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 Computer virus question
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02/12/13 08:33 PM
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Joined: Jun 2005
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lws6772
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I haven't been on this site since last year, when my computer got a virus from hades when I visted the forum(at the library now). My question, anyone had any problems like that this year? Thanks very much for any help.
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Re: Computer virus question
[Re: lws6772]
#8581014
02/12/13 08:45 PM
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Eastexn
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I've been on for 3-4-5 years without a problem. I keep AVG Virus program up to date and working. 
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Re: Computer virus question
[Re: lws6772]
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02/12/13 08:53 PM
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Joined: Oct 2004
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SheldonS
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Never got a virus off the forum. Ever.
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Re: Computer virus question
[Re: lws6772]
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02/12/13 10:27 PM
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Darin Y
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Ill bet you have you have windows. I got a Mac about 5 years ago and have never had an issue since.
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Re: Computer virus question
[Re: lws6772]
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02/12/13 11:23 PM
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texasbass1
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Never had an issue here and I use windows.
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Re: Computer virus question
[Re: lws6772]
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02/13/13 12:07 AM
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ACAMS
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Dang .... I can't go 1 day without my computer, much less a whole year because of a little virus.
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Re: Computer virus question
[Re: lws6772]
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02/13/13 08:40 PM
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Texan Til I Die
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I picked up two trojans from embedded videos in the Off Topic forum, but that was at least 6 months ago. My anti-virus software started going off as soon as I clicked to play the embedded content. I was able to shut down quickly and get it cleaned without too much hassle. Since then I believe they've done an upgrade on the server and I haven't seen any problems.
BTW - Macs aren't immune to viruses, there's just not as many floating around that target the Mac OS. Ubuntu is even better.
"If ever time should come, when vain and aspiring men shall possess the highest seats in Government, our country will stand in need of its experienced patriots to prevent its ruin." - Samuel Adams
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Re: Computer virus question
[Re: lws6772]
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02/13/13 08:49 PM
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Riptide103
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No problems with any of the Forums. I don't open videos from sources that I don't know.
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Re: Computer virus question
[Re: lws6772]
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02/13/13 08:50 PM
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Posts: 3,530
foul_hook
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posting to check my registered date...
Glad to have taken..."the trash in the back!"
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Re: Computer virus question
[Re: lws6772]
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02/13/13 08:50 PM
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foul_hook
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...no problems since I registered in 2003. But I don't venture into OT and i don't open links. I also hide all sigs so i don't have to see all the stupid stuff people put in them.
Glad to have taken..."the trash in the back!"
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Re: Computer virus question
[Re: lws6772]
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02/14/13 04:03 AM
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hook-line&sinker
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No fully interconnected website these days is immune, we have had problems with ad feeds from google before so if they can't stop it who can??? A properly protected PC is one whose user knows what NOT to do on the web. Simple tips to keep your PC working safely are all over the web but the easiest and first thing to do is set up a limited use account for web surfing (no admin rights) and have active, fully updated AV and spyware protection... or just use something besides a M$ Windows PC  Remember: when it doubt.. wipe it out! That's the Windows way!
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Re: Computer virus question
[Re: lws6772]
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02/16/13 02:41 AM
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Dragonuv
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Quit going to the midget porn sites and you won't have these issues.
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Re: Computer virus question
[Re: Dragonuv]
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02/16/13 02:46 AM
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kingdad101
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Quit going to the midget porn sites that's kind of short sighted
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Re: Computer virus question
[Re: kingdad101]
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02/16/13 05:27 PM
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Dragonuv
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Quit going to the midget porn sites that's kind of short sighted Just a "little" bit. hehehe
Last edited by Dragonuv; 02/16/13 05:27 PM.
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Re: Computer virus question
[Re: lws6772]
#8598577
02/16/13 06:28 PM
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Cloud Dancer
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So far, Viper has been successful.....
Need to improve my LMB fishing, running out of time.
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