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September 14th, 2008 16:00

Is this a good antivirus program?

Thought I posted this but didn't see it listed. Must have hit the wrong button.

 

Is StopSign Computer protection service  Link below:

http://www.stop-sign.com/installed/se131b.php?uid=76943dba20143d8eeb4a221a7a0d87d6&bit_mask=0&bit_sample=1057264518&ver=online&b=%26qq_search.yahoo.com&pg=%26mss_spin%26IA2&SV=se332d&n=o_mss_yahoo_com_instl

 

 

Has anyone tired it yet?  I need to remove a virus to get my audio driver  uploaded; HIstory and info here I wrote in an  earlier thread, when I thought it was an audio problem only:

 

http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=insp_audio&thread.id=45272

 

 

Kim

 

  • Bugbatter

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    Posted September 14th, 2008 16:00

    There were problems with it having False Positives in the past. We used to routinely remove StopSign from computers and install a more reliable anti-virus.
    StopSign was de-listed here:
    http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm#ss_note

    Originally Posted by Eric L. Howes
    While testing indicates that the "threat scanner" is still slow and has occasional problems with false positives -- in large part because of the use of heuristics, which cannot be turned off by the user -- we can no longer classify this application as "rogue/suspect." Nonetheless, this anti-malware application -- at least in its current state -- cannot be recommended, given the many excellent competing anti-virus, anti-trojan, and anti-spyware applications that are available (some for free).

    Any product or Vendor ever listed there would not get my vote -- ever.

    See the list of "Free Security Software" at the top of this board for some reliable products.
    I suggest Avast for anti-virus along with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware.
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    Posted September 14th, 2008 18:00

    I deleted the StopSign and downloaded the Avast it found a trojan horse but when it suggest move to chest I did and also tried delete it both said the same thing Cannot Process c:\windows\system32\univers32.dat\[upx]"

     

    It couldn't get rid of the virus .

     

    I'll see if I can download the other you suggested. I thank you for your help.

     

    Kim

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    Posted September 14th, 2008 22:00


    Please download to your desktop Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from Here or Here

    Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
    • Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
    • If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
    • Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.
    • The scan may take some time to finish,so please be patient.
    • When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
    • Make sure that everything is checkedPhotobucket
      Click Remove Selected.
    • When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.(See Extra Note)
    • The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
    • If you are still having problems and/or would like a follow-up check to be sure the infection as well as vulnerabilities are gone, copy and paste the entire report into a New Message on the HijackThis Board. Also include a fresh HijackThis log. Instructions for downloading HijackThis are at the top of that forum.
      1. Just click the New Message button in the HijackThis forum here: http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board?board.id=si_hijack
      to start your own thread requesting assistance for a follow-up check to be sure the malware is gone.
      2. In the Message Body window that opens, simply Right-Click and select Paste.

    Extra Note:
    If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove,you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts,click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process,if asked to restart the computer, please do so immediately.

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    Posted September 15th, 2008 00:00

    The Malwarebytes  worked :0) !  The virus is gone - so this one should have that SOLVED mark by it. 

    Still working on the audio though. Link here:

    http://www.dellcommunity.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=insp_audio&thread.id=45272

     

    Maybe I can get a green solved there too.

     

     

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    Posted September 16th, 2008 11:00

    Just click on the checkmark to select which post is the solution to the problem. That helps other users who are searching find answers quickly.