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MisterURL,
I think you're getting a false positive from your "rootkit revealer" program. This is part of the Symantec database and through a search of your computer can be found at: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\SymcData....
Some rootkit and detection programs either are not sophisticated enough or try to scare you into buying their dubious products.
False positive for sure!
Thanks to both of you. The program was Sophos Anti-Rootkit 1.3. I found it through the MajorGeeks site, and it was highly rated. But if it can't tell that hidden files from a big-time player like Norton are OK, then I will try to find another one.
MisterURL,
Why look for another program when NIS 2008 already has built-in rootkit detection?
could try f-secure blacklight thats what I use, very simple to use program.
Phil_D wrote:MisterURL,
Why look for another program when NIS 2008 already has built-in rootkit detection?
Just to add to this point: N.I.S. 2008 has everything to keep you protected.
If Norton is reporting a file which is safe, and you know 100% that it is safe, then add the file(s) to the Exclusions Section of N.I.S. 2008 (Open Norton > N.I.S. tab > N.I.S. Options > Exclusions). However, this is, like already mentioned, only if you know totally for sure that the file(s) are safe.
Just a few tips: Run LiveUpdate every-few-hours; run Full System Scan at least twice-a-week.
Phil_D,
I guess my thinking is that since no spyware catcher program catches every item, the usual advice "experts" advice is to run two or even more, having one active all the time and running the others periodically. Unlike the antivirus or firewall programs the opinions I have seen generally recommend at least two different anti-spyware programs. So, even though I find NIS a fine software suite, I like to run another spyware catcher or two.
Thanks.
MisterURL wrote:Phil_D,
I guess my thinking is that since no spyware catcher program catches every item, the usual advice "experts" advice is to run two or even more, having one active all the time and running the others periodically. Unlike the antivirus or firewall programs the opinions I have seen generally recommend at least two different anti-spyware programs. So, even though I find NIS a fine software suite, I like to run another spyware catcher or two.
Thanks.
There is really no need to do this if you have N.I.S. installed on your computer.
Just remember that they could clash with each other and this, less protection. No matter what scanner it is, it is advised that you only run one security software - Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, e.t.c. and do not run any more to ensure that you are 100% protected.
It appears that the other product is detecting a legitimate Symantec file in error. You may wish to contact them and let them know of this issue, so subsequent scans will not alert you of this file. Thanks!
MisterURL,
If you just want to run a program periodically, I would recommend Malwarebytes. The free version does not run unless called upon, so there is no conflict with NIS 2008. I have found it to be effective and false positives are extremely rare. The paid version offers realtime protection, but then you would be setting up a potential conflict.
I should add that I have been running Norton products for many years and although hits have been attempted, they have been blocked by Norton and my computers have never become infected.