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Windows Repair AIO - possible two editions????
ChrisE:
I have a couple things that have me wonder a little about that list, specifically that Spybot S&D is not listed in the malware section at all, and Malware Bytes while not a dedicated rootkit remover true, is not listed under rootkit removal.
Edit: Although it does have a different sites Spybot Portable version of it under portables.
Yes it's not dedicated to it, and it is not fool proof but it definately does detect and remove a good number of rootkit's in addition to the other general malware.
That said and just to add my two cents to what's been said already, I have personally found the fact that Windows Repair AIO is made just the way it is (though I can definately agree with having ComboFix, and to a much lesser extent TDSSKiller not on the stage 1 page for general use purposes) to be a great boon.
I work on a number of issues ranging from internet troubleshooting to various computer repair issues & virus removal, some locally but a large part remotely. I've used Windows Repair AIO on a good number of them, having a tool that can deal with both standard software issues as well as more malware related ones is very handy.
Of course on the other side of the coin I can also see where coming from just recommending a general user to use the tool that could be problematic at times.
chris635:
Digerati may have a pretty good point. You might want to keep it with out any specific anti-malware programs. How about just a link to the tweaking.com website with some anti-malware removal suggestions to try. I'm fine with either it way. I guess it just depends on the target audience your trying to appeal to as a whole or a specific group. Are you trying to reach the average user or tech's or both? I get the feeling it's more for the average user, which is perfectly fine, but I also get the since you would like tech's to use it as well....soooo why not just a link? Like I said, I'm fine with it either way. Why not appeal to both the tech's and the average user, a compromise if you will.
Chris
Shane:
First a little back ground. :cheesy:
When I started tweaking.com I needed programs to put up on it. I had plans to make a repair tool for my pcwintech site but never got around to it, didn't think any one would use it. But when I started this site I decided to get it going. So it became one of the first programs for the site.
So when I designed it, it was just me. I had no input from anyone on how to do it. I run a computer repair company here and decided to make it the way I would want to use it on my customers machines. But I know users, there are things that should be done before any repairs are done. So that is why I made the steps. I had no clue the program would be used and picked up like it has, very exciting.
So in the last update I added the word "optional" to the tabs. I had some users thinking those where the repairs. I had other users who though the system file checker was part of my program and blaming my program for SFC asking for their Windows xp cd! So I am hoping the word optional will help with that.
So for the step 1 on the virus removals I simply listed some programs that I use and have good luck with. That is as far as that thought process went for step 1.
Now the program is being used by a lot of sites and places. So it is time for a change in the interface to reflect that.
If I have other websites helping users with malware and virus cleanup and they send them to my repair program, then my repair program shows them other tools to run for that then that gets in the way of what the other site is trying to do to help them. At the same time I need a way for a user who went to my program directly to know how important it is to make sure the system is clean of infections.
The other steps such as checking the drive with chkdsk is important as well, because when setting file permissions if the file system is messed up it will create problems.
But as for step 1 I think it is a good change. Just to have a link to the site that I can keep updated that basically points people to different locations on how to get their system clean.
Have to keep in mind that I have to have it where a common user can run it and if they follow directions they use it properly without needing someone to walk them through. So as long as the end goal is achieved then I don't mind making what ever changes t the interface that are needed :wink:
Shane
Ztruker:
Shane, I think it's a great program and vastly simplifies the repair of some very common Windows problems. That's why I created a canned response I was going to make available at WhatTheTech.com and that is when I ran into resistance from the malware folks and the site Admin.
I like the new layout and I think it will be acceptable to the malware community. When the canned is okayed, I'll post a link here or I can send it to you to look at.
Keep up the good work. You're two for two as far as I'm concerned with this and registry backup.
Shane:
Let me know if they like the new UI and I will release it :wink:
Shane
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