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  #16  
Old December 27th 04, 04:02 PM
Ben Stevenson
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Default No updates for Stinger

Thanks. I wouldn't mind keeping a copy on CD too. How shall I go about it?
Do I download direct to CD or has it to be installed to hard disk first and
then copied to CD.


"Sharon F" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 25 Dec 2004 13:07:41 +0800, Ben Stevenson wrote:

As recommended earlier in this NG, I downloaded and ran the Stinger
anti-virus/trojan (I already have AVG). But it (Stinger) does not have

an
update feature. Does that mean that it should be deleted after use and

not
be kept in my download files, and do a fresh download everytime it has

to be
used?


I keep the file on hand (and a copy on CD) until I download a new one. If
by any chance I can't get online to get the newer version, I at least have
the old one on hand. Keep in mind that Stinger is a compact tool. It only
detects and cleans about 30 or so of the currently prevalent viruses and
worms. It is not a substitute for full fledged virus protection.

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User



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  #17  
Old December 27th 04, 04:02 PM
Ben Stevenson
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Default No updates for Stinger

Thanks.

"MowGreen [MVP]" wrote in message
...
... in addition, aČ( A squared ) has a free malware (trojans, worms,
spyware, etc. ) scanner and removal tool that comes in handy prior to a
formal cleaning of the system with the installed AV :
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/


MowGreen [MVP]
===============
*-343-* FDNY
Never Forgotten
===============


Ben Stevenson wrote:

As recommended earlier in this NG, I downloaded and ran the Stinger
anti-virus/trojan (I already have AVG). But it (Stinger) does not have

an
update feature. Does that mean that it should be deleted after use and

not
be kept in my download files, and do a fresh download everytime it has

to be
used?
TIA




  #18  
Old December 27th 04, 04:10 PM
Ben Stevenson
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Default No updates for Stinger

Fantastic - less reason for you to be concerned. I get the same thing
with
my ISP.. But I also have other accounts.. gmail, hotmail, hushmail and a

few
others. And the great thing about the free ones - technically the
information I provided them may be entirely false and thus have NO
association with myself!


Believe it or not, I have only one email ID and thats from Hotmail. How can
I have a number of others and be able to manage them? I mean, keep them all
in one folder or something like that?

"Shenan Stanley" wrote in message
...
MowGreen [MVP] wrote:
... in addition, aČ( A squared ) has a free malware (trojans,
worms, spyware, etc. ) scanner and removal tool that comes in handy
prior to a formal cleaning of the system with the installed AV :
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/


Santa wrote:
Not For Me!!!

You cannot use it unless you Create an account and it wants your
e-mail address...

good way to Start recieving more JUNK SPAMM


MowGreen [MVP] wrote:
What ? You don't have a throw away spam trap addy ? How quaint


Santa wrote:
Why Start getting Spam,, After 10 years on the internet and No Spamm
yet


Shenan Stanley wrote:
So you can go all around the world making millions of stops in a
single night - but you miss something as obvious as "spam trap
address"?
Sure - your main email account may not have spam, and no one is
saying you should sign-up and chance it - but you could create a
free email address on dozens of different servers and use that to
sign up and try new things.. Check that email when necessary (via a
web browser most likely) and delete everything or go through it - up
to you.. But why hold yourself back from trying new things?


Santa wrote:
My point is.. There is No need for an e-mail address in order to Try
out a piece of software.. Legit Software Company's Never ask for an
e-mail address BEFORE trying out their software!!


That statement is entirely false.. I have many tried out many "legitmate"
software packages from reputable software companies (Microsoft..

Symantec..
Adobe.. so on) and some of the trials have, in fact, required a valid

email
address to download the software.

And Beside .. with My ISP I have 7 e-mail accounts I could setup and
Delete At will!! No need For YAHOO or HOTMAIL..


Fantastic - less reason for you to be concerned. I get the same thing

with
my ISP.. But I also have other accounts.. gmail, hotmail, hushmail and a

few
others. And the great thing about the free ones - technically the
information I provided them may be entirely false and thus have NO
association with myself!

Most Users Never Relize Where All Their Junk/ Viagra/ Spam/ Sender
Get Their e-mails From!!



Very true - many get them from posting their valid email addresses in
newsgroups such as these. Some get them from signing up for services -

many
services are valid and the user fails to read the privacy statement of the
company they are giving their email address to.

However - to deny a potential software solution trial due to some paranoia
about getting spam (when you could use false information to sign up) seems
ludicrous to me.

--
- Shenan -
--
The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for
yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately
responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are
getting into before you jump in with both feet.




  #19  
Old December 27th 04, 10:21 PM
Sharon F
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Default No updates for Stinger

On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 23:02:02 +0800, Ben Stevenson wrote:

Thanks. I wouldn't mind keeping a copy on CD too. How shall I go about it?
Do I download direct to CD or has it to be installed to hard disk first and
then copied to CD.


"Sharon F" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 25 Dec 2004 13:07:41 +0800, Ben Stevenson wrote:

As recommended earlier in this NG, I downloaded and ran the Stinger
anti-virus/trojan (I already have AVG). But it (Stinger) does not have

an
update feature. Does that mean that it should be deleted after use and

not
be kept in my download files, and do a fresh download everytime it has

to be
used?


I keep the file on hand (and a copy on CD) until I download a new one. If
by any chance I can't get online to get the newer version, I at least have
the old one on hand. Keep in mind that Stinger is a compact tool. It only
detects and cleans about 30 or so of the currently prevalent viruses and
worms. It is not a substitute for full fledged virus protection.


Copy the *.exe file for setup. Install on target system. Of course, if that
machine is not bootable, installing won't be possible. Wouldn't hurt to
collect a few tools, including standalone programs, and have them on the CD
as well for those situations.

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User
 




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