[Tom]

Members, please do not post in this thread. It is for informational purposes only. If you have a question about a program and/or an update, please start a new thread on the General forum for that purpose.


This thread contains all updates for the recommended malware protection applications

SUPERAntiSpyware, SpyBot S &D, SpywareBlaster, MalwareBytes and Hosts file
plus any other security software information.

This will enable members to get all update information from this one thread

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This post has been edited by JudyC: 02 August 2009 - 09:57 AM

[Tom]

Update to Hosts File 30th.March, Posted separately;-

This MVPS HOSTS file is a free download from: #
# http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm #
# #
# Notes: The Operating System does not read the "#" symbol #
# You can create your own notes, after the # symbol #
# This *must* be the first line: 127.0.0.1 localhost #
# #
# *********************************************************#
# ------------- Updated: March 30th. -2012 ----------------#
# *********************************************************#
# #
# Entries with comments are all searchable via Google. #

Click My link to view Hosts File as text (606 kb) (opens in browser)
Note: The text version also makes a terrific searchable reference for determining possible unwanted connections
Download:\hosts File with My link[/ Follow instructions for downloading Hosts file. MVP and note special isntructions for win 7My link/ and Vista My link


Reference the Hosts File update as above, you may find it easier to follow the instructions as given in wikie tips and tricks on Community feedback - Click My link


File locations where C:\ = your operating systems hard drive
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC
Windows 2K = C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC

[Tom]

Separate posting for SpywareBlaster update to allow other applications to be deleted

[Tom]

Spybot (S&D) update is posted separately to allow other applications to be deleted when updated

[Tom]

No Hosts File update
For status of other applications, please see below and the rest of this thread.

SUPERAntiSpyware is posted in 4 parts to aid visiblity of detail.