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More info?)
I"ve had Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) for about a month now. It is
running successfully along with McAffee Antivirus and Firewall (Windows
Firewall disabled of course), Spybot Search & Destroy, CW Shredder, Trojan
Remover, AdAware. I did once need to run the winsock repair command to
correct my internet connection but since then, all is well.
RJJ
"Wesley Vogel" wrote:
> Why are you running two firewalls?
>
> [[Q. Should I use both Internet Connection Firewall and a software firewall
> from a different company on my Windows XP computer?
> A. No. Running multiple software firewalls is unnecessary for typical home
> computers, home networking, and small business networking scenarios.
> Using two firewalls on the same connection could cause issues with
> connectivity to the Internet or other unexpected behavior. One firewall,
> whether it is the Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall or different
> software firewall, can provide substantial protection for your computer.]]
>
> Frequently Asked Questions About Internet Firewalls
>
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/firewall.asp
>
> -----
>
> Most of the Internet connectivity problems arise out of corrupt Winsock
> settings. Windows sockets settings may get corrupted due to the removal of
> spyware.
>
> This has nothing to do with Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta). Any
> method of removing some spyware programs may result in losing the internet
> connection.
>
> There are known spyware programs that install layered service providers
> (LSPs) on computers to gather user data. When the spyware programs are
> removed, the spyware-based LSPs are also removed. The LSPs are not restored
> after removal.
>
> There are several known fixes for this problem.
>
> netsh winsock reset for XP SP2
>
> WinsockFix.zip. (by: Option^Explicit)
>
http://members.shaw.ca/installations/WinsockFix.zip
>
> LSP-Fix
> Repairs Winsock 2 settings, caused by buggy or improperly-removed Internet
> software, that result in loss of Internet access
>
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
>
> Repair/Reset Winsock settings
>
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/winsock.htm
>
> After you run Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Beta), you have network-related
> problems, or you receive an error message
>
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/892350
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In news:%23$tHAdGDFHA.4004@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl,
> Peter <Ex-Brit ATrogers DOTcom (adjust accordingly)> hunted and pecked:
> > I tried MS Antispyware.. removed it quickly after losing my internet
> > connection and find that both my McAfee and Windows Firewalls had been
> > totally disabled by the installation.
> >
> > --
> > Peter.
> > Toronto, Canada,
> > XP Home SP2.
> > Pentium 4 @ 3.0ghz, 160gb HD, 1.0gb DDR.
> > "Neil Howie" <neil.howie@Ireportallspam.net> wrote in message
> > news:%23lRI87EDFHA.2568@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> >> I have this suspicion that much fly-posted anti-spyware is actually
> >> spyware. I also installed a very impressive program called Dr
> >> something recommended by the CNet website and found it producing so
> >> many spurious messages when I wans't even using or connected to the
> >> internat that I uninstalled it quick.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Neil
> >>
> >> Anti-spam - Domain is really oakleaf ~ idps ~ co ~ uk (change ~ to
> >> dot)
> >>
> >>
> >> "Mark Williams" <MarkWilliams@att.net> wrote in message
> >> news:sMcNd.8409$Th1.5822@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> >>> Brian Livingston Windows Secret newsletter had alarming results
> >>> regarding the effectiveness of anti-adware products failing to
> >>> remove all or even most adware components.
> >>>
> >>> http://windowssecrets.com/050127/
> >>>
> >>> Has anyone been testing MS Microsoft AntiSpware beta? Any
> >>> conflicts with any other software? How well does it work? Is it
> >>> really better at finding things? Other thoughts?
>
>
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