"dogoutgold" - spyware and things you should know - Pace and Cap

chris · 07-24-2007, 12:49 PM

Each time I boot up in the morning and AVG jumps into action, I recall how helpful your suggestions were for which programs we could download for an adequate defense against intrusions.

We now have many new members that might likewise profit from your earlier posting, any chance of your re-posting?

Again, thanks,
Chris

Houndog · 07-24-2007, 04:00 PM

I hope he doesn't mind. I found this post by Dugoutgold which I think is the one you are looking for.

anti spyware stuff you should know

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Greetings all, well this has noth to do with horse racing but I was reading Bills post to Jeff about the site getting some "undeserables" trying to sell thier errr wares via hyper links and all so I thought this cant hurt. These days virus arnt much of an issue anymore, however Spyware is!! I work parttime for a person here who builds and repairs machines and I take on all putors that are slow etc. The reason? you guessed it spyware. We have tested over the years dam near every anti spyware program around and concluded that you need 3 of them to really be covered on your machine. Dont fret they are all free! The reason 3 instead of just one is that one program will catch stuff that the others dont.

here they are just do a google search, they are all free and easy to install and run, just dont be lazy and run the help files on them, its well worth the effort:

Spybot search and destroy
Adware SE personal (make sure its the free version not the free 30 day free trail one ok?)
Grisoft free anti-spyware ( this is new and we are in love with it, it kicks the hell outa that nasty spyware and we have found it to be the bestwe have seen so far)
One last note, dont bother with free firewalls they are more of a pain in butt than they are worth, and not very effective, (we know we test all this stuff) windows firewall is ok and at least as good as the others.

If you dont have any of this and you are using dsl or cable you are opening your machine up to the world!! If you have any questions feel free to email me, Stay secure!!! Doug

xtb · 07-24-2007, 08:01 PM

It's also a good idea to use a router between your pc and the cable modem as most routers have a built in hardware firewall.

tom · 07-25-2007, 08:09 PM

It is important to run your software in certain ways, too.
Try this site

http://securitytango.com/

Go to "Let's Dance" and follow all the steps, in order.

It really helped me.....

07-24-2007, 12:49 PM	#1
chris Grade 1 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Richfield, MN Posts: 182	"dogoutgold" - spyware and things you should know Each time I boot up in the morning and AVG jumps into action, I recall how helpful your suggestions were for which programs we could download for an adequate defense against intrusions. We now have many new members that might likewise profit from your earlier posting, any chance of your re-posting? Again, thanks, Chris

07-24-2007, 04:00 PM	#2
Houndog Grade 1 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,258	Dugoutgold's Reply I hope he doesn't mind. I found this post by Dugoutgold which I think is the one you are looking for. anti spyware stuff you should know -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greetings all, well this has noth to do with horse racing but I was reading Bills post to Jeff about the site getting some "undeserables" trying to sell thier errr wares via hyper links and all so I thought this cant hurt. These days virus arnt much of an issue anymore, however Spyware is!! I work parttime for a person here who builds and repairs machines and I take on all putors that are slow etc. The reason? you guessed it spyware. We have tested over the years dam near every anti spyware program around and concluded that you need 3 of them to really be covered on your machine. Dont fret they are all free! The reason 3 instead of just one is that one program will catch stuff that the others dont. here they are just do a google search, they are all free and easy to install and run, just dont be lazy and run the help files on them, its well worth the effort: Spybot search and destroy Adware SE personal (make sure its the free version not the free 30 day free trail one ok?) Grisoft free anti-spyware ( this is new and we are in love with it, it kicks the hell outa that nasty spyware and we have found it to be the bestwe have seen so far) One last note, dont bother with free firewalls they are more of a pain in butt than they are worth, and not very effective, (we know we test all this stuff) windows firewall is ok and at least as good as the others. If you dont have any of this and you are using dsl or cable you are opening your machine up to the world!! If you have any questions feel free to email me, Stay secure!!! Doug

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07-24-2007, 08:01 PM	#3
xtb Grade 1 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Western NY Posts: 111	It's also a good idea to use a router between your pc and the cable modem as most routers have a built in hardware firewall.

07-25-2007, 08:09 PM	#4
tom Grade 1 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 644	It is important to run your software in certain ways, too. Try this site http://securitytango.com/ Go to "Let's Dance" and follow all the steps, in order. It really helped me.....