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Yezinki
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October 25, 2010, 02:13:46 AM »
Generally what are the near best possible steps to scan a windows machine for viruses/malware, that isn’t showing any sign/symptoms of being infected just for a clean bill of machine’s health & how should one proceed?
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October 25, 2010, 09:27:38 AM »
Are you looking for online scanners or on-demand scanners within your machine?
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Yezinki
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October 25, 2010, 12:22:33 PM »
Thanks. Both...Avast & MBAM I have......what else should I use for scanning......Trend Micro House Call etc.?
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October 25, 2010, 12:24:09 PM »
I suggest a full computer on-line scanning:
BitDefender
ESET NOD32
F-Secure
For detection-only, not cleaning:
Kaspersky
Trendmicro housecall
Here a very comprehensive information about the on-line scanners (thanks to Polonus):
http://www.techsupportalert.com/freeware-forum/security/1562-online-virus-scanning-services.html
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October 25, 2010, 12:30:56 PM »
Thanks Tech for your suggestions. I appreciate em & would try them after scanning with Avast & MBAM.
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You're welcome.
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October 25, 2010, 02:23:56 PM »
Tech F-Secure on line scanning detected a tracking cookie.......win32admt......how does one block such while using G Chrome browser?
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October 25, 2010, 02:28:15 PM »
Bit Defender Quick scan results no infection found. I am doing all 3 scan simultaneously one after the other. No clues how these cookie get into G Chrome never had these issues with IE?
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October 25, 2010, 03:34:46 PM »
ESET NOD32 scan is clean too. Is there an option to block such tracking cookies in G Chrome? Would this help........
https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/gighmmpiobklfepjocnamgkkbiglidom?hl=en-US?
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Yezinki
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October 25, 2010, 03:47:16 PM »
This add block is a good Chrome extension.
Tech how do I uninstall FSecure & ESET NOD32 Files & folders, some of which are seen only as invisible C>..?
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October 25, 2010, 03:48:47 PM »
Tracking cookies area a waste of processing effort to even check. Not to mention it is one which can be largely removed by having your browser block 3rd party cookies.
Don't worry about reported tracking cookies they are a minor issue and not one of security, allow it to deal with them though. - See
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie
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Yezinki
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October 25, 2010, 04:10:32 PM »
Thanks DavidR. How do I delete them?
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October 25, 2010, 04:12:45 PM »
This is my favorite:
http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro/
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Yezinki
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October 25, 2010, 04:20:42 PM »
Here Omid.
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October 25, 2010, 04:26:39 PM »
Hi Omid 2 questions: How do I prevent these cookies despite installing adblock ext for chrome & method to delete invisible files installed by F-Secure & ESET NODE32?
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