IE Alternative

Discussion in 'Software' started by RayDunne, Mar 6, 2005.

  1. RayDunne

    RayDunne Corporal

    I recently got rid of a malware infection, specifically an IE browser hijack. I decided to find an alternative to IE and first opted for Mozilla Firefox. Then in learning, or at least thinking that Netscape was built on Mozilla's engine, I have been using Netscape 7.2. I installed it on both of our PCs. I am the exclusive user on mine and since the infection I have been ruthless about keeping the garbage out of my comp. However the wife and kids, who are not the least bit interested in it, unless thier PC starts messing up, use the other comp and I am trying to keep an eye on it for them while still making it useable for the nonsense that they like to use it for. To the point, I can't run the Trend Micro or Symantec online scans with Netscape. I am wondering if one of the IE alternatives, such as MyIE2, are both "safe" from hijack and able to run the scans?
     
  2. Kodo

    Kodo SNATCHSQUATCH

  3. RayDunne

    RayDunne Corporal

    Thanx Kodo, that scan works! :) Anything I can do about the symantec scan?
     
  4. Kodo

    Kodo SNATCHSQUATCH

    I'm afraid I don't know if they have a java version. If they do, I can't find it.
     
  5. RayDunne

    RayDunne Corporal

    OK, how about this, I have Norton System Works 05', will that perform the same scan as it is a Symantec product?
     
  6. RayDunne

    RayDunne Corporal

    Also, I have heard that AVG and Avast are better AV prog's, will they work as well or better?
     
  7. Kodo

    Kodo SNATCHSQUATCH

    in my experience, better.
     
  8. RayDunne

    RayDunne Corporal

    OK, so if I use Avast, I don't need the Symantec online scan?
     
  9. RayDunne

    RayDunne Corporal

    Also, is Netscape as "safe" as Firefox?
     
  10. Kodo

    Kodo SNATCHSQUATCH

    I would agree with that statement for the most part. NEED is pretty general. It's always good to have multiple plans ;) but Avast will do the job well :D
     
  11. RayDunne

    RayDunne Corporal

    How about my question about Netscape? Also, is Netscape as "safe" as Firefox?
     
  12. InYearsToCome

    InYearsToCome MajorGeek

    netscape and firefox are both built on the same engine called "gecko", so in general they will both be succeptible to the same problems. however, firefox is a bit more developed and more efficient. its hard to say which is more vulnerable, but in General i'd recommend Mozilla Firefox over Netscape.
     
  13. RayDunne

    RayDunne Corporal

    Ok, thanks alot, all of you poeple are a great help, I hope I can get to the point where I can help others in here. Don't know what I would have done without this site when IE got hijacked last month. I got lucky in finding MG, I tried 3 other forums to no avail and then I got here, thank god. :)
     

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