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Post by Balfour on Aug 25, 2005 16:53:25 GMT -8
I got another MSN virus similar to that first one, so does Shane. Scott, HELP!!!
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Post by Quinsam on Aug 25, 2005 16:56:11 GMT -8
DON"T USE MSN!!!
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Post by Quinsam on Aug 25, 2005 16:56:37 GMT -8
Unless you are on a different PC.
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Post by Alex on Aug 25, 2005 17:17:56 GMT -8
Don't you people have anti-virus software?
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Post by Quinsam on Aug 25, 2005 17:18:40 GMT -8
yes
but it gets through if it is not updated, and mine cannot update without locking up.
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Aug 25, 2005 18:12:51 GMT -8
I am on Messenger right now (7:15 PM)... If you get on MSN Messenger in the next little while, I will be glad to help...
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Post by Quinsam on Aug 25, 2005 18:26:33 GMT -8
It is not me, it's jordan
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Doug
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Post by Doug on Aug 25, 2005 18:44:17 GMT -8
Just don't send it to me this time....
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Aug 25, 2005 19:14:12 GMT -8
As long as you have PROPER Anti-Virus protection, you should not experience any issues... The two computers that I am troubleshooting are both running Norton, which is not the best protection available... As long as you use proper browsing and downloading habits, you should remain for the most part, virus free... It also is a good idea to have a few Anti-Spyware programs installed. Recommended by us at MSN are Ad-Aware, Spybot and Microsoft Anti-Spyware BETA which are all free...
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Aug 25, 2005 19:44:54 GMT -8
Unless you are on a different PC. NO UNLESS YOU ARE ON A MAC USE AN MSN CLIENT LIKE ADIUM OR FIRE HAHA I am on a virus free computer |
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Post by YZFNick on Aug 25, 2005 19:55:18 GMT -8
Kids, quit sending me viruses! I had to switch to plain Windows Messenger because my Norton was going crazy with virus warnings for MSN. You kids should collect some pop cans and go buy Norton or McAfee, or ask your parents for it for your birthday.
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Aug 25, 2005 20:29:27 GMT -8
no need for me I am on mac HAHA nick I thought you had a mac?
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Post by Curtis on Aug 25, 2005 21:12:02 GMT -8
DOH (in a echoing Homer Simpson Voice) MSN is turning into virus HQ. Im glad I wasn't on.
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Post by Quinsam on Aug 25, 2005 21:12:26 GMT -8
I have Norton Anti Virus, but I have such a problem on my PC, that it will not allow me to update it.
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Post by Curtis on Aug 25, 2005 21:17:25 GMT -8
Oh by the way I have Norton 2005 now since the worm came through we had to replace the current Norton for some reason I think you should replace your norton every 2 years. If I was on we would of put $200.00 down the drain...again Im glad I slep over at a friend's place
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Post by Quinsam on Aug 25, 2005 21:25:13 GMT -8
I also have Ad-Aware SE Professional, which is now being updated, then I can update Norton Anti-Virus, I think there should be such an Anti-Virus that blocks viruses even on downloads.
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Post by Quinsam on Aug 25, 2005 21:30:43 GMT -8
105 Critical Objects! 105 Recognised.
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Post by Political Incorrectness on Aug 25, 2005 21:41:54 GMT -8
ok we dont need to know all the 105 things found I GOT A MAC AND THAT IS IT! JUST GET A MAC
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Post by Quinsam on Aug 25, 2005 22:02:52 GMT -8
I'd Rather Have a PC to some Mac, a Mac just means less PC Games and more stress for me, I like windows and PC, not a Mac.
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Aug 25, 2005 22:06:41 GMT -8
I'd Rather Have a PC to some Mac, a Mac just means less PC Games and more stress for me, I like windows and PC, not a Mac. I agree with you, Harry. The only thing that stops me from going to a Mac is mostly the compatibility issues with software I use here, and at work... |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Aug 25, 2005 22:33:31 GMT -8
This virus that is being spread through MSN Messenger is only affecting computers with in-adequate virus protection. If Norton is out of date, it will do nothing at all to protect the computer against new viruses. In that case I suggest downloading McAfee Stinger, which is a free tool, that will only search the computer for viruses... It does not provide real-time protection from them, thus this tool should only be used to remove viruses from infected systems, not as a proper Anti-Virus... vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/I would strongly recommend anyone considering purchasing a new Anti-Virus consider McAfee over Norton. The protection is far superior, the updates are usually out for new viruses before Symantec produces them, and it does not corrupt Winsock files... |
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Post by Shane on Aug 26, 2005 6:35:36 GMT -8
last night my msn and comp was screwed up now today its working fine. odd eh?
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Post by YZFNick on Aug 26, 2005 6:59:17 GMT -8
I have a mac and a pc and a pc here at work. Yesterday I was using my pc for msn because I needed a full connection not behind a router.
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Post by Quinsam on Aug 28, 2005 11:46:13 GMT -8
ok, I took your advice, and now stinger is looking for viruses.
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Post by Ferryman on Aug 28, 2005 17:36:11 GMT -8
Does anyone ever get the popup on the bottom right of their screen on msn that says "A newer version of MSN is available, click here to upgrade". But I have the latest MSN 7 and that popup looks like a virus but I'm not sure whether or not it is, because it doesn't make the little popup that you can click on on the page that shows who's online and everything as well.
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