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Old 10-13-2007   #1 (permalink)
mccookrh
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WebRoot Spy Sweeper

Do I still need the services of Spy Sweeper software if I use Windows
Defender? My son argues that I do not need to use spyware or virus software
like webroot or trend micro if I use the tools within windows.
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Bob McCook
Old 10-13-2007   #2 (permalink)
Richard Urban
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Re: WebRoot Spy Sweeper

Vista does NOT come with any antivirus. And, the protection provided by
Windows Defender is not anywhere near on par with what SpySweeper will
provide.

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Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)



"mccookrh" <mccookrh@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Do I still need the services of Spy Sweeper software if I use Windows
> Defender? My son argues that I do not need to use spyware or virus
> software
> like webroot or trend micro if I use the tools within windows.
> --
> Bob McCook
Old 10-13-2007   #3 (permalink)
mccookrh
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Re: WebRoot Spy Sweeper

Should I disable Defender then while running Spy Sweeper?
and thanks for your guidance.
--
Bob McCook


"Richard Urban" wrote:
Quote:

> Vista does NOT come with any antivirus. And, the protection provided by
> Windows Defender is not anywhere near on par with what SpySweeper will
> provide.
>
> --
>
> Regards,
>
> Richard Urban
> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
> (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
>
>
>
> "mccookrh" <mccookrh@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:63E70642-B1A2-4F3B-925A-3A696235CDC9@xxxxxx
Quote:

> > Do I still need the services of Spy Sweeper software if I use Windows
> > Defender? My son argues that I do not need to use spyware or virus
> > software
> > like webroot or trend micro if I use the tools within windows.
> > --
> > Bob McCook
>
>
Old 10-13-2007   #4 (permalink)
Richard Urban
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Re: WebRoot Spy Sweeper

I have done the following on my main computer. I have left Windows Defender
enabled. I installed SpySweeper. I then set SpySweeper to NOT automatically
start with Windows. I update it and manually run it for a scan about every 5
days. Then I shut it down till the next scan.

--

Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)



"mccookrh" <mccookrh@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Should I disable Defender then while running Spy Sweeper?
> and thanks for your guidance.
> --
> Bob McCook
>
>
> "Richard Urban" wrote:
>
Quote:

>> Vista does NOT come with any antivirus. And, the protection provided by
>> Windows Defender is not anywhere near on par with what SpySweeper will
>> provide.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Richard Urban
>> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
>> (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
>>
>>
>>
>> "mccookrh" <mccookrh@xxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:63E70642-B1A2-4F3B-925A-3A696235CDC9@xxxxxx
Quote:

>> > Do I still need the services of Spy Sweeper software if I use Windows
>> > Defender? My son argues that I do not need to use spyware or virus
>> > software
>> > like webroot or trend micro if I use the tools within windows.
>> > --
>> > Bob McCook
>>
>>
Old 10-13-2007   #5 (permalink)
Dave T.
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Re: WebRoot Spy Sweeper

Richard Urban wrote:
Quote:

> I have done the following on my main computer. I have left Windows
> Defender enabled. I installed SpySweeper. I then set SpySweeper to NOT
> automatically start with Windows. I update it and manually run it for a
> scan about every 5 days. Then I shut it down till the next scan.
>
That's interesting, Richard. I don't shut down SpySweeper ever, except
when I'm installing something. Why? Because SpySweeper has real time
scanners that do help in ways that others don't.

About 5 years ago, I was running Windows ME (ugh) on my computer, with
Norton AV, and I got a Virus in an attachment that came from an
otherwise trusted source. The Virus was brand new and Norton didn't see
it, but the instant I opened that attachment SpySweeper shot rockets in
the air alerting me that something serious was wrong. It actually gave
first notification of a virus! The reason of course is that SpySweeper
monitors changes to the system, no matter what the cause. I became a
loyal fan at that point.

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Dave T.

Age is a very high price to pay for maturity.
Old 10-14-2007   #6 (permalink)
BillD
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Re: WebRoot Spy Sweeper



"Dave T." wrote:
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> The reason of course is that SpySweeper
> monitors changes to the system, no matter what the cause. I became a
> loyal fan at that point.
hey, Windows Defender does the same thing if you configure the advanced
options:
Windows Defender -> Tools -> Options -> software or changes by software that
is not yet classified for risks
Old 10-14-2007   #7 (permalink)
Hank Arnold (MVP)
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Re: WebRoot Spy Sweeper

mccookrh wrote:
Quote:

> Do I still need the services of Spy Sweeper software if I use Windows
> Defender? My son argues that I do not need to use spyware or virus software
> like webroot or trend micro if I use the tools within windows.
First off, if you have SpySweeper, you have the best spyware software in
the business, bar none. The idea of using an inferior product like
Defender is too funny....

Defender is *NOT* an AV program. No version of windows contains any AV
software... You still need one. SpySweeper now comes with AV (an added
$10 or so). I'm using it now and it's awesome. Not a big drain on
resources, either. BTW, they just announced that in a few days,
SpySweeper w/AV will include a firewall (no charge).

I used to use Trend Micro, but it became, like Symantec, a resource hog.
Boot times went through the roof....

--

Regards,
Hank Arnold
Microsoft MVP
Windows Server - Directory Services
Old 10-14-2007   #8 (permalink)
Hank Arnold (MVP)
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Re: WebRoot Spy Sweeper

mccookrh wrote:
Quote:

> Should I disable Defender then while running Spy Sweeper?
> and thanks for your guidance.
Yes.

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Regards,
Hank Arnold
Microsoft MVP
Windows Server - Directory Services
Old 10-14-2007   #9 (permalink)
Hank Arnold (MVP)
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Re: WebRoot Spy Sweeper

Richard Urban wrote:
Quote:

> I have done the following on my main computer. I have left Windows
> Defender enabled. I installed SpySweeper. I then set SpySweeper to NOT
> automatically start with Windows. I update it and manually run it for a
> scan about every 5 days. Then I shut it down till the next scan.
>
Why?? SpySweeper is so much better....

--

Regards,
Hank Arnold
Microsoft MVP
Windows Server - Directory Services
Old 10-14-2007   #10 (permalink)
Richard Urban
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Re: WebRoot Spy Sweeper

SpySweeper. on my older single core CPU computer (AMD Athlon XP 3200 with 2
gig of PC3200 RAM), puts a big drag on the system when I have it set to run
automatically, especially during startup. Therefore I run it upon demand. I
have put SpySweeper on new dual core computers with 1 gig of RAM and S/S
does not have the same effect.

I guess it is time I consider upgrading! (-:

--

Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)



"Hank Arnold (MVP)" <rasilon@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> Richard Urban wrote:
Quote:

>> I have done the following on my main computer. I have left Windows
>> Defender enabled. I installed SpySweeper. I then set SpySweeper to NOT
>> automatically start with Windows. I update it and manually run it for a
>> scan about every 5 days. Then I shut it down till the next scan.
>>
>
> Why?? SpySweeper is so much better....
>
> --
>
> Regards,
> Hank Arnold
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Server - Directory Services
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