[vip_students] Re: Super Anti Spyware Free Edition!
- From: "brian_dalton" <brian_dalton@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 22:00:11 -0000
Hi Joan Ann.
ta very much, that worked fine.
Brian.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joan Ann Brosnan" <kerrygirl18@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 9:12 PM
Subject: [vip_students] Re: Super Anti Spyware Free Edition!
> Hi Brian
> The direct link to download this application is:
>
> http://downloads2.superantispyware.com/downloads/SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
>
> Joan Ann.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "brian_dalton" <brian_dalton@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 8:52 PM
> Subject: [vip_students] Re: Super Anti Spyware Free Edition!
>
>
> > Hi Paul,
> >
> > This looks like a really interesting and accessible programme.
> >
> > However, when i clicked on your link, I couldn't locate a download for
> > this
> > software.
> > Am I doing something wrong?
> >
> > Brian.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "NCBI Technical Support" <paul.traynor@xxxxxxx>
> > To: <vip_students@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 4:25 PM
> > Subject: [vip_students] Super Anti Spyware Free Edition!
> >
> >
> >> Hi All,
> >> The current version of Ad-aware which is 1.06 will be discontinued in
> >> December. While it was never the most accessible program it was
> > fractionally
> >> better than its replacement which is called "Ad-Aware2007" which offers
> >> no
> >> jaws functionality at all and there are no jaws scripts available for
it
> > yet
> >> at least. I have been researching the sources on the net for a suitable
> >> replacement and have found the following anti spyware program to be
very
> >> good. It is totally speech friendly and does a thorough job of cleaning
> > off
> >> spyware and various nasties from computers. However, like any other
type
> > of
> >> antivirus or anti spyware program it is only as good as its most recent
> >> updates. It is free to home users and there is a pro version for all
> >> other
> >> commercial businesses. The program is called;
> >>
> >> Super Anti Spyware and can be downloaded from the below link.
> >>
> >> http://tinyurl.com/2ugr3r
> >>
> >> Also below Ihave drawn up a tutorial on installing the software and
using
> > it
> >> for the first time. I will draw up a shorter tutorial in the future for
> >> doing regular scans.
> >>
> >> Note: Whoever is installing the software should uninstall the "Ad-Aware
> >> 1.06" software first.
> >>
> >>
> >> Super Anti Spyware Software Tutorial
> >>
> >> Introduction:
> >> When December of this year comes the software we have been using for
the
> >> past few years which is "Ad-Aware 1.06" will be discontinued and
replaced
> >> with the new "Ad-Aware2007" which is even more in-accessible than its
> >> predecessor. I have been scouting around to try and find a suitable
> >> alternative and I think I have in this application which is called;
> >> "Super
> >> Anti Spyware". There are two versions, a free version for the home user
> > and
> >> a paid version for corporate users. The home "free" version is perfect
> >> for
> >> those of us who just want a good spyware detector and I think this is
the
> >> one for us. It contains no ad-ware or spyware itself as some of these
> > things
> >> do and that was important when researching for something to replace
> >> "Ad-Aware". We should still continue to use spybot but having both
> > programs
> >> on our computers is important.
> >> (Installation)
> >> After you have downloaded the free software from the link given you now
> > must
> >> install it..
> >> 1. Go to the location on your hard drive where the software package was
> >> downloaded to and press the enter key on it.
> >> "You will be told to close up all other running programs such as email
> > etc".
> >> 2. Hit enter key on the next button.
> >> 3. Next is the license agreement. There will be two radio buttons which
> >> you can locate by using the tab key. The default button is "I
disagree",
> > you
> >> must press the down arrow to the "I agree button". Now tab to next and
> > press
> >> the enter or spacebar.
> >> 4. The next step will ask you for some user information. It is not
> >> necessary to worry about filling in this section so just tab to the
"next
> >> button" and press enter key.
> >> 5. Now you will be asked for the destination folder where the
> >> installation will install the software, just press enter key or
spacebar
> > on
> >> the next button to continue and allow it to choose for itself.
> >> 6. This step will ask you if you are sure that all the previous
> >> information you entered is correct and you are happy with it, just tab
to
> >> the next button and the software will begin installing.
> >> 7. When the software has been installed it will come up with the
> >> "finish button" just press the enter key or spacebar on this to finish
> >> off
> >> the installation.
> >>
> >>
> >> (The updating process)
> >> Like all anti virus or spyware programs, this software is only as good
as
> >> it's most recent updates. It is important that you always check it and
> > make
> >> sure it has downloaded the most recent updates. In this portion of the
> >> tutorial we will look at what Super Anti Spyware is asking from us just
> >> after we have finished the installation.
> >> 1. You will be presented with the Super Anti Spyware update screen on
> >> the first run of the program.
> >> 2. The question you will be asked is do you wish to check for updates
> >> now? you must tab to the "yes button" and press spacebar or enter key".
> >>
> >> Note: Once you have pressed on "yes" the program will inform you that
it
> > is
> >> going on-line to check for the most recent updates. Generally it will
> >> find
> >> some and this process will take a little time which it will tell you
> >> about
> >> in the form of percentages. Allow it to complete this part of the
process
> >> and then move onto the next step.
> >>
> >>
> >> 3. When the update process has finished the Anti spyware wizard will
> >> come up and prompt you to go to the next button. Press enter or
spacebar
> > and
> >> we will move onto the next screen.
> >> 4. In this section you will be prompted for your email address. Note
> >> that this is optional and you don't have to put in your email address
if
> > you
> >> do not wish too. Just tab key to next and press enter key.
> >>
> >> (Automatic Updating)
> >> SUPERAntiSpyware is designed to optionally check for updates when the
> >> product starts. The Professional version will also check for updates on
> >> scheduled intervals to ensure you have the
> >> Latest rules and definitions to protect your computer.
> >> On this part of the tutorial we look at making sure that the spyware
> > program
> >> will update our software when it is suppose too.
> >> 1. On this screen, just tab across the page and ensure that the
> >> following items are checked;
> >> *. Automatically check for definition and program updates.
> >> (Sending information to the creators of Super Anti Spyware)
> >> We are now on to the next screen which asks us about forwarding
> > information
> >> to the developers of the software; SUPERAntiSpyware Setup Wizard
> >> Help stop the spread of Spyware and Viruses
> >> Submitting a system diagnostic report helps our research lab identify
> >> harmful graphic 329 software immediately.
> >> Free System Diagnostic Report
> >> If you would like to help our research labs identify potentially
harmful
> >> software that may be
> >> Running on your computer, please consider submitting a free diagnostic
> >> report.
> >> The diagnostic report does not contain any personal information such as
a
> >> logins, passwords or
> >> Other sensitive information. It only contains a list of the programs
> > running
> >> on your computer.
> >> This report is analyzed by our research center to identify harmful
> > software.
> >> If harmful software is
> >> Found, we will add it to our list of software to be blocked.
> >> There will be a checkbox here as follows:
> >> *.Send a diagnostic report to our research center (recommended)
> >> "This checkbox will be checked by default and I personally leave it
that
> >> way".
> >> 2. Now just tab key to the next button and choose "next"
> >>
> >> At this point a brief notice may come up on the screen informing you
that
> > it
> >> is sending a report, this is normal so don't worry about it. After this
> > the
> >> "finish button will pop up and you can press enter on it to accept.
> >> (Protecting Your Home Page)
> >> In this next section we are told that Super Anti Spyware wants to
protect
> >> our home pages from being tampered with by nasty types of viruses or
> >> spyware. I think this is one of its nicer features. If you use your tab
> > key
> >> there will be an edit box where you can type in what your home page is,
> >> in
> >> my case it is http://www.google.com and that is what I typed in.
> >>
> >> Note:SUPERAntiSpyware can optionally protect your home page in Internet
> >> Explorer from
> >> Being changed by other applications.
> >> Spyware and Adware applications often change the home page without your
> >> permission.
> >> 1. Type the URL of the page that you wish to make your default home
> >> page which appears
> >> Each time you open Internet Explorer. You may change this at anytime in
> > the
> >> Hi-Jack
> >> Protection tab of SUPERAntiSpyware which will not be discussed here.
> >> Home Page for Internet Explorer
> >> http://www.google.com
> >>
> >> 2. After filling in the home page section, tab to the next options.
> >> *.Display a notification window when home page changed (recommended)
> >> "This is a checkbox and it should be checked by default. If its not
then
> > use
> >> your spacebar to check it."
> >> 3. The next two options are buttons and you can tab key to each of
> >> them.
> >>
> >> *. Protect Home Page (recommended)
> >> *.Do NOT Protect
> >>
> >> Note: you must hit the spacebar or enter key on protect in order to
move
> >> onto the next screen.
> >> 4. If your home page is some other homepage rather than what mine is
> >> and you attempt to change from the other home page to Google as I
have,
> > the
> >> following notice will pop up;
> >>
> >> "SUPERAntiSpyware Alert - Home Page Changed"
> >> Home Page Change SUPERAntiSpyware has detected that your browser home
> > page
> >> has been changed. If
> >> You did not make this change; you may have spyware or adware on your
> > system.
> >> (Before change)
> >> http://www.google.com
> >> Home Page for Internet Explorer (after change)
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/isapi/redir.dll?prd=iepver=6ar=msnhome
> >> Display this notification window when home page changed
> >> 6. You will have the option of choosing either of the following
> >> buttons, just press enter or spacebar on whichever one you want.
> >> *. Allow Change
> >> *. Block Change
> >>
> >> (Scanning)
> >> We are now at the portion of the tutorial where we are about to be
asked
> > if
> >> we would like to scan our computer for harmful objects. Let's take a
look
> > at
> >> this screen.
> >> 1. The focus will be placed on the "scan button" ready for you to hit
> >> it with your spacebar and begin the scanning process. I would hold off
> > doing
> >> this and I will show you why I would do this as we go along.
> >> 2. The next button, "Schedule scanning" is pretty self-explanatory" and
> >> prompts us to set up a scanning procedure.
> >> 3. The "Manage Quarantine button" allows taking a look at what items we
> >> want to keep in there and what we want to permanently delete from it.
> >> It's
> >> kind of like a virus vault.
> >> 4. The "Preferences button". This area is like the windows control
> >> panel. I suggest you do not go in here and if you do, please do not
> >> change
> >> anything till you are more familiar with the software.
> >> 5. The "check for updates" button again is self explanatory. When you
> >> install this software, because it is the freeware version of the
program,
> >> you will have to use this option quite a bit. I suggest at least once a
> > week
> >> so that you are sure to have the latest downloads of all definitions
and
> >> program updates. This is very important.
> >> 6. The "close button". Again, it does what it says and closes off the
> >> program.
> >>
> >> (Scanning continued)
> >> Now we can tab key back round to the scan button and press enter key on
> > it.
> >> Let's take a look at the "scan control area".
> >> *. Perform Complete Scan;
> >> Scans all running items, known registry locations and scans every file
on
> >> the
> >> Selected drive(s). This is recommended at least once every 30 days.
> >>
> >> *. Custom Scan
> >> Select the areas of your computer you wish to scan for potentially
> >> harmful
> >> applications.
> >> When you have made your choice, just tab key to any of the buttons;
> >> *. Scanning preferences control center.
> >> "This allows us to set particular types of scans for the future.".
> >> The next press of the tab key will show us a list of all drives on our
> >> computer. If we have chosen a "complete scan" then all these items will
> >> be
> >> checked and you should leave them that way.
> >>
> >> Please select the drive(s) to scan and your scanning options. Click
Next
> > to
> >> begin scanning. Graphic 422
> >> Scan Location
> >> C:\ - Fixed Drive (NTFS) "checked"
> >> D:\ - CD-ROM "Checked"
> >> E:\ - Removable (FAT) "checked"
> >>
> >> Above is a list of the current available drives on my computer. Yours
may
> > be
> >> different but ultimately it is all the same.
> >> Now choose the next button and we will continue.
> >> "Back Next > Cancel"
> >> (The Scan Begins)
> >> Once you have made your choices from the above list, and then you press
> > the
> >> enter key on the next button the scanning process will kick in.
> >> Note: If you are a jaws user then any time you wish to know if the scan
> >> is
> >> currently running just use keys "insert + S" to put jaws on to the "Say
> > All"
> >> option. Jaws will begin to read anything that is going on within the
> >> scanning window and eventually inform you what the scanning processes
> > doing.
> >>
> >> You should then turn jaws back to its default option of "highlighted"
> > using
> >> the same keys as above as listening to jaws rattling on with info that
> >> is
> >> not necessary can become tiresome.
> >>
> >> (What Controls are present on the scanning Screens?)
> >> As Super Anti Spyware is scanning, you will have the scanning present
on
> >> your monitor. What we have on this screen is as follows;
> >> *. A list box which contains all the items that the scanning process
> >> discovers on your computer. This is great as you can arrow through the
> > items
> >> and see what exactly it is that was found and if you really want to get
> > rid
> >> of any of the items.
> >> *. After that all you have are three buttons, "Next, pause, and
cancel".
> >> Once the scan has finished up will pop an "ok button". This event can
be
> >> silent sometimes and the only way you may know that the scan has
finished
> > is
> >> that when you use the tab key nothing will happen or jaws will say
> > nothing.
> >> However if you feel that the ok button is there just press the spacebar
> > and
> >> once again you will have a user friendly screen.
> >> After hitting enter on the ok button you will have up a list of all
items
> >> found on your computer as follows;
> >> You may elect to quarantine and remove an application or leave it on
your
> >> computer. Applications can always be restored
> >> To your computer at any time.
> >> Adware.Tracking Cookie [24 items] Trust/Allow Item(s)...graphic 857
> > graphic
> >> 664 Files
> >> C:\Documents and Settings\traynor2\Cookies\traynor2@1072498398[1].txt
> >> C:\Documents and Settings\traynor2\Cookies\traynor2@2o7[1].txt Manage
> >> Allowed Items...
> >> C:\Documents and Settings\traynor2\Cookies\traynor2@9551721[1].txt
> >> C:\Documents and
> >> Settings\traynor2\Cookies\traynor2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx[1].txt
> >> C:\Documents and Settings\traynor2\Cookies\traynor2@adbrite[2].txt
Report
> >> False Positive...
> >> C:\Documents and Settings\traynor2\Cookies\traynor2@xxxxxxxxxxx[2].txt
> >> C:\Documents and Settings\traynor2\Cookies\traynor2@atdmt[1].txt
> >> c:\Documents and Settings\traynor2\Cookies\traynor2@bluestreak[1].txt
> >> C:\Documents and Settings\traynor2\Cookies\traynor2@clickaider[1].txt
> >> C:\Documents and Settings\traynor2\Cookies\traynor2@doubleclick[1].txt
> >> C:\Documents and Settings\traynor2\Cookies\traynor2@fastclick[2].txt
> >> C:\Documents and Settings\traynor2\Cookies\traynor2@linksynergy[1].txt
> >> C:\Documents and Settings\traynor2\Cookies\traynor2@mediaplex[1].txt
> >> C:\Documents and Settings\traynor2\Cookies\traynor2@overture[1].txt
> >> C:\Documents and
Settings\traynor2\Cookies\traynor2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx[1].txt
> >> Important
> >> Place a checkmark next to the items you wish to remove and quarantine.
> >> All
> >> removed items are quarantined to prevent accidental removal of required
> >> programs.
> >> Any items that are unchecked will not be removed nor quarantined.
> >> At this point you have to make the decision to keep or remove the found
> >> items. I have chosen to remove all the items I have found during my
scan
> > so
> >> I will go to the next button and press enter key.
> >> We are now on the final step. If you have chosen to remove all items
then
> >> just go to the next button and press enter. After a few seconds who is
> > taken
> >> up by the program removing all the discovered objects into the
quarantine
> >> hold, you will get an "ok button". The screen should have the following
> >> message on it.
> >> *.Quarantine and Removal Complete. Click the Finish button to return to
> > the
> >> main menu.
> >> OK
> >> Hit the spacebar on the ok button and you're done.
> >> All that remains now is for you to enter on the "finish button" then
the
> >> "close button".
> >> The program will close and you are finished.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Paul.
> >>
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