Carol,
I agree with Steve on both points.
I like anti-spyware because it has a Windows standards user
interface, and also lets you look up the names of processes running
on yoru system.
Eset does have an anti-spyware engine in it though which is the only
one I'm using on for machines at the moment.
As regards to Esets firewall.
It has three modes, from the manual.
a.. "Automatic filtering mode is a default mode. It is suitable for
users who prefer easy and convenient usage of the firewall with no
need to define rules. The automatic mode allows all outbound traffic
for the given system and blocks all new connections initiated from
the network side. a.. Interactive filtering mode represents a comfortable
option to
build a tailor-made configuration for your personal firewall. When a
communication is detected and no rule exists which applies to that
communication, a dialog window reporting an unknown connection will
be displayed. The dialog window gives the option of allowing or
denying the communication, and the decision to allow or deny can be
remembered as a new rule for the personal firewall. If the user
chooses to create a new rule at this time, all future connections of
this type will be allowed or blocked according to the rule. a.. The
Policy-based mode blocks all connections which are not defined by a
specific rule that allows them. This mode allows advanced users to
define rules that permit only desired and secure connections. All
other unspecified connections will be blocked by the personal
firewall. " I can send you the manual off list if you mail me and want to
have a
read. It's a Windows help file with the list of topics in a tree like
Windows explorer and then f6 takes you in and out of the topic you're
on. After hittig return on the topic.
On going in and allowing something or blocking something manually.
I've just had a look for you and I was able to go through and add and
edit a new rule I created there now no problem with Jaws 9 and Window
Eyes 7.
The Window read very nicely to be honest.
It really is the guid eof software if you wanted to you can just
leave. I've it set up to mail me when events happen on systems in the
house and apart from that I leave it be. Unless it really blocked
something or gave me hassles which it hasn't done in a few months
since i upgraded from the stand-alone anti-virus product to the suite.
Barry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carol Pearson" <carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 9:40 PM
Subject: [access-uk] Re: ESET SMART SECURITY
Steve,
I replied to this yesterday but haven't seen anyone come back ... Here
goes again!
Well, what about the occasions when Eset doesn't deal automatically?
Do you hear a message and can you respond to it in a timely manner?
Why do you like Super Anti-spyware? Is it user friendly with Jaws?
Anyone else out there like it also or have answers to my questions
here. Perhaps you're a fan of another anti-spyware programme. Tell
me why you like it and how easy it is to use, please. I need to
make decisions on these things and want informed views ...
Thanks.
--
Carol
carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
On Monday, November 17, 2008 7:26 PM (UK time), Steve Nutt at
steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx said:
Hi Carol,
For the most part, Eset is automatic. You will rarely see it block
stuff unless it thinks it is suspicious. It doesn't work like other
firewalls, and block everything, unless you specifically tell it to.
For spyware, now I like Super Antispyware,
http://www.superantispyware.com.
All the best
Steve
-----Original Message-----
From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Carol Pearson
Sent: Monday 17 November 2008 17:55
To: Access UK Mailing List
Subject: [access-uk] ESET SMART SECURITY
Hi all,
I posed some questions on the above a little while back but still am
short of a few answers.
First, if I get any incoming traffic that hasn't already been given
permission, is there a good message which comes up on screen and is
this easily dealt with, to say "Yes" or "No" using Jaws or any other
screen reader? (I have used firewalls in the past which have been a
pain in this respect.)
Second, do I still need a separate program to deal with spyware? If
so, what's recommended currently?
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