Comments for Watch the Cockroaches Scurry

Comment from Michael on 2009-03-21

2009-03-21T17:48:53Z

�System restore cannot restore computer�. After searching Googlie for this error, it is obviously a widespread problem. I can't disable the system restoration, because I'll loose restore points, which was the entire point of needing to restore in the first place. I�ve read this advice over & over. I�ve cleaned up my disk, disabled Norton, tried safe mode, tried changing the system volume to 6% advice & ran a virus scan. I�ve also tried your advice to run "c:\windows\system32\restore\rstrui.exe" & try from there. Nothing has been successful. Do you have any other advice?

Nothing that would be helpful in this context, I'm afraid. I'm just not a fan of System Restore for many reasons - including what you're experiencing. I'd much rather turn it off and rely on a system of regular backups. I know that doesn't help you now, though.

- Leo
22-Mar-2009

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Comment from Zack on 2006-01-28

2006-01-28T18:54:49Z

Check out siteadvisor (http://www.siteadvisor.com) for someone who is doing something similar. I suspect they are safe, since instead of calling anything "badware", they just report on the number of emails signing up for a site generated, or how much behind-the-scenes software got installed, all of which are objective measurements. Also, if you are truly concerned about this, you can install a small piece of software ("but who watches the watchers?") that will show an indication of how irritating dealing with a particular site can be. Better, by clicking on the indicator, you can read more about the site.

(I am not associated with siteadvisor, but have found their software to be quite wonderful.)

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Comment from johari on 2006-01-25

2006-01-26T05:21:11Z

pls leo

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Comment from Mike Devlin on 2006-01-25

2006-01-25T18:46:30Z

It'd be awesome if these guys would develop a badware filtering tool, either in the style of Google's Safe Browsing Toolbar, or the Adblock extension.

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