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Scan Spyware - no internet? Alan T 07-13-2007
Posted by Alan T on July 13, 2007, 2:50 am
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Should I have internet connection when running the anti-spyware program?
And why?



Posted by =?Utf-8?B?TWlsbyAoTVNQU1Mp?= on July 13, 2007, 3:24 am
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That would be an option, but I sure advice you to update your scanner first
both Anti-Spyware and Anti-Virus before proceeding and quite often the best
way is if your Security application have a safe mode capability scan.
--
Milo
MSPSS


"Alan T" wrote:

> Should I have internet connection when running the anti-spyware program?
> And why?
>
>
>

Posted by Malke on July 13, 2007, 10:25 am
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Alan T wrote:
> Should I have internet connection when running the anti-spyware program?
> And why?
>
>

When running *what* "anti-spyware program"? Remember that we can't see
your computer from here.

In general, if you are just doing normal malware scanning as part of
your maintenance program, you can scan while in Regular Mode and while
connected to the Internet.

If you are scanning because you suspect infection, then you should get
the updates for your antispyware and antivirus programs first and then
scan in Safe Mode, offline.

See this link for further details:

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware


Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Posted by David H. Lipman on July 13, 2007, 4:55 pm
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| Should I have internet connection when running the anti-spyware program?
| And why?
|

Generally speaking... (w/o specific information) yes. This way the anti malware
application
will be up-to-date.

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm



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