Moderators rridgely Posted November 15, 2005 Moderators Share Posted November 15, 2005 Microsoft has just launched a service called safety center. Its an online scanning service for viruses, pc maintenance, and has lots of pc tips. Pretty good for computer noobs. I'm running the safety/virus scan right now to see if its any good. Only downside is that its internet explorer only(active x control required for scans). http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Predator Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I shall run that through my PC pretty soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Proof Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 i just got done scanning. everything came up clean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenutyEnool Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Microsoft has just launched a service called safety center. Its an online scanning service for viruses, pc maintenance, and has lots of pc tips. Pretty good for computer noobs. I'm running the safety/virus scan right now to see if its any good. Only downside is that its internet explorer only(active x control required for scans). http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm 22215[/snapback] So, what's your judgement/thoughts on this one rridgely? Is it worth doing, or should we stick with whatever current programs we have? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted November 16, 2005 Moderators Share Posted November 16, 2005 I actually think the online virus scanner is pretty good, albeit it gave me one false positive. I don't know what the virus scanning technology is based upon, however Microsoft did acquire RAV Antivirus one or two years ago. The online virus scanner is one of the few that can actually scan inside of RAR archives. It's also a fast virus scanner which reminds me of eTrust EZ Antivirus. Forget about the cleanup tool it has, it doesn't find anything that CCleaner doesn't already find. --- Hopefully this is just the beginning of something really useful from Microsoft. I'd love to see Microsoft release a downloadable program that will combine virus scanning, and antispyware all in one application, and of course be free of charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rochip Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I read somewhere that one of the features of Vista will be that when you reboot it will almost be like you did a sort of clean install or system restore as an added protection against malware. Has anyone else heard this or have any comments about whether it's a good idea? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Predator Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 The virus scan seemed pretty fast, I was clean, the cleanup and defrag don't seem that important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted November 21, 2005 Moderators Share Posted November 21, 2005 I seriously think if Microsoft releases another service pack for Windows XP including Windows Live Safety Center into Windows Security Center would be a very good decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Predator Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 As far as I know, SP3 is going to be released? I agree with you as well, that would be a very smart idea, and if it updates, ohh and a real-time scanner! That, would be excellent. Don't mean to sound dumb, but I'm going to anyway, but is it a big thing putting another service pack on your PC? Does it get rid of files or settings, and also, does it cost money, or will you be able to download it off them (considering it is an update of sorts)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted November 21, 2005 Moderators Share Posted November 21, 2005 Microsoft has some other service which is in beta at the moment that automatically scans for viruses, runs maintenance, and makes backups. I can't remember what it's called however it's currently free whilst in the beta stage, however once it's finalized it will be subscription based. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Predator Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Don't mean to sound dumb, but I'm going to anyway, but is it a big thing putting another service pack on your PC? Does it get rid of files or settings, and also, does it cost money, or will you be able to download it off them (considering it is an update of sorts)? Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agumon Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Microsoft has some other service which is in beta at the moment that automatically scans for viruses, runs maintenance, and makes backups. I can't remember what it's called however it's currently free whilst in the beta stage, however once it's finalized it will be subscription based. do u mean Windows OneCare Live --==aGumon==-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimate Predator Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Shame its beta and US only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted November 22, 2005 Moderators Share Posted November 22, 2005 do u mean Windows OneCare Live 22655[/snapback] That's it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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