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Posted by Nikitha on Jan-10-2006 21:00:

Is it safe?

So i keep getting this pop-up saying that i need to download this scanner for my computer... it seems like its from windows and it says that without it my PC may basically start effing up ( crashes, freezing and loss of data) and yesterday my computer was going a bit slow and froze once.. but then i get a pop-up security warning from my firewall saying if i download, these files may harm my computer...

does anyone know if this scanner download is safe?? it hasn't been brought to my attention thru my security updates or anything..so far i've just been ignoring it and closing the windows that pop-up..

my anti virus program is out of date however.. could this possibly just be because of that fact?

any help would be MUCH appriciated.. i'm good with computers.. but i'm at a loss here!

thanks,
Nikitha

Posted by dj_souvlaki on Jan-10-2006 21:03:

dont download it.

usually a scam.

Posted by Stingray on Jan-10-2006 21:09:

Sounds quite scamish to me.

Posted by LKD on Jan-10-2006 21:13:

www.lavasoft.de

download the free version of ad-aware and it will remove that little app that has been added to ur pc wihtout ur knowledge thats telling u to download that scanner/scammer

Posted by cyper on Jan-10-2006 21:13:

Looks like you got Spyware or Adware (whatever the fuck the difference is) on your computer. My suggestion: HD Reformat.

Then add some good spyware removers & pop-up blockers.

Just be glad you arent infected with those damn porn ones! Bastards!

Posted by dj_souvlaki on Jan-10-2006 21:15:

quote:
Originally posted by cyper

Just be glad you arent infected with those damn porn ones! Bastards!

the porn ones can sometimes be good lol

Posted by Nikitha on Jan-10-2006 21:27:

Thanks guys.. i'll get to that business right now...

and Cyper.. HD Reformat? is thata program? or is it already installed into the programs on my PC?

and thanks for the link LKD...

Nikitha

Posted by alefort on Jan-10-2006 21:31:

I will bet it is Spy Axe. Does it have a little popup in the system tray? That seems to be a legit Windows popup? If so, then it probably is. Google Spy-Axe Removal...

Posted by DigitalMP on Jan-10-2006 21:40:

PC Safety Guidelines

1. Implement a software firewall
2. Run Windows Updates
3. Ensure Antivirus auto-protect is running

4. Install MS AntiSpyware or Spysweeper, and schedule regular auto-scans.
5. Install SpyBot AND AdAware (as LKD said) and run weekly manual scans.

6. Browse the web with Mozilla Firefox, not Internet Explorer.
7. Turn off HTML e-mail and auto-display of pictures in e-mails.
8. Don't open e-mails from people you don't know.

Posted by Platipus on Jan-10-2006 23:23:

more on a hardware note. Pop the case open and just check the power supply for heavy dust buildup. make sure all the fans are clean. clogged fans and grates cause your lock-ups.

but do all those software items as well..

Posted by DigiNut on Jan-11-2006 01:41:

Darwinism at work...

Does this popup have blinking colours? That's usually a good sign of a scam.

Posted by CAKE on Jan-12-2006 16:34:

yeah i got scammed by Regfix ..... i never clicked it but my gf did and now i have perma-popups and i had to go through alot of work to get rid of it don't click it and if you do don't let it dl the software!

Posted by muzzybear on Jan-12-2006 16:58:

Sometimes those programs will allow someone control of your computer, and they can use your ip and other info to rip off banks and clone your identity. Download nothing.

Posted by VERTiG0 on Jan-12-2006 19:27:

quote:
Originally posted by DigiNut
Darwinism at work...

Does this popup have blinking colours? That's usually a good sign of a scam.

CLICK HERE TO WIN A PAIR OF HUMAN EYES

Posted by Surreal JRS on Jan-12-2006 20:29:

quote:
Originally posted by VERTiG0
CLICK HERE TO WIN A PAIR OF HUMAN EYES

No no, that link is broken! You really want to CLICK HERE!

don't do it!

Posted by VERTiG0 on Jan-12-2006 20:32:

quote:
Originally posted by Surreal JRS
No no, that link is broken! You really want to CLICK HERE!

don't do it!

Hahahh I'm glad somebody picked up on that

WELL DONE SIMON!

Seriously though if you value your sanity don't click Simon's link.

Posted by Surreal JRS on Jan-12-2006 20:38:

quote:
Originally posted by VERTiG0
Seriously though if you value your sanity don't click Simon's link.

Ya that's nothing... If you really want some fun then you want to:

CLICK HERE

-and-

CLICK HERE

Posted by VERTiG0 on Jan-12-2006 21:15:

quote:
Originally posted by Surreal JRS
Ya that's nothing... If you really want some fun then you want to:

CLICK HERE

-and-

CLICK HERE

Hahahahahhaha. My favourite part are peoples' reactions when you do it to them in person.

Posted by *~LiSa-LoO~* on Jan-12-2006 23:22:

quote:
Originally posted by Nikitha
Thanks guys.. i'll get to that business right now...

and Cyper.. HD Reformat? is thata program? or is it already installed into the programs on my PC?

and thanks for the link LKD...

Nikitha

I think he's talking about formatting your hard drive Nik...clearing it all and starting from scratch.

Posted by CategoryZd on Jan-12-2006 23:51:

quote:
Originally posted by Surreal JRS
Ya that's nothing... If you really want some fun then you want to:

CLICK HERE

-and-

CLICK HERE

The first time I saw the first one was on a 20 ft projection screen in a classroom.

You could hear the screams from the other side of the wing.

Posted by Pett on Jan-13-2006 03:04:

100% scam

the ironic thing is that those "spyware notices" are usually spyware themselves.