Windows XP spyware remove

JesseJames · 02-21-2003, 04:24 PM

Before I go on I just want to make it clear that I dont want any answers which basically say "Use Linux". I am using Windows XP because my ADSL connection doesnt work on Linux properly and basically I haven't had much of a go with Linux. Anyway...

Does anybody know of anysites which give instructions on using spyware (and stuff like that) that come built in with Windows XP. I used to have a site but I lost the URL and can't find it. In particular I am having a problem with ALL addresses and IP's being logged everytime I go on the internet. ... Hang on... its stopped... I upgraded Ad-Aware (Available from http://www.lavasoft.nu/ and it looks like it found the problem...
Anyway I would still be interested in a site which gives information about built in spyware.

Any · 02-21-2003, 04:49 PM

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ALL addresses and IP's being logged everytime I go on the internet

Logged and done what with?
The only spyware in XP is with Media Player logging what you play and sending it back.

Just use a firewall i suggest ZA Pro(if you dont have a hardware one), it blocks pop ups as well.
Use WebWasher to clean all your temp files every so often.
Run Ad Aware every so often.
Turn off everything in Media Player and do not upgrade to 9. Better still dont use Media Player for anything.
Turn off the Automagic update crap.
Turn off the error reporting when something crashes.

Proud · 02-21-2003, 04:51 PM

TweakXP should be very useful iirc

God knows the TweakUI for win98SE is-Paranoia tab

JesseJames · 02-21-2003, 05:27 PM

I have a firewall on. Its Kerio. I went abit mad and blocked everything. Now only DNS is allowed and some programs have been allowed to access the internet.

Genesee · 02-21-2003, 06:41 PM

this is a bit OT - but here's some great info on all the services xp runs. not sure if they qualify as spyware or potential security problems (well, its m$, so let's assume they do

), but most of them are definitely useless memory hogs for the average home user.

http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm

mope · 02-22-2003, 02:00 AM

You might be thinking of xpantispy or spybot search & destroy. Google those and see if they're something you want.

2damncommon · 02-22-2003, 08:43 AM

A good forum for Windows questions and answers is here.

php · 02-23-2003, 09:11 AM

Use Linux

trickykid · 02-23-2003, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hackers_
Use Linux

At least make constructive posts if your going to reply or don't post at all. This question is totally welcome here and the original thread started asked for all suggestions or answers except what you replied with.

Following rule listed from Rules:

Do not post if you do not have anything constructive to say in the post.

Thanks.

Proud · 02-23-2003, 03:15 PM

Quote:

I dont want any answers which basically say "Use Linux".

He may not want it, but it's a valid and relevant answer

fancypiper · 02-23-2003, 03:33 PM

# Basic Windows security
Firewall: ZoneAlarm
Virus protection: AntiVir
Multi spyware removal utility: Lavasoft

king minger · 02-23-2003, 03:38 PM

just out of curosity, as i'm new to linux use, is there an equivalent to ad-aware/spybot for linux?

i know most of the spyware issues are related to I.E. but surely some (like cookies) are just as relevant whatever browser you use, winduhz or linux...

Al

Proud · 02-23-2003, 03:41 PM

Check your browser's options, they're often much better than I.E.

I think you'll find that due to the linux user and permission system, you have far less to worry about wrt spyware and virii, as long as your sensible.

fancypiper · 02-23-2003, 03:42 PM

If it's GNU software, it ain't got that stuff. Too many eyeballs looking at the code

There are a lot of cookie controls in your Linux browser, or at least the ones that I use (galeon, opera, links mostly).

king minger · 02-23-2003, 03:56 PM

I'll start having a good poke around the settings once i get some hardware issues sorted, proud, using konqueror and mozilla, ATM will give opera a go soon.....

OT bit now...
Proud- I was over in Ringwood on monday doing some work....
love that old thumper!