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Since: May 04, 2004
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 8:50 pm
Post subject: Damn spyware
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I'll tell ya, this isn't my week. I downloaded a free screensaver from
what I thought was a reputable site and during the install, it asked me
if I wanteded to install some '3rd party software.' kyeahbutno. As soon
as I clicked the no button, zone alarm went nuts with 5 _different_
programs wanting to connect to the internet. Denied all of those,
stopped the installation, and ran ad-aware and spybot search & destroy.
It found about 35 new files/registry entries etc...I had them fix that
problem, and whattya know, I can no longer connect to the internet.
G'damn new.net. Jumped on my other computer grabbed and ran LSPFix and
fixed that. Not.my.week.
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Super Mike
"Mi asno querría un enano y un yate, por favor."
[My donkey would like a midget and a yacht, please.] |
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Since: Apr 12, 2004
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 8:50 pm
Post subject: Re: Damn spyware [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Anti_Freak_Machine" <user RemoveThis @example.com> wrote in message
news:9Guqc.55932$BG1.52599@twister.socal.rr.com...
> I'll tell ya, this isn't my week. I downloaded a free screensaver from
> what I thought was a reputable site and during the install, it asked me
> if I wanteded to install some '3rd party software.' kyeahbutno. As soon
> as I clicked the no button, zone alarm went nuts with 5 _different_
> programs wanting to connect to the internet. Denied all of those,
> stopped the installation, and ran ad-aware and spybot search & destroy.
> It found about 35 new files/registry entries etc...I had them fix that
> problem, and whattya know, I can no longer connect to the internet.
> G'damn new.net. Jumped on my other computer grabbed and ran LSPFix and
> fixed that. Not.my.week.
Hi Mike......the guy that owns New.net/Newdot.net kept coming on our MS news
groups ranting at us because we called it spyware a year ago.....he said it
wasn't and that they didn't do sneaky stuff.....hmmm. Even threatened
lawsuits....but no, it isn't sneaky downloads now, is it. Bwa ha ha. I
would have to look up his name, but sure could find it fast
Heather
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> Super Mike
> "Mi asno querría un enano y un yate, por favor."
> [My donkey would like a midget and a yacht, please.]
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Since: May 04, 2004
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 10:27 pm
Post subject: Re: Damn spyware [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Heather wrote:
> Hi Mike......the guy that owns New.net/Newdot.net kept coming on our MS news
> groups ranting at us because we called it spyware a year ago.....he said it
> wasn't and that they didn't do sneaky stuff.....hmmm. Even threatened
> lawsuits....but no, it isn't sneaky downloads now, is it. Bwa ha ha. I
> would have to look up his name, but sure could find it fast
I find it disconcerting that I could be sued for mentioning new.net in a NG.
--
Super Mike
"Mi asno querría un enano y un yate, por favor."
[My donkey would like a midget and a yacht, please.] >> Stay informed about: Damn spyware |
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