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08-30-2005, 10:30 PM
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Wow, I just got spyware in a totally weird way
Looking for NES ROMs, went to a site. Yes, I know that WAREZ sites have spyware.
However, I didn't install anything intentionally... I just clicked on a regular link on an HTML page, and it popped up a new window and installed 180 search on my computer! Anyways, considering that I haven't had a virus / spyware on my computer ever except for stuff transferred to me by friends and stuff bundled with peer-to-peer software, I figured I'd let you guys know that this indeed can happen. I'm kinda embarassed after making fun of my sister for having her computer loaded with spyware. I guess it's off to the computer tech forum. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] --Dave. 
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08-30-2005, 10:53 PM
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Re: Wow, I just got spyware in a totally weird way
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08-31-2005, 02:48 AM
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Re: Wow, I just got spyware in a totally weird way
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I guess it's off to the computer tech forum. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] --Dave. [/ QUOTE ] Dude get adaware. Dont give some geeky kid money for popping a cd in your computer and clicking a few buttons.
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08-31-2005, 04:26 AM
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Re: Wow, I just got spyware in a totally weird way
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[ QUOTE ] I guess it's off to the computer tech forum. [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] --Dave. [/ QUOTE ] Dude get adaware. Dont give some geeky kid money for popping a cd in your computer and clicking a few buttons. [/ QUOTE ] Just thought I'd update you guys.. the "point and click" method of clearing away this crap, both with Hijack This and with Adaware, has not worked. This particular spyware it appears is pretty tough to remove, but possible... I'll keep at it and hopefully get it done before tomorrow, when I really do need my computer in top form. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
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08-31-2005, 05:41 AM
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Re: Wow, I just got spyware in a totally weird way
Turn off scripts, active x, java, and you will never get any spy/adware from webpages.
Oh, and that's not at all a weird way to get that stuff... happens all the time.
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08-31-2005, 10:37 AM
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Re: Wow, I just got spyware in a totally weird way
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Microsoft Antispyware. Don't knock it till you've tried it. [/ QUOTE ] Couldn't agree more. Probably the most useful piece of software they've ever come out with. AdAware used to be my favorite for Spyware, but Microsoft's beta product is significantly better than any other product I've used.
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08-31-2005, 10:45 AM
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Re: Wow, I just got spyware in a totally weird way
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[ QUOTE ] Microsoft Antispyware. Don't knock it till you've tried it. [/ QUOTE ] Couldn't agree more. Probably the most useful piece of software they've ever come out with. AdAware used to be my favorite for Spyware, but Microsoft's beta product is significantly better than any other product I've used. [/ QUOTE ] It's cause they didn't come out with it, they bought it and repackaged it [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] Hey, whatever works I'm just pissed that they started requiring valid XP keys. Freakin
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