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-- Posted by timize at 8:32 pm on June 14, 2006

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)


-- Posted by Ashle101 at 8:34 pm on June 14, 2006

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


-- Posted by Kadgarth at 8:35 pm on June 14, 2006

Gee...um...thanks?


-- Posted by 4est at 8:39 pm on June 14, 2006

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


-- Posted by Stygian Amour at 8:40 pm on June 14, 2006

Hijack this and Ad-Aware are love. =]


-- Posted by HazelEyes at 8:49 pm on June 14, 2006

I <3 Spyware Doctor


-- Posted by Mr Feel Good 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.


-- Posted by 4est at 3:44 pm on June 16, 2006

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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