chrismc20050 wrote:
> i downloaded and installed firefox because i thought it was faster than IE7.
> but when i wanted to view a video i had to install a Active X to view it. So
> i clicked Run. and as soon as i done that all hell broke lose. Anti-Virus
> software installed on my computer, then it took over my IE 7. then the
> spyware got into my Windows Directory and destroyed my Explorer.exe file.
> because after i restarted the computer. Windows kept tellin me that
> explorer.exe stopped working and must restart. it kept doing this. i could
> not use my computer as the desktop kept restarting. (Explorer.EXE)
> Microsoft reports to that its caused by a virus called RENOS.
> good advice is to stick with IE7 because then spyware cant hack into your
> windows files and damage your computer. STAY WAY FROM FIREFOX until this
> security problem is fixed. if it had off been IE7 im sure it would off
> warned me or blocked me from installing this active X control.
> it cost me £50 to get my windows reinstalled and the computer running
> smoothly again.
This post just illustrates that you do not understand computer security.
Any program is vulnerable. You chose to install something so you could
see a video. Was it a "free viewer" from one of "those" sites, hmmm?
You should spend a bit of time reading the information at a few of the
following links so you understand about practicing "Safe Hex":
Safe Hex:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971 - So How Did I Get
Infected Anyway?
http://www.getsafeonline.org/ http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_R...:_Introduction http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm - The Parasite Fight
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron.../05/82584.aspx - MVP
Harry Waldron - The Family PC - How to stay safe on the Internet
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - Eric Howes on
Rogue Antispyware Programs
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/default.mspx - Protect Your PC
Malke
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