there
Thanks for all the free stuff I get here
My AVG 8 Free does NOT scan for rootkits
and that option is grey , click on it and no responce
perheps standard for Free ?
On a Microsoft TechNet page there is a
Rootkit Revealer V 1.71 (231 KB)for download
Is that a proper program to scan for rootkits
for my Factory Install, Vista Home basic 32 bit?
and when it finds something,
Does it Fix or Remove ?
I like it aAtomatic not good at this stuff
Thanks
Fritz

--
lucky me I guess

Install a good, comprehensive, security program,
such as Windows OneCare, and you'll not have to
worry about root kit infestations. You can try it FREE
for ninety (90) days.
http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast

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"silver hair" <> wrote in message news:40E1A422-EB20-4BB6-9181-...
Hi there
Thanks for all the free stuff I get here
My AVG 8 Free does NOT scan for rootkits
and that option is grey , click on it and no responce
perheps standard for Free ?
On a Microsoft TechNet page there is a
Rootkit Revealer V 1.71 (231 KB)for download
Is that a proper program to scan for rootkits
for my Factory Install, Vista Home basic 32 bit?
and when it finds something,
Does it Fix or Remove ?
I like it aAtomatic not good at this stuff
Thanks
Fritz

--
lucky me I guess

On Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:12:00 -0700, silver hair wrote:

> Hi there
> Thanks for all the free stuff I get here My AVG 8 Free does NOT scan
> for rootkits and that option is grey , click on it and no responce
> perheps standard for Free ?
> On a Microsoft TechNet page there is a Rootkit Revealer V 1.71 (231
> KB)for download Is that a proper program to scan for rootkits for my
> Factory Install, Vista Home basic 32 bit? and when it finds something,
> Does it Fix or Remove ?
> I like it aAtomatic not good at this stuff Thanks
> Fritz

www.safer-networking.org for Spybot, Search and Destroy.

Alias

On Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:10:37 -0500, Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:

> Install a good, comprehensive, security program, such as Windows
> OneCare, and you'll not have to worry about root kit infestations. You
> can try it FREE for ninety (90) days.
> http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Desktop Experience -
> Windows Vista Enthusiast

Microsoft's NO CARE is one of the worst but being as you have your head
firmly up MS' ass and LIE, it is expected that you would promote this
inferior product.

Alias
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "silver hair" <> wrote in message
> news:40E1A422-EB20-4BB6-9181-... Hi there
> Thanks for all the free stuff I get here My AVG 8 Free does NOT scan
> for rootkits and that option is grey , click on it and no responce
> perheps standard for Free ?
> On a Microsoft TechNet page there is a Rootkit Revealer V 1.71 (231
> KB)for download Is that a proper program to scan for rootkits for my
> Factory Install, Vista Home basic 32 bit? and when it finds something,
> Does it Fix or Remove ?
> I like it aAtomatic not good at this stuff Thanks
> Fritz

silver hair wrote:

> Hi there
> Thanks for all the free stuff I get here
> My AVG 8 Free does NOT scan for rootkits
> and that option is grey , click on it and no responce
> perheps standard for Free ?
> On a Microsoft TechNet page there is a
> Rootkit Revealer V 1.71 (231 KB)for download
> Is that a proper program to scan for rootkits
> for my Factory Install, Vista Home basic 32 bit?
> and when it finds something,
> Does it Fix or Remove ?
> I like it aAtomatic not good at this stuff

GMER is the best rootkit scanner, but you really need to know what you're
doing. If you don't, then you're better off leaving things alone. If you
practice "Safe Hex", have a current version antivirus, and do routine
maintenance you should not need to worry about rootkits. In addition, have
a good backup strategy that is frequently implemented for when you need to
restore data.

I don't recommend Live OneCare for anything.

Safe Hex:
http://www.getsafeonline.org/
https://www.mysecurecyberspace.com/
http://www.getnetwise.org/
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm - The Parasite Fight
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron.../05/82584.aspx - MVP
Harry Waldron - The Family PC - How to stay safe on the Internet

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

SPAM
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Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia


"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

> Install a good, comprehensive, security program,
> such as Windows OneCare, and you'll not have to
> worry about root kit infestations. You can try it FREE
> for ninety (90) days.
> http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Desktop Experience -
> Windows Vista Enthusiast
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "silver hair" <> wrote in message news:40E1A422-EB20-4BB6-9181-...
> Hi there
> Thanks for all the free stuff I get here
> My AVG 8 Free does NOT scan for rootkits
> and that option is grey , click on it and no responce
> perheps standard for Free ?
> On a Microsoft TechNet page there is a
> Rootkit Revealer V 1.71 (231 KB)for download
> Is that a proper program to scan for rootkits
> for my Factory Install, Vista Home basic 32 bit?
> and when it finds something,
> Does it Fix or Remove ?
> I like it aAtomatic not good at this stuff
> Thanks
> Fritz
>
> --
> lucky me I guess
>

Alias wrote:

> On Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:10:37 -0500, Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:
>
>
>>Install a good, comprehensive, security program, such as Windows
>>OneCare, and you'll not have to worry about root kit infestations. You
>>can try it FREE for ninety (90) days.
>>http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm
>>
>>--
>>Carey Frisch
>>Microsoft MVP
>>Windows Desktop Experience -
>>Windows Vista Enthusiast
>
>
> Microsoft's NO CARE is one of the worst but being as you have your head
> firmly up MS' ass and LIE, it is expected that you would promote this
> inferior product.

You've never, ever used OneCare have you, you lying sack of ****!

It is almost a sure thing the Jerk will reply to this but if one
installs any Linux distro you do not have to worry about these issues.

Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote:
> Install a good, comprehensive, security program,
> such as Windows OneCare, and you'll not have to
> worry about root kit infestations. You can try it FREE
> for ninety (90) days.
> http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm
>
>

meashershithead, the idiot oem ink drinking fool wrote:

> It is almost a sure thing the Jerk will reply to this but if one
> installs any Linux distro you do not have to worry about these issues.
------------------
You've proly have an infected linux box and don't even know it.
You're that stupid!

Thank you
After all that reading I am doing, the secure system firewall an so on that
comes with Vista plus a programm like Avg 8 free seemes very good .
Not about to click to quick
I"ll follow the links you given and learn and I'll take it easy .
thanks
Fritz



--
lucky me I guess


"Malke" wrote:

> silver hair wrote:
>
> > Hi there
> > Thanks for all the free stuff I get here
> > My AVG 8 Free does NOT scan for rootkits
> > and that option is grey , click on it and no responce
> > perheps standard for Free ?
> > On a Microsoft TechNet page there is a
> > Rootkit Revealer V 1.71 (231 KB)for download
> > Is that a proper program to scan for rootkits
> > for my Factory Install, Vista Home basic 32 bit?
> > and when it finds something,
> > Does it Fix or Remove ?
> > I like it aAtomatic not good at this stuff
>
> GMER is the best rootkit scanner, but you really need to know what you're
> doing. If you don't, then you're better off leaving things alone. If you
> practice "Safe Hex", have a current version antivirus, and do routine
> maintenance you should not need to worry about rootkits. In addition, have
> a good backup strategy that is frequently implemented for when you need to
> restore data.
>
> I don't recommend Live OneCare for anything.
>
> Safe Hex:
> http://www.getsafeonline.org/
> https://www.mysecurecyberspace.com/
> http://www.getnetwise.org/
> http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction
> http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
> http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm - The Parasite Fight
> http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron.../05/82584.aspx - MVP
> Harry Waldron - The Family PC - How to stay safe on the Internet
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP
> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
> FAQ - http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
>
>