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my anti virus program is out of date however..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
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Jan-10-2006 21:00
dj_souvlaki
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Oct 2005
Location: Toronto, Canada
dont download it.
usually a scam.
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Jan-10-2006 21:03
Stingray
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Registered: Feb 2005
Location: The M-dot
Sounds quite scamish to me.
Jan-10-2006 21:09
LKD
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Registered: Aug 2001
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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
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!
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Jan-10-2006 21:13
dj_souvlaki
Supreme tranceaddict
Registered: Oct 2005
Location: Toronto, Canada
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
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Jan-10-2006 21:15
Nikitha
I want you addicted to me
Registered: Mar 2005
Location: windsor, ontario
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
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Jan-10-2006 21:27
alefort
Melanie is the bestest!
Registered: May 2005
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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...
Jan-10-2006 21:31
DigitalMP
W.T.F., mate?
Registered: Jul 2003
Location:
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.
Jan-10-2006 21:40
Platipus
317 Godfather
Registered: Jul 2001
Location: Waterloo
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..
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Jan-10-2006 23:23
DigiNut
You kids get off my lawn!
Registered: Dec 2002
Location: Toronto, Self-proclaimed Centre of the Universe
Darwinism at work...
Does this popup have blinking colours? That's usually a good sign of a scam.
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Jan-11-2006 01:41
CAKE
Sex and Tribal
Registered: Nov 2005
Location: At Zone
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!
