Arie, Any details for do not install. With automatic update set MS does a scan of a user's system and compares stored info of user's...
Hi Alice, I have found Spybot to be very effective in finding where Ad-Aware and Spyware Nuker failed. :confused: I recently downloaded...
I view the re-release of said update differently. There has been some problems with the first release. Because one's system has not yet revealed...
If one is very careful, brett's observation and conclusion that settings are effective has merit, but to be alarmed about downloads are not...
Thanks miniB. Gator is indeed a problem app. Now I learn the downloaded spy finder, Spyware Nuker, that I used to find and delete problem files...
Thanks brett. Your link does explain and it does reveal the boldness to trick an unsuspecting and trusting consumer. My experience with Nuker...
I downloaded Spyware Nuker (free?) and ran the app. A scan IDed problems that AdAware failed to do, but the hook was Nuker charged to remove....
If your power supply is marginal for your requirements, a drop in supply line voltage cannot be ruled out. I haven't heard of any invasive ads...
Thanks to all for the very helpful info. It was necessary to restore the system files to a prior date.
"Most of these downloads occur because of lax Browser settings, specifically those of ActiveX. The default is enable. It should be prompt. "...
miniB, I had gator installed, now it is uninstalled for the reasons your link provided. The problem I experienced was my system was...
Thanks very much for the link. Popups were a minor annoyance and recently a major out-of-contol problem. Everything from **** loaders to lucky 7...
Johanna, I guess what I was trying to demonstrate is that the number of problems (hacking) relative to the total number of users is...
Oh, I have the free Zone Alarm prog installed. I'm waiting for the hook as I don't believe there any free lunches! You may want to upgrade...
Mike, That position is not inconsistent with what I said: A good backup will/should enable a complete recovery. Cost vs. annoyance is an...
The answer is yes. P/S units have an output of higher voltage for the fans, drives and etc. There is a lower 3 or 5 voltage output that...
June: Well maybe they should lose out! But I doubt if that would happen. Large stores have clout with their suppliers. They may be trying...
BB, Windows XP SP1 and that includes IE6 shows a date on my system of 8/29/02 so your 8/20 date has credibility. However, there are a few...
It should state on the box SP1 is installed. Otherwise a consumer has to tear into the packaging and risk a rejection for a refund. Doesn't make...
I know this BBS was hacked and incurred major damage. No doubt precautions have to be maintained (even on a real time basis) for some...
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