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Re: Anti spyware, each program seems to have its own system restore just as windows does.
Should all be activated or none and just depend upon windows?
I don't want conflicts, e.x. constant protection called by various names like realtime or teatimer or active shield = only one should be on. I keep the realtime protection in my Ncafee seurity suite on.
Thank you for your help
Hello.
Re: Anti spyware, each program seems to have its own system restore just as windows does.
Should all be activated or none and just depend upon windows?
As it is likely that 2 active registry/file guards would come into conflict with each other, it is best to choose one resident protection guard.
How Spybot-S&D protects against the installation of Spyware/Malware. (http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=281)
Once you choose which anti spyware program's resident will allow or deny registry changes, decide whether or not to do a registry back up in that application.
So that you can undo the changes you might make using that particular program.
Windows System Restore is a bit different, for XP:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb490854.aspx
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306084
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_restore.htm
Hope that helps. :)
Edit.
General note for anyone:
Please do not turn off System Restore trying to remove an infection. Doing so would only serve to destroy a known restore point (not good) and won't remove the malware. If seeking advice in our Malware Removal Forum (http://forums.spybot.info/forumdisplay.php?f=22) let your helper advise you as to when a System Restore flush is called for.
I have one running and when issues arise I always come to the forums for help.
I usually create a restore point for changes like new programs and sometimes even when I run a full scan.
Thank you for your help.