MADx
join:2005-05-25
Richmond, IN
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| Latest Comodo BoClean Information
This is taken from the Comodo BoClean forum it is the latest information on what to expect in the days to come. Also here is a link with information concerning existing customer and Comodo BoClean 4.23. »forums.comodo.com/index.php/topi···msg56714
Kevin McAleavey -
COMODO BOClean 4.23 (note the extremely minor version number change) will be the SAME as BOClean 4.22 for now ... the only major changes are some nice graphics on it that say COMODO of course, and the solution for VISTA compatibility that worked just fine in 4.22 until Vista was actually released. Microsoft made some changes in how kernel drivers are handled and even though ours wasn't a HARDWARE driver in the traditional sense, they required not only "signed code" but also a special "CROSS-certificate" from Microsoft in addition to the "signed code." While I was still with Privacy Software Corp, we requested this from them back in December of last year and never got it. Now that we're in COMODO's hands, the logjam was broken and the certificates JUST arrived this past week. THAT was the major part of the delay. Once the code has been signed, then we have to go back and retest all of the 4.23 release to ensure that everything works properly as there have been quite a few reports of strange things happening with signed kernel code. Since it's always been our tradition to avoid tossing coded corpses out of speeding cars in the dead of night, need a few more days to beat up things in our own labs to ensure it will work as reliably as its predecessor yet be happy under Vista.
And no, not handing out "release candidates" at this point either ... but the 4.23 release, aside from the above, will be the SAME as 4.22 was. Once that's out the door, next step is to take the existing code which is written in Borland C and then port it to Microsoft C (Microsoft's C isn't completely ANSI compatible whereas Borland was) so that my teammates at COMODO can get under the hood along with me and start making some SERIOUS improvements to it which will hopefully lead us to either a 4.30 or better yet that fabled 5.0 release as soon as is practical. Over the past two years, I've started to do a number of amazing things that I never had the time to FINISH. I think those unfinished things excited Melih even more than BOClean or any of our other existing stuff. Hopefully now that I have analysts and no longer have to do the malware, this will all come together sooner rather than later. There's a lot of work ahead to be done and it's great to finally have the opportunity to DO some of it again! |
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gugarci
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Bergen Co |  I can't wait. I didn't know that Comodo BoClean was going to be free. |
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CajunTek
Insane Cajun
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join:2003-08-08
Arlington, TX
1 edit | Visit the comodo forums for late breaking news.. (especially the available soon... thread.. 
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dadkins
Can you do Blu?
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join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA
1 edit | reply to MADx
Nevermind |
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CajunTek
Insane Cajun
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join:2003-08-08
Arlington, TX
·RoadRunner Cable
| said by dadkins  :Nevermind Come on dakins, tell us what you really think..  
At least here.. we can disagree civilly (unlike some places...)
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norwegian
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join:2005-02-15
Outback
 ·WestNet Broadband
1 edit | LOL.
Don't get Dadkins started eh.
As for BOClean, what the "fabled version 5" is about, I no doubt it will be a lot better a product, and look forward to seeing research, rather than detection and repair, which already has been noted in that last thread. There Dadkins, we do listen.
I wonder what it will be capable of, coupled with Comodo firewall. Will look forward to that for a test.
Edit: spelling
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Cudni
La Merma - Vigilado
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join:2003-12-20
Someshire | reply to MADx
it is out
»Shh, Don't tell Anybody...
Cudni |
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balloonshark
Lets Go Mountaineers
join:2006-08-11
WV | reply to MADx
Since it's out, please read Kevins posts on pages 12 and 13 about previous installations and Windows Vista.
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greenhatch
join:2005-08-14
UK! | reply to MADx
I was flabbergasted to see the Comodo chief post a link to the new Comodo BOClean before the official launch (and essential release notes!). If on XP, 4.22 owners do not need to upgrade to 4.23 just yet. |
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gugarci
Premium
join:2004-02-25
Bergen Co
·Comcast
| reply to Cudni
Thanks, got it. Will install later.  |
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jmorlan
Hmm... That's funny.
Premium
join:2001-02-05
Pacifica, CA
·Pacific Bell - SBC
| reply to MADx
Okay. I downloaded and installed it. It appears to offer real-time protection against Trojan infections, but without file scanning ability. Is that right, or am I missing something?
Do I need this when I already have Active Virus Shield (Kaspersky free) running in real time? |
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CajunTek
Insane Cajun
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join:2003-08-08
Arlington, TX | yes.... |
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dadkins
Can you do Blu?
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join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA
·Comcast
| reply to jmorlan
said by jmorlan :Okay. I downloaded and installed it. It appears to offer real-time protection against Trojan infections, but without file scanning ability. Is that right, or am I missing something? Do I need this when I already have Active Virus Shield (Kaspersky free) running in real time? Actually, no.
Way back when AVs only looked for viruses, yeah!
A resident AT would have been a good idea.
Now that nearly any "scanner"(Real Time and On Demand both) scans for all kinds of malware, trojans included, ya really don't need a secondary AT resident - from ANYONE!
Since BOC is free now, go ahead and get it and YOU decide whether or not it is needed.
Don't listen to the hype - FROM ANYONE! 
You Make The Call!
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CajunTek
Insane Cajun
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join:2003-08-08
Arlington, TX
·RoadRunner Cable
| Here we are disagreeing....
But I think you need it.. and more.. (a lot of common sense too)
For example this guy had KAV and BOClean (now I don't know what his KAV settings were but..)
»HJT- BYXYAAX.DLL & MORE
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Name Game
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join:2002-07-07
North Myrtle Beach, SC
2 edits | reply to jmorlan
said by jmorlan :Okay. I downloaded and installed it. It appears to offer real-time protection against Trojan infections, but without file scanning ability. Is that right, or am I missing something? Do I need this when I already have Active Virus Shield (Kaspersky free) running in real time? You sure do need it..and do not turn BOClean off then like this user did..who also has KAV running and in real time..
»BOClean vs. PMNOLJH
or you will end up here asking for help 
»HJT- BYXYAAX.DLL & MORE
and if you still think KAV is going to do it all..
just ask the experts..fcukdat for one
»Murlo trojan
»Re: Murlo trojan
where some of those rootkits are still making the rounds and KAV can not even do the full repair to this date.
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Ryan
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Attleboro, MA
1 edit | reply to MADx
IMHO boclean offers a great second defense. If all else fails its good to have an extra layer of detection. IMHO if your using kaspersky its probably overkill due to there great trojan detection, however me a nod32 fan they have been known to sometimes miss a few trojans which is where boclean comes in. Trojan is ran nod32 misses it, loads into memory boclean picks up the new variant and stops it before it can do harm. Its not like the program is a killer on resources and now that its free there is no reason not to use it. |
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dadkins
Can you do Blu?
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join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA
1 edit | reply to CajunTek
Board hiccup. |
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dadkins
Can you do Blu?
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join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA
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| reply to CajunTek
said by CajunTek :Here we are disagreeing.... But I think you need it.. and more.. (a lot of common sense too) For example this guy had KAV and BOClean (now I don't know what his KAV settings were but..) » HJT- BYXYAAX.DLL & MORE ...and here I sit, for YEARS, never having BOC - and not one problem.
How many HJT logs have I posted? 0.
How many "I'm hosed" threads have I started? 0.
I go anywhere and click anything.
I DO NOT use BOC!
No infections... *ANYONE* care to try and explain how?
I didn't have BOC...
At various times, I have had Trend Micro, KAV, and avast.
NO BOClean - and nothing ever happened.
Recently, someone(a friend) sent me a copy of the original 4.22 BOC.
I installed it.
It sat there.
It consumed 10MB(not worried about RAM, but WTF?)
It detected Gibson's Leak Test... OOOoooo!!!!
Considering that Gibson's Leak Test is harmless, Wow! I'm impressed! 
I took it for a spin in the Adult Arena of the web... seen my AV have a hissyfit a bunch of times!
Trojans, codecs, javascripts, IST... a few items.
BOC didn't do shit!
Scanned that test laptop with a SHITLOAD of scanners afterwards.
AVs, ATs, ASs, Rootkit scanners(All of them)...
Guess what!!!
Not a damn thing was found besides - cookies! BFD! LMAO!
Now, I ask this ONE MORE TIME:
What do I need BOClean for?
Even though it is Free - NOW, *I* still don't see a pressing need for it.
As always, YMMV.
I suggest to everyone, get it(IT'S FREE)!
Use it on your machines!
If it is useful, Great!
If it is not, also Great!
All the turfing that has been done about the Almighty BOC, sure was a BIG letdown when I actually got a copy!
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Name Game
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join:2002-07-07
North Myrtle Beach, SC
| reply to MADx
And here is another user..who was running Norton and got whacked..and could not be helped..but someone told her KAV would do the trick if she installed it..
»gladiator-antivirus.com/forum/in···3418&hl=
as you see she is now doing the reformat reinstall.
»gladiator-antivirus.com/forum/in···ic=53628
My point to everyone is this...their are so many nasty versions of Vundo and a few other badboys out there..
just look at this line up of people
»Security Cleanup
The AV Suites can not keep up with all of them..and BOClean is going to give you one more chance to save your data and protect it.
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dadkins
Can you do Blu?
Premium,MVM
join:2003-09-26
Hercules, CA
·Comcast
| reply to CajunTek
said by CajunTek :Here we are disagreeing.... But I think you need it.. and more.. (a lot of common sense too) For example this guy had KAV and BOClean (now I don't know what his KAV settings were but..) » HJT- BYXYAAX.DLL & MORE He had KAV *AND* BOC?
...and still got owned?
But, but, but... didn't BOC save his bacon?
If one were to believe HALF of the postings here, BOC should have flown to the rescue!
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