Shoutbox

I seen some folks wanted to know where to get it. Well you can get today from here http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?F...671&DisplayLang=en

Does it warn about Messenger Plus the same way the non-public beta did?

Yes it finds every sing file and registry entry. I was suprised it fount everything for messenger plus files and registry items. Go download and try it its only like 6 meg.

Does it work on Win98 SE?

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Originally posted by elreteipos
Does it work on Win98 SE?

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click the link and read the page....

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System Requirements:
Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows 2000 Professional Edition , Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, Windows 2000 Service Pack 3, Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Windows XP Home Edition , Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows XP Professional Edition , Windows XP Service Pack 1, Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

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in other words, no....

Dodgy MS:

First of all: here is a direct link: http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/1/5/815d...SpywareInstall.exe

I downloaded it. It works very well. I looks extremly nice en more professional then Ad-aware.. now let's hope they make it a free utility.. and get a spyware definitions database as large as ad-aware

It still detects Msgplus as dangerous...



Messenger Plus!
Type: Adware Bundler
Threat Level: High
Author: Patchou

Description: Messenger Plus! is a add-on for MSN Messenger. Messenger Plus! installs an OPTIONAL adware called C2Media which is also known as LOP.com.

Advice: This software is not necessarily adware. However, it does install other adware programs as well as perform potential hazardous actions on your computer. In either case this software is not to be trusted.
Since this application gives you the option to not install the adware that comes bundled, we recommend ignoring it.

About Adware Bundler: A Bundler is a software program that installs adware on your computer either with your permission or without. Most of the software classified as a bundler requires that the adware program(s) be installed in order for the actual software to complete installation or run. In addition in most cases if the adware is removed the software will seize to function as well.

And it found 3363 register keys related to Msgplus... that's probably all of them

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BTW.. this sentence does not make sense: Messenger Plus! installs an OPTIONAL adware called C2Media which is also known as LOP.com.

It should be something The Messenger Plus! installer gives you an OPTION to install OPTIONAL adware called C2Media bla blap

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Nice nice nice.. I really like the way MS AntiSpyware also contains all the option HijackThis has, like restoring search / start page, controlling all downloaded Active X components, toolbars, BHO's etc. Check this second screenie in my next post.

Wow.. it even has a Tracks eraser tool in it to clear all sorts of history files, such as Windows resent documents, Windows temporary files, Windows Media Player history files, but also for 3rd party programs such as WinRar en adobe reader..

whats with this "genuin windows" thing?!
does it mean that if i dont have a genuin windows the program will not install ?!

It is a check which checks if ur windows has a legal key. BUT.. for this download you don't have to do it. Just click continue.. then choose "No, do not validate Windows at this time, but take me to the download" and you can download it.

here's a direct link:

http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/1/5/815d...SpywareInstall.exe

i mean, after the download, will it install ?!?!
downloading is in progress for me .... but i dont want to download for nothing

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Originally posted by Markus
and get a spyware definitions database as large as ad-aware

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so spyware definitions of this beta are modest ?!?! and not comprehensive ?