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Operating Systems => Linux and UNIX => Topic started by: xyle_one on 12 April 2003, 05:55

Title: mandrake is a virus??
Post by: xyle_one 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.

Title: mandrake is a virus??
Post by: Doogee on 12 April 2003, 06:10

err, didnt someone else have this prob? was it bazoukas?

Title: mandrake is a virus??
Post by: xyle_one on 12 April 2003, 06:12

i dont know. if so, someone should just delete this thread.....

Title: mandrake is a virus??
Post by: TheQuirk 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.

Title: mandrake is a virus??
Post by: xyle_one on 12 April 2003, 06:28

word. thanks

Title: mandrake is a virus??
Post by: Lord C 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  ;) "