Re: Pre-installed software in Security http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20235033 en Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:03:51 EDT Sat, 30 Aug 2008 03:03:51 EDT Re: Pre-installed software http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20236304 Name Game : I was typing it all in the powder room and there is a echo in here.
]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20236304 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:42:59 EDT Re: Pre-installed software http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20235500 jaykaykay : He probably hit the paste button once too often. Too much coffee and jangled nerves! :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20235500 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 14:55:45 EDT Re: Pre-installed software http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20235049 anon :
said by Name Game See Profile :

Did you buy an Acer with eSobi v2.0 Lite trial (90days) ?

eSobi is a 3-in-1 Internet tool designed specifically for Web Information management. ESobi is a 3-in-1 Internet tool designed specifically for Web information management. This software equipped with the powerful RSS Aggregator, Meta Search, and Document Clipping - it also comes with 11 global languages and simple usability. This software equipped with the powerful RSS aggregator, Meta Search, and Document Clipping - it also comes with 11 global languages and simple usability. With 18 regional default channels to subscribe from, eSobi RSS Reader keeps users well-informed all the time. With 18 regional channels default to subscribe from, eSobi RSS Reader keeps users well-informed all the time. Along with Text-only mode, users are now able to read articles ad-free. Along with Text-only mode, users are now able to read articles ad-free. eSobi Meta-Search searches through 3 major meta search engines, and it eliminates repetitive information and retrieves previously found subjects from Search History. ESobi Meta-Search searches through 3 major meta search engines, and it eliminates repetitive information and retrieves previously found subjects from Search History. In addition, Keyword Proposition organizes search results into sub-categories to assist users for enhanced visibility. In addition, Proposition Keyword organizes search results into sub-categories to assist users for enhanced visibility. eSobi Document Clipping comes handy for users to edit saved articles and export the edited work to share with friends and family. Clipping eSobi document comes handy for users to edit articles saved and export the edited work to share with friends and family. With eSobi, online search will now become far beyond conventional. With eSobi, online search will now become far beyond conventional.
...Funny, in one of your posts, all the statements were repeated twice? :huh:]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20235049 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:49:16 EDT Re: Pre-installed software http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20235033 anon : Thanks, Name Game, yes, it's an ACER with all those pre-installed programs, most of which I'll probably never use.
I'll use MSCONFIG to stop them from loading on startup, but the thing that caused a red flag to me was the eSobi "partners" page that said "Generous 25% sales commission for having product list on your website "...this sounds like they are spammers to me, but then again, that's just me being paraniod. :(
...or I could just use WinPatrol to stop them from loading, and help shorten bootup time.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20235033 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:46:59 EDT Re: Pre-installed software http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20234068 Name Game : Zap the Crap on a New Windows PC

»www.pcworld.com/article/id,13137···cle.html

Chosen by Acer on all Windows-Based Notebook and Desktop PCs
Starting from March of 2008, all Acer windows-based notebook and desktop PCs sold worldwide will incorporate eSobi Lite v2.0, the personal global news center, pre-installed.
»www.pr-inside.com/print488452.htm

The other preinstalled Acer programmes usually are;

Acer Arcade
Acer eData Security Management
Acer eLock Management
Acer Empowering Technology
Acer eNet Management
Acer ePower Management
Acer ePresentation Management
Acer eSettings Management
Acer GridVista
Acer Mobility Center Plugin
Acer Tour

run msconfig or download autoruns from microsoft.com
these will allow you to still have the programs but you can tell them not to load on startup - so you have the best of both worlds
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Gladiator Security Forum »www.gladiator-antivirus.com/ Missing Kids »www.missingkids.com/]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20234068 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:31:47 EDT Re: Pre-installed software http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20233792 Name Game : Did you buy an Acer with eSobi v2.0 Lite trial (90days) ?

eSobi is a 3-in-1 Internet tool designed specifically for Web Information management. ESobi is a 3-in-1 Internet tool designed specifically for Web information management. This software equipped with the powerful RSS Aggregator, Meta Search, and Document Clipping - it also comes with 11 global languages and simple usability. This software equipped with the powerful RSS aggregator, Meta Search, and Document Clipping - it also comes with 11 global languages and simple usability. With 18 regional default channels to subscribe from, eSobi RSS Reader keeps users well-informed all the time. With 18 regional channels default to subscribe from, eSobi RSS Reader keeps users well-informed all the time. Along with Text-only mode, users are now able to read articles ad-free. Along with Text-only mode, users are now able to read articles ad-free. eSobi Meta-Search searches through 3 major meta search engines, and it eliminates repetitive information and retrieves previously found subjects from Search History. ESobi Meta-Search searches through 3 major meta search engines, and it eliminates repetitive information and retrieves previously found subjects from Search History. In addition, Keyword Proposition organizes search results into sub-categories to assist users for enhanced visibility. In addition, Proposition Keyword organizes search results into sub-categories to assist users for enhanced visibility. eSobi Document Clipping comes handy for users to edit saved articles and export the edited work to share with friends and family. Clipping eSobi document comes handy for users to edit articles saved and export the edited work to share with friends and family. With eSobi, online search will now become far beyond conventional. With eSobi, online search will now become far beyond conventional. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20233792 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:50:03 EDT Pre-installed software http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20233637 anon : I got a new computer with Vista Home Premium, and one of the programs that came pre-installed is eSobi v2. I did a google search, and it says it collects information from the 'net and aggregates it as well as RSS reader aggregation. My question is, is this "spyware" or something that phishes for my information?
Is it "safe" to keep on my computer, or should I uninstall it?
It could be a legit program that speeds up internet searches, but I am not sure.
Can anyone enlighten me on this?
thanx]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20233637 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:18:03 EDT