Browser Protection Utility

JonathanT · 05. Apr 2009, 04:51 AM

What browser protection utility do you use, and what's your view on these apps?

MidnightCowboy · 05. Apr 2009, 02:09 PM

I use the standard facility included with Opera which uses combined information from Netcraft, Phishtak and HauteSecure plus I scan all my download links with Dr. Web. It's necessary to manually edit your Opera directory to include the Dr. Web script so for novice users Firefox is a better option because it loads automatically as a plugin.

danjmilos · 12. Apr 2009, 09:31 PM

MC,
Dr.Web? does it work with IE7? Is this different from or the same as Dr.Web cureit!

Dan

JonathanT · 13. Apr 2009, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danjmilos

MC,
Dr.Web? does it work with IE7? Is this different from or the same as Dr.Web cureit!

Dan

I believe MC's talking about this. It works in IE, Firefox, Thunderbird and Opera.

MidnightCowboy · 13. Apr 2009, 12:31 PM

I was indeed - and thank you!

Sope · 14. Apr 2009, 06:24 PM

Personally I virtually always use Opera setup with DropMyRights, and also frequently from within Sandboxie. Works well for me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnightcowboy

I use the standard facility included with Opera which uses combined information from Netcraft, Phishtak and HauteSecure plus I scan all my download links with Dr. Web. It's necessary to manually edit your Opera directory to include the Dr. Web script so for novice users Firefox is a better option because it loads automatically as a plugin.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonathanT

I believe MC's talking about this. It works in IE, Firefox, Thunderbird and Opera.

I wasn't aware of the Dr Web script for Opera - until now, thanks guys!

MidnightCowboy · 15. Apr 2009, 02:21 PM

I just hope your eyes are better than mine when it comes to editing this into your Opera script file!

Sope · 16. Apr 2009, 11:14 AM

Job done, but I know what you mean!

MidnightCowboy · 16. Apr 2009, 12:22 PM

Don't worry - it's just that I need new glasses for when I'm working with text!

Meant to ask you actually if you are using the Alpha 10 version of Opera and if so what you think of it? I'm a long time Opera fan and was quite impressed to begin with until I saw Minefield. If this gets turned into a version of Firefox sometime soon Opera will be needing more than what's currently in this Alpha. Be interested in your own thoughts.

J_L · 18. Apr 2009, 10:19 AM

Firefox with SandBoxie (+drop rights) for me. I must say, SandBoxie is another excellent layer of security for anyone's computer. Also you can reinforce it with the drop rights option, which basically combines it with the power DMR, giving you the best of both worlds. Going into a limited user (or even power user) account is impossible for me, too many of my personal software requires administrative privileges, and it's far too inconvenient for my daily tasks. As for Returnil, I could say the same, it pretty much erases everything I do for that session (even though you can recover files), and is just too inconvenient. Lastly, and least, GesWall. I've experienced hell with this program, and though I should've tried more, I doubt I will get used to such a thing. That was a year ago, but now I don't feel like trying out so many softwares anymore. Just my opinion on this.

View Poll Results: What browser protection utility do you use?
None	8	28.57%
Sandboxie	16	57.14%
Returnil	1	3.57%
GesWall	2	7.14%
Limited User Account	1	3.57%
DropMyRights	0	0%
Voters: 28. You may not vote on this poll

05. Apr 2009, 04:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
JonathanT Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 278	Browser Protection Utility What browser protection utility do you use, and what's your view on these apps?

05. Apr 2009, 02:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
MidnightCowboy Site Manager Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South American Banana Republic, third bunch from the left Posts: 9,250	I use the standard facility included with Opera which uses combined information from Netcraft, Phishtak and HauteSecure plus I scan all my download links with Dr. Web. It's necessary to manually edit your Opera directory to include the Dr. Web script so for novice users Firefox is a better option because it loads automatically as a plugin. __________________ Knows nothing and cares even less

13. Apr 2009, 12:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
MidnightCowboy Site Manager Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South American Banana Republic, third bunch from the left Posts: 9,250	I was indeed - and thank you! __________________ Knows nothing and cares even less

15. Apr 2009, 02:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
MidnightCowboy Site Manager Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South American Banana Republic, third bunch from the left Posts: 9,250	I just hope your eyes are better than mine when it comes to editing this into your Opera script file! __________________ Knows nothing and cares even less

12. Apr 2009, 09:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
danjmilos Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Steeler Nation Capitol Posts: 130	MC, Dr.Web? does it work with IE7? Is this different from or the same as Dr.Web cureit! Dan

16. Apr 2009, 11:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sope Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 809	Job done, but I know what you mean!

16. Apr 2009, 12:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
MidnightCowboy Site Manager Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South American Banana Republic, third bunch from the left Posts: 9,250	Don't worry - it's just that I need new glasses for when I'm working with text! Meant to ask you actually if you are using the Alpha 10 version of Opera and if so what you think of it? I'm a long time Opera fan and was quite impressed to begin with until I saw Minefield. If this gets turned into a version of Firefox sometime soon Opera will be needing more than what's currently in this Alpha. Be interested in your own thoughts. __________________ Knows nothing and cares even less Last edited by Midnightcowboy; 16. Apr 2009 at 12:26 PM.

18. Apr 2009, 10:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
J_L Co-Author, Best Free Security List Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,475	Firefox with SandBoxie (+drop rights) for me. I must say, SandBoxie is another excellent layer of security for anyone's computer. Also you can reinforce it with the drop rights option, which basically combines it with the power DMR, giving you the best of both worlds. Going into a limited user (or even power user) account is impossible for me, too many of my personal software requires administrative privileges, and it's far too inconvenient for my daily tasks. As for Returnil, I could say the same, it pretty much erases everything I do for that session (even though you can recover files), and is just too inconvenient. Lastly, and least, GesWall. I've experienced hell with this program, and though I should've tried more, I doubt I will get used to such a thing. That was a year ago, but now I don't feel like trying out so many softwares anymore. Just my opinion on this.

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