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xyle_one

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mandrake is a virus??
« on: 12 April 2003, 05:55 »
wtf. i just installed mandrake 9 on this old ass machine. i didnt do anything to the bios. after install, i start to boot, and trend-chip away says that mandrake is a virus and i should get rid of it immediately. dumb...
i did let me continue to boot up though.
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mandrake is a virus??
« Reply #1 on: 12 April 2003, 06:10 »
err, didnt someone else have this prob? was it bazoukas?
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xyle_one

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mandrake is a virus??
« Reply #2 on: 12 April 2003, 06:12 »
i dont know. if so, someone should just delete this thread.....
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mandrake is a virus??
« Reply #3 on: 12 April 2003, 06:18 »
This is because Mandrake modified the MBR, a practive done by some viruses. You're safe to ignore it--ideally, I'd check with your AV software to disable MBR protection.
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xyle_one

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mandrake is a virus??
« Reply #4 on: 12 April 2003, 06:28 »
word. thanks
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mandrake is a virus??
« Reply #5 on: 14 April 2003, 20:23 »
rofl, ive seen this too. made me laugh my head off.

Sounds like some Microsoft Conspiracy story "Mandrake Linux is bad, mmkay!"
"Install Windows XP - you know you want too  ;) "
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