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Hello XP

It's been a long time. I think the last time I talked with you is when the DGAD cabal thing happened. This is Gears of War. I recently changed my username and I just felt like saying whats up. I've changed alot since we last met. I am less social and more about work. So how you been man. Email me at ersaiah123@yahoo.com--(NGG) 00:29, 27 April 2009 (UTC)

E-mailed a reply to this message.--Xp54321 (Hello! • Contribs) 02:49, 27 April 2009 (UTC)

Re:Viruses

I read your suggestions regarding reliable anti-virus software on on the computing RefDesk (BTW, thanks for the heads up on Live OneCare— I had NO idea about its discontinuation, even though I receive regular newsletters from Microsft and they didn't mention anything about that), and you mentioned that AVG lacked rootkit detectors . But so do Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and SUPERAntiSpyware. So I decided to search for anti-rootkit software, and I came across Panda Anti-Rootkit, which apparently has had good reviews 1. Would you recommend it? Whip it! Now whip it good! 03:27, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware is not meant to combat rootkits. However SUPERAntiSpyware does have anti-rootkit capability. Please note, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and SUPERAntiSpyware are not replacements for a good anti-virus. (They are meant as supplements to a multi-layered defense) Since Live OneCare is obviously ineffective against malware, try avast! or Avira AntiVir instead. Both are free and meet most users' needs. Rootkits are the arch-enemies of anti-viruses as they are meant to be stealthy and they can be very hard to detect and remove. For example: [1], [2], [3]. In addition, removal of some malware can cause serious damage to the OS as you will see in the videos. Because rootkits are hard to detect and remove, it's better to prevent their installation in the first place with a good anti-virus. I've never used Panda Anti-Rootkit so I can't offer an opinion on its abilities. More specialized tools like GMER, BlackLight, Sophos Anti-Rootkit, RootkitRevealer, and Rootkit Unhooker are also available. However they require a more knowledgeable user to be used effectively. I recommend also the WOT - Web of Trust forum if you have further questions. :-)--Xp54321 (Hello! • Contribs) 17:47, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

The Reference Desk Barnstar
You really made me learn stuff I didn't know before, especially about rootkits. Whip it! Now whip it good! 06:55, 27 April 2009 (UTC)

BTW, I downloaded the anti-rootkit software you recommended, and I have no idea of what to do from that point on. Whip it! Now whip it good! 06:55, 27 April 2009 (UTC)

Your welcome! :-) "Hold your horses!" with those anti-rootkit tools though! They are meant specifically for detection and removal of rootkits. They should not be used unless needed. An up-to-date anti-virus and a few scans once in a while with BlackLight and Sophos Anti-Rootkit should be sufficient for you. :) Hope this helps.--Xp54321 (Hello! • Contribs) 00:21, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

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