Microsoft Offers Anti-Spyware Program for Windows (Beta)

[Jan Il]

Something new for the kiddies to add to their Scum Fighter arsenals. But,
perhaps most of you already know of this. Interesting though.

Microsoft Anti-Spyware Program for Windows

http://olympics.reuters.com/audi/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=N3SLQ4NQ3UWPICRBAEZSF FA?type=technologyNews&storyID=7260250
or
http://tinyurl.com/5rz4r

I've downloaded it....... ahmm.....and....well.....I've downloaded
it....(waiting for the Nerve indicator to raise a notch or two before moving
forward). ;o))

Jan :)
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

[Heather]

Shame on you, Ms. Jan......it is Beta!! Go read some of the comments on the
antivirus groups, grin. I don't think they are too impressed with the
glitches.

Ms. Heather

"Jan Il" > wrote in message
...
> Something new for the kiddies to add to their Scum Fighter arsenals. But,
> perhaps most of you already know of this. Interesting though.
>
> Microsoft Anti-Spyware Program for Windows
>
>
http://olympics.reuters.com/audi/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=N3SLQ4NQ3UWPICRBAEZSF FA?type=technologyNews&storyID=7260250
> or
> http://tinyurl.com/5rz4r
>
> I've downloaded it....... ahmm.....and....well.....I've downloaded
> it....(waiting for the Nerve indicator to raise a notch or two before
moving
> forward). ;o))
>
> Jan :)
> Smiles are meant to be shared,
> that's why they're so contagious.
>
>
>
>

[Alan Edwards]

Hi Jan.

Wrong group perhaps?
It is not for Windows 9x/Me users.

<quote>
Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta): System requirements
Published: January 6, 2005
Minimum system requirements for Windows AntiSpyware (Beta):

.. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
.. A 300 MHz or faster processor with at least 64 MB of RAM
.. Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows ServerT 2003
<snip>
</quote>
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/requirements.mspx

....Alan

--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
http://dts-l.org/index.html

In microsoft.public.windowsme.general, "Jan Il" >
wrote:

>Something new for the kiddies to add to their Scum Fighter arsenals. But,
>perhaps most of you already know of this. Interesting though.
>
>Microsoft Anti-Spyware Program for Windows
>
>http://olympics.reuters.com/audi/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=N3SLQ4NQ3UWPICRBAEZSF FA?type=technologyNews&storyID=7260250
>or
>http://tinyurl.com/5rz4r
>
>I've downloaded it....... ahmm.....and....well.....I've downloaded
>it....(waiting for the Nerve indicator to raise a notch or two before moving
>forward). ;o))
>
>Jan :)

[Jan Il]

Hi Alan :-)

> Hi Jan.
>
> Wrong group perhaps?
> It is not for Windows 9x/Me users.

Perhaps....but ....some ME folks may also use have XP or W2K in their home.
I have all 3. ;-)

Jan :)
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

>
> <quote>
> Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta): System requirements
> Published: January 6, 2005
> Minimum system requirements for Windows AntiSpyware (Beta):
>
> . Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
> . A 300 MHz or faster processor with at least 64 MB of RAM
> . Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows ServerT 2003
> <snip>
> </quote>
>
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/requirements.mspx
>
> ...Alan
>
> --
> Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
> http://dts-l.org/index.html
>
> In microsoft.public.windowsme.general, "Jan Il" >
> wrote:
>
> >Something new for the kiddies to add to their Scum Fighter arsenals.
But,
> >perhaps most of you already know of this. Interesting though.
> >
> >Microsoft Anti-Spyware Program for Windows
> >
>
>http://olympics.reuters.com/audi/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=N3SLQ4NQ3UWPI
CRBAEZSFFA?type=technologyNews&storyID=7260250
> >or
> >http://tinyurl.com/5rz4r
> >
> >I've downloaded it....... ahmm.....and....well.....I've downloaded
> >it....(waiting for the Nerve indicator to raise a notch or two before
moving
> >forward). ;o))
> >
> >Jan :)
>

[Jan Il]

Hiya Heather! :-)

> Shame on you, Ms. Jan......it is Beta!! Go read some of the comments on
the
> antivirus groups, grin. I don't think they are too impressed with the
> glitches.

Now why did I know I'd be hearing from you...?? ;o))

That's why I added the (Beta) to the end of the subject line. <grin>
Yeah...I've also been over to the a.c.a-v and other av groups to see what
they had to say about it. It appears that thoughts are rather mixed on it.
Since it is a Giant and not an MS product, some are not as reluctant to try
the Beta version. But, from what I've been reading, I'm going to wait and
see if the rabbit dies before I try it. <vbg>

Sounds like there will be a bit of fun with it for a while to come. It will
be interesting to see where it leads.
>
> Ms. Heather
Now...since when did you start using this oh..so proper Title, Ms.
Heather...??? <giggle>

Jan :)
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

>
> "Jan Il" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Something new for the kiddies to add to their Scum Fighter arsenals.
But,
> > perhaps most of you already know of this. Interesting though.
> >
> > Microsoft Anti-Spyware Program for Windows
> >
> >
>
http://olympics.reuters.com/audi/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=N3SLQ4NQ3UWPICRBAEZSF FA?type=technologyNews&storyID=7260250
> > or
> > http://tinyurl.com/5rz4r
> >
> > I've downloaded it....... ahmm.....and....well.....I've downloaded
> > it....(waiting for the Nerve indicator to raise a notch or two before
> moving
> > forward). ;o))
> >
> > Jan :)
> > Smiles are meant to be shared,
> > that's why they're so contagious.
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>

[Heather]

Of course you would hear from me, grin. And I only use *Ms* with
Yanks....gotta teach them proper h'english.

Did you know it was a short form for 'miserable or mistress'?? Trivia for
today.

Cheers......Heather
"Jan Il" > wrote in message
...
> Hiya Heather! :-)
>
> > Shame on you, Ms. Jan......it is Beta!! Go read some of the comments
on
> the
> > antivirus groups, grin. I don't think they are too impressed with the
> > glitches.
>
> Now why did I know I'd be hearing from you...?? ;o))
>
> That's why I added the (Beta) to the end of the subject line. <grin>
> Yeah...I've also been over to the a.c.a-v and other av groups to see what
> they had to say about it. It appears that thoughts are rather mixed on
it.
> Since it is a Giant and not an MS product, some are not as reluctant to
try
> the Beta version. But, from what I've been reading, I'm going to wait and
> see if the rabbit dies before I try it. <vbg>
>
> Sounds like there will be a bit of fun with it for a while to come. It
will
> be interesting to see where it leads.
> >
> > Ms. Heather
> Now...since when did you start using this oh..so proper Title, Ms.
> Heather...??? <giggle>
>
> Jan :)
> Smiles are meant to be shared,
> that's why they're so contagious.
>

[Noel Paton]

Have you actually installed XP, then? - finally?
<gd&r>

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)

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"Jan Il" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Alan :-)
>
>> Hi Jan.
>>
>> Wrong group perhaps?
>> It is not for Windows 9x/Me users.
>
> Perhaps....but ....some ME folks may also use have XP or W2K in their
> home.
> I have all 3. ;-)
>
> Jan :)
> Smiles are meant to be shared,
> that's why they're so contagious.
>
>>
>> <quote>
>> Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta): System requirements
>> Published: January 6, 2005
>> Minimum system requirements for Windows AntiSpyware (Beta):
>>
>> . Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
>> . A 300 MHz or faster processor with at least 64 MB of RAM
>> . Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows ServerT 2003
>> <snip>
>> </quote>
>>
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/requirements.mspx
>>
>> ...Alan
>>
>> --
>> Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
>> http://dts-l.org/index.html
>>
>> In microsoft.public.windowsme.general, "Jan Il" >
>> wrote:
>>
>> >Something new for the kiddies to add to their Scum Fighter arsenals.
> But,
>> >perhaps most of you already know of this. Interesting though.
>> >
>> >Microsoft Anti-Spyware Program for Windows
>> >
>>
>>http://olympics.reuters.com/audi/newsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=N3SLQ4NQ3UWPI
> CRBAEZSFFA?type=technologyNews&storyID=7260250
>> >or
>> >http://tinyurl.com/5rz4r
>> >
>> >I've downloaded it....... ahmm.....and....well.....I've downloaded
>> >it....(waiting for the Nerve indicator to raise a notch or two before
> moving
>> >forward). ;o))
>> >
>> >Jan :)
>>
>
>

[Joan Archer]

At least someone has <g> 1 down 1 to go <vbg>
Joan

"Noel Paton" > wrote in message
...
> Have you actually installed XP, then? - finally?
> <gd&r>
>

[Jan Il]

> Have you actually installed XP, then? - finally?
> <gd&r>

Heh!! Yeah......I finally got up the nerve to install it. It was like
deciding if I wanted to open Pandora's box! ;o)) But, I put it on another
drive all by itself so's it won't interfere with anything does it decide to
get pushy or testy. ;-)

Jan :)
>

[Jan Il]

...
> Of course you would hear from me, grin. And I only use *Ms* with
> Yanks....gotta teach them proper h'english.

LOL! Righty 'O. We'uns here don't use too gooda Engwrish in these parts,
fershure.
>
> Did you know it was a short form for 'miserable or mistress'?? Trivia for
> today.

Heh! I know which one mine stands for then. As they say, misery loves
company. ;o))

Jan :)

[Noel Paton]

(don't forget to turn off SR on everything but the system drive, in XP!)

Enjoy!!

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
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"Jan Il" > wrote in message
...
>> Have you actually installed XP, then? - finally?
>> <gd&r>
>
> Heh!! Yeah......I finally got up the nerve to install it. It was like
> deciding if I wanted to open Pandora's box! ;o)) But, I put it on
> another
> drive all by itself so's it won't interfere with anything does it decide
> to
> get pushy or testy. ;-)
>
> Jan :)
>>
>
>

[Jan Il]

> (don't forget to turn off SR on everything but the system drive, in XP!)

Ahh ha! Thanks for the heads up. I've decided to start using it more so I
can learn how it feels to be really miserable. <vbg>
>
> Enjoy!!

Affirmed! Got a new bottle of Southern Comfort this afternoon. Lessons
begin as soon as the anesthetic is fully administered. ;o))

Jan :)
>
>
> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
>
> "Jan Il" > wrote in message
> ...
> >> Have you actually installed XP, then? - finally?
> >> <gd&r>
> >
> > Heh!! Yeah......I finally got up the nerve to install it. It was like
> > deciding if I wanted to open Pandora's box! ;o)) But, I put it on
> > another
> > drive all by itself so's it won't interfere with anything does it decide
> > to
> > get pushy or testy. ;-)
> >
> > Jan :)
> >>
> >
> >
>
>

[Sean]

> (don't forget to turn off SR on everything but the system drive, in XP!)

Ive been looking in to xp. What do you mean of the above.

[Noel Paton]

Jan is multi-booting three Operating systems (ME, Win2K, and WinXP) - IIRC,
she has both Win2K and Win XO in NTFS partitions/drives.
Win ME and Win XP have System Restore - which monitors specific filetypes
for changes and backs them up.

In Win ME, there is no option to ignore partitions - but it can't see NTFS
partitions so doesn't do anything about the files in the W2K or WXP OS's.
In XP, it can see all the partitions on the PC - and can therefore monitor
for changes. - it may therefore change things in the alternate OS's that
should not be changed - with very unpredictable results.

The best option therefore in XP is to set it to ignore the host partitions
for other OS's - In fact I always set it to ignore every partition except
for the active host, so that no changes to my data are monitored (I keep my
data on a different partition to my OS),

HTH

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
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"Sean" > wrote in message
...
>
>> (don't forget to turn off SR on everything but the system drive, in XP!)
>
> Ive been looking in to xp. What do you mean of the above.