Hi,

Based upon a post in a newsgroup, I downloaded SuperAntispyware. When I
tried to download its updates, my firewall (Windows Vista) seems to have
blocked the updates, per an on-screen message.

I am wondering if this is legitimate software, or if the firewall is
trying to block a rogue program that might harm my PC.

Any input will be appreciated.

Morton Linder

On Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:09:05 -0500, Morton <mort@cloud9.net> wrote:
[color=blue]
> Hi,
>
> Based upon a post in a newsgroup, I downloaded SuperAntispyware. When I
> tried to download its updates, my firewall (Windows Vista) seems to have
> blocked the updates, per an on-screen message.
>
> I am wondering if this is legitimate software, or if the firewall is
> trying to block a rogue program that might harm my PC.[/color]


SuperAntispyware is legitimate, not rogue. And I have no trouble
downloading updates for it here.

--
Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
Please Reply to the Newsgroup

Did you download it from [url]http://www.superantispyware.com/[/url] ?

If not, the file may have been tampered with.

--

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience


"Morton" <mort@cloud9.net> wrote in message
news:498f57f7$0$10174$607ed4bc@cv.net...[color=blue]
> Hi,
>
> Based upon a post in a newsgroup, I downloaded SuperAntispyware. When I
> tried to download its updates, my firewall (Windows Vista) seems to have
> blocked the updates, per an on-screen message.
>
> I am wondering if this is legitimate software, or if the firewall is
> trying to block a rogue program that might harm my PC.
>
> Any input will be appreciated.
>
> Morton Linder[/color]

Richard Urban wrote:[color=blue]
> Did you download it from [url]http://www.superantispyware.com/[/url] ?
>
> If not, the file may have been tampered with.
>[/color]
Hi,

Thanks for the helpful replies. I uninstalled my old superantispyware,
and newly installed the free edition from Richard's suggested URL.
Again, I could not get new definitions or updates, and got an on-screen
message that there was an error, and perhaps my firewall is preventing
superantispyware.exe from getting through. (I'm running Vista Home
Premium and SeaMonkey, but the same thing happened when Firefox is on.)I
have no clue as to how I can correct this situation.
Thanks again,

Morton

Richard Urban wrote:[color=blue]
> Did you download it from [url]http://www.superantispyware.com/[/url] ?
>
> If not, the file may have been tampered with.
>[/color]
P.S. My newly downloaded Superantispyware will not open at all; not with
the shortcut, and not under programs. It is frustrating.

Morton

On Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:09:05 -0500, Morton <mort@cloud9.net> wrote:
[color=blue]
>Hi,
>
>Based upon a post in a newsgroup, I downloaded SuperAntispyware. When I
>tried to download its updates, my firewall (Windows Vista) seems to have
>blocked the updates, per an on-screen message.
>
>I am wondering if this is legitimate software, or if the firewall is
>trying to block a rogue program that might harm my PC.
>
>Any input will be appreciated.
>
>Morton Linder[/color]

My $0.02.. It couldn't find an obvious virus when it was the ONLY file toscan
for me.
When I went to remove it, including it's folder, it would NOT remove.
And I know how to take ownership of folders. It still would NOT delete.
IOW: there's better virus software out there, sad to say 'live one care is the
best I've found.
It hasn't missed anything thrown at it. It even caught the poison Ivy Trojan on
the fly. My previous software invited poison ivy right in, and let it runfor
weeks.

On Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:57:40 -0500, [email]keepout******.com.invali[/email]d wrote:
[color=blue]
>My $0.02.. It couldn't find an obvious virus when it was the ONLY file to scan
>for me.
>When I went to remove it, including it's folder, it would NOT remove.
>And I know how to take ownership of folders. It still would NOT delete.
>IOW: there's better virus software out there, sad to say 'live one care is the
>best I've found.
>It hasn't missed anything thrown at it. It even caught the poison Ivy Trojan on
>the fly. My previous software invited poison ivy right in, and let it run for
>weeks.[/color]

It is NOT an AV programme, I would have thought that the name of SAS
was explanatory.
--
Geordie
Usenet, how to post info:
[url]http://www.dickgaughan.co.uk/usenet/guide/faq08-topp.html[/url]
[url]http://www.i-hate-computers.demon.co.uk/quote.html[/url]

On Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:00:24 +0000, George <geordiemac********.com> wrote:
[color=blue]
>On Mon, 09 Feb 2009 08:57:40 -0500, [email]keepout******.com.invali[/email]d wrote:
>[color=green]
>>My $0.02.. It couldn't find an obvious virus when it was the ONLY file to scan
>>for me.
>>When I went to remove it, including it's folder, it would NOT remove.
>>And I know how to take ownership of folders. It still would NOT delete.
>>IOW: there's better virus software out there, sad to say 'live one careis the
>>best I've found.
>>It hasn't missed anything thrown at it. It even caught the poison Ivy Trojan on
>>the fly. My previous software invited poison ivy right in, and let it run for
>>weeks.[/color]
>
>It is NOT an AV programme, I would have thought that the name of SAS
>was explanatory.[/color]

You can't find a worse program for spy ware than the Poison Ivy Trojan. It logs
everything you type, takes photo images of your desktop, and sends it alloff
to someone else.

That's spying full blown..

Ex_Brit wrote:[color=blue]
> SuperAntispyware is a very reputable and good anti-spyware application
> and there is a support forum 'HERE'
> ([url]http://forums.superantispyware.com/[/url]). I would respectfully suggest
> that perhaps there is something else causing your problems.
>
>[/color]
Hi,

Thanks for the further comments. S.A.S. is of course about stopping
spyware, not antivirus.

Thank you, ex-Brit for the forum link, which I will look into.

I can't wait until Windows 7 is finally ready, as Vista Home Premium is
absolutely dreadful, a step (or many steps) backwards from XP.

Thanks again.

Morton

"Morton" <mort@cloud9.net> wrote in message
news:4990d8fe$0$3215$607ed4bc@cv.net...[color=blue]
> Ex_Brit wrote:[color=green]
>> SuperAntispyware is a very reputable and good anti-spyware application
>> and there is a support forum 'HERE'
>> ([url]http://forums.superantispyware.com/[/url]). I would respectfully suggest
>> that perhaps there is something else causing your problems.
>>
>>[/color]
> Hi,
>
> Thanks for the further comments. S.A.S. is of course about stopping
> spyware, not antivirus.
>
> Thank you, ex-Brit for the forum link, which I will look into.
>
> I can't wait until Windows 7 is finally ready, as Vista Home Premium is
> absolutely dreadful, a step (or many steps) backwards from XP.[/color]

Sorry to see you have problems with Vista Home Premium, especially in
connection with SAS. I installed and am running the program without any
trouble whatsoever.
When you first posted, it seemed as if you were having firewall rejection,
but that is now overshadowed by more serious issues, possibly 'infection'.
Most unlikely your difficulties are caused by the OS.
From my perspective WinVista H/P works just fine for the John Doe-user, if
handled properly.

Harry.[color=blue]
>
> Thanks again.
>
> Morton[/color]

I agree with KeepOut.... LiveOne Care is excellent. I have used it for 3
years. Now that it will be free under the Morro code name, this will make it
the best free antivirus software on the market!
--
Computer/Software Novice



"And In The End... The Love You Take, Is Equal To The Love You Make"


"keepout******.com.invalid" wrote:
[color=blue]
> On Sun, 08 Feb 2009 17:09:05 -0500, Morton <mort@cloud9.net> wrote:
>[color=green]
> >Hi,
> >
> >Based upon a post in a newsgroup, I downloaded SuperAntispyware. When I
> >tried to download its updates, my firewall (Windows Vista) seems to have
> >blocked the updates, per an on-screen message.
> >
> >I am wondering if this is legitimate software, or if the firewall is
> >trying to block a rogue program that might harm my PC.
> >
> >Any input will be appreciated.
> >
> >Morton Linder[/color]
>
> My $0.02.. It couldn't find an obvious virus when it was the ONLY file to scan
> for me.
> When I went to remove it, including it's folder, it would NOT remove.
> And I know how to take ownership of folders. It still would NOT delete.
> IOW: there's better virus software out there, sad to say 'live one care is the
> best I've found.
> It hasn't missed anything thrown at it. It even caught the poison Ivy Trojan on
> the fly. My previous software invited poison ivy right in, and let it run for
> weeks.
>[/color]

On Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:26:01 -0800, The C.
<GFY.ALIAS&DEET@alias&deetarepesant.com> wrote:
[color=blue]
>I agree with KeepOut.... LiveOne Care is excellent. I have used it for 3
>years. Now that it will be free under the Morro code name, this will make it
>the best free antivirus software on the market![/color]

What do you mean free ? It's telling me I have 50 days left to subscribe.
I can't believe they're selling this out to another company..
I had intended on subscribing, even with 5 months left on the Trend
subscription.
Was looking for a way to get it at Walmart.. I want a CD or program to backup
and re-install if necessary.

webster72n wrote:[color=blue]
>
> "Morton" <mort@cloud9.net> wrote in message
> news:4990d8fe$0$3215$607ed4bc@cv.net...[color=green]
>> Ex_Brit wrote:[color=darkred]
>>> SuperAntispyware is a very reputable and good anti-spyware application
>>> and there is a support forum 'HERE'
>>> ([url]http://forums.superantispyware.com/[/url]). I would respectfully suggest
>>> that perhaps there is something else causing your problems.
>>>
>>>[/color]
>> Hi,
>>
>> Thanks for the further comments. S.A.S. is of course about stopping
>> spyware, not antivirus.
>>
>> Thank you, ex-Brit for the forum link, which I will look into.
>>
>> I can't wait until Windows 7 is finally ready, as Vista Home Premium
>> is absolutely dreadful, a step (or many steps) backwards from XP.[/color]
>
> Sorry to see you have problems with Vista Home Premium, especially in
> connection with SAS. I installed and am running the program without any
> trouble whatsoever.
> When you first posted, it seemed as if you were having firewall
> rejection, but that is now overshadowed by more serious issues, possibly
> 'infection'.
> Most unlikely your difficulties are caused by the OS.
> From my perspective WinVista H/P works just fine for the John Doe-user,
> if handled properly.
>
> Harry.[color=green]
>>
>> Thanks again.
>>
>> Morton[/color]
>[/color]
Hi Harry,

Ironically, the Windows XP on my little MSI Wind netbook works just fine
with its Intel Atom processor. I have read that Windows 7 does also.
Perhaps the new Windows 7 will solve my probems. However, Microsoft's
track record is not good at all.

Morton