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Title: Who is using returnil?
Post by: polonus on December 19, 2007, 08:54:11 AM

Hi malware fighters,

Returnil, what are your experiences with it? http://www.returnilvirtualsystem.com/index_files/rvspersonal.htm

polonus

Title: Re: Who is using returnil?
Post by: Lisandro on December 19, 2007, 02:32:12 PM

I've used it sometimes...
The problem is that it does not 'work' for applications that requires a reboot to install. About these installations I'm much more afraid than the ones that does not require a restart (generally not adding low level drivers, services, etc.). RevoUninstall does the job for the applications that does not need to restart after installation.
Anyway, Returnil is a good application for testing or letting the system partition clean. I have installed avast is a second partition, as all other programs that requires updates, so I can use Returnil and update my system regularly if I need to use it.

Title: Re: Who is using returnil?
Post by: a61_a61 on December 19, 2007, 02:43:28 PM

I've been using it for a few weeks and think it's great.  Have it installed on 4 computers, without the virtual partition since I have other drives to save things to.  My PC's start with the protection turned off, I then turn it on when I go on the net.  I haven't noticed any slow down with it turned on even with 2 other virtual machines running, plus other apps.

Title: Re: Who is using returnil?
Post by: Lisandro on December 19, 2007, 03:18:41 PM

Quote from: a61 on December 19, 2007, 02:43:28 PM

Without the virtual partition since I have other drives to save things to.

I do the same.

Quote from: a61 on December 19, 2007, 02:43:28 PM

My PC's start with the protection turned off, I then turn it on when I go on the net.  I haven't noticed any slow down with it turned on even with 2 other virtual machines running, plus other apps.

Good practice...

Title: Re: Who is using returnil?
Post by: Lusher on December 19, 2007, 04:14:56 PM

It is pretty stable on my machines. At the price of $0 it is worth using if you don't have anything better.

Title: Re: Who is using returnil?
Post by: a61_a61 on December 19, 2007, 06:23:44 PM

For those who want to see the basic install options, and a demo of it's power of protecting your C: drive, plus your MBR, here are some movies.

http://heffy.com/tutorials/returnil/returnil.wmv
or
http://heffy.com/tutorials/returnil/returnil.html

Title: Re: Who is using returnil?
Post by: Rafel on December 19, 2007, 07:43:51 PM

I use Returnil and runs very well, but is always off. Only is on when i want test a program.
Be careful if AVASt updates while Returnil is On, because at next reboot AVASt downdate. I repaired AVAST and no problems.
For me is a must have program.

Title: Re: Who is using returnil?
Post by: Lisandro on December 20, 2007, 12:56:52 PM

Quote from: Rafel on December 19, 2007, 07:43:51 PM

Be careful if AVASt updates while Returnil is On, because at next reboot AVASt downdate. I repaired AVAST and no problems.

This is why I have avast (and other programs) installed in other partition than the system one.