SUPERAntiSpyware Portable Scanner

Discussion in 'other anti-malware software' started by Chubb, Jan 20, 2010.

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  1. Chubb

    Chubb Registered Member

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  2. TheKid7

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    How long has SUPERAntiSpyware Portable Scanner been out?
     
  3. WSFuser

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    Almost a week.
     
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    Statement from near the bottom of their download page:

    "Please note : The scanner is saved under a random filename so that malware infections won't block the scanner."

    The last time I installed Prevx, the "Default" option during the installation was to create a random folder name for the Prevx Programs folder for the same reason given by SUPERAntiSpyware. During the Prevx installation the choice was a random folder name or the real folder name with the random folder name being recommended.
     
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    trying it now
    2 detections so far maybe fp i'll check when finished scan
    5 detections all fp's [other programs used for spyware]
    deleted SUPERAntiSpyware Portable Scanner as i don't need it
     
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    FYI - it is not quite "portable" at this point.

    It left a bunch a references in the registry to it's drivers.

    Lit up my event logs like a Christmas tree on reboot.
     
  9. acr1965

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    I downloaded just to try it out. Seemed to work as advertised. One thing is after download I checked for updates and the program updated. So always up to date may be a bit of a stretch although the update was just from today.
     
  10. kupton

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    Started a scan and it crashed o_O

    Probably best to run SAS from UBCD4WIN on an infected system anyway.
     
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  11. lodore

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    i have never really got UBCD4win to work properly.
     
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    It doesn't install per se but it does leave a few bits and pieces beyond the typical MRU's.

    Must admit, I'm very glad to see this tool! Thanks for the notice!
     
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    Great work on this release. :thumb: Works well.
     
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    The latest definitions are packaged each time we do a release now :) So it always has the latest definitions :)
     
  15. SUPERAntiSpy

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    What FP's were detected, I would like to see the scan log.
     
  16. kupton

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    I had some problems at first. Avira was giving a FP on some of the necessary files and I couldn't build a disc. Once that was sorted out I love it.

    A scan with SAS from UBCD4WIN usually clears out a good deal of crud on an infected machine.
     
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