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Ad-Aware 4.5 released

Thanks, kkb! Will download when I get home.
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reply to kkb

Good reminder. I picked it up and all the problems with Win NT are fixed. Here are the improvements made to the software since the last version based on the information on the site:


* Ad-aware will now properly store logfiles automatically to any selected path.
* All memory leaks under win2000 have been fixed.
* The false Aureate warning given by Ad-aware under NT40 is fixed, along with several small bugfixes and improvements.
* The logfile output now includes details about terminated processes.
* Ad-aware 4.5 comes with a new and improved Reflist file.
* The registry scan has been splitted into a regular and enhanced (deep) scan
* Now fully NT40 compatible. Ad-aware and Ad-watch are now working 100 % accurate under WinNT40 and Win2000
* EverAd and OnFlow detection added
With this new release, Ad-aware now recognizes all EverAd and Onflow components.

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reply to kkb
Thanks kkb. Nice to have eyes looking out for all.
(My first thought was to run to spychecker and then I thought AdAware using spyware??? What am I thinking! Then again natural paranoia from past encounters of the "update" kind (e.g. google bar)
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said by Rxdoxx:

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... My first thought was to run to spychecker and then I thought AdAware using spyware??? What am I thinking! ...

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reply to kkb
Thank you, glad somebodies paying attention :D

AdWare Plus looks like a very good deal also for a $12.00 registration fee. Nice added features and it helps support LavaSoft.

reply to kkb
And in Sigs... In God we trust, the rest we monitor.

kkb.... Thanks for the info. Just finished the d/load.
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reply to kkb
I'm new to this one - do you need to download all the following or just the main file (I'm sure I could figure it out eventually, but I've been reading the screen so much lately the eyes are bloodshot - lol)

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Ad-aware 4.5 659 kb aaw45.exe
Ad-aware signature file (101-0102) 6 kb reflst.zip
Ad-aware Helpfile - standard HTML 253 kb hlpHTML.zip
Ad-search v1.0 222 kb ash10.zip
Ad-search Database 11/2000 5 kb klar.zip

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To do a good basic scan of your system all you need is aaw45.exe. Once you've downloaded it run it, it will install the scanner. Run the scanner now, and whenever you've installed any software or have been surfing for a while.

I say ANY software 'cause I've paid for retail stuff that had spyware built into it!

reply to easonc

said by easonc:

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I'm new to this one - do you need to download all the following or just the main file (I'm sure I could figure it out eventually, but I've been reading the screen so much lately the eyes are bloodshot - lol)

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Ad-aware 4.5 659 kb aaw45.exe
Ad-aware signature file (101-0102) 6 kb reflst.zip
Ad-aware Helpfile - standard HTML 253 kb hlpHTML.zip
Ad-search v1.0 222 kb ash10.zip
Ad-search Database 11/2000 5 kb klar.zip

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Thank you.

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Now isn't that the pot calling the kettle black

said by SCooTER2:

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... Does anyone have any info on OnFlow or a link to a site to research known sypware?

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Ouch! That's a lot of hits. Fortunately, I ran the new version and it came up clean, knock wood. Now I have to go back and study up on the newer features compared to the old version.

reply to kkb
Thanks kkb. downloaded and running. I'm glad someone is watching out for program updates.
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reply to kkb
Don't forget to get rid of WEB Hancer (uninstall first before using AD-Aware)and are there any more like that son of a bee?

reply to Rocktagon
Scooter
Your not alone. I just D/L and ran Ad-Aware 4.5 and it found I was infected with onflow also. Once in my registry at HKey_Local_Machine\software|onflow\ , & again in C:Program Files\Internet Explorer\Plugins\nponflow.dll . I then, just to see, ran Ad-Aware 4.0 ( still on my system ) and it came up blank. Ran AA 4.5 again cleaned out the two hits ran it again, this time clean. And just because I'm a suspicious fellow did a file search on " *onflow*.* " got a hit for "onflow[1].htm" in my Temporary Internet Files\Content folder. There were about 15 to 20 onflow listings there so I cleaned out the Temporary Internet files and now , finally, can't find any references to the L'ill B*gger anymore. Persistant little cus.
Now. How did I pick it up? I run ZAP ; InoculateIt PE; Ad-Aware; Tauscan; Cookie Crusher & have Active X enabled for prompt only. I thought I was being careful. But wait, I know, I do have one glaring hole in my security that I just can't seem to plug up it's called three teenagers. Well I guess it's time Dad had another one of those talks with them. lol. Still lots for all of us to learn.
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Welcome to the forum bluebaron2!
Good idea checking with a file search. I rebooted to make sure everything still worked and have set up to delete windows temp and IE temp upon boot. I am clean
Good question where it came from? I checked some of the google links posted by kkb and found only company info.
Some interesting quotes from their FAQ:

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How do I get my site's viewers to download the Onflow Player?
You can actively promote the benefits of the Onflow Player and make it available as standalone download, or as part of other downloads on your site. But probably the most effective way is to include the download as part of interactive content your viewers naturally want to participate in. Contests and games are particularly effective. When they're based on your content, you promote your pages and Onflow enable them simultaneously. We'd be happy to discuss the promotion that will work best for you, and we will work with you to develop it. Contact sales@onflow.com.

What happens if a viewer has no Onflow Player, but visits a page containing an Onflow tag?
Ideally the viewer would see a GIF placeholder, which is created by the advertiser for such situations. It will usually contain text encouraging viewers to download the Onflow Player. When a viewer clicks the GIF, the Player download process begins automatically. Once the Onflow Player is installed, the animated version of the ad will play.
Onflow makes available on its site the code for enabling this, as well as buttons and code you can use to enable viewers to download the Onflow Player.

How do I ensure that Onflow ads will execute correctly on my site's pages?
A major advantage of using Onflow tags on your pages is that there is virtually no testing or quality assurance required. Onflow compositions have been pre-tested in more than 1,600 iterations of operating systems, CPU's and browsers. Onflow's serving and playback are a closed loop - we control ad delivery from our high reliability servers, which are supported by the Intel Online Services Group (uptime is 99.995% or better). On the user side, playback in a browser is handled by the Onflow Player residing on the viewer's computer. There is no special software for you to install or maintain. The Player's built-in intelligence senses its host computer's processor speed, and renders the Onflow ad for optimal playback. So ad delivery is smooth and reliable, every time.

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Geez Scooter a Thumbs Up on only my second Post. Your going to spoil me.

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Contests and games are particularly effective.

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Welcome to DSLR and specially Security Forum Bluebaron. It's good to see that you decided to share your experience with us. I'm sure your stay benefits both you and the rest of us here.
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reply to kcazzie
Yes kcazzie there are others tsadbot, webb3000, for info check these threads »Spyware?
»ran ad-ware>>>
bluebaron, nice info (another +2)
AND yep I found onflow also
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