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Got pop-ups? Read this to fix!
Use some common sense...
Replies: 8Last Post June 16, 2006 3:44pm by 4est
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( timize )


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If you downloaded something you weren't suppose to (i.e. pirated software, keygens, or naughty movies....) and all of a sudden dozens of pop-ups and messages come up on your screen, you have spyware.

To fix this problem, you need at least two of the following spyware detectors/cleaners:


If you want to get even more complicated, download HijackThis and post your HJT log here for further examination.
Think twice before you download any more keygens and illegal software!
 

(Edited by timize at 11:35 pm on June 14, 2006)

(Edited by timize at 12:51 am on June 15, 2006)


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thanks, but my com,p is 100% safe!! haha!! i feel sorry for those ppl wit these probs@@!

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Gee...um...thanks?

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Hmm, seeming as I am a Mac user, the concept of SpyWare is foriegn to me

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Hijack this and Ad-Aware are love. =]

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I <3 Spyware Doctor

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Quote: from 4est at 10:39 pm on June 14, 2006

Hmm, seeming as I am a Mac user, the concept of SpyWare is foriegn to me
Along with changeable hardware, programs, and a computer that doesn't crash once a week.

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Quote: from xBanditx at 11:31 pm on June 14, 2006

Quote: from 4est at 10:39 pm on June 14, 2006

Hmm, seeming as I am a Mac user, the concept of SpyWare is foriegn to me
Along with changeable hardware, programs, and a computer that doesn't crash once a week.

Introducing Apple Support, Bootcamp, and the PC.



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