Bear <
bearbo...@gmai.com> wrote in
news:XnsA02D6BF9286FAbe...@130.225.254.104:
> Dustin <
bughunte...@gmail.com> wrote in
> news:XnsA02CE960524EFHHI2948AJD832@no:
>
>> What would I know compared to the great Bear.
>>
>
> Well we don't know yet. You haven't said anything significant. You
> just stomp around touting why you are the "expert" and no one else
> knows anything. I say prove it...but you haven't provided anything
> significant to do so....and I don't mean prove it with
> credentials...prove it with information ... like a great program, or
> what are the best tools to use, etc. You know, the main topics of
> these groups.
I know I've asked you before, I'll ask again tho. Can you provide even
one MID where I have this "I'm the only expert" here attitude? Just
one, and I'll eat crow. I know many of the posters to this newsgroup
and consider the majority of them power users if not techies like
myself.
I don't really consider you to be in either category, but that doesn't
imply I consider myself to be the only expert here either. I'm not.
> What are your security tools?
For which aspect of security Bear? I use IP policies and crypto behind
a hardware firewall. If I'm wanting to test unknown code without trying
to disassemble it first (Just to study what it does), I prefer
sandboxie due to the kickass support of it's author. I even paid for a
registered copy and I don't bitch about the new registration/activation
nonsense. It's still worth having to me. Friendly support for 3rd party
tools.
> What new great programs have you found?
I can't take any credit for
textfixer.com. I didn't write it, and
you've already mentioned it. :) I too make use of some of the text
features offered on the site because I just don't feel like writing my
own little app to fix some old .nfo files I have. Hundreds of them it
seems are in the old style that doesn't go over well via the web.
I did find an interesting program originally mentioned on
technibble.com, but it's for advanced users. You could very well mess
your system up. In this case, I know you won't hurt anything; you have
a sound backup procedure.
http://www.carifred.com/uvk/
Ultra Virus Killer, also known as UVK, is a free and portable
application designed to help users detect and remove malware. UVK acts
as a swiss army knife of malware removal as it contains similar
functionality to a range of computer technician software use such as
Process Explorer, Autoruns, Unlocker, Windows Repair and more.
The strength of this application is not just its ability to help you
remove the offending malware, but repair the damaged Windows install
afterwards. For example, the application allows you to create scripts
that will reset the hosts file and DNS, Reset IE, Reset Group Policy,
Fix .exe extensions and much more.
This one is probably useful to many people:
http://majorgeeks.com/dMaintenance_d7431.html
dMaintenance is a free portable tool that can be configured to automate
maintenance tasks. It can run directly on a pc without installation and
can also be pushed out on networks via group policy. DMaintenance can
be set to run automatically via Windows Task Scheduler as well.
The first time that dMaintenance is executed it will greet you with a
configuration screen. Simply ticking the boxes next to each task will
set the program. The program has numerous tasks that can be set to
execute, such as deleting history files, cookies, Temp files, correct
time settings, clean up internet explorer, defrag, and more. A
technician can also configure the program to run third party tools such
as cCleaner and Sysinternals applications (must be present on the
machine).
You can set if you want a report log and how you want it displayed.
dMaintenance can be configured to send you an email with a results log
if you wish. Once initial configuration is completed the next time you
run the executable it will executed all the configured tasks so the
tech does not need to run each one individually. Again, for a true
hands off experience, this can be accomplished through task scheduler
as well.
> What are the tools and programs you recommend in various categories?
I'm a fan of avast for residential clients. It's light on resources and
easy for older persons to use. They seem to enjoy it talking when it
does the updates. :) - Antivirus
Malwarebytes (non resident is fine, but it's very inexpensive and worth
paying for, imho).
I like macrium reflect as well. It's part of a backup procedure various
clients are using. I still prefer ghost for the older systems which are
okay with running my modified bartPE disc. -Backup
I created a short list of techie tools for a friend of mine the other
day.. I'll post the software section for you: 4- Most of the
diagnostics software is free for commercial and non commercial use
alike. (a) Memtest86+ is a free memory testing/burn in tool. Boot the
CD and watch. (b) ERUNT is a free windows NT based registry backup
utility. It's always a good idea to snapshot the systems current
registry before making any changes! (c) CrystalDiskInfo - a very
thorough HD diagnostic tool. (d) TestDisk, Recuva - Free data
recovery
tools (e) HotCPUTesterPro - not free software, Checks MB and cpu tho!
(f) Passware kit-not free software for accessing quickbooks, quicken
files. (g) Spinrite -Commercial software helps recover data in some
cases on failing drives. (h) Newest Firefox/Chrome installers (Always
give the user an option) (i) The Sysinternals package.-Free set of
utilities to troubleshoot software issues. (j) Norton removal
utilities- saves time removing damaged Norton installations.
(k) UnknownDeviceIdentifier.- This can assist in locating drivers for
hardware. (l) Directx 9c redistributables. In the event you need to
reinstall directx. (m) Dial-a-fix. Corrects many script/activeX/windows
installer issues. (n) KeyFinder v151 -Gets software install keys for
some packages. OS too. (o) Double driver v4.10 This allows you to
backup/restore the drivers on the system!. (p) Password reset bootable
cds (free!). Unlock an NT system. (q) WinPE discs.
(r) EaseUS partition master software.
Software for suspected malware issues:
(a) TDSSKiller, Gmer, RootRepeal
(b) Trend micro sysclean package
(c) Kaspersky rescue disc
(d) Malwarebytes
(e) Multi_AV
It's not a complete list or anything. Most of it's all well known and
has a proven track record.
> You know...stuff that people are actually interested in.
Bear,
I haven't seen any supporting posts for this thread... Maybe you should
take your own advice for a change.