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    Forum: Computer TalkReplies: 3, Views: 54
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    Oldgardenrose
    Salem, IL (Zone 5b)

    December 16, 2009 8:20 PM

    Post #7374726

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/spyware

    Folks who surf the internet looking for "free downloads" should read the above
    link carefully. A lot of security issues can be tracked back to the practice of
    depending upon free software for computer security.

    This message was edited Dec 16, 2009 2:27 PM

    tcs1366

    tcs1366
    Itasca,IL&Lk Delton, WI (Zone 5a)

    December 16, 2009 8:40 PM

    Post #7374774

    I always download from download.com or cnet... which i think now owns/controls download.com

    I always see the "tested spyware free" on the download page...

    so far... **knock on formica** i've been lucky.
    Oldgardenrose
    Salem, IL (Zone 5b)

    December 17, 2009 1:33 AM

    Post #7375606

    It is kind of a long read but if you get toward the end there is a list of
    the common culprits, some of which have popped up on a few of the
    DG member's computers, including mine. The "scareware" warning
    you of multiple viruses and of how to disinfect your pc. Do not open
    their site. It is a scam.

    tcs1366

    tcs1366
    Itasca,IL&Lk Delton, WI (Zone 5a)

    December 17, 2009 1:36 AM

    Post #7375611

    I've been thru that on both my kids laptops... I never click on anyones site that tells me they can fix it if i give them my credit card.

    I usually google the 'ad' and what ever warning i may get... I usually get to the bottom of the problem... with out losing any cash or hair. [from pulling tufts]

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