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02-01-2009, 01:01 PM #1Registered User
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Stupid adware
I tried posting yesterday and my posts wouldn't go through; knew I had other problems but really got po'ed at missing out at FV so knew it was time to do a computer clean out. After hours and hours of scanning found out that I had 2 malicious ad-ware. Fine, now I know what to do and fix and move on. So this morning I am thinking of the stupidity of ad-ware. How much are they going to get from you if their programs screws up your computer so bad you can hardly use it?
It also made me wonder how many people throw out their computer because they don't that they can remove this crap from it.
BTW I do run my computer on up to date anti-virus with anti-spyware, email protector yada, yada, yada!
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I too hate this and run a scan weekly on my computer. I also empty out all internet history, cookies, and tracking info daily. It seems to help alot.
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Glad you figured your problem out. I hate ad-ware...pop ups drive me crazy too.
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I couldn't figure out how to fix mine. The desk top sits collecting dust. I tried and tried.Thought I fixed it, blah nope.
The math never lies, budget in INK!
Amount of Free items 2012 $391.33
Debt #2 12/31/12 CC $901.88
Debt #3 12/31/12 $3648.83
Madness, mayhem chaos...my work here is done!
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Cricketlegs: Since has been awhile since you used your desktop, maybe new anti-virus software would fix it!
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02-02-2009, 07:35 PM #6Registered User
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I will give it a try. It can't hurt.
The math never lies, budget in INK!
Amount of Free items 2012 $391.33
Debt #2 12/31/12 CC $901.88
Debt #3 12/31/12 $3648.83
Madness, mayhem chaos...my work here is done!
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