PC Lock down v Malware Removal Tools ?

[TechFobe]

Hi All,

Looking at putting 'lock down' software on some pc's as a way of
restricting the amount of malware infections. Single user to 2 or
3 networked pc's.

Looked at Deep Freeze from Faronics, not totally convinced
although I haven't tested there 'anti-executable' software as yet.

I'm of the one product doesn't solve all problems school
but people not wishing to spend endless time running Anti-Virus,
Anti-Spyware scans etc., may benefit from a perceived one or two
product approach.

There seems wisdom in preventing infections with the lock down approach
rather than the trend of pattern matching malware software as they
become known. Whether that works in the real world is the answer
I'm looking for...

Interested in opinions of those using products like 'deep freeze'
as to there viability or otherwise.

Thanks...
TF

[HAN]

I have no need for such things but I do follow the idea a bit. Besides Deep Freeze (which is reputed to be a very good program) or one of the anti-executable programs, you might look at the Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit for Windows XP. It might be the ticket you are looking for...

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/s...s/default.mspx

A discussion on MSCT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,15352689

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Those types of programs, usually regarded as high end or perhaps esoteric because of their sophistication and relative rarety in the home market, can be very effective in securing a computer.

They just take a bit of tweaking, at least initially, to set up and get running. Once they've been taught to recognize all the programs you have installed on your PC then usually the only time you need to deal with it after that is when a new program is installed either by you or a virus/trojan/etc.

Still, they don't replace a good a/v or spyware scanner. I feel it's best not to download or run a program as a first line of defense rather than rely soley on a program that won't stop it until it starts to run.

Working side by side is a more effective strategy.