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admin · #1 04-10-2005, 02:54 AM

Download current versions of the following free removal tools, close Internet Explorer, then run them.

1. CWShredder:
http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshr...r_download.html
Make sure you click "Fix" and not "Scan only".

2. Lavasoft's Ad-aware SE Personal edition:
http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/

3. PepiMK Software's Spybot Search & Destroy:
http://safer-networking.org/?page=download
For help with this see PepiMK's illustrated tutorial:
http://safer-networking.org/?page=tutorial

4. Emsi Software's a2:
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/

5. Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) (Windows 2000 and XP):
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/secu...ware/software/

Note that even using these tools in combination may not identify all malware present.

'Study: Tools Let Spyware Slip Through Cracks':
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1731474,00.asp
>Quote: "The results rated the Giant AntiSpyware detection tool as the best of the 20 scanners tested, but even then, Howes said the software detected only 100 out of 134 "critical" files and registry entries."

Giant AntiSpyware was acquired by Microsoft to become Windows AntiSpyware (Beta).

Prevention.
I strongly advise using a modern browser, such as Mozilla Firefox or Opera, which doesn't have the desi gn flaws that make Internet Explorer so insecure.

More general advice...

'A common-sense guide to battling viruses on your Windows PC':
http://aroundcny.com/technofile/texts/tec110704.html
>Quote: "The biggest threats to Windows PCs are viruses, spyware and zombieware. I'll explain what you can do to combat each one..."

'Why you need to guard against spyware and zombieware on your Windows PC':
http://aroundcny.com/technofile/texts/tec111404.html
>Quote: "Even Windows XP computers that have been patched with Service Pack 2 are vulnerable,..."

'How to Protect Yourself From Vandals, Viruses If You Use Windows':
http://ptech.wsj.com/archive/ptech-20040916.html
>Quote: "...here's a quick, rudimentary guide to protecting yourself in the digital world."
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Firefox guide.
[posted on: Apr 9, 2005 1:03 AM by Jeff Ross Reply
'Security, Cool Features Of Firefox Web Browser Beat Microsoft's IE':
http://ptech.wsj.com/archive/ptech-20041230.html
>Quote: "Firefox is both more secure and more modern than IE, and it comes packed with user-friendly features the Microsoft browser can't touch."

'Firefox Leaves No Reason to Endure Internet Explorer':
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/artic...47146-2004Nov13. html
>Quote: "Firefox blocks pop-up ads automatically. But Firefox's security goes deeper than that. It doesn't support Microsoft's dangerous ActiveX software, which gives a Web site the run of your computer. It omits IE's extensive hooks into the rest of Windows, which can turn a mishap into a systemwide meltdown."

'Internet Explorer losing market share to new, safer browser':
http://aroundcny.com/technofile/texts/tec092604.html
>Quote: "Most Internet Explorer users I've helped during a switch to Firefox have learned how to use it in a few minutes."

Security comparison.
From an IT manager who recently installed Firefox on 200 PCs:
http://software.silicon.com/applications/t...k.htm?PROCESS=s how&ID=20038179
>Quote: "We did a simple test on Firefox before using it on a network with 200 PC's. We tracked all internet sites used on a PC for 2 weeks, once with IE, once with Firefox.
[...snip...]
>We ran Lavasoft Adaware to check how much spyware had been downloaded onto the PC. Result = 180 processes by using IE, "ZERO" by using Firefox ..."

Features.
'Ten reasons to try Firefox':
http://open.itworld.com/5037/nls_ecommerce...1117/page_1.htm l
>Quote: "Security is one of the main reasons that people are trying Firefox, but it also has many features that are lacking in IE."

'What are Live Bookmarks?':
http://www.mozilla.org/products/fire...bookmarks.html
>Quote: "Live Bookmarks is a new technology in Firefox that lets you view RSS news and blog headlines in the bookmarks toolbar or bookmarks menu. With one glance, quickly see the latest headlines from your favorite sites. Go directly to the articles that interest you -- saving you time."

Download and install.
'Firefox -- The Browser, Reloaded':
http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/
>Quote: "At only 4.7MB (Windows), Firefox takes just a few minutes to download over a slow connection and seconds over a fast connection. The installer gets you set up quickly, and the new Easy Transition system imports all of your settings -- Favorites, passwords and other data from Internet Explorer and other browsers -- so you can start surfing right away."

Firefox and Internet Explorer work together.
'Mossberg's Mailbox':
http://ptech.wsj.com/archive/mailbox-20041202.html
>Quote: "Q: Does this mean I should uninstall Internet Explorer?
>A: The two browsers can co-exist just fine on your PC, even if you designate Firefox as your default browser."

Illustrated guides.
'A Beginner's Guide to Firefox':
http://www.bytecave.net/anders/guide/guide.html
'An introduction to Mozilla Firefox':
http://www.nidelven-it.no/articles/i...ion_to_firefox

admin · #2 04-10-2005, 02:56 AM

Help and support.
Switching from Internet Explorer to Mozilla Firefox:
http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/switch.html
Firefox Help:
http://www.mozilla.org/support/firefox/
Keyboard Shortcuts:
http://www.mozilla.org/support/firefox/keyboard.html
MozillaZine Forums:
http://forums.mozillazine.org/

Firefox tips and tricks.
'Firefox Help, Tips and Tricks':
http://users.tns.net/~skingery/firefox/Home_Page.html

'Firefox Secrets':
http://open.itworld.com/5037/nls_ecommerce...ox041125/page_1. html
>Quote: "If you're new to Firefox, there are a lot features and options that are not immediately apparent."

'More Firefox secrets':
http://open.itworld.com/5037/nls_ecommerce...re041201/page_1 .html
>Quote: "...a look at extensions, customization and performance."

'Firefox Tweak Guide':
http://www.tweakfactor.com/articles/.../firefoxtweak/

Extensions and Plugins.
Mozilla Update:
https://update.mozilla.org/extension...cation=firefox
>Quote: "Extensions are small add-ons that add new functionality to Firefox. They can add anything from a toolbar button to a completely new feature. They allow the browser to be customized to fit the personal needs of each user if they need additional features, while keeping Firefox small to download."

SpellBound:
http://spellbound.sourceforge.net/
>Quote: "This allows you to spell check forms (e.g. message board posts, blog entries, wysiwyg, etc.) before submitting them when using your Mozilla Firefox or Mozilla Suite browser. There are no special system requirements beyond those to run your browser and it has been verified to work with Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, and OS/2."

'PluginDoc FAQs':
http://plugindoc.mozdev.org/faqs/
>Quote: "PluginDoc was created to fill a small gap in Mozilla documentation that affected a