McAfee Suspicious Script?

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Ok, I'm prepared to look like an idiot on this one, cuz I have a feeling that the answer is going to be obvious. Using Desktop X, whenever I start my computer my McAfee anti-virus software says that it has detected a suspicious script. I then have the choice to stop the script, allow ONCE, view details, or continue. Ok, now that its plainly obvious that I'm a cherry to this whole skinning thing Let me sneak in another quick new guy question. Whats the difference between a widget and an object?

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Its ok to allow desktop x script to run. Alot of objects will cause that warning. It is completely safe.

An object is part of a theme. You cannot just run an object. Desktop X has to be running and the object must be part of a theme. A widget is a self contained little program. Desktop X does not need to be running in order to use a widget. However desktop x does need to be installed on your system I believe the widget needs to borrow something from dx to run.
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Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Thanks for the quick response and clarificatioin NightTrain. But from what your saying, it sounds like there is no way to have McAfee allow those scripts everytime without prompting. Is that true? If so I'll deal with it. But hopefully there's a better solution. It gets a little frustrating clicking "allow script to run this time" four times every time I start my computer. And now I'm not sure if I want to add anymore objects or widgets because it'll add MORE prompts.



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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Never used McAfee, but surely there's a setting to tell it to ignore DX scripts. If not, I would consider it a pretty lame program. Look in your McAfee options, there should be a way to set it to allow things like this.
Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I run McAfee and have not found any settings to allow the scipt to run. Yes, pretty lame. Yes it isn't the smoothest having to check it to allow to run every boot but I have learned to deal with it. Not all objects and widgets will cause this. If you do find a way to allow the scripts to run please be sure to chack back. I run will roses weather widget and I dont have to allow the script to run. Go figure.
Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top
McAfee 9.0 AV options/ScriptStopper....uncheck. Click OK
Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top
It worked thanx a bunch yrag!!! Unfortunately it only allows all or nothing "lame" So now I'm open to worm activity on my computer So I think I'll stick to clickin for now...
Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top
I'm in a similar situation. I recently upgraded from McAfee v7 to v9. v7 had 3 basic options when it came to script running 1.)Don't run it 2.)Run this time only 3.)Always run (which meant it would only re-ask when you updated a script). Unfortunately v9 only asks questions 1 & 2.

For me the issue is even worse as I have Natural Desktop running as well as Desktop X with numerous widgets

I would suggest to anyone who is a DesktopX / Natural Desktop user and looking to purchase an anti-virus app to look elsewhere than McAfee.
Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I would suggest to anyone who is a DesktopX / Natural Desktop user and looking to purchase an anti-virus app to look elsewhere than McAfee.


LOL...quite a few users would say not to go knocking on Norton door, either. It seem the big two, McAfee and Norton, have fallen into much disfavor in recent times. AVG has been given the thumbs up by quite a few here At WC, and I've been more than happy with it since changing from Norton a while back
Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I use both AVG free, and NIS 2003 (on different machines) and have to agree that AVG is a good program.

The free version allows automatic update checks, e-mail scanning (outgoing and incoming), and on demand scanning. Although the scheduling options are limited, it will do just fine for home users.

It has a couple of benefits over the big company products:

1 - It uses fewer background processes to get the job done, which equates to better overall performance.
2 - It gets along with DesktopX just fine.

The big company products do more in the background - at the cost of performance - so I think the question becomes:

- "do I want something basic and light on resources that offers good protection?"

- or

- "do I want something that handles a lot of background processes at the cost of performance?".

I see benefits on both sides, but if you just need basic protection against infection and do not mind maintaining your own weekly scans (or anything other than daily scans) - AVG free is probably the best option available based on price and performance.
Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top
Unfortunately it only allows all or nothing "lame"...So now I'm open to worm activity on my computer


Just curious (I don't use McAfee)... what happens if: When you get ready to shutdown, you go into McA and allow all, then after you start up, go back to not allowing - after DTX has finished loading?
Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I have the ScriptStopper turned off right after installation. I found out it conflicted with IIS and DX. It's been years now and I have no problem with it turned off
Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top
For security I use PC-cillin and MS Anti-Spyware and have not had any problems - either with DesktopX or with mal-ware.
Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top
I use Norton AV2005 and I had similar script problems with Norton and DesktopX. It would stop many scripts and mess up Internet Explorer, Help and System Restore. I disabled ScriptBlocking. I emailed Norton and here's what they said. Basically turn it off and don't worry. That sux. Now I have now script protection.

I've emailed Stardock support several times over that last 4 weeks and still no replys...
"An email reply could take up to 2 business days." nice support!)

From Norton:
Thank you for contacting Symantec Online Technical Support.

I understand from your message that Stardock's DesktopX program will not work with Norton AntiVirus (NAV) Script Blocking enabled.

Please note that disable Script Blocking will not cause any harm to your system security. This option provides an additional layer of protection for programs that uses scripts, but is not required for the use of your program. The Auto-Protect feature of your program will continue to provide protection for your system, when the file is accessed, such as when a file is copied, moved, run, or opened.The Auto-Protect module of NAV loads with Windows as a virtual device driver, or VxD. While running in the background, Auto-Protect protects your system by scanning files for viruses, Trojan, and worms. Auto-Protect will scan any files that are received from any source, such as the Internet, removable disks, or email attachments.

If the script is legitimate program and you are getting any alert from NAV about the file, then you can choose to authorize the script. The script will be run, and will not be alerted on again. For detailed information, refer to the document provided below:

Title: 'What to do when Script Blocking alerts on a script'

Document ID: 2001031512460406

> Web URL: http://service1.symantec.com/Support/nav.nsf/docid/2001031512460406?Open&src=con_ols_nam

However, if you are not prompted from NAV, then I suggest that you keep the Script Blocking feature disabled.

If you have further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to e-mail.