Is there a virus running around Cdot?

[Markass]

you can also install spyware blaster, it will handle all that active x garbage too.

or just don't give it permission..that's what I do

[Ub3rB0ng]

yeah true but spyware blaster will help keep oblivious folks safer

[Weedhound]

Actually Mark it was asking for Microsoft to install something...the active -x control and I haven't seen anything since installing it.....I wouldn't install anything unknown. I think it does have to do with one of those flashing ads (like Stinky said). I'll see if it pops up anymore.. :wtf:

Edit....my mistake....it was asking Microsoft to RUN the active-X control.....not install it.....does this make sense?

[Ub3rB0ng]

yeah it makes sense, anytime something that isnt allowed yet that needs activex and you have restrictions set it will popup a window asking if its cool to do so, generally unless you really need the install dont do it(common sense) .

[Markass]

Actually Mark it was asking for Microsoft to install something...the active -x control and I haven't seen anything since installing it.....I wouldn't install anything unknown. I think it does have to do with one of those flashing ads (like Stinky said). I'll see if it pops up anymore.. :wtf:

Edit....my mistake....it was asking Microsoft to RUN the active-X control.....not install it.....does this make sense?

but the control it was wanting to run could've possibly been something that may have been potentially malicious..adware or something..advertisers..I hate em

[Weedhound]

thinking about it....the request comes up at the same time as the spyware popping up and saying it took care of the problem..I hit enter to the spyware thing and then do the active X control....then a minute later Norton pops up (which is different from my spyware....which is SpySweeper) and says it's taken care of everything. If it does it again I won't run the active-X and see if it makes a difference.

[qdavid]

I think there are malware/virus attacks all over the place today. Eveywhere's slow and acting funky. My computer's weird too. I'm logging out and running everything I can think of.

[PharmaCan]

This is like msconfig on steroids!

AutoRuns for Windows v8.73

The download link is near the bottom of the page.

PC :smokin:

[WeedyBoyWonder]

If your using FireFox then you should be totally safe from any threats which maybe linked to these boards, I think.

Http://getfirefox.com

[2broke2smoke]

use torpark, it runs firefox and automatically proxies u. no more anniying pop-ups.

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