[Simply Computers] Re: SuperAntiSpyware - False positives or the only anti-malware that gets it right?

 

Whenever you run multiple malware scanners, you are asking for trouble.

It would appear that SAS is seeing false positives.

The other software you are running are also highly-rated, so if one finds major problems that the others don't, then the one that finds the "problems" becomes suspect.

As the "problems" seem to come from software that you purposely downloaded, and want to keep, then I would consider whether you have other symptoms of computer trouble.

If not, I would uninstall SAS, and then uninstall MSE, PC Matic, System Sweeper, Microsoft Security Scanner.

You paid for Norton 360, so if it isn't bogging your computer down, then keep it.

Just run Malwarebytes if you suspect trouble. Forget the others.

We have had people come into this Group who ran SAS and then their computer was unusable.

rogerX

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Iron Stomach" <Videomaker2000@...> wrote:
>
> My laptop is protected by a multi-tude of malware scanners. Real time protection is provided by NORTON 360, and Microsoft Security Essentials. I know you're only supposed to have 1 full time scanner, but MSE is well rated, and won't give me a choice to ONLY do manual scans.
>
> I also run scans periodically SuperAntiSpyware, MalwareBytes, PC Matic, Micrsoft Malicous Software Removal Tool, Microsoft Stand alone System Sweeper (Beta), Microsoft Security Scanner.
>
> Only my SuperAntiSpyware "discovers/detects" Adware.HBHelper and Browser Hijacker.Adbar.
>
> When I use SuperAntiSpyware to remove the "threats" my SPEEDBIT VIDEO DOWNLOADER doesn't work anymore. I suspect that Speedbits plug in on my IE is the source of the "threats". I really use that video downloader often for my church. Can it really be that only SuperAntiSpyware can detect these threats.....or are they false positives that I should ignore? Below is the report of the scan:
>
> UPERAntiSpyware Scan Log
> http://www.superantispyware.com
>
> Generated 12/15/2011 at 11:26 AM
>
> Application Version : 5.0.1136
>
> Core Rules Database Version : 8054
> Trace Rules Database Version: 5866
>
> Scan type : Quick Scan
> Total Scan Time : 00:06:54
>
> Operating System Information
> Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, Service Pack 1 (Build 6.01.7601)
> UAC On - Limited User
>
> Memory items scanned : 590
> Memory threats detected : 0
> Registry items scanned : 60881
> Registry threats detected : 8
> File items scanned : 11187
> File threats detected : 10
>
> Adware.HBHelper
> (x86) HKCR\CLSID\{CA3EB689-8F09-4026-AA10-B9534C691CE0}
> (x86) HKCR\CLSID\{CA3EB689-8F09-4026-AA10-B9534C691CE0}\InprocServer32
> (x86) HKCR\CLSID\{CA3EB689-8F09-4026-AA10-B9534C691CE0}\InprocServer32#ThreadingModel
> (x86) HKCR\CLSID\{CA3EB689-8F09-4026-AA10-B9534C691CE0}\ProgID
> (x86) HKCR\CLSID\{CA3EB689-8F09-4026-AA10-B9534C691CE0}\TypeLib
> (x86) HKCR\CLSID\{CA3EB689-8F09-4026-AA10-B9534C691CE0}\VersionIndependentProgID
>
> Browser Hijacker.Deskbar
> (x86) HKCR\Interface\{4897BBA6-48D9-468C-8EFA-846275D7701B}
> (x86) HKCR\Interface\{4897BBA6-48D9-468C-8EFA-846275D7701B}\ProxyStubClsid32
>
> Adware.Tracking Cookie
> C:\USERS\DJ PETE\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\2VAZSPPL.txt [ Cookie:dj pete@.../ ]
> C:\USERS\DJ PETE\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\926Q9TA2.txt [ Cookie:dj pete@.../ ]
> C:\USERS\DJ PETE\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\RTRT5Z6M.txt [ Cookie:dj pete@.../ ]
> C:\USERS\DJ PETE\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\T8P3V0S9.txt [ Cookie:dj pete@.../ ]
> C:\USERS\DJ PETE\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\8ZNX18PW.txt [ Cookie:dj pete@.../ ]
> C:\USERS\DJ PETE\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\EIEJ81I6.txt [ Cookie:dj pete@.../ ]
> C:\USERS\DJ PETE\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\GQ21XPRT.txt [ Cookie:dj pete@.../cgi-bin ]
> C:\USERS\DJ PETE\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\LCT7XYZZ.txt [ Cookie:dj pete@.../ ]
> C:\USERS\DJ PETE\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\EX9U2UYL.txt [ Cookie:dj pete@.../ ]
> C:\USERS\DJ PETE\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies\Low\ZONJSIU0.txt [ Cookie:dj pete@.../ ]
>
> I just want to mention that the scan above was AFTER I scanned with all my other anti-malware solutions, and then even rebooted the computer. Then immediately ran SuperAntiSpywares QUICK scan.
>
> What say the experts? Thank you.....Pete
>

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