Antispyware, virus protection and other alike programs

SGB · External Since: Sep 22, 2006 Posts: 45

SUPERAntiSpyware does not support Windows 98/ME anymore either in regards to
program updates; only definitions.
Are there any types of these applications remaining FULLY compatible for
Windows ME?

TIA!
SGB

Noel Paton · External Since: Mar 18, 2009 Posts: 13

Only one I know of, is HiJackThis.

In some respects, it's still very good - but it's not been updated
sufficiently since Trend bought the rights 'many years ago'

SilentRunners, I think, still works for Win9x - and is at least still being
supported for WinNT.

other than that, then you're in practically uncharted waters Sad

HTH??

--
Noel Paton
CrashFixPC

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
www.crashfixpc.co.uk
"SGB" <NoEmail RemoveThis @ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
news:Op3z9CzLKHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> SUPERAntiSpyware does not support Windows 98/ME anymore either in regards
> to
> program updates; only definitions.
> Are there any types of these applications remaining FULLY compatible for
> Windows ME?
>
> TIA!
> SGB
>
>

David H. Lipman · External Since: Mar 14, 2004 Posts: 1826

From: "Noel Paton" <noeldp(spamless)@crashfixpc.co.uk>

| Only one I know of, is HiJackThis.

| In some respects, it's still very good - but it's not been updated
| sufficiently since Trend bought the rights 'many years ago'

| SilentRunners, I think, still works for Win9x - and is at least still being
| supported for WinNT.

| other than that, then you're in practically uncharted waters Sad

| HTH??

| --
| Noel Paton
| CrashFixPC

HJT is NOT an anti malware protection program. It is merely an OS investigative tool.

As for HJT, I have a copy of v2.03 (Beta) and have read discussions of feedback and
modifications for the next release. The progress is slow but is actively being worked on.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

RockyTSquirrel · External Since: Sep 06, 2009 Posts: 1

I still use SpywareBlaster, I guess its working, Smile

it updates about every 2 weeks

"SGB" <NoEmail.DeleteThis@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
news:Op3z9CzLKHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> SUPERAntiSpyware does not support Windows 98/ME anymore either in regards
to
> program updates; only definitions.
> Are there any types of these applications remaining FULLY compatible for
> Windows ME?
>
> TIA!
> SGB
>
>

webster72n · External Since: Mar 07, 2006 Posts: 700

And Spybot for that matter seems to be working all right.
For virus protection Avast is still good and probably will be for a while.

Harry.

"RockyTSquirrel" <gafa@/nospam/usa.com> wrote in message
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> I still use SpywareBlaster, I guess its working, Smile

> it updates about every 2 weeks
>
>
> "SGB" <NoEmail DeleteThis @ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
> news:Op3z9CzLKHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> SUPERAntiSpyware does not support Windows 98/ME anymore either in regards
> to
>> program updates; only definitions.
>> Are there any types of these applications remaining FULLY compatible for
>> Windows ME?
>>
>> TIA!
>> SGB
>>
>>
>
>

David H. Lipman · External Since: Mar 14, 2004 Posts: 1826

From: "webster72n" <webster72n RemoveThis @gmail.com>

| And Spybot for that matter seems to be working all right.
| For virus protection Avast is still good and probably will be for a while.

| Harry.

Only until the end of the '09 Harry.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

Heather · External Since: Oct 04, 2006 Posts: 384

FWIW, I took Spybot off this XP machine and now SpywareBlaster keeps
dropping protection for Firefox, which I use 99% of the time. Apparently
they are sorta tied together, but I use MBAM instead of Spybot or Adaware
(forget how to spell that one, lol).

Not sure if you can use MBAM on WinME.....I shall check. But on the other
hand, I don't think there is too much malware still around for WinME (VBG).

Heather (and no....MBAM won't work on WinME)

"RockyTSquirrel" <gafa@/nospam/usa.com> wrote in message
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>I still use SpywareBlaster, I guess its working, Smile

> it updates about every 2 weeks
>
>
> "SGB" <NoEmail.DeleteThis@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
> news:Op3z9CzLKHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> SUPERAntiSpyware does not support Windows 98/ME anymore either in regards
> to
>> program updates; only definitions.
>> Are there any types of these applications remaining FULLY compatible for
>> Windows ME?
>>
>> TIA!
>> SGB
>>
>>
>
>

Noel Paton · External Since: Mar 18, 2009 Posts: 13

"David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
news:u1t7zt0LKHA.1372@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> From: "Noel Paton" <noeldp(spamless)@crashfixpc.co.uk>
>
> | Only one I know of, is HiJackThis.
>
> | In some respects, it's still very good - but it's not been updated
> | sufficiently since Trend bought the rights 'many years ago'
>
> | SilentRunners, I think, still works for Win9x - and is at least still
> being
> | supported for WinNT.
>
> | other than that, then you're in practically uncharted waters Sad

>
> | HTH??
>
> | --
> | Noel Paton
> | CrashFixPC
>
> HJT is NOT an anti malware protection program. It is merely an OS
> investigative tool.
>
> As for HJT, I have a copy of v2.03 (Beta) and have read discussions of
> feedback and
> modifications for the next release. The progress is slow but is actively
> being worked on.
>
>
>
Both programs I quoted are investigative tools - and should be used with
caution.
I find that in certain circumstances one is better than the other - and
vice-versa.
However, I find that using either of them is pretty much essential (avoiding
direct registry access) in any malware checkup, as dead links are frequently
left behind after cleanup, and it's a lot more time-efficient to use either
than to trawl the registry and trace links that may lead nowhere.

I've not seen any significant changes in HJT since v1.99 except frills -
and it's not been out of Beta since v2.00 (March 2007?) AFAIK.

WRT Avast - the website only states that Win9x is supported until end '09 -
not that it won't be supported after that (although the implication is that
it may stop at that point)

I notice that in neither of your replies have you assisted the OP - is there
any particular reason for that?

--
Noel Paton
CrashFixPC

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
www.crashfixpc.co.uk

David H. Lipman · External Since: Mar 14, 2004 Posts: 1826

From: "Noel Paton" <noeldp(spamless)@crashfixpc.co.uk>

| "David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
| news:u1t7zt0LKHA.1372@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> From: "Noel Paton" <noeldp(spamless)@crashfixpc.co.uk>

>> | Only one I know of, is HiJackThis.

>> | In some respects, it's still very good - but it's not been updated
>> | sufficiently since Trend bought the rights 'many years ago'

>> | SilentRunners, I think, still works for Win9x - and is at least still
>> being
>> | supported for WinNT.

>> | other than that, then you're in practically uncharted waters Sad

>> | HTH??

>> | --
>> | Noel Paton
>> | CrashFixPC

>> HJT is NOT an anti malware protection program. It is merely an OS
>> investigative tool.

>> As for HJT, I have a copy of v2.03 (Beta) and have read discussions of
>> feedback and
>> modifications for the next release. The progress is slow but is actively
>> being worked on.

| Both programs I quoted are investigative tools - and should be used with
| caution.
| I find that in certain circumstances one is better than the other - and
| vice-versa.
| However, I find that using either of them is pretty much essential (avoiding
| direct registry access) in any malware checkup, as dead links are frequently
| left behind after cleanup, and it's a lot more time-efficient to use either
| than to trawl the registry and trace links that may lead nowhere.

| I've not seen any significant changes in HJT since v1.99 except frills -
| and it's not been out of Beta since v2.00 (March 2007?) AFAIK.

| WRT Avast - the website only states that Win9x is supported until end '09 -
| not that it won't be supported after that (although the implication is that
| it may stop at that point)

| I notice that in neither of your replies have you assisted the OP - is there
| any particular reason for that?

| --
| Noel Paton
| CrashFixPC

| Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
| www.crashfixpc.co.uk

All vendors are abondoning support for Win9x/ME and I do also like the Edsel.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp

N. Miller · External Since: Jul 31, 2006 Posts: 820

On Sun, 6 Sep 2009 13:25:01 -0700, SGB wrote:

> SUPERAntiSpyware does not support Windows 98/ME anymore either in regards to
> program updates; only definitions.
> Are there any types of these applications remaining FULLY compatible for
> Windows ME?

I have found a lot of neat toys require Windows XP, or later. I help a
couple of people to keep Windows ME computers running, and it is getting
ever harder to do it, for lack of decent, current tools.

I expect it will be the same with Windows XP after six years pass.

--
Norman
~Oh Lord, why have you come
~To Konnyu, with the Lion and the Drum

Greg · External Since: Sep 07, 2009 Posts: 18

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webster72n · External Since: Mar 07, 2006 Posts: 700

"David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
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> From: "webster72n" <webster72n.TakeThisOut@gmail.com>
>
> | And Spybot for that matter seems to be working all right.
> | For virus protection Avast is still good and probably will be for a
> while.
>
> | Harry.
>
> Only until the end of the '09 Harry.

In the vista.general group I was told otherwise that it will be continued
and referring to the Avast website, which I didn't check out myself yet.
Go figure...

>
>
>
> --
> Dave
> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
> Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp
>
>

Noel Paton · External Since: Mar 18, 2009 Posts: 13

"N. Miller" <anonymous.TakeThisOut@msnews.aosake.net> wrote in message
news:114fdxh31i1di.dlg@msnews.aosake.net...
> On Sun, 6 Sep 2009 13:25:01 -0700, SGB wrote:
>
>> SUPERAntiSpyware does not support Windows 98/ME anymore either in regards
>> to
>> program updates; only definitions.
>> Are there any types of these applications remaining FULLY compatible for
>> Windows ME?
>
> I have found a lot of neat toys require Windows XP, or later. I help a
> couple of people to keep Windows ME computers running, and it is getting
> ever harder to do it, for lack of decent, current tools.
>
> I expect it will be the same with Windows XP after six years pass.
>
XP will be supported for another 5 years yet - so it'll be at least 2017
before things get as bad for it as they are for Win9x now
By that time we'll probably be on Windows Galactica (or Win 11)
Smile

--
Noel Paton
CrashFixPC

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
www.crashfixpc.co.uk

N. Miller · External Since: Jul 31, 2006 Posts: 820

On Mon, 7 Sep 2009 21:53:19 +0100, Noel Paton wrote:

> By that time we'll probably be on Windows Galactica (or Win 11)

I've already got "Win 11". Well, "X11" windows (in Linux).

--
Norman
~Oh Lord, why have you come
~To Konnyu, with the Lion and the Drum

Jerry Martin · External Since: Sep 08, 2009 Posts: 4

Hello:

I'm a bit confused. I went to the SUPERAntiSpyware web site and it looked to
me as if Win 98/ME were still supported.

The SUPERAntiSpyware product information page reads:
"Systems Requirements: Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows
2003"
(See: http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispyware.html .)

The SUPERAntiSpyware page at Download.com reads:
"Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows XP,
Windows 2000, Windows 98"
"Date added: September 03, 2009"
(See:
http://download.cnet.com/SuperAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-105...89.html
..)

Where did you find that SUPERAntiSpyware for Win 98/ME were no longer
supported?

Thanks,
Jerry

"SGB" <NoEmail.TakeThisOut@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
news:Op3z9CzLKHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> SUPERAntiSpyware does not support Windows 98/ME anymore either in regards
> to
> program updates; only definitions.
> Are there any types of these applications remaining FULLY compatible for
> Windows ME?
>
> TIA!
> SGB
>
>

webster72n · External Since: Mar 07, 2006 Posts: 700

"Jerry Martin" <abc DeleteThis @zoominternet.net> wrote in message
news:#9iSgjEMKHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Hello:
>
> I'm a bit confused. I went to the SUPERAntiSpyware web site and it looked
> to me as if Win 98/ME were still supported.
>
> The SUPERAntiSpyware product information page reads:
> "Systems Requirements: Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows
> 2003"
> (See: http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispyware.html .)
>
> The SUPERAntiSpyware page at Download.com reads:
> "Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows XP,
> Windows 2000, Windows 98"
> "Date added: September 03, 2009"
> (See:
> http://download.cnet.com/SuperAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-105...89.html
> .)
>
> Where did you find that SUPERAntiSpyware for Win 98/ME were no longer
> supported?

I couldn't find nothing either and Avast will also NOT be discontinued.
Got it 'right from the horses mouth'.

Harry.

>
> Thanks,
> Jerry
>
> "SGB" <NoEmail DeleteThis @ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
> news:Op3z9CzLKHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> SUPERAntiSpyware does not support Windows 98/ME anymore either in regards
>> to
>> program updates; only definitions.
>> Are there any types of these applications remaining FULLY compatible for
>> Windows ME?
>>
>> TIA!
>> SGB
>>
>>
>
>

SGB · External Since: Sep 22, 2006 Posts: 45

This is a copy & paste of my Customer Support Request Ticket from
SUPERAntiSpyware Customer Service:
Sep 05 2009 (Sat)
10:56:06 PM PDT
I wrote:
I have Windows ME installed with IE6 on my computer.
The error message reads something about not supporting the version of
Windows and/or the Internet Explorer I am using.
I cannot update my computer to a newer Windows/IE version (e.g. Windows
2000, XP, Vista or IE7).
What am I suppose to do about updates? Is there a way around this problem?
Sep 05 2009 (Sat)
10:58:32 PM PDT
SUPERAntiSpyware.com Replied:
Hello,
We no longer provide support for 98/me as they are over 10 years old - you
can use our previous 4.24 version and just do definition updates.
SUPERAntiSpyware.com Customer Service
Sep 06 2009 (Sun)
10:40:37 AM PDT
I wrote:
How will it affect my system by not having the latest program updates?
What about the lifetime subscription I purchased.?
Will it work on any computer I purchase in the future?
Sep 08 2009 (Tue)
4:23:29 PM PDT
SUPERAntiSpyware.com Replied:
Hello,
There are no new technology advancements for 98 systems - the definitions
are updated - you can install the copy on any new computer you acquire and
it will allow it to be updated.
SUPERAntiSpyware.com Customer Service

To this group:
Thanks for all the replies, folks!
SGB

"Jerry Martin" <abc RemoveThis @zoominternet.net> wrote in message
news:%239iSgjEMKHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Hello:
>
> I'm a bit confused. I went to the SUPERAntiSpyware web site and it looked
to
> me as if Win 98/ME were still supported.
>
> The SUPERAntiSpyware product information page reads:
> "Systems Requirements: Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows
> 2003"
> (See: http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispyware.html .)
>
> The SUPERAntiSpyware page at Download.com reads:
> "Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows XP,
> Windows 2000, Windows 98"
> "Date added: September 03, 2009"
> (See:
>
http://download.cnet.com/SuperAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-105...89.html
> .)
>
> Where did you find that SUPERAntiSpyware for Win 98/ME were no longer
> supported?
>
> Thanks,
> Jerry
>
> "SGB" <NoEmail RemoveThis @ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
> news:Op3z9CzLKHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > SUPERAntiSpyware does not support Windows 98/ME anymore either in
regards
> > to
> > program updates; only definitions.
> > Are there any types of these applications remaining FULLY compatible for
> > Windows ME?
> >
> > TIA!
> > SGB

Mike M1 · External Since: Jun 26, 2004 Posts: 4241

> you can use our previous 4.24 version and just do definition updates.

Says it all. Definition updates will continue to be available to those
running SuperAntiSpyware on Win Me. Just no program updates or new
features.
--
Mike Maltby
mike.maltby.DeleteThis@gmail.com

SGB <NoEmail.DeleteThis@ThisAddress.com> wrote:

> This is a copy & paste of my Customer Support Request Ticket from
> SUPERAntiSpyware Customer Service:
> Sep 05 2009 (Sat)
> 10:56:06 PM PDT
> I wrote:
> I have Windows ME installed with IE6 on my computer.
> The error message reads something about not supporting the version of
> Windows and/or the Internet Explorer I am using.
> I cannot update my computer to a newer Windows/IE version (e.g.
> Windows 2000, XP, Vista or IE7).
> What am I suppose to do about updates? Is there a way around this
> problem? Sep 05 2009 (Sat)
> 10:58:32 PM PDT
> SUPERAntiSpyware.com Replied:
> Hello,
> We no longer provide support for 98/me as they are over 10 years old
> - you can use our previous 4.24 version and just do definition
> updates. SUPERAntiSpyware.com Customer Service
> Sep 06 2009 (Sun)
> 10:40:37 AM PDT
> I wrote:
> How will it affect my system by not having the latest program updates?
> What about the lifetime subscription I purchased.?
> Will it work on any computer I purchase in the future?
> Sep 08 2009 (Tue)
> 4:23:29 PM PDT
> SUPERAntiSpyware.com Replied:
> Hello,
> There are no new technology advancements for 98 systems - the
> definitions are updated - you can install the copy on any new
> computer you acquire and it will allow it to be updated.
> SUPERAntiSpyware.com Customer Service
>
> To this group:
> Thanks for all the replies, folks!

Jerry Martin · External Since: Sep 08, 2009 Posts: 4

Hello:

Thanks for the clarification!

Cheers,
Jerry

"SGB" <NoEmail.TakeThisOut@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
news:ey70ASOMKHA.5192@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> This is a copy & paste of my Customer Support Request Ticket from
> SUPERAntiSpyware Customer Service:
> Sep 05 2009 (Sat)
> 10:56:06 PM PDT
> I wrote:
> I have Windows ME installed with IE6 on my computer.
> The error message reads something about not supporting the version of
> Windows and/or the Internet Explorer I am using.
> I cannot update my computer to a newer Windows/IE version (e.g. Windows
> 2000, XP, Vista or IE7).
> What am I suppose to do about updates? Is there a way around this problem?
> Sep 05 2009 (Sat)
> 10:58:32 PM PDT
> SUPERAntiSpyware.com Replied:
> Hello,
> We no longer provide support for 98/me as they are over 10 years old - you
> can use our previous 4.24 version and just do definition updates.
> SUPERAntiSpyware.com Customer Service
> Sep 06 2009 (Sun)
> 10:40:37 AM PDT
> I wrote:
> How will it affect my system by not having the latest program updates?
> What about the lifetime subscription I purchased.?
> Will it work on any computer I purchase in the future?
> Sep 08 2009 (Tue)
> 4:23:29 PM PDT
> SUPERAntiSpyware.com Replied:
> Hello,
> There are no new technology advancements for 98 systems - the definitions
> are updated - you can install the copy on any new computer you acquire and
> it will allow it to be updated.
> SUPERAntiSpyware.com Customer Service
>
> To this group:
> Thanks for all the replies, folks!
> SGB
>
> "Jerry Martin" <abc.TakeThisOut@zoominternet.net> wrote in message
> news:%239iSgjEMKHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> Hello:
>>
>> I'm a bit confused. I went to the SUPERAntiSpyware web site and it looked
> to
>> me as if Win 98/ME were still supported.
>>
>> The SUPERAntiSpyware product information page reads:
>> "Systems Requirements: Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows
>> 2003"
>> (See: http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispyware.html .)
>>
>> The SUPERAntiSpyware page at Download.com reads:
>> "Operating system: Windows 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows XP,
>> Windows 2000, Windows 98"
>> "Date added: September 03, 2009"
>> (See:
>>
> http://download.cnet.com/SuperAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-105...89.html
>> .)
>>
>> Where did you find that SUPERAntiSpyware for Win 98/ME were no longer
>> supported?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Jerry
>>
>> "SGB" <NoEmail.TakeThisOut@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
>> news:Op3z9CzLKHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>> > SUPERAntiSpyware does not support Windows 98/ME anymore either in
> regards
>> > to
>> > program updates; only definitions.
>> > Are there any types of these applications remaining FULLY compatible
>> > for
>> > Windows ME?
>> >
>> > TIA!
>> > SGB
>
>

Jerry Martin · External Since: Sep 08, 2009 Posts: 4

Hello Harry:

Where did you get this information? (I'm not saying that you're wrong, just
that I'd like to see it also.)

I couldn't find any info or the thread in the vista.geberal group.

Thanks,
Jerry

"webster72n" <webster72n DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> In the vista.general group I was told otherwise that it will be continued
> and referring to the Avast website, which I didn't check out myself yet.
> Go figure...
>

"webster72n" <webster72n DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
>
>
> I couldn't find nothing either and Avast will also NOT be discontinued.
> Got it 'right from the horses mouth'.
>
> Harry.
>