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 Message 296 
 Daryl Stout to Ben Ritchey 
 New File Report 
 14 Apr 16 12:03:00 
 
Ben,

BR> STINGER.ZIP    31,432,85  04-13-16    13:36:14
BR>         stinger32.exe Weekly 32-bit Stinger
BR>         stinger64.exe Weekly 64-bit Stinger
BR>         A STANDALONE utility used to detect & remove
BR>         specific viruses. It is NOT a substitute for
BR>         full anti-virus protection! Stinger Utilizes
BR>         next-generation scan technology, including
BR>         rootkit scanning, and scan performance
BR>         optimizations. Daily updates at:
BR>         http://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads
BR>         /free-tools/stinger.aspx
BR>                 Magic: STINGER

  My concern is that most of these virus scanners or utilities tend to "fight
with" another virus scanner/utility that's found on ones system. The lone
exception I've seen is the Sophos Virus Removal Tool, which I think is similar
to the file you noted in the post.

Daryl

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