I discovered the same problem and have updated my Windows XP image to run the latest
version of adaware SE.
I believe that as much as 90% of spyware live in the cookies and temporary Interent files.
Therefore, in addition to installing adaware SE 2007, spybot 1.5 and spyware blaster
3.5.1, I configure Ilsystem wiper to delete temp files, cookies and history files
everytime the user logs off, shuts down or restarts the PC.
Other software for keeping the system clean and fast running include:
ccleaner and regseeker (select green only to safely clean registry)
Other factors include file system errors and fragmentation!
Of course, hijackthis is also quite useful to remove browser hijackers and other malware
in the Windows registry.
fyi spyware blaster only blocks spyware that enter via the browsers, IE and Firefox. It
does nothing to block spyware that install with software installations!
Also, I import a privacy file into IE. The contents of the file, ie_privacy_file.xml follows:
<!-- Internet Explorer - Privacy configuration file
-->
- <!-- JAP-Team [log in to unmask]
-->
- <!-- http://anon.inf.tu-dresden.de
-->
- <MSIEPrivacy>
- <MSIEPrivacySettings formatVersion="6">
- <p3pCookiePolicy zone="internet">
<firstParty noPolicyDefault="forceSession" noRuleDefault="forceSession" alwaysAllowSession="yes" />
<thirdParty noPolicyDefault="reject" noRuleDefault="reject" alwaysAllowSession="no" />
</p3pCookiePolicy>
</MSIEPrivacySettings>
<flushCookies />
</MSIEPrivacy>
I also tell Firefox to drop cookies open closing, not to keep download or surfing history.
Christopher C. Charles
http://drpcdr.ca
416 398 3772
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:50:40 -0500
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] Ad-Aware personal (free) can't update
>
> Nancy,
>
> My apologies .. it never occured to me that anyone would still be running
> Windows 98/Me because the operating systems are no longer supported by
> Microsoft and therefore vulnerable to security flaws that have been
> revealed since active support via patching ended. The same would apply
> for Internet Explorer and Outlook Express running under Windows 98/Me, if
> you use either of those products.
>
> A quick google check seems to indicate that Windows Millenium is
> supported by Lavasoft's previous version of Ad-Aware, Ad-Aware Personal
> 1.06r1. You may download it directly here:
http://www.filehippo.com/download/9595ee1f762a8de9073ab22e521f98db/download/.
> Please note that you'll need to update the definitions file manually once
> the program is installed for the reasons I described in my original post
> on this topic. The most up-to-date definitions file, released earlier
> today and dated 12 Feb 2008, can be accessed here:
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/single/mirror_download.php?f=948DEWk12.
>
> HTH.
>
> One last observation if I may .. while I certainly respect your decision
> to continue using Windows Millenium for your PC's desktop environment, I
> would recommend giving thoughtful consideration to upgrading to Windows
> 2000 Professional if your hardware will support it. There's a world of
> difference 'under the hood' between the two operating systems with W2K
> being more capable and stable in every possible way; and it's an easy
> transition for the user, too, as the Windows 2000 GUI is similar or
> identical to that of Windows Millenium. Not surprising I guess since both
> product's GUIs were developed in the same time period.
>
> Good luck my friend, and please let us know how you make out.
>
> JNO
> eom
>
>
> % % % % %
>
>
> Original Message --
> From: "Nan Barnes" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:48 PM
> Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] Ad-Aware personal (free) can't update
>
>
> Just for your info: Ad-Aware is not avail. for an Operating System below
> windows 2000....I have ME and cannot download it and the old version will
> not upgrade...Nancy
>
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