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.
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> http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/com...vista.security
dont blame firefox--you blew it by allowing an unknown entity to install.