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Post by Jindred on Dec 31, 2012 2:51:11 GMT -5
Scratch that... saw a $1 bill once but I think it was framed along with a $2 bill @jin I only carry my debt card, never carry cash around PS You know what my favorite pastime is? Messing around with you Americans We don't have $1 bill, only loonies Well I know you're in Canada, but I just assumed you'd seen a dollar bill, then AFTER I posted I realized that was such an American assumption----DUH, I've never seen Canadian currency except a few coins here and there. So my apoligies--that was a dumb thing to say. The Looney is totally superior to the one dollar bill! FEAR THE ALMIGHTY LOONEY! @ace How do you trust your card! Don't you just expect it to fail some day!?
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Post by lostabroad2 on Dec 31, 2012 6:03:00 GMT -5
HUH? ? There are certain browser add-ons and programs that add malware, spyware, and crapware to your computer. A well-known one, and it might well be used by members of this forum, is the Firstrowsports HD desktop 'thingy'. This adds a Babylon toolbar, (spyware), Smileyr or something similar, (which is apparently nasty) and one of several versions of the advertising crapware that adds underlined links on to everything. (This sounds like what Jindred may have on his computer). He may be able to get rid of it by using Add and Remove programs from the Start menu to get rid of it but more likely he'll need to remove the internet add-on that contains the offending crap. In Firefox, for example, select Tools, (top of your browser page), - Add-ons - Extensions and then remove the add-on that you've recently added that is causing the problem. I'd advise running Spybot S&D afterwards to get rid of other rubbish. I don't use I.E much but you can analyse and restore I.E settings with Advanced System Care - a free product i'd recommend. In response to a previous HUH? ? that was posted at NFL.com i'm not larryb. larryb has been known to get mixed up with which account he/she, (alright he), is currently using and sign larryb at the end of a post of 'another' account. My referencing him when you were having a possible problem with an account, (that wasn't your mother's), was a humourous tribute.
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Post by classychick on Dec 31, 2012 11:00:17 GMT -5
HUH? ? There are certain browser add-ons and programs that add malware, spyware, and crapware to your computer. A well-known one, and it might well be used by members of this forum, is the Firstrowsports HD desktop 'thingy'. This adds a Babylon toolbar, (spyware), Smileyr or something similar, (which is apparently nasty) and one of several versions of the advertising crapware that adds underlined links on to everything. (This sounds like what Jindred may have on his computer). He may be able to get rid of it by using Add and Remove programs from the Start menu to get rid of it but more likely he'll need to remove the internet add-on that contains the offending crap. In Firefox, for example, select Tools, (top of your browser page), - Add-ons - Extensions and then remove the add-on that you've recently added that is causing the problem. I'd advise running Spybot S&D afterwards to get rid of other rubbish. I don't use I.E much but you can analyse and restore I.E settings with Advanced System Care - a free product i'd recommend. In response to a previous HUH? ? that was posted at NFL.com i'm not larryb. larryb has been known to get mixed up with which account he/she, (alright he), is currently using and sign larryb at the end of a post of 'another' account. My referencing him when you were having a possible problem with an account, (that wasn't your mother's), was a humourous tribute. Thanks for the explanation, although I only speak English, I failed geek speak LOL. It was like blah, blah, blah, Babylon, spyware, blah, blah, blah. So, that means I need to get Babylon off my mother's computer. I wonder why my virus protection, spyware/malware cleaners don't pick it up and delete it. Thanks again. And as for Larryb---at least you didn't make reference to my big butt. ROFLMAO
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2012 13:57:57 GMT -5
I don't make mistakes! Show me!. Other people sign my name just to mess with me. Larryb
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Post by classychick on Dec 31, 2012 15:37:33 GMT -5
I don't make mistakes! Show me!. Other people sign my name just to mess with me. Larryb That wasn't directed at you Larryb. It was directed at Lost, read his post---long story, but it was supposed to be humorous with regards to the other site.
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Post by lostabroad2 on Dec 31, 2012 19:12:42 GMT -5
Babylon software isn't malevolent which is why it and software like WinZip aren't dealt with by anti-virus products such as Norton and Kaspersky. What Babylon software does is monitor your internet and personal activity and then reports it back to the software HQ. Babylon is also paid by 3rd parties to redirect you to sites that pay them rather than sites you'd choose to visit. Millions of people are not concerned about who knows their name, address, and personal behaviour and you're very likely in that group. As such it's not a problem. The problem is that such organisations aren't particularly secure and are targets for internet criminals. In theory such software could be altered to record your passwords, financial details, etc. It's a tiny risk but there's no reward which is why i'd advise getting rid of it. If you use Avast, AVG, or similar anti-virus products consider adding Spybot S&D, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, and SUPERAntiSpyware. These are excellent free programs that work well with most anti-virus programs, (although not Norton and Kaspersky).
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Post by classychick on Dec 31, 2012 19:16:32 GMT -5
Thanks----and that one I actually understood LOL-----I do have Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and Superantispyware----and Kaspersky---I haven't had a problem with them together, but if I do incur a problem, I will remember the info. So how do I get rid of Babylon?? As you can tell I am not real computer literate.
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Post by lostabroad2 on Jan 1, 2013 0:16:47 GMT -5
Google Babylon Toolbar. Just about every entry will be about removing it. This is currently the top entry: malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-babylon-toolbar/There will possibly be deep residual HKCU, (don't ask!) registry files but you should be ok. If you get really paranoid you could always download a replacement browser and replace the original. The trick is to make a list of your bookmarks and adds-ons first. General advice to all: 1) Create at least 2 user accounts on your computer - 1 of which should not have administrator rights. (Very important and at least 50% of people don't do this) 2) Have a second internet browser IE Firefox, Chrome, Safari, etc available to you. Either load it or have the .exe file handy (in My Documents or on a back-up flash drive). Many viruses hijack your browser. If you can't access another browser you won't be able to update your anti-virus to get rid of it and getting assistance will be difficult.
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Post by classychick on Jan 1, 2013 0:25:54 GMT -5
Google Babylon Toolbar. Just about every entry will be about removing it. This is currently the top entry: malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-babylon-toolbar/There will possibly be deep residual HKCU, (don't ask!) registry files but you should be ok. If you get really paranoid you could always download a replacement browser and replace the original. The trick is to make a list of your bookmarks and adds-ons first. General advice to all: 1) Create at least 2 user accounts on your computer - 1 of which should not have administrator rights. (Very important and at least 50% of people don't do this) 2) Have a second internet browser IE Firefox, Chrome, Safari, etc available to you. Either load it or have the .exe file handy (in My Documents or on a back-up flash drive). Many viruses hijack your browser. If you can't access another browser you won't be able to update your anti-virus to get rid of it and getting assistance will be difficult. Hey you're getting cloer to English---lol---ok, seriously I understood all of that. BUT, why have at least one without administrator. There is only mine and My mother's and we both have administrator.
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Post by lostabroad2 on Jan 1, 2013 2:18:13 GMT -5
Most programs, (Office, games, etc) don't require administrator rights to use. Nor does surfing the web. Mostly administrator rights are needed to make changes, install software, run .exe files, defrag, and update Windows. If you encounter a web attack when you're using a limited account there's a very high chance that it won't be able to access the windows operating system. It'll be shunted somewhere less damaging and easily accessed by anti-virus software. - such as the drivers for a printer. (Hand up . I don't always do this myself and i've paid the price a few times). The 2nd reason is that it's possible to inadvertently make a calamitous error by removing or changing things on your computer. This can permanently disable administrator accounts once you reboot the system. (Hand up again. I've actually done this!). Fortunately on older XP systems you can load limited accounts and then bypass XP security to change those accounts to administrator accounts and undo the damage. It's nowhere near as important as creating accounts in the first place. Doing that safeguards the original administrator files. They can only be accessed when there are no other accounts. Most of my computers are old and run on XP. I have original system disks so I can reinstall everything from scratch. Most new computers have the disk information embedded in the hard-drive and don't have a separate disk. Damage those files and you'll probably regret it.
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