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[Tarun]

While development of AMT 2 is very slow at this time as every bit is being coded from the ground up (a full recode). We'd like to hear what applications and categories people would like to see in AMT2. Apps in the current version can also be recommended, and some will automatically carry over.

[Eldmannen]

ClamAV for Windows.
http://www.clamav.ne...en/about/win32/

ClamWin
http://www.clamwin.com/

[Tarun]

ClamAV and ClamWin won't be added, due to their very poor detection rates, etc. based upon av-comparatives reviews.

[Eldmannen]

ClamAV and ClamWin won't be added, due to their very poor detection rates, etc. based upon av-comparatives reviews.

I don't even see ClamAV included on the av-comparatives reviews. :(
http://www.av-comparatives.org/

[Tarun]

It used to be reviewed by them long ago, I remember seeing it. I think they quit testing it because it scored so poorly every time but they did mention how they would retest it in the future if they fixed their issues.

[Tarun]

We're still looking for feedback and input.

[0_0]

Don't know if it will help, maybe seeing the listing as it stands now will spur a new idea or two

AMT 1.x Contents:

Spoiler

...Applications

• SpywareBlaster
• CCleaner
• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
• SUPERAntiSpyware
• Spybot S&D
• HijackThis

...Definitions

• SUPERAntiSpyware
• Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
• Spybot S&D
• avast
• Avira AntiVir

...Recommended

• Firefox
• Opera
• Thunderbird
• avast
• MS Security Essentials - x86
• MS Security Essentials - x64
• MS Security Essentials - XP x86
• Avira AntiVir
• Outpost Security Suite Free - x86
• Outpost Security Suite Free - x64
• Defraggler
• AusLogics Disk Defrag
• PageDefrag
• UPHClean

...Utilities

• Dial-a-fix
• JavaRa
• Auturuns
• Process Explorer
• RootkitRevealer
• SIW
• StartUpLite
• UnknownDevices
• Unlocker
• Windows Installer Cleanup

...Anti-Virus Uninstallers

• avast uninstall utility
• AVG Remover - x86
• AVG Remover - x64
• Avira RegistryCleaner
• Bitdefender Uninstall
• Kaspersky 9 Removal
• McAfee Products Removal
• Windows OneCare Removal

A few Suggestions:
BleachBit
Comodo Test Suite
McAfee Labs Stinger

Also, I don't remember if MRT (KB890830) and Windows Defender are included in MS Security Essentials or not?

[Tarun]

MRT was in there, but seeing as it's downloaded with every Patch Tuesday it felt a bit redundant, so I removed it. I'm also very leery of Comodo apps after they issued SSL certificates to known malware distributing websites.

[greenknight]

How about SpyShelter Personal Free? Though it's billed as an anti-keylogger, it's a behavior-based HIPS as well. I've been giving it a try, it's not bad - very light on resources.

Backups are also important, nice to have a disk image around in case of disaster. I like DriveImage XML, very easy to use. While that's not directly anti-malware, having good back-ups is a vital part of your anti-malware strategy, I would say.

[0_0]

...more thoughts, I also don't know exactly how far from malware and AV you want to get...

Belarc Advisor
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer

CrystalDiskInfo - nice portable disk monitoring tool, small footprint and SMART.
HWiNFO32 - if SIW is what I think it is, this is a nice alternative.
Revo Uninstaller - better than the standard remove but leave a little behind alternative.

[0_0]

...another drive diagnostic utility is HDDScan.

You might also look into Square Privacy Cleaner, StreamArmor & SpyDLLRemover

[James_A]

How about GMER Rootkit Detector? (http://www.gmer.net/)

Latest build is #15565 (version 1.0.15.15565) released 2011.03.18


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[Tarun]

We're still open to suggestions.

[James_A]

Not sure what's currently in and what's out but you could add Kaspersky's TDSSKiller.

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[Tarun]

Not only would that be a good one to add, but I may just add it to replace Spybot since Spybot has been such poor quality the last few years.