Ultimate Predator Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 All the security related software, browser, disk cleaner, email client, firewall, and other utilities that I recommend can all be downloaded via Anti-Malware Toolkit, which makes my life and everyone else's easier when it comes to downloading all of it. For all the other software that I recommend, here is the list: CD/DVD Management: AVStoDVD, DVD Decrypter, DVD Shrink and Windows Media Player 11 (Included in Windows) Disk Management: JKDefrag and Recuva File-Sharing: BitTorrent and Frostwire FTP: FileZilla Graphics: Paint.NET Instant Messenger: Windows Live Messenger with A-Patch Media Players/Codecs: Real Alternative, QT Lite, VLC Media Player and Windows Media Player 11 (Included in Windows) Office: Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise or OpenOffice PC Visuals: XPize or Vize Utilities: 7Zip, iNFO, Foxit Reader and Unlocker Web Program: Notepad ++ Only Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise costs money from the list above though you can use the brilliant OpenOffice (which soon I am going to switch too completely) as an alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelnut Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I have... Microsoft Antispyware CWShredder eTrust Antivirus Spyware Blaster Ewido Security Suite ( yes you can update manually ) CCleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Predator Posted November 20, 2005 Author Share Posted November 20, 2005 Indeed, I have ewido now, its pretty good, I'm happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenutyEnool Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 The few that I have are: MSAS EzTrust Ewido SpyWare Doctor and of course CCleaner. Yes, I know, no firewall.... That's because I run a NAT Router which should keep stuff coming in locked out, seeing 99.9% of my ports are 'stealthed' as per grc.com As for stuff getting out, well I curb that by running Ewido and EzTrust over EVERY program that I get before I install it. Cheers :hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1984 Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 After having a hijacker, i am anal. Here is my deal: eztrust zonealarm spywareblaster spybot adaware iespyad spyware doctor i click maintenance windows registry repair tuneup 2004 ewido cwshredder executive software diskkeeper and of course ccleaner maybe overkill, but once bitten, twice shy. :hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Predator Posted November 21, 2005 Author Share Posted November 21, 2005 To each his own. I have found that my current programs keep me tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Tarun Posted November 21, 2005 Administrator Share Posted November 21, 2005 Anti Virus: eTrust EZ Anti Virus (Never running) Anti Malware: CWShredder Spyware Blaster MSAS ewido Ad-Aware Pro Spybot S&D HijackThis Firewall: Outpost Pro (Only thing actually running real time on my system) Disk Cleanup: CCleaner PerfectDisk Registry Cleanup: Registry First Aid RegCompact.NET CCleaner Browser: Firefox 1.5 E-Mail Client: Thunderbird Hotmail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Predator Posted November 21, 2005 Author Share Posted November 21, 2005 Wha is reg compact like, can it cause problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Predator Posted November 21, 2005 Author Share Posted November 21, 2005 What is reg compact like, can it cause problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Tarun Posted November 21, 2005 Administrator Share Posted November 21, 2005 Cleans up your registry and removes old keys. Never had a problem with it. It's like ERUNT and NTREGOPT, but it makes the backups and then cleans/compacts the HIVES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Predator Posted November 21, 2005 Author Share Posted November 21, 2005 I used it, doesn't seme to bad, but didn't create a lot of disk space, but I suppose its good for the PC? May I ask, why do you not use RegSeeker? And I got rid of MSAS, due to this; http://www.ccleaner.com/index.php?showtopic=1685 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Tarun Posted November 21, 2005 Administrator Share Posted November 21, 2005 I wouldn't believe everything you read. It may recommend to ignore it, but you can still control what to do. It's still an excellent application. I'll check out RegSeeker, there's a few nice looknig applications on that page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Predator Posted November 21, 2005 Author Share Posted November 21, 2005 It may recommend to ignore it, but you can still control what to do. It's still an excellent application.I don't want to take the risk. You could have said that about NoAdware.net that I used to have, but everybody recommended not to use it as it had a bad history. Now MSAS is getting a bad history. For me its not worth it. I'll check out RegSeeker, there's a few nice looknig applications on that page. It has a really good registry search (though when deleting some of the registry from it may not delete it all, you may have to change the permissions). It has a great hard disk search, some cool tweaks you can change to your PC, and loads more. Well worth getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Tarun Posted November 21, 2005 Administrator Share Posted November 21, 2005 Thing is, NoAdware is KNOWN to be a bad application and was flagged on the Spyware Warrior website. Even though MSAS may "recommend" you ignore Claria/GAIN, you can VERY EASILY change it to Remove and be done with it. I know you're smart, so use your brain here man. :hug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Predator Posted November 22, 2005 Author Share Posted November 22, 2005 Hmm, I'll see what people think of the new release. I am just not one for taking risks, simply because I don't technically own this PC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Predator Posted November 23, 2005 Author Share Posted November 23, 2005 EDIT: Changed my mind, added MSAS to the list, the new version of MSAS is better than before, and considering many Anti-Spyware companys work with Spyware companys, then I do not think it should be excluded. Still kept as On-Demand Scanner though, Arovax does so much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inu-ya Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 I use most as what's in my Sig. :eyeroll: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inu-ya Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 Thx, I'll test it out ewido I love the Interface, The scans and the speed of the scans. However, I'm glad you showed me this but I feel its un-needed to me . I'm an advanced computer users and I know I'm protected by anything that can come my way. Thx and have a nice day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelnut Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 I must agree with you about ewido. It is the most useful thing I have along with ccleaner. Everything about it is easy, and yes it does detect things others don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Predator Posted December 5, 2005 Author Share Posted December 5, 2005 Indeed it is amazing. I used ewido, CCleaner and CWShredder, on my friends PC which was mega slow, and its loads better now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inu-ya Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 I did update it. I scaned and it found nothing. I knew it would not though. As I kinda reformatted awhile ago. But I'm about to try some other stuff here. Have you heard of Stardock CursorXp? I'm wondering if its free and not a 15 day or.. whatever thing. I know a site where to download and apply the Cursor's. All stardock does I believe is Install a tab toward the Pointer options and has CursorXp added in there. I used it before and I think it had a sign of Spyware but I just want to make sure on this as I wanna use a different Cursor Theme. I use the Pointer "Raindrop" that was added by Windows Xp. it's nice and all but I love the ones on the site I provided. Please give Info. on rather or not its free and has no trace of spyware I'm looking forward in using it. but I'm very sure all of you guys have tried WindowsBuilds. I did but I didn't like it as it used a good bit of memory. I use the UxTheme Zip file. Cheers :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Predator Posted December 7, 2005 Author Share Posted December 7, 2005 I've been wanting to get a cursor changer for ages, all the one's that I find aren't complete yet, I assume what they give out is a complete set? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMac Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 I have... Windows OneCare Live (BETA) Arovax Spyware (BETA) Arovax Shield Microsoft Antispyware (BETA) CWShredder Adware Spyware Blaster Spybot Ewido Security Suite CCleaner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Predator Posted December 17, 2005 Author Share Posted December 17, 2005 Nice lot, I hope Windows One Care will become a downloadable program for us users... Why not? I see. I still have etrust though - it rocks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inu-ya Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Hi, Does ewido have a Free ver. or is it all paid for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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