AdAware Folder Scanning Question

[YK]

Jeff N. wrote:
> Well actually there was a lot to sift through there not really
> finding the answer I was looking for. I just was curious
> what specific folders were most likely to contain spyware
> components/files besides Program Files. I think I'm pretty
> squared away though. The only thing I really have ever
> found was tracking cookies which I like to keep on top of and block.
>
> I like to check out new programs all the time and I think you have
> posted update info on Spyware Blaster which I have never used or
> looked at before.
> What others do you use besides AdAware, Spybot S&D, and HijackThis?

Not a program but a function of Windows maybe even the basic TCP/IP protocol

The HOSTS file.
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

> siljaline wrote:
>> On Tue, 30 Sep 2003 01:31:10 GMT, "Jeff N."
>> <nortonjjjr@nomorespamhotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Silj, I'll have a looksie...
>>
>> NP
>> I think this is the FAQ you wanted.
>>
>> Basic Settings / Configuration, Ad-aware 6
>>
>
http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index...showtopic=2933

[Jeff N.]

Thanks, I've used a HOSTS file in the past, but don't care for all the extra
clutter included in bundled updated hosts files that I think Mike puts out.
Usually filled with sites or ad servers I never see. I usually just enter
pesky or persistent tracking cookies in the Restricted Zone, which is only a
couple a month. I also didn't care for seeing, "The page could not be
displayed blah blah blah", all over the web page where ads would normally
be. I use AdMuncher which just leaves them basically blank. Unless I could
be convinced why I would want to use a hosts file, I am content for now.

YK wrote:
> Jeff N. wrote:
>> Well actually there was a lot to sift through there not really
>> finding the answer I was looking for. I just was curious
>> what specific folders were most likely to contain spyware
>> components/files besides Program Files. I think I'm pretty
>> squared away though. The only thing I really have ever
>> found was tracking cookies which I like to keep on top of and block.
>>
>> I like to check out new programs all the time and I think you have
>> posted update info on Spyware Blaster which I have never used or
>> looked at before.
>> What others do you use besides AdAware, Spybot S&D, and HijackThis?
>
> Not a program but a function of Windows maybe even the basic TCP/IP
> protocol
>
> The HOSTS file.
> http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
>
>> siljaline wrote:
>>> On Tue, 30 Sep 2003 01:31:10 GMT, "Jeff N."
>>> <nortonjjjr@nomorespamhotmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Thanks Silj, I'll have a looksie...
>>>
>>> NP
>>> I think this is the FAQ you wanted.
>>>
>>> Basic Settings / Configuration, Ad-aware 6
>>>
>>
>
http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index...showtopic=2933