Vista - Vista blocks SuperAntiSpyware during startup

05-05-2008

I'm having a problem where Vista is blocking SuperAntiSpyware during
startup. I've tried ticking the "run as admin" box in the EXE's properties,
but no joy. The only way to stop the blocking is to disable UAC. How can I
reclassify SAS so Vista will allow it to startup?

05-06-2008

SuperAntiSpyware is not designed for Windows Vista. It is trying to run a
process as an administrator during logon. That is against the design
guidelines and is what is causing the OS to block the software. The only
simple way to get around that would be to disable some of the fundamental
security features of the operating system.

I'd recommend using software that is designed for Windows Vista instead.
Windows Defender, which is a free anti-spyware program, is built in, and is
quite decent. AVG has a free package that is good:
http://www.grisoft.com/ww.product-av...s-free-edition. Trend Micro's
software is also usually highly rated (http://www.trendmicro.com).
---
Your question may already be answered in Windows Vista Security:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/047...otectyourwi-20

"Victek" wrote:

Quote:

> I'm having a problem where Vista is blocking SuperAntiSpyware during
> startup. I've tried ticking the "run as admin" box in the EXE's properties,
> but no joy. The only way to stop the blocking is to disable UAC. How can I
> reclassify SAS so Vista will allow it to startup?
>

05-06-2008

On Mon, 5 May 2008 18:40:40 -0700, "Victek" <Victek@xxxxxx>
wrote:

Quote:

>I'm having a problem where Vista is blocking SuperAntiSpyware during
>startup. I've tried ticking the "run as admin" box in the EXE's properties,
>but no joy. The only way to stop the blocking is to disable UAC. How can I
>reclassify SAS so Vista will allow it to startup?

Ask the developer to fix his obviously broken software.

05-06-2008

On Mon, 5 May 2008 18:40:40 -0700, Victek wrote:

Quote:

> I'm having a problem where Vista is blocking SuperAntiSpyware during
> startup. I've tried ticking the "run as admin" box in the EXE's properties,
> but no joy. The only way to stop the blocking is to disable UAC. How can I
> reclassify SAS so Vista will allow it to startup?

SUPERAntiSpyware Support and User Forums.
http://forums.superantispyware.com/viewforum.php?f=2

Product Release History for SUPERAntiSpyware Professional.
http://www.superantispyware.com/prod...PERANTISPYWARE

System Requirements:
Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, *Vista* or Windows 2003.
300 Mhz CPU or above, 128MB memory (minimum)

SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition 4.0.1154
Requirements:
Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server/*Vista*

A-S applications - for non-viral malware.
The effectiveness of an individual A-S scanners can be wide-ranging and
oftentimes a collection of scanners is best. There isn't one software that
cleans and immunizes you against everything. That's why you need multiple
products to do the job i.e. overlap their coverage - one may catch what
another may miss, (grab'em all).

SuperAntispyware - Free
http://www.superantispyware.com/supe...freevspro.html
and
Ad-Aware 2007 - Free
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html
and
Spybot Search & Destroy - Free
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html
and
Windows Defender - Free (build-in in Vista)
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...e/default.mspx
WD monitors the start-registry and hooks registers/files to prevent spyware
and worms to install to the OS.
Interesting reading:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,136195/article.html
"...Windows Defender did excel in behavior-based protection, which detects
changes to key areas of the system without having to know anything about
the actual threat."

05-06-2008

"Victek" <Victek@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:AF9B2BD4-B0AB-48EB-B299-07D3B6DECC2C@xxxxxx

Quote:

> I'm having a problem where Vista is blocking SuperAntiSpyware during
> startup. I've tried ticking the "run as admin" box in the EXE's
> properties, but no joy. The only way to stop the blocking is to disable
> UAC. How can I reclassify SAS so Vista will allow it to startup?

Your solution may be in the link provided.

http://blog.gerke-preussner.de/index...ructure/vista/

05-06-2008

> SuperAntiSpyware is not designed for Windows Vista. It is trying to run a

Quote:

> process as an administrator during logon. That is against the design
> guidelines and is what is causing the OS to block the software. The only
> simple way to get around that would be to disable some of the fundamental
> security features of the operating system.
>

I am aware that disabling UAC stops the problem, but obviously that's not
ideal. What's odd about it is I had SAS installed on Vista (with SP1) and
didn't have this issue. Recently I had to do a clean install of Vista and
when I got around to reinstalling SAS this problem appeared. The folks who
support SAS are working on it - I will pass your explanation along and see
what they think.

SUPERAntiSpy · 05-06-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Jesper

SuperAntiSpyware is not designed for Windows Vista. It is trying to run a
process as an administrator during logon. That is against the design
guidelines and is what is causing the OS to block the software. The only
simple way to get around that would be to disable some of the fundamental
security features of the operating system.

I'd recommend using software that is designed for Windows Vista instead.
Windows Defender, which is a free anti-spyware program, is built in, and is
quite decent. AVG has a free package that is good:
AVG Anti-Virus and Internet Security - AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. Trend Micro's
software is also usually highly rated (Antivirus & Content Security Software | Securing Your Web World: - Trend Micro USA).
---
Your question may already be answered in Windows Vista Security:
Amazon.com: Windows Vista Security: Securing Vista Against Malicious Attacks: Roger A. Grimes,Jesper M. Johansson: Books

"Victek" wrote:

Quote:

> I'm having a problem where Vista is blocking SuperAntiSpyware during
> startup. I've tried ticking the "run as admin" box in the EXE's properties,
> but no joy. The only way to stop the blocking is to disable UAC. How can I
> reclassify SAS so Vista will allow it to startup?
>

SUPERAntiSpyware is designed for Windows Vista. All UAC issues have been resolved in our upcoming 4.1 version of the software.

Nick Skrepetos
SUPERAntiSpyware.com

05-06-2008

>> SuperAntiSpyware is not designed for Windows Vista. It is trying to run a

Quote:

>> process as an administrator during logon. That is against the design
>> guidelines and is what is causing the OS to block the software. The only
>> simple way to get around that would be to disable some of the fundamental
>> security features of the operating system.
>>

> I am aware that disabling UAC stops the problem, but obviously that's not
> ideal. What's odd about it is I had SAS installed on Vista (with SP1) and
> didn't have this issue. Recently I had to do a clean install of Vista and
> when I got around to reinstalling SAS this problem appeared. The folks
> who support SAS are working on it - I will pass your explanation along and
> see what they think.

I'm happy to say that the SuperAntiSpyware team have sorted out this
problem. It was resolved by updating code in the EXE that tells Vista NOT
to run SAS "as administrator" during startup.

05-07-2008

Victek,

Quote:

>>>It was resolved by updating code in the EXE<<<

Was this something they sent you or is it available for download?

--
All the best,
SG

Is your computer system ready for Vista?
https://winqual.microsoft.com/hcl/

"Victek" <Victek@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:0990407C-37DE-4BE3-A897-6E5064F29DA9@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>> SuperAntiSpyware is not designed for Windows Vista. It is trying to run
>>> a
>>> process as an administrator during logon. That is against the design
>>> guidelines and is what is causing the OS to block the software. The only
>>> simple way to get around that would be to disable some of the
>>> fundamental
>>> security features of the operating system.
>>>

>> I am aware that disabling UAC stops the problem, but obviously that's not
>> ideal. What's odd about it is I had SAS installed on Vista (with SP1)
>> and didn't have this issue. Recently I had to do a clean install of
>> Vista and when I got around to reinstalling SAS this problem appeared.
>> The folks who support SAS are working on it - I will pass your
>> explanation along and see what they think.

> I'm happy to say that the SuperAntiSpyware team have sorted out this
> problem. It was resolved by updating code in the EXE that tells Vista NOT
> to run SAS "as administrator" during startup.

05-07-2008

SAS 4.1.1038 (the version I tested) appears to be available for download now
in the SUPERAntiSpyware 4.1 Pre-Release forum which is here:

http://forums.superantispyware.com/

Since it's a "pre-release" you just need to join the forum (create an
account) and then request to download the PR and they send you a link. It
seems perfectly stable, but I don't know when they plan to release the
"final".

"SG" <sorry@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:Or4vCXDsIHA.1772@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Victek,
>

Quote:

>>>>It was resolved by updating code in the EXE<<<

>
> Was this something they sent you or is it available for download?
>
> --
> All the best,
> SG
>
> Is your computer system ready for Vista?
> https://winqual.microsoft.com/hcl/
>
> "Victek" <Victek@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:0990407C-37DE-4BE3-A897-6E5064F29DA9@xxxxxx

Quote:

>>>> SuperAntiSpyware is not designed for Windows Vista. It is trying to run
>>>> a
>>>> process as an administrator during logon. That is against the design
>>>> guidelines and is what is causing the OS to block the software. The
>>>> only
>>>> simple way to get around that would be to disable some of the
>>>> fundamental
>>>> security features of the operating system.
>>>>
>>> I am aware that disabling UAC stops the problem, but obviously that's
>>> not ideal. What's odd about it is I had SAS installed on Vista (with
>>> SP1) and didn't have this issue. Recently I had to do a clean install
>>> of Vista and when I got around to reinstalling SAS this problem
>>> appeared. The folks who support SAS are working on it - I will pass your
>>> explanation along and see what they think.

>> I'm happy to say that the SuperAntiSpyware team have sorted out this
>> problem. It was resolved by updating code in the EXE that tells Vista
>> NOT to run SAS "as administrator" during startup.

>

05-05-2008	#1 (permalink)
Victek n/a posts	Vista blocks SuperAntiSpyware during startup I'm having a problem where Vista is blocking SuperAntiSpyware during startup. I've tried ticking the "run as admin" box in the EXE's properties, but no joy. The only way to stop the blocking is to disable UAC. How can I reclassify SAS so Vista will allow it to startup?
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05-06-2008	#2 (permalink)
Jesper n/a posts	RE: Vista blocks SuperAntiSpyware during startup SuperAntiSpyware is not designed for Windows Vista. It is trying to run a process as an administrator during logon. That is against the design guidelines and is what is causing the OS to block the software. The only simple way to get around that would be to disable some of the fundamental security features of the operating system. I'd recommend using software that is designed for Windows Vista instead. Windows Defender, which is a free anti-spyware program, is built in, and is quite decent. AVG has a free package that is good: http://www.grisoft.com/ww.product-av...s-free-edition. Trend Micro's software is also usually highly rated (http://www.trendmicro.com). --- Your question may already be answered in Windows Vista Security: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/047...otectyourwi-20 "Victek" wrote: Quote: > I'm having a problem where Vista is blocking SuperAntiSpyware during > startup. I've tried ticking the "run as admin" box in the EXE's properties, > but no joy. The only way to stop the blocking is to disable UAC. How can I > reclassify SAS so Vista will allow it to startup? >
My System Specs

05-06-2008	#3 (permalink)
Straight Talk n/a posts	Re: Vista blocks SuperAntiSpyware during startup On Mon, 5 May 2008 18:40:40 -0700, "Victek" <Victek@xxxxxx> wrote: Quote: >I'm having a problem where Vista is blocking SuperAntiSpyware during >startup. I've tried ticking the "run as admin" box in the EXE's properties, >but no joy. The only way to stop the blocking is to disable UAC. How can I >reclassify SAS so Vista will allow it to startup? Ask the developer to fix his obviously broken software.
My System Specs

05-06-2008	#4 (permalink)
Kayman n/a posts	Re: Vista blocks SuperAntiSpyware during startup On Mon, 5 May 2008 18:40:40 -0700, Victek wrote: Quote: > I'm having a problem where Vista is blocking SuperAntiSpyware during > startup. I've tried ticking the "run as admin" box in the EXE's properties, > but no joy. The only way to stop the blocking is to disable UAC. How can I > reclassify SAS so Vista will allow it to startup? SUPERAntiSpyware Support and User Forums. http://forums.superantispyware.com/viewforum.php?f=2 Product Release History for SUPERAntiSpyware Professional. http://www.superantispyware.com/prod...PERANTISPYWARE System Requirements: Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 2003. 300 Mhz CPU or above, 128MB memory (minimum) SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition 4.0.1154 Requirements: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista A-S applications - for non-viral malware. The effectiveness of an individual A-S scanners can be wide-ranging and oftentimes a collection of scanners is best. There isn't one software that cleans and immunizes you against everything. That's why you need multiple products to do the job i.e. overlap their coverage - one may catch what another may miss, (grab'em all). SuperAntispyware - Free http://www.superantispyware.com/supe...freevspro.html and Ad-Aware 2007 - Free http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_aware_free.php http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html and Spybot Search & Destroy - Free http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html and Windows Defender - Free (build-in in Vista) http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...e/default.mspx WD monitors the start-registry and hooks registers/files to prevent spyware and worms to install to the OS. Interesting reading: http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,136195/article.html "...Windows Defender did excel in behavior-based protection, which detects changes to key areas of the system without having to know anything about the actual threat."
My System Specs

05-06-2008	#5 (permalink)
Mr. Arnold n/a posts	Re: Vista blocks SuperAntiSpyware during startup "Victek" <Victek@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:AF9B2BD4-B0AB-48EB-B299-07D3B6DECC2C@xxxxxx Quote: > I'm having a problem where Vista is blocking SuperAntiSpyware during > startup. I've tried ticking the "run as admin" box in the EXE's > properties, but no joy. The only way to stop the blocking is to disable > UAC. How can I reclassify SAS so Vista will allow it to startup? Your solution may be in the link provided. http://blog.gerke-preussner.de/index...ructure/vista/
My System Specs

05-06-2008	#6 (permalink)
Victek n/a posts	Re: Vista blocks SuperAntiSpyware during startup > SuperAntiSpyware is not designed for Windows Vista. It is trying to run a Quote: > process as an administrator during logon. That is against the design > guidelines and is what is causing the OS to block the software. The only > simple way to get around that would be to disable some of the fundamental > security features of the operating system. > I am aware that disabling UAC stops the problem, but obviously that's not ideal. What's odd about it is I had SAS installed on Vista (with SP1) and didn't have this issue. Recently I had to do a clean install of Vista and when I got around to reinstalling SAS this problem appeared. The folks who support SAS are working on it - I will pass your explanation along and see what they think.
My System Specs

05-06-2008	#7 (permalink)
SUPERAntiSpy Vista Ultimate 1 posts	Re: Vista blocks SuperAntiSpyware during startup Quote: Originally Posted by Jesper SuperAntiSpyware is not designed for Windows Vista. It is trying to run a process as an administrator during logon. That is against the design guidelines and is what is causing the OS to block the software. The only simple way to get around that would be to disable some of the fundamental security features of the operating system. I'd recommend using software that is designed for Windows Vista instead. Windows Defender, which is a free anti-spyware program, is built in, and is quite decent. AVG has a free package that is good: AVG Anti-Virus and Internet Security - AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. Trend Micro's software is also usually highly rated (Antivirus & Content Security Software \| Securing Your Web World: - Trend Micro USA). --- Your question may already be answered in Windows Vista Security: Amazon.com: Windows Vista Security: Securing Vista Against Malicious Attacks: Roger A. Grimes,Jesper M. Johansson: Books "Victek" wrote: Quote: > I'm having a problem where Vista is blocking SuperAntiSpyware during > startup. I've tried ticking the "run as admin" box in the EXE's properties, > but no joy. The only way to stop the blocking is to disable UAC. How can I > reclassify SAS so Vista will allow it to startup? > SUPERAntiSpyware is designed for Windows Vista. All UAC issues have been resolved in our upcoming 4.1 version of the software. Nick Skrepetos SUPERAntiSpyware.com
My System Specs

05-06-2008	#8 (permalink)
Victek n/a posts	Re: Vista blocks SuperAntiSpyware during startup >> SuperAntiSpyware is not designed for Windows Vista. It is trying to run a Quote: Quote: >> process as an administrator during logon. That is against the design >> guidelines and is what is causing the OS to block the software. The only >> simple way to get around that would be to disable some of the fundamental >> security features of the operating system. >> > I am aware that disabling UAC stops the problem, but obviously that's not > ideal. What's odd about it is I had SAS installed on Vista (with SP1) and > didn't have this issue. Recently I had to do a clean install of Vista and > when I got around to reinstalling SAS this problem appeared. The folks > who support SAS are working on it - I will pass your explanation along and > see what they think. I'm happy to say that the SuperAntiSpyware team have sorted out this problem. It was resolved by updating code in the EXE that tells Vista NOT to run SAS "as administrator" during startup.
My System Specs

05-07-2008	#9 (permalink)
SG n/a posts	Re: Vista blocks SuperAntiSpyware during startup Victek, Quote: Quote: Quote: >>>It was resolved by updating code in the EXE<<< Was this something they sent you or is it available for download? -- All the best, SG Is your computer system ready for Vista? https://winqual.microsoft.com/hcl/ "Victek" <Victek@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:0990407C-37DE-4BE3-A897-6E5064F29DA9@xxxxxx Quote: Quote: Quote: >>> SuperAntiSpyware is not designed for Windows Vista. It is trying to run >>> a >>> process as an administrator during logon. That is against the design >>> guidelines and is what is causing the OS to block the software. The only >>> simple way to get around that would be to disable some of the >>> fundamental >>> security features of the operating system. >>> >> I am aware that disabling UAC stops the problem, but obviously that's not >> ideal. What's odd about it is I had SAS installed on Vista (with SP1) >> and didn't have this issue. Recently I had to do a clean install of >> Vista and when I got around to reinstalling SAS this problem appeared. >> The folks who support SAS are working on it - I will pass your >> explanation along and see what they think. > I'm happy to say that the SuperAntiSpyware team have sorted out this > problem. It was resolved by updating code in the EXE that tells Vista NOT > to run SAS "as administrator" during startup.
My System Specs

05-07-2008	#10 (permalink)
Victek n/a posts	Re: Vista blocks SuperAntiSpyware during startup SAS 4.1.1038 (the version I tested) appears to be available for download now in the SUPERAntiSpyware 4.1 Pre-Release forum which is here: http://forums.superantispyware.com/ Since it's a "pre-release" you just need to join the forum (create an account) and then request to download the PR and they send you a link. It seems perfectly stable, but I don't know when they plan to release the "final". "SG" <sorry@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:Or4vCXDsIHA.1772@xxxxxx Quote: > Victek, > Quote: Quote: >>>>It was resolved by updating code in the EXE<<< > > Was this something they sent you or is it available for download? > > -- > All the best, > SG > > Is your computer system ready for Vista? > https://winqual.microsoft.com/hcl/ > > "Victek" <Victek@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:0990407C-37DE-4BE3-A897-6E5064F29DA9@xxxxxx Quote: Quote: >>>> SuperAntiSpyware is not designed for Windows Vista. It is trying to run >>>> a >>>> process as an administrator during logon. That is against the design >>>> guidelines and is what is causing the OS to block the software. The >>>> only >>>> simple way to get around that would be to disable some of the >>>> fundamental >>>> security features of the operating system. >>>> >>> I am aware that disabling UAC stops the problem, but obviously that's >>> not ideal. What's odd about it is I had SAS installed on Vista (with >>> SP1) and didn't have this issue. Recently I had to do a clean install >>> of Vista and when I got around to reinstalling SAS this problem >>> appeared. The folks who support SAS are working on it - I will pass your >>> explanation along and see what they think. >> I'm happy to say that the SuperAntiSpyware team have sorted out this >> problem. It was resolved by updating code in the EXE that tells Vista >> NOT to run SAS "as administrator" during startup. >
My System Specs

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