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Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 727
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From: Silverdale, WA
You would think an antivirus would protect/warn you, but no. First thing malware does now is disable detection. I noticed the laptop was slow and fan was running a lot. I had to download a tool on a separate computer and us it on a flashdrive to fix mine. The geek boards say the trojan has likely compromised my computer and even with a op system reload it is more susceptible to attack.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Florida
Haha! When I read your statement I pictured another forum member flinging a used condom at you!
Sorry. Couldn't resist.
I've never had any issues and consider this one of the few safe sites to surf. I view the H-D Forums at work, at home and on my phone and have never had any issues.
Sorry to hear about your luck!
Sorry. Couldn't resist.
I've never had any issues and consider this one of the few safe sites to surf. I view the H-D Forums at work, at home and on my phone and have never had any issues.
Sorry to hear about your luck!
You would think an antivirus would protect/warn you, but no. First thing malware does now is disable detection. I noticed the laptop was slow and fan was running a lot. I had to download a tool on a separate computer and us it on a flashdrive to fix mine. The geek boards say the trojan has likely compromised my computer and even with a op system reload it is more susceptible to attack.
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I think I may have picked up the crabs from this site, but not sure....
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Road Master
Joined: Mar 2009
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Hey Bud, I use Microsoft Security Essentials, which is free, and I update it everyday. Also, I use the latest version of the Chrome browser with the ADBLOCK extension installed, also free. But, the best computer thing I've ever done is install ACE Utilities. I've never had a problem using this combo; 10 years I've had this old 2002 Gateway PC and I've used it almost everyday. Just my two cents. Good luck to ya.
