Bonemonster
2007-02-11, 21:44
When I use SBSD to immunize my PC how does it work? Do I need to keep SBSD open to detect threats that are immunized or does it make the changes within IE to block them?
I have always wondered about this and it isn't in any of the help files.
Thank you.
md usa spybot fan
2007-02-11, 22:03
You do not have to keep Spybot-S&D open. Entries are added to the system registry that are used by Internet Explorer to block threats.
From:
How Spybot-S&D protects against the installation of Spyware/Malware
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=281
The first level of protection is immunization (a passive protection). When you “Immunize”, entries are added to the system Registry. This blocks cookies from some sites, places other sites in the restricted zone and blocks the download/execution of selected ActiveX scripts. If you are interested in learning how this type of blocking works, see Note #1 below. Also Note: If you use Spybot S&D and other products like IE-SPYAD, SpywareBlaster, etc. together, there is an overlap of some of the protection offered. If you undo or disable the protection in one product, it may remove some of the protection installed by the other. You should re-immunize or re-enable the protection in the other products as appropriate.
Note #1:
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article – 182569
Description of Internet Explorer security zones registry entries
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=182569
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 240797
How to Stop an ActiveX Control from Running in Internet Explorer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=240797