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  1. 01-05-2004, 04:59 PM #1
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    Question Help!!! Computer question...

    Just singed on and had a warning window pop up saying my
    PC was infected with a virus and named it Spyware???

    WTF is this s h i t ...?

    I know about spy software for computers, but I don't see how
    anyone could have installed it on my PC I just used it this morning
    and it was fine and then tonight this virus warning pops up???

    I have Windows XP and it simply had a box to click to delete it and
    I did and it said it was deleted???

    I did a search on my harddrive & files using the name as the search
    keyword and found nothing...

    I have never heard of any B.S. like this and I'm pretty sharp with
    computers, but have no clue what this is...

    Does anyone know what the f u c k this s h i t means???

    I'm paranoid enough as it is... I don't need this s h i t!!!
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  2. 01-05-2004, 05:01 PM #2
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    Sorry bro....no idea. What kind of anti-virus software do you have?
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    Did your anti viral software Quarantine the infected file or did you delete?
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    I have had problems with this in the past. I would advise that you install a program such as Ad-aware (which is free) and run it fairly often. I've not had any problems since I installed it on my computer.
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    most of the time spyware is on peoples computer, they dont know about it, (hence the name spyware) msot likely it is there from a program u installed such as kazaa or something like that....
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    There's a possibility that it was actually an internet explorer pop up that was made to look like a windows warning in order to get you to download whatever the website wanted you to. I recommend going to cnet and getting spybot.
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    Quote Originally Posted by chrisAdams
    There's a possibility that it was actually an internet explorer pop up that was made to look like a windows warning in order to get you to download whatever the website wanted you to. I recommend going to cnet and getting spybot.
    thats what i was thinking...
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    Spybot, easy. I use it on all of my servers and have no conflicts and no problems either. One of the greatest programs available. And it is free!!
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  9. 01-06-2004, 05:44 PM #9
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    I have Norton Antivirus and Norton Internet Security software...

    I know the Internet Security software has a **** good firewall, so I'm
    not sure what the f**k is up...

    I've never had a problem with any virus bull s h i t except for once when I had a secure email and thought I knew who it was from and got that **** klez worm virus...

    Quote Originally Posted by hoss827
    Sorry bro....no idea. What kind of anti-virus software do you have?
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    Never installed Kazaa bro... I stay after from all that crap... This PC is strictly for AR activities...

    Is spyway the same kind of program as EBlaster where someone can track you online activity???

    Quote Originally Posted by Khull_Khuum
    most of the time spyware is on peoples computer, they dont know about it, (hence the name spyware) msot likely it is there from a program u installed such as kazaa or something like that....
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    Thanks bro...

    I will do that...

    Quote Originally Posted by spywizard
    Go to www.cnet.com

    search for spy sweeper ... download it, and run it..

    will take care of all problems.. adaware w0on't take off gator crap.........

    good luck
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    i use the combo of spywareblaster and spybot, together they keep out everything, i also have norton professional firewall installed, but the spy sh*t is way better, you just have to make sure you update it about every two weeks or so
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    Quote Originally Posted by scottninpo
    i use the combo of spywareblaster and spybot, together they keep out everything, i also have norton professional firewall installed, but the spy sh*t is way better, you just have to make sure you update it about every two weeks or so
    here's a great website that shows you how to remove stuff like that from you're computer if nothing else works:

    http://www.doxdesk.com/parasite/
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  14. 01-06-2004, 05:57 PM #14
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    No it didn't quarantine it Mass

    Just had a window stated my PC was infected and had a
    window with an option to click & delete the virus...

    Strange ass s h i t...

    I get real nervous with all that ****...

    For awhile I was getting trojan horse warning every 15 mins
    about 6 months ago or so... I always think the worse, know
    what I mean???

    Quote Originally Posted by mass junkie
    Did your anti viral software Quarantine the infected file or did you delete?
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