3 edits | Spwware/Adware: Who cares; I want neither Actually I don't care how they delineate one from the other because I want neither. And I want my anti-(spy/ad)ware tool to delete both types. Setting up rules that differentiate one from the other just means that the spyware vendors will put together a 20 page EULA during install that meets the legal requirements to be called adware. A pox on both their houses.
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 CheesePremium
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kudos:1 | said by fAcEtIOUs:Actually I don't care how they delineate one from the other because I want neither. And I want my anti-(spy/ad)ware tool to delete both types. Setting up rules that differentiate one from the other just means that the spyware vendors will put together a 20 page EULA during install that meets the legal requirements to be called adware. A pox on both their houses. -- Join Red Room Forum
My Web Page HERE HERE! I am with this man! We don't care what it's called, it's still CRAP. |
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get over it already, »www.microsoft.com, under Popular Downloads click on Windows AntiSpyware (Beta)
click yes, click continue, click on download, click on save to desktop, click on run, click on next, choose update microsoft antispyware, click on next, click on install then click on finish, if you require more assistance than this then you have no business sitting in front of a computer... |
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 r81984Fair and BalancedPremium
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Katy, TX | reply to fAcEtIOUs
If they did that then you would know it was being installed and you can stop it. |
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CheesePremium
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said by a :get over it already, » www.microsoft.com, under Popular Downloads click on Windows AntiSpyware (Beta) click yes, click continue, click on download, click on save to desktop, click on run, click on next, choose update microsoft antispyware, click on next, click on install then click on finish, if you require more assistance than this then you have no business sitting in front of a computer... ... We know this Sherlock, that's wasn't the reason for the post to have you tell us to get spyware removers, we have them already. It's the point that they are still trying to get people to accept this crap by calling it a different name. Oh, and just so you know, I am a PC tech, I think I know what I am doing, but thanks for your worthless input. |
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 Combat ChuckToo Many CannibalsPremium
join:2001-11-29
Erie, PA | reply to fAcEtIOUs
said by fAcEtIOUs:Actually I don't care how they delineate one from the other because I want neither. And I want my anti-(spy/ad)ware tool to delete both types. Setting up rules that differentiate one from the other just means that the spyware vendors will put together a 20 page EULA during install that meets the legal requirements to be called adware. A pox on both their houses. Fine, but that's your choice. Some people are fine with having their actions tracked in exchange for some service and as long as they are informed (adware) who is anyone to decide for them.
As far as the 20 page eula, if you see a twenty page eula that's a pretty good sign that you don't want to install that software.
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 dadkinsCan you do Blu?Premium,MVM
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kudos:18 | reply to Cheese
LOL! I've been grouping it all together and calling it what it is for a while - crapware! Ad/spy/malware = crapware. 
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CheesePremium
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kudos:1 | said by dadkins:LOL! I've been grouping it all together and calling it what it is for a while - crapware! Ad/spy/malware = crapware. Good call! That's the main crux of the post we have made but Mr. A doesn't seem to grasp this. |
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And what if it's bundled with some other software? |
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CheesePremium
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kudos:1 | said by GardenHose:And what if it's bundled with some other software? Depends on who you ask, some will still use the software, others will stay clear of it. |
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 dvd536as Mr. Pink as they comePremium
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Phoenix, AZ
kudos:4 | reply to GardenHose
said by GardenHose:And what if it's bundled with some other software? Two keywords on the EULA are "Third Party"
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 NyQuil Kid8f The Nyquil Kid
join:2001-01-06
Brick, NJ | reply to dadkins
Isn't it called "VISTA" (Virus, Infections, Spyware, Trojans, Ad-ware)? 
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RogerB34Premium
join:2004-07-01
San Diego, CA | reply to fAcEtIOUs
Block third party Cookies in IE and you won't have a Spyware/Adware problem. |
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 sweintzPremium
join:2002-03-01
Chester, CT | said by RogerB34:Block third party Cookies in IE and you won't have a Spyware/Adware problem. Um, no.
Most adware/spyware has nothing to do with cookies, 3rd party or otherwise. |
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