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Old 28-01-2008, 09:25 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Talking Adware suggesting to download spyware remover!!!!



My Pc got infected by a adware which is suggesting me to download spyware remover .It automatically set up this warning wallpaper on my desktop

So i scanned my system with Spybot search and destroy to remove it but there was none!!! Seems a good adware

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Old 28-01-2008, 09:33 PM   #2 (permalink)
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This just restores your faith in the world , doesn't it?
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Old 28-01-2008, 09:34 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Old 28-01-2008, 10:03 PM   #4 (permalink)
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is this the right section?
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Old 28-01-2008, 10:37 PM   #5 (permalink)
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is this the right section?
I also think this is not a right section for the adware attack on someone's PC

BTW I think this is not a REAL adware and the wallpaper is a fake one I did not heard about some adware which posts warning through wallpapers.
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Old 28-01-2008, 10:59 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Do u want proof.then come to me.i will show u the proof.
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Old 29-01-2008, 10:11 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Do u want proof.then come to me.i will show u the proof.
And yes it is a right way share proofs with someone
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move this post to chit chat
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Old 29-01-2008, 10:27 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Old 29-01-2008, 11:39 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Seen them.Some also fool in downloading AV.
BTW utsav you using sd4hide.
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it will be done.. reported
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cool ...... scan ke pehele gaayab ho gay .........
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Old 01-02-2008, 08:19 PM   #13 (permalink)
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use any other remover like ad-aware or spywaredoctor or use an av.
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It automatically set up this warning wallpaper on my desktop
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There are lots of Rogue Spyware Removers. Don't use them !
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new one ? first time i heard of it changing wp is cool see if you can get the rogue's name

btw, check better to stay away from these spyware removers ! and better to stay away from these spyware removers ! if u'v misd them.
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