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Re: Virus problem?

• Posted by Greg Haberek <ghaberek at gmail.com> Nov 27, 2004
• 604 views

I typically suggest that users install Windows XP (Professional, if
available) with SP2 and enable the Internet Explorer Popup Blocker and
the Windows Firewall. I know they're not top of the line, but they
work from the inside out, and they work well. Also, DO NOT make
yourself an Administrator. Power User should be the highest level of
privledges you need. If you need to do a hardware or software
installation, either use "Run as..." or log out and back in as
Administrator.

I've done this with several clients and they've had no
spyware/adware/popup issues. The IE Popup Blocker also blocks ActiveX
controls, malicious JavaScripts, Java Applets, automatic Spyware
downloads, etc.... pretty much everything Kat mentioned.

~Greg


On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 23:16:08 -0800, don cole <guest at rapideuphoria.com> wrote:
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> posted by: don cole <doncole at pacbell.net>
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> I have a new to me computer and I installed Win98 in it w/IE.
> 
> I keep getting a couple of message boxes.
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> One warning about viruses and one warning about spyware.
> Both instruct me to download software at their website for money.
> I am sure they both are scams.
> How can I stop these message boxes from popping up?
> 
> Does anybody have any experiance with this?
> Any help appreciated.
> 
> Don Cole
> SF
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