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Title: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Lisandro on November 03, 2005, 02:18:16 AM

Arovax AntiSpyware has been released.
You can download actual Alpha version of Arovax AntiSpyware on http://www.arovaxantispyware.com. Alpha version is available for download for everyone free of any charge.

Gentlemen, here we are with our new born child - Arovax AntiSpyware. On the current moment this product is in its Alpha mode and thus I sincerely ask you to avoid hasty conclusions about it, on the contrary, we sincerely ask you to HELP us in its Alpha-Testing.

Alpha version of Arovax AntiSpyware includes Smart Scan, Deep Scan and a Remover - ability to remove found parasites. Our Database contains 33171 records. We did not equip this version of program with any Features, Plugins or Addons, those will be available in final Release of Arovax AntiSpyware, as the main Goal of this Alpha-version - is to check operability of main engines - Scanner and Remover on all possible PC configurations, OS versions and in different conditions, and we sincerely rely on your help in this.

Current Engine is maximum optimized, fast and compact! Try Arovax AntiSpyware today and tell us what you think about it, because your opinion really counts in our Company and it is very important for us. What should we add? What should we fix? What should we better work on? What direction to develop?

Very impressive  8)

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: bob3160 on November 03, 2005, 02:53:34 AM

Tech,
What's the difference between Arovax and MS-AntiSpyware?
Does it do anything that Ms-AntiSpyware doesn't already do?

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Lisandro on November 03, 2005, 03:06:14 AM

Quote from: bob3160 on November 03, 2005, 02:53:34 AM

Tech,
What's the difference between Arovax and MS-AntiSpyware?
Does it do anything that Ms-AntiSpyware doesn't already do?

I think MS is better right now: features, number of detections.

Arovax is being alpha tested, without features yet.
You'll find a very fast scanning (even the deeper one), yet without resident scanner. Free.
It's an alternative to be tunned on... in the future, who knows  8)

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: MFB on November 03, 2005, 03:11:29 AM

Here is a forum that talks about Avorax Antispyware Alpha, plus it has a few screenshots of the program too.    :)


Click here (http://forum.ccleaner.com/index.php?showtopic=2798)

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Inu-Ya on November 03, 2005, 03:19:20 AM

I'm apart of the forums. I like it so far. but although I have already found alittle bug. When I scanned with Arovax Anti-Spyware It found a Registry: Battler.Batch

I did a Google search and it disabled my Task Manager. i fixed it but still, Why would it scan such a thing?!

I'm liking it though. have had no other problems

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: cerbey on November 03, 2005, 01:32:45 PM

Hello Inu-Ya!

We answered you on your post about this problem you had with your PC. If you have some time please take a look and read it.
http://forum.arovaxcompany.com/index.php?showtopic=46

Thank you!

-Arovax

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: galooma on November 03, 2005, 09:58:50 PM

TO Cerbey, I gave your program a try yesterday and found it worked well. The only concern was that it detected 3 hits on MSN messenger files & registry. I cant show you the evidence as im not home at present but does this sound correct. Are these legitimate spyware of false pos? :)

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Inu-Ya on November 04, 2005, 01:15:14 AM

I believe there are false pos. I had scanned it and it found Battler.Batch which I believe and some kind of Trojan.

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Lisandro on November 04, 2005, 02:00:59 AM

Quote from: Inu-Ya on November 04, 2005, 01:15:14 AM

I believe there are false pos. I had scanned it and it found Battler.Batch which I believe and some kind of Trojan.

Me too... Program is on alpha test, it's not complete, a lot of features are not implemented yet.
There is not an ignore list right now. We must wait for further development.
I hope the program remains free.

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Inu-Ya on November 04, 2005, 02:20:42 AM

Same here Tech.

But the funny thing is I was going to post the program on here and all. But, Seems that you've beat me to it  :-\ 

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Lisandro on November 04, 2005, 02:42:13 AM

Quote from: Inu-Ya on November 04, 2005, 02:20:42 AM

I was going to post the program on here and all. But, Seems that you've beat me to it  :-\ 

Sorry... Anyway, who does really worry about the starter of a thread  ;D
Enjoy and follow the Arovax development... You've sign in there before me  ;)

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Inu-Ya on November 04, 2005, 02:45:09 AM

I knew the program before you did however. Atleast thats one thing.  ::) But we're keep a look out on bugs and what not  ;D

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: MFB on November 04, 2005, 03:52:16 AM

Quote from: Tech on November 04, 2005, 02:00:59 AM

I hope the program remains free.

They said that  they'll keep the Antispyware free of charge when they finally release the final version, they'll just make a Pro edition which will be the paid version.  :)

Click here (http://forum.arovaxcompany.com/index.php?showtopic=35)

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Inu-Ya on November 04, 2005, 03:59:27 AM

I read that and yes, Hopefully it will stay at that.

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Spiritsongs on November 05, 2005, 08:45:31 AM

 :) I would not touch this product with a 10- ft pole UNTIL
     it makes Eric Howes list of "Trustworthy Anti-Spyware
     Products" on his spywarewarrior.com site .

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Lisandro on November 05, 2005, 02:06:15 PM

Quote from: Spiritsongs on November 05, 2005, 08:45:31 AM

:) I would not touch this product with a 10- ft pole UNTIL
     it makes Eric Howes list of "Trustworthy Anti-Spyware
     Products" on his spywarewarrior.com site .

The precaution is needed when you don't know the company.
Arovax is safe. No need to burn it with trust or not trust applications. This was discussed a lot in the past. First approach was against the company. After a while, knowing them, you'll see who they are. By the way, without being mentioned in that site is a good signal after all.

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Spiritsongs on November 05, 2005, 07:45:09 PM

 :)  Arovax is listed on Eric Howes "Not On the List" section
     of  "Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products".

      He also says :

  "I always urge users to stick to the short list of anti-spyware applications that have proven track records for trustworthy performance. "

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Inu-Ya on November 05, 2005, 10:42:38 PM

We never said members *HAD* to test it out. Well, You would have to test it out to give us feedback but At least we're trying are best to keep it moving along with the others. I'm testing it out still and loving it. Have had to problems. Beta is to be released in a couple of days. Avatars are to be released to members soon. Banners are un aware of at this time.

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Abraxas on November 06, 2005, 11:13:54 PM

I'm wondering how Avorax shapes up as far as compatability with Avast! resident Protection, WebShield ; and other system monitoring programs like WinPatrol. ? Anyone using Avast! with Avorax, or is it either one or the other ?
Inu-Ya I noticed after posting you've listed Avast! and Avorax in your signature ...oops !  ;) Any compatability  problems ?

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Inu-Ya on November 07, 2005, 12:21:24 AM

I have had no problem when running both. They seem to work together  ::)

Arovax Anti-Spyware is still in testing. Arovax Shield is being Improved. Nospam is being monitored for further Improving. We're all doing good here. The Beta for Arovax Anti-Spyware is still un aware of.

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Lisandro on November 07, 2005, 02:33:14 AM

Abraxas, Avorax is in Alpha state.
I don't think that right now all features are there. I did not find, yet, a resident.
So no compatability troubles with avast! or other system monitoring programs like WinPatrol.
If fact, I don't expect problems as this two residents are a bit diferent in conception: virus is low level scannig and spyware not. Mabye I'm wrong. I need the wisdom of the programmers here  :)

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Inu-Ya on November 07, 2005, 12:09:00 PM

New Avatars have been made for Arovax members! Linked here (http://forum.arovaxcompany.com/index.php?showtopic=86).


I was the member who thought of the Idea  ;D

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Abraxas on November 07, 2005, 06:41:56 PM

Quote from: Tech on November 07, 2005, 02:33:14 AM

Abraxas, Avorax is in Alpha state.
I don't think that right now all features are there. I did not find, yet, a resident.
So no compatability troubles with avast! or other system monitoring programs like WinPatrol.
If fact, I don't expect problems as this two residents are a bit diferent in conception: virus is low level scannig and spyware not. Mabye I'm wrong. I need the wisdom of the programmers here :)

Thanks Tech , I realise " Avorax is in Alpha state " , and i'm always looking for new and effective Anti-Spyware programs , aren't we all  ;).
In the past I've learn't alot from experimenting , and are a sucker for any new programs which will compliment Avast !
Avorax looks interesting. I'll be keeping my eye on it. I find I must remember that " I control the technology, not it controls me."
It's easy to fall into a trap of too much experimentation. Information gained here at the Avast! forum is generally better than any other sites I've visited. The bottom line is I don't get viruses , ;D how my system is set up at the moment ,  but things change all the time as regards threats , and the more info the better. Often new Anti-Spyware programs are hailed as great because they detect apparent infections. A lot of the time they turn out as false positives. It's a fine line between being protected, and chasing your tail testing different programs. Unfortunately the Internet is a mine field .I'll most likely give Avorax a try, I think i've used just about everything else that's available .  ;D 8)

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Lisandro on November 07, 2005, 07:07:22 PM

Quote from: Abraxas on November 07, 2005, 06:41:56 PM

Often new Anti-Spyware programs are hailed as great because they detect apparent infections. A lot of the time they turn out as false positives. It's a fine line between being protected, and chasing your tail testing different programs.

I'll tell more: not often, but quite often. Users think that the detection of these aparent infections reveals the power of the antispyware... lost of money and the system stability. Arovax has false positives too.

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Inu-Ya on November 07, 2005, 09:47:06 PM

Sadly, I have to agree with you on the False Positives Tech.

But, since it's an Alpha, we all understand here right? the program yet runs nicely in the background. Having no problems. let me or (Arovax) know if you find any bugs

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Lisandro on November 07, 2005, 09:49:25 PM

Quote from: Inu-Ya on November 07, 2005, 09:47:06 PM

The program yet runs nicely in the background.

I thought it was just an on-demand (non-resident) scanner  ::)

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Inu-Ya on November 07, 2005, 10:55:06 PM

Yet true. But have you done a Scan and found these result to find in the Registry file: Battler.batch? Another users found this in his deep scan. I did a google search and it appears to be a Trojan but avast nor.. MS Anti-Spyware, Spybot and even Lavasoft detected it.  :-\ What's the problem here?

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: cerbey on November 07, 2005, 11:29:11 PM

Quote from: Tech on November 07, 2005, 09:49:25 PM

Quote from: Inu-Ya on November 07, 2005, 09:47:06 PM

The program yet runs nicely in the background.

I thought it was just an on-demand (non-resident) scanner  ::)

Ofcourse Tech, you are right. Arovax AntiSpyware (Alpha) has no resident monitor. And it does not sit in the tray. Only Arovax Shield does sit in the background :)

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: cerbey on November 07, 2005, 11:38:07 PM

Quote from: Inu-Ya on November 07, 2005, 10:55:06 PM

Yet true. But have you done a Scan and found these result to find in the Registry file: Battler.batch? Another users found this in his deep scan. I did a google search and it appears to be a Trojan but avast nor.. MS Anti-Spyware, Spybot and even Lavasoft detected it.  :-\ What's the problem here?

This problem will be solved in the beta version of Arovax AntiSpyware. Please wait till then.

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Inu-Ya on November 07, 2005, 11:47:21 PM

Got ya. Will wait.

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: cerbey on November 13, 2005, 01:02:56 AM

Hello friends!

We did it. Arovax AntiSpyware (http://www.arovaxantispyware.com) beta is out.

Beta-version of Arovax AntiSpyware protection (http://www.arovaxantispyware.com/) includes  following features and benefits:

• Quick Scan, which allows you to quickly find out if your PC is infected and  allows you to take appropriate actions if it is.
   
  
• Deep Scan a great decision if you want to scan your entire PC for all sorts of  malware infections and wipe them.
     
  
• Remover is a functionality implemented in both above listed features allowing you to eliminate found infections for good.
     
  
• Deep Scan Settings a special section which gives you ability to tune your Arovax  AntiSpyware by choosing which disks and folders to scan.
     
  
• Program Settings is a section of Arovax AntiSpyware which includes functionality of choosing application language and allows you to turn on a Run Scan at Windows startup feature.
     
  
• Application Update is a great functionality added in Beta version making it possible for each user to do a live Update of the application without visiting the website, thus having always up-to-date Arovax AntiSpyware solution.
     
  
• Ignore list feature gives you a great opportunity to put the items Arovax  AntiSpyware finds and which you consider “good” for you – to an Ignore list.  Items in Ignore list are not wiped out by Arovax AntiSpyware Remover and they will  not appear in your Scan results next time you scan your PC for infections.
     
  
• Quarantine is a “final-plea” for infections you found. All removed items from  both Scans are put to Quarantine. If later on you decide that one of these  items shouldn’t have been deleted – just Restore  it from Quarantine.
     
  
• Scan Reports is a place where all logs of your scans are held. If you have any problems with infections on your PC and the way Arovax AntiSpyware deals with them – these logs are the first thing Arovax Spyware Specialists will ask you for.
     
  
• Help & Support section contains a link important to those who need any help about the application and to those who want to participate in Arovax Community in order to help  other members of Community and help us to make our products better.
  
                     
     (http://www.arovaxantispyware.com/beta/beta.jpg)
  
  Guys, your comments and suggestions are MORE than welcome for us as always :)
  
  Thank you,
  
  -Arovax

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: bri on November 13, 2005, 02:15:34 AM

does it run on signatures for detection because i dont see where you update other than program update(live update)?thanks bri

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Lisandro on November 13, 2005, 02:26:54 AM

Quote from: bri on November 13, 2005, 02:15:34 AM

does it run on signatures for detection because i dont see where you update other than program update(live update)?thanks bri

Yes it runs on signatures but right now it's only on alpha test stage.
It means, it's not finished, not all features there.
After, we'll have the beta tests and then the final releases.  8)

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: bri on November 13, 2005, 08:46:33 AM

hello tech,its on beta now,thanks for answering

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Lisandro on November 13, 2005, 12:48:51 PM

Quote from: bri on November 13, 2005, 08:46:33 AM

hello tech,its on beta now,thanks for answering

Oh, you're right... I haven't noticed...
1.0.311 is Beta (not Alpha). And yes, the update seems to be changing all the executables and not only the signatures.
Maybe you can ask about it in their forum.

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: justin1278 on November 14, 2005, 12:35:18 AM

does anyone know if Arovax Antispyware will remain free when the final version is released?

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: neal62 on November 14, 2005, 12:38:48 AM

Take a look  HERE  (http://forum.arovaxcompany.com/index.php?showtopic=35) and this should answer your question.  :)

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: justin1278 on November 14, 2005, 01:12:35 AM

ok thanks. also how do you update the spyware signatures for the program?

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: neal62 on November 14, 2005, 01:57:32 AM

Arovax in the past several days have come out with a Beta version of
their spyware. It's free as was the Alpha version. It does have some features built into it that the alpha version did not have. I am not sure if the Beta version has the ability to update signatures yet or not. If you want to look at the lastest go  HERE  (http://www.arovaxantispyware.com/) to read about it and download it. If that page doesn't tell you your answer then go to their home page which is their main page I believe and it may tell you.

Edit: If you go here you will find your answer.  HERE  (http://arovax.blogspot.com/)

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: justin1278 on November 14, 2005, 02:05:43 AM

thanks

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: neal62 on November 14, 2005, 02:07:04 AM

Your more than welcome.  ;)

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: justin1278 on November 14, 2005, 02:17:20 AM

i justi downloaded the aravax antispyware and the arovax shield and like them both. I just want to know if i should worry about the arovax shield confliting with my firewall. I use Comodo Personal for my firewall.

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: neal62 on November 14, 2005, 02:25:07 AM

You might want to go  HERE  (http://www.arovaxshield.com/) to read about what Arovax Shield does etc. I use comodo firewall also but do not have Arovax Shield. Try reading the link info, it may answer your question.  :) I believe Arovax Shield can exist alongside your firewall. But, you still may want to read up on it.

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Lisandro on November 14, 2005, 02:29:58 AM

Quote from: justin1278 on November 14, 2005, 02:17:20 AM

I just want to know if i should worry about the arovax shield confliting with my firewall. I use Comodo Personal for my firewall.

I think the antispyware won't conflict with the firewall.
Two different programs, not related.

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: justin1278 on November 14, 2005, 02:47:46 AM

ok i just wanted to know if the arovax shield program would conflict i knew the arovax antispyware would not but i was just wondering about arovax shield.

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Lisandro on November 14, 2005, 03:00:38 AM

Quote from: justin1278 on November 14, 2005, 02:47:46 AM

I was just wondering about arovax shield.

No... Arovax Shield works the same as WinPatrol, TeaTimer (from Spybot)... Won't conflict with avast!

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: MFB on November 14, 2005, 04:41:33 AM

Make sure you don't delete the spyware that Arovax Antispyware detected completely, just quarantine the spyware for the moment.   :)

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: Lisandro on November 14, 2005, 12:48:36 PM

Quote from: Turkey on November 14, 2005, 04:41:33 AM

Make sure you don't delete the spyware that Arovax Antispyware detected completely, just quarantine the spyware for the moment.   :)

Yes... There are some false positives...
It will be good if the Ignore List retains the info from one scanning to another. Right now, each scan detects the same false positives and we can't ignore them 'forever'.

Title: Re: Arovax AntiSpyware (New)
Post by: justin1278 on November 15, 2005, 12:53:32 AM

don't worry i always qurantine and see how my system runs after it has been moved than a few weeks later i will delete it.