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XP Spyware
dull60:
Hi i was reading the article on windowz logging all the websites youve been to, all files, ect. Ive also read other articles on media player logs and i started watching windows i discovered windows was using 20% or so of my bandwith. Now knowing windows that can be good. Someone at work mentioned a program to remove the files that do this but i cant find the program. Can anyone here help or post a link to where I can find one?
M51DPS:
If you are worried about your system, you might want to patch windows, get a virus scanner, and get a spyware scanner.
Of course, there's a much more effective way to avoid these problems. Grab the latest version of Firefox, and enjoy a faster, safe experience online. You can even get a replacement for your whole operating system.
If you're willing to spend the money, it might be a good idea to try a Mac.
[ September 09, 2004: Message edited by: M51DPS ]
dull60:
No I understand about the spyware, virus, ect. i have those programs. And i use firefox. Its windows it self JUST windows is using my bandwith and brodcasting to microsoft so rest assured its not spyware doing it. So please can someone offer feed back on this?
oh and i run Fedora on my other box i just use windows to game. And a mac just isnt all that usefull to me.
[ September 09, 2004: Message edited by: dull60 ]
[ September 09, 2004: Message edited by: dull60 ]
worker201:
Turn on your windows firewall.
Alternately, get a non-MS firewall. Find out what ports your mystery programs are using to get out, and block outgoing traffic on those ports.
But don't blame me if Windows coughs and dies because your mouse can't call home to report your usage statistics.
dull60:
GOD I AM NOT TALKING ABOUT 3RD PARTY SPYWARE I AM TALKING ABOUT THE TYPE OF THING LABELED ON THE FIRST FUCKING MICROSUCK PAGE BUT FOR XP INSTEAD OF 98.
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