Fighting the Good Fight
Well it seems that I have managed to rid myself of the million baby virus’s that my one virus immediately gave birth to, once it landed in my hard drive. However, I have still been enjoying the gift that keeps on giving… Adware. I feel like my laptop has Herpes or something.
I NEVER use Internet Explorer, but it managed to pop up from time to time to flash me ads for… oh the irony…anti-virus software. I’ve since disabled access to it, so I’m not getting that headache anymore. However, whatever program that I can’t rid myself of has hijacked my Firefox browser as well. The only one I can use without getting pop-ups and re-directs is Safari. Imagine that. I suppose that’s because EVERYTHING Microsoft has holes and security defects and pretty much throws “Come Fuck Me Up” parties for every virus known to man. However my future husband, Steve Jobs, managed to do just the opposite. I need a Mac and I need it NOW.
So far I have AVG Free, Spyware Doctor, CyberDefender and Error Expert running on my machine. They still can’t get rid of whatever adware program is still fucking with me. So I am now going to go down my list of comments (from my last post) and start downloading the recommended programs as well. THANK YOU to everyone who left a comment on my last post. Your support and suggestions are VERY appreciated.
On a happier note... I just spent a few glorious days on the coast and had a kick-ass time. I desperately needed to get to the ocean and decompress from life. It was SO nice to get the fuck out of this city and away from work and bullshit. (I uploaded a few pics to Flickr, for the curious.) Unfortunately, I’m back in reality now and expect to not be thrilled about that for at least a week.
Peace, mini holidays and clean computers.
Tags: I hate Microsoft
August 1st, 2008 at 4:29 am
Firefox isn’t Microsoft, it’s Mozilla, but you may have your options set to allow pop-ups and that won’t be helping you any. If you go into the Firefox menu, choose preferences and then ‘content’, you can disallow pop-ups. You can still choose to allow them for selected sites, but it stops the ads.
Yep, you need a Mac!
I’m glad you had a good time on your break!
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August 1st, 2008 at 4:55 am
I use Webroot SpySweeper and it has never failed me. I may have to run 4 or 5 scans to clean out an infestation but it always works.
I’m glad you got some rest (i was wondering where you were!) and I’m glad you’re back!
August 1st, 2008 at 5:54 am
Windows and all its components sucks. I have switched to Linux(UBUNTU) and planning to have MAC as well. I am looking for a MAC Note Book because that is the coolest thing on this planet.
August 1st, 2008 at 7:43 am
Ahhhh the ocean…there’s nothing like it, is there?
I feel a beach trip coming on…….
August 1st, 2008 at 9:42 am
I miss the ocean, dammit - should’ve spent more time when I was in Dago.
But hey - drop by when you get a chance? I’ve nominated you for the “Kick Ass Blogger” Club
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August 1st, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Hang in there!!! I’m sending lots of positive energy your way…
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There! That should help :o)
August 1st, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Maybe you should install a dose of Valtrex.
“My computer doesn’t have herpes, and I want to help keep it that way.”
August 1st, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Don’t forget the Lavasoft AdAware, or the AVG root-kit. Both are miracle workers when it comes to the stupid bullshit that is forced down your comps throat. And they don’t like swallowing at all!
I have a MAC, I have a PC. Completely comfortable on both, I have no problem switching back and forth. However, while I don’t have a virus, I think I’m going to have to rebuild the damn PC. It’s acting like an ass, and I work on comps all day long, I don’t feel like coming home and dealing with it’s bullshit. It’s easier to just wipe it and start over and not have to sit there and go through log files, error reports, scans, and all that crap to see what’s going on. Just as soon as I get around to backing up 200 gigs of information I don’t want to lose :P.
I wanna go to the beach!
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August 1st, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Hi !
These are common problems and i do agree that microsoft is full of holes, where anybody can peep in as easily. I would suggest you to use eScan antivirus, it is the best i had ever seen today. It even surpass norton ! give it a try and you will be glad you did !
August 2nd, 2008 at 9:11 am
firefox is much safer than IE. I hope one of those programs can kill those little buggers, that’s horrible. i keep mcafee on my machine and lavasoft as a backup.
saw your pictures of the ocean. looked great.
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August 2nd, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Man a mini vacation to the beach sure sounds good… Nice pics btw - you look hot enough to make me say Sly who?
Good luck w/ the virus.
August 3rd, 2008 at 5:34 am
I’m so with you– my next computer will be a mac. My mom is here visiting and brought her apple laptop– it’s fantastic, I need one.
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August 3rd, 2008 at 12:11 pm
It sucks you can’t use Firefox. I hope you find something that will clean up those pesky leftovers SOON!
A few days at the coast ….. heavenly. I’m a little pissed that you didn’t invite me. Not that I could have gone, but still.
The worst part about any vacation is the coming home part. And the damn laundry.
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August 5th, 2008 at 10:34 am
I still can’t figure out how everyone accepts the state of things with pcs and viruses. I’ve had macs for 9 years, never run any protection or firewall and good to go. You’d think microsoft could get their poop in a group already and make a system that works.
Glad to hear you had a good time at THE Redneck the other night
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August 18th, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Have you run those programs in safe mode? (Hit f8 when you’re booting up the computer) Choose Safe Mode with Networking, make sure you have the latest updates and re-run the anti-spyware and virus programs. You’ll be surprised how much more you find that way! The thing about safe mode is that it keeps your computer from automatically booting up programs other than what it needs to actually run, where as a normal boot up will load the virus in the background and that is why it cannot repair or find the problems - because they’re running!
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