I stumbled on this statement in Wikipedia : Prior to IE7, clearing the cache used to clear the index but the files themselves were not...
Yes, how do you know it isn't rogue ? And the WHOIS data is anonymized.
A little misunderstanding. I keep CCleaner on my desktop, run it when I want to, and after the reboot I uninstall it.
In the past I've answered that question with 'no'. In fact, <I> could probably run the computer without security software, as long as I'm...
System: Windows XP Home Edition SP 2 IE 7, Avira security suite, Avira installed on a clean image that never had any security software installed....
Why are the third party firewalls too unreliable ? I have never had a problem with those. Basic outbound filtering has its benefits. (Windows XP)...
Thanks. I just tried again, and it works again. Although, some Flash cookies manage to get past the most restrictive settings. Even my own...
google88, This may not be an issue that the 'chkdsk' command can fix ? Do you use Windows XP ? I'm still using SP2, and I don't know if...
I've temporarily reinstalled Flash, the latest version. (without the download manager) When I google 'flash security settings' I get the...
When I test a router at www.grc.com all ports are either closed or stealth. Granted, I haven't tested EVERY router that exists, but isn't that...
Btw, my Avira suite sometimes stops its services, not during a on-demand scan. Typically after a (re)boot, sometimes out of the blue. I have to...
Maybe you shouldn't. It's part of the FREE VERSION. The PAID VERSION doesn't have the nag screen, has better updates, and perhaps other benefits....
Sorry about straying from the topic, but are you saying that a 'NAT router' doesn't block port access ? I thought that was the main (security)...
The malware is 'Antivir' ? ? ? Antivir is the name of Avira's antivirus, a reputable AV. Maybe you have a rogue version, it's corrupted, or ??...
I think filehippo is reasonably secure, but no site like that is 100 % safe. I've seen malware, rogue software on Majorgeeks, Download.com....
Disabling downloading signed ActiveX controls ? I'm not sure of the consequences of that. What if, for example, MS updates needs a new ActiveX ?...
A few points: I wouldn't recommend Webroot's software for a number of reasons. Many AVs and suites these days offer good antispyware...
Avira is a good AV. Not for everyone, but definitely not crapware.
Sadly, this has become a silly quarrel. The first post of this thread has nothing to do with DEP. Whether Bill_Bright mentioned DEP or not...
I used it years ago. Then they released a 'final' version that was worse than the worst beta version I'd ever seen. A very bad product, and...
Are you testing Avira AV or the Avira security suite ? Are there any new features ? I'm using the Avira security suite, and while it has great...
Thanks, but that MAY mean I can't use any ActiveX (IE 7). Not download it anyway, I'm not sure how that will affect already installed ActiveX's.
Yes, in many ways. And there are many ways to deal with that. Examples: SRP+LUA (for Windows XP Home Edition a registry hack is necessary),...
Disclaimer: no expert There is something to say for a LiveCD, Ubuntu or not. But you also want to allow people to 'mess around on' the same...
Having visited a number of websites, it's getting very annoying to see all those Flash ActiveX pop-ups/prompts. I'm 'tempted' to reinstall a...
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