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Tarun

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The TARDIS

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27 Jun 2008 at 00:20 - 1

For several years, Lunarsoft has helped members rid their computers of malware by suggesting a variety of tools. Users would then have to search the internet for these tools and download them separately. The search for the right program can be daunting for some users, and takes valuable time.

Lunarsoft is proud to announce the release of the Anti-Malware Toolkit - a program that automatically downloads all of the recommended programs to help users clean their computers and have them running at peak performance again.

Help keep your computer safe, secure and clean from malware - get the Anti-Malware Toolkit today!

Download: Anti-Malware Toolkit (*.exe installer) | Anti-Malware Toolkit (*.zip)
Screenshot: Anti-Malware Toolkit Preview
Forum: Anti-Malware Toolkit Forum
Wiki: Anti-Malware Toolkit on the Lunarsoft Wiki

This software requires .NET 2.0 Framework.

Download: .NET Framework 2.0 | .NET 3.5 Framework (Recommended)

If your PC is infected, pick up this software and refer to the PC Cleanup guide in the Lunarsoft Wiki.

Brianna

Insane & Inhumane

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27 Jun 2008 at 00:28 - 2

Thanks, I will check that out.

Tarun

Technician's Corner Moderator

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27 Jun 2008 at 00:41 - 3

No, it's not advertising. I just released some software that helps users get the programs they need to clean their computers.

Brianna

Insane & Inhumane

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27 Jun 2008 at 00:45 - 4

No he isn't advertising, he posts here often and I have posted on his site before too.

Cyb3r

Lion's Arch Merchant

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27 Jun 2008 at 03:30 - 5

Yep tarun just tries to help

Thnx Tarun will check out later when i do have a bit of spare time =(

Snograt

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27 Jun 2008 at 03:39 - 6

Tarun is the security expert around these parts

As soon as I saw the thread title, I thought "cue endless posts asking, "is this safe to download?"

Nice one, Tarun.

Tarun

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29 Jun 2008 at 18:14 - 7

Thanks Snograt

I cleaned up the original post a bit to make it more generic.

Here are a few links to reflect release:

Link: News Post
Link: Digg This!

Aera

Forge Runner

Join Date: Dec 2005

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29 Jun 2008 at 18:57 - 8

I'll recommend it to some friends, I already have most of those programs

I'm not sure about having a link in your 'guild' thingy is allowed though, that does look a bit like advertising.

Snograt

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29 Jun 2008 at 20:03 - 9

Nope, it's fine and dandy. to quote Tarun's support page:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lunarsoft.net

This site is created as a free service and is depending on donations and support.

It's not advertising for profit, it's advertising for awareness. This is a good thing.

Aera

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29 Jun 2008 at 22:36 - 10

I didn't say I mind

Just don't want good 'ol Tarun to be banned

Tarun

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02 Jul 2008 at 22:20 - 11

Version 1.01.99 has been released. Reported bugs have been fixed and a new installer is also available.

Changes:

[Added] Changes.log file to show changes.
[Added] --help command line.
[Fixed] Package choices dropdown now disabled during download.
[Fixed] Items selected in the treeview now update when select by keyboard.
[Fixed] Resolved bug where application would hang if items were downloading and then paused, when canceling downloads or exiting application.
[Changed] Currently downloading file now reflects in the Program Information section.
[Changed] Application no longer checks for applications.xml, instead downloads from Lunarsoft.

Download: Lunarsoft
Link: Digg This!

Tarun

Technician's Corner Moderator

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16 Jul 2008 at 16:11 - 12

Version 1.02.117 has been released.

Changes:

[Added] Refresh option now in Edit menu to reload the tree list of programs. F5 is the hotkey to refresh the list.
[Added] Windows Update menu option under Links. - Thanks Ultimate Predator!
[Changed] Changes.log renamed to change.log
[Changed] Updated icon for exiting the application in the File menu.
[Changed] Optimized code for parsing data and loading the treeview.

Download: Lunarsoft
Link: Digg This!

Alexandra-Sweet

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Ember Power Mercenaries [EMP]

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16 Jul 2008 at 19:51 - 13

Uhh I kind of don't get it... Lunar Downloader is a program that downloads OTHER (freeware?) programs to keep your computer secure?

Is there a list of the software it downloads? And I take it that these programs don't interfere with eachother?

Age

Hall Hero

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Mo/

16 Jul 2008 at 20:10 - 14

I have used Getright in past when downloading big mods.

Tarun

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16 Jul 2008 at 20:59 - 15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexandra-Sweet

Uhh I kind of don't get it... LunarDownloader is a program that downloads OTHER (freeware?) programs to keep your computer secure?

Is there a list of the software it downloads? And I take it that these programs don't interfere with eachother?

Reread this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarun

For several years, Lunarsoft has helped members rid their computers of malware by suggesting a variety of tools. Users would then have to search the internet for these tools and download them separately. The search for the right program can be daunting for some users, and takes valuable time.

Basically, it keeps people from having to waste time searching the Internet for programs to clean their computers.

The best place to review the list is from the program, as the programs listed are updated frequently.
None of the programs interfere with each other.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Age

I have used Getright in past when downloading big mods.

Sorry but that has nothing to do with this program. Please stay on topic.

Age

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Mo/

16 Jul 2008 at 21:32 - 16

I am on topic as Getright does the same thing and you no spyware/adware etc etc..

Snograt

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16 Jul 2008 at 23:19 - 17

Age; LunarDownloader is NOT a download accelerator - it downloads a whole host of anti-malware programs from their official sources. That is all, and it's a very good suite of detection and protection software.

Age

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Mo/

16 Jul 2008 at 23:29 - 18

OK.Can it get rid of Trogans as I have one one my other comp.It is effecting me from installing XPSP3

Snograt

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17 Jul 2008 at 01:36 - 19

It will get rid of virtually everything. However, ANY decent AV should prevent trojans at least; removal can be more tricky - it depends on the trojan.

Tarun

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17 Jul 2008 at 03:55 - 20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snograt

[...]it downloads a whole host of anti-malware programs from Tarun's site.

actually, it downloads all programs and files from their official source.

Snograt

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17 Jul 2008 at 08:48 - 21

Say what? (/ninjaedit)

Hehe

gone

Guest

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18 Jul 2008 at 07:19 - 22

i leave for a bit and you let this guy bundle other's wares...and promote his own site...

yeah Ty. pillar of the community.

i wonder. lol.

BPB

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Jul 2008

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26 Jul 2008 at 20:52 - 23

Thank you, I had a nasty virus and it helped to get rid of it. Thanks Again!

Tarun

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26 Jul 2008 at 21:33 - 24

You're very welcome, glad to hear LunarDownloader helped ease the process of killing that nasty infection.

Proff

Jungle Guide

Join Date: Jun 2007

26 Jul 2008 at 21:35 - 25

Thanks, gonna keep this in mind next time I'm setting up my computer.

The Meth

Desert Nomad

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R/

26 Jul 2008 at 22:58 - 26

If I may make a suggestion: change the name of this utility. Too many trojans/viruses/malware themselves are known as something-downloader. At least that was what I thought of at first sight of its name. Something along the lines of 'lunar anti-malware downloader' would be better I think.

Tarun

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26 Jul 2008 at 23:26 - 27

Hi The Meth,
I've heard this from a few people, so it's in serious consideration. Prior to the official release, it was called Anti-Malware Downloader. But we changed it since some people might refer to it as AMD.

Name suggestions are welcome!

Snograt

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27 Jul 2008 at 18:58 - 28

Wondrous Malware Deleter

Dark Kal

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28 Jul 2008 at 14:15 - 29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snograt

Wondrous Malware Deleter

Ooh, WMD = Weapons of Mass Destruction nice one

I'm sure Bush will like that one.

Tarun

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28 Jul 2008 at 16:24 - 30

Technician's Toolkit has been suggested and sounds pretty good. Thoughts?

Snograt

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28 Jul 2008 at 19:20 - 31

Yes, that fits the bill very nicely.

Check there are no commercial products with that name or similar, though.

Snow Bunny

Alcoholic From Yale

Join Date: Jul 2007

Strong Foreign Policy [sFp]

28 Jul 2008 at 19:30 - 32

So wait -

This takes software (copyrighted?) and bundles it up and distributes it?

Pardon my asking, but it sounds too good to be true, except that it sounds slightly illegal.

Painbringer

Furnace Stoker

Join Date: Jun 2006

Minnesota

Black Widows of Death

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28 Jul 2008 at 19:44 - 33

Spring Cleaning 08 ?

Technician's Toolkit Good to

Question

What if you already have one or a couple of the tools loaded on your system? Should you remove them 1st or will the program recognize this and skip the new install?

zamial

Site Contributor

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Usa

TKC

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28 Jul 2008 at 20:22 - 34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snow Bunny

So wait -

This takes software (copyrighted?) and bundles it up and distributes it?

Pardon my asking, but it sounds too good to be true, except that it sounds slightly illegal.

It is all open source or shareware. in otherwords FREE.

Tarun

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28 Jul 2008 at 22:25 - 35

@Snograt,
A new name has been decided. A few people thought the Tech Toolkit sounded too scary/intimidating. So another name has been introduced.

@Snow,
None of the software is bundled. It's downloaded directly from the source onto your computer in the folder you designate. Say you want to download Spybot? It downloads Spybot S&D from the official Spybot website. SUPERAntiSpyware, direct from their website.

@Painbringer,
Great question! This has been brought up before on another forum.

At this time there are no detections to tell if the software is installed. However, it will not install any software for you. You have to go to your download folder and install it yourself. It is planned to implement installed software detection and perhaps even color the nodes accordingly.

@All,
I welcome suggestions for this program and you can post them on my forum. I check it frequently and most suggestions get implemented. Windows Update was implemented very shortly after Ultimate Predator suggested it.

Tarun

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04 Aug 2008 at 18:08 - 36

Version 1.03.125 has been released.

Changes

[Added] Program list will now highlight a program in red if it is incompatible with user's Operating System.
[Added] Link to PC Cleanup guide on main program so users can get help with the programs if they need it.
[Fixed] Links in About form now show correct tooltips.
[Fixed] Code cleanup, bugfixes and optimizations.
[Changed] LunarDownloader name has been changed to Anti-Malware Toolkit.

Download: Lunarsoft
Link: Digg This!

The name of the program changed as some users expressed concern about the Downloader part of the name.
Under Links, the PC Maintenance menu has been changed to PC Cleanup for clarity purposes, this is also reflected in our wiki.

Age

Hall Hero

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06 Aug 2008 at 19:28 - 37

How is this different than the older version and can you please take a look at my thread last post ?thanks

Snograt

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07 Aug 2008 at 06:25 - 38

How is it different? It is different in the following ways:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarun

Changes

[Added] Program list will now highlight a program in red if it is incompatible with user's Operating System.
[Added] Link to PC Cleanup guide on main program so users can get help with the programs if they need it.
[Fixed] Links in About form now show correct tooltips.
[Fixed] Code cleanup, bugfixes and optimizations.
[Changed] LunarDownloader name has been changed to Anti-Malware Toolkit.

SnipiousMax

Perfectly Elocuted

Join Date: Sep 2005

14 Aug 2008 at 18:54 - 39

Looks like you're getting a nod from the guys over at Lifehacker:

http://lifehacker.com/400412/anti+ma...eaning-toolbox

Tarun

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14 Aug 2008 at 20:05 - 40

Whoa! I just saw it on DownloadSquad this morning.

Thanks SnipiousMax!

Noticed it's on a lot of other sites now too. My forums stalled because of so many users. :P