SG1
July 11th, 2006, 04:52 PM
As I sometimes get overly enthused with try/buy security apps, there is a potential overlap-pitfall wherein one or more apps may prevent other apps being installed with proper/full write to registry... or so I think. (You may appreciate that, if you have a sense of irony). <g>
Prevx indicated such a thing to me, re their Prevx1 Console "issues," to wit, Console not always firing up, and this would be fixed in next release. They also suggested that I try inserting a couple of lines in the reg., to help fire up Console as the other half, Agent, does fire up at bootup time.
I am not singling out Prevx one way or another, but this is about a problem I may have and I'm seeking "A Group Think" on this; so, if I can gather The Hive for some ideas, I'd appreciate it.
Some apps like Spybot, and perhaps SpywareBlaster write protection to the registry level - I think - and so they're on duty running or not (and personally, I consider a program to be running if it is in the SysTray, and sure, you could dispute my definition of something running or not, which is {and isn't} germane to my point, here).
So... can you name some of the most common security apps > that could prevent < registry writes, say, when installing an app, and esp. another security app? In short, I'm trying to find out what program or programs that I have or have used (possibly some "set-forget" sort of app, like XP-AntiSpy), that could prevent a normal installation of another program.
AND/OR, does it all come down to being signed in as Admin., or not, when it comes to installing apps? I generally don't have that trouble, but I've seen it suggested as part of the problem.
In short, I'm stumped... but that's why I always come here looking for a help as we have a good bunch here, always showing the true spirit of the "world wide web" at its finest, IMO.
Many thanks, for ideas on this. SG1 (Pat)
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* When on the net, I usually run: PG, TrojanHunter (Guard), RegDefend, NOD32, SuperAntiSpyware, Sygate Pro firewall, Ewido, OA, & sometimes A-squared (Guard component), and WallWatcher (which is not a security app per se, but rather, an app that shows router logs), etc.
Been noodling w/net security apps over time, changing the line up
of "usual suspects" now and then trying to judge security, best/most bang for the buck, and CPU resources.
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Messed up install of Spysweeper (new ver.) the other day, & that's out of the equation for now, til I fix it/try that setup again.
Prevx indicated such a thing to me, re their Prevx1 Console "issues," to wit, Console not always firing up, and this would be fixed in next release. They also suggested that I try inserting a couple of lines in the reg., to help fire up Console as the other half, Agent, does fire up at bootup time.
I am not singling out Prevx one way or another, but this is about a problem I may have and I'm seeking "A Group Think" on this; so, if I can gather The Hive for some ideas, I'd appreciate it.
Some apps like Spybot, and perhaps SpywareBlaster write protection to the registry level - I think - and so they're on duty running or not (and personally, I consider a program to be running if it is in the SysTray, and sure, you could dispute my definition of something running or not, which is {and isn't} germane to my point, here).
So... can you name some of the most common security apps > that could prevent < registry writes, say, when installing an app, and esp. another security app? In short, I'm trying to find out what program or programs that I have or have used (possibly some "set-forget" sort of app, like XP-AntiSpy), that could prevent a normal installation of another program.
AND/OR, does it all come down to being signed in as Admin., or not, when it comes to installing apps? I generally don't have that trouble, but I've seen it suggested as part of the problem.
In short, I'm stumped... but that's why I always come here looking for a help as we have a good bunch here, always showing the true spirit of the "world wide web" at its finest, IMO.
Many thanks, for ideas on this. SG1 (Pat)
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* When on the net, I usually run: PG, TrojanHunter (Guard), RegDefend, NOD32, SuperAntiSpyware, Sygate Pro firewall, Ewido, OA, & sometimes A-squared (Guard component), and WallWatcher (which is not a security app per se, but rather, an app that shows router logs), etc.
Been noodling w/net security apps over time, changing the line up
of "usual suspects" now and then trying to judge security, best/most bang for the buck, and CPU resources.
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Messed up install of Spysweeper (new ver.) the other day, & that's out of the equation for now, til I fix it/try that setup again.