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Home >> Computers Hardware&Software >> what sad idiot invents virus's for the common user
07.04.2007, 15:18 quote
SO what sort of cheap thrills do virus producers get when they know they are possible damaging other peoples lives. I picked up a horrid virus that damaged the hardware of my laptop, luckily I had backed up all my writing (like a good boy does) and I didn't lose anything much...but for some people this can be devastating...so why do they do it
07.04.2007, 21:09 quote
| icelandicwolf wrote: |
| SO what sort of cheap thrills do virus producers get when they know they are possible damaging other peoples lives. I picked up a horrid virus that damaged the hardware of my laptop, luckily I had backed up all my writing (like a good boy does) and I didn't lose anything much...but for some people this can be devastating...so why do they do it |
most viruses that infect your system when you download warez etc or go on porn sites
if you keep your antivirus up to date you should be ok.i've never had a problem with viruses etc only some spyware from a well known american isp called aohell lol
07.04.2007, 22:28 quote
yeh its something that we al have to be aware of as theese people are mainl doing it 2 effect big companys but they dont care if i effects other pl 
07.04.2007, 22:29 quote
| forsakensoul wrote: |
| yeh its something that we al have to be aware of as theese people are mainl doing it 2 effect big companys but they dont care if i effects other pl |
has your spellchecker been infected with a virus lol
08.04.2007, 10:01 quote
| icelandicwolf wrote: |
| SO what sort of cheap thrills do virus producers get when they know they are possible damaging other peoples lives. I picked up a horrid virus that damaged the hardware of my laptop, luckily I had backed up all my writing (like a good boy does) and I didn't lose anything much...but for some people this can be devastating...so why do they do it |
Some of the big computer virus come from the Anti-Virus software companies themselves to help sell their products ... Problem - reaction - Solution
Problem = Computer Virus
reaction = User wants it fixed
Solution = Buy our Anti-Virus Software to destroy the virus...
allegedly...
Some tips:
Don't use email preview option.
NEVER open an email with an '.exe' attachment. If its from someone you know email them back first if unsure.
Use pop-up blockers
Only use websites you can trust.
another tip - don't use latest software many of the latest virus wont install correctly due to the different Windows folder structure. A Virus will write to C drive but cant always find the correct windows folders or files to complete the infection.
08.04.2007, 13:16 quote
i am a good boy on wbesites, they just somehow always manage to get through my ad-aware se, norton anti virus AND McAfee spy ware programs....it is annoying.
09.04.2007, 16:22 quote
| forsakensoul wrote: |
| nah im just dylexic sorry |
Have a look in my sig if you use Firefox
09.04.2007, 17:35 quote
Of course you could get around 99.99% of problems with viruses, adware spyware etc by using a different operating system and avoiding microsoft 
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09.04.2007, 18:52 quote
| kebabman wrote: |
| Of course you could get around 99.99% of problems with viruses, adware spyware etc by using a different operating system and avoiding microsoft |
true but most programs require you use windows,as for macs no thanx.
09.04.2007, 18:56 quote
| NIGHTWAVE wrote: | ||
true but most programs require you use windows,as for macs no thanx. |
Very debatable, most programs can be run on other OS's using either vm's or programs such as WINE. And even if they can't there are always alternatives that, in a lot of cases, are better than the windows counter part. The only thing windows is actually required for is gaming. Apart form that other OS's will have free programs that can do exactly what you want. Not only no viruses but you don't have to pay a penny for any of it
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