HeelYeah
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join:2004-02-11
Raleigh, NC | Will XP Antivirus 2009 Install on A Limited Account?
Anyone seen this happen? |
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ravencajun
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join:2004-08-12
Wylie, TX
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October 6th, @01:37PM
| try searching here in the security forum there was a post a month or so back discussing this topic, it may have had 2008 in that one but same difference.
here I found it for you and it was a bit longer than a month or so LOL
»How did someone with a limited account install Antivirus XP |
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SecurityExpert
@hathway.com
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XP antivirus can install on a limited account provided the user is having internet connection. Antivirus XP 2009 is a new rogue anti-spyware program that is advertised through Trojans and other malware. It is advertised in the form of fake security alerts and warnings on web sites that state you are infected with malware or are being attacked in some manner. When you click on these ads, it will automatically download the installer for Antivirus XP 2008 and install it on your machine. In some cases, this program is installed without any intervention at all from you.
Checkout »www.spywaregeeks.com for step by step instruction on rogue antispyware removal. |
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ravencajun
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join:2004-08-12
Wylie, TX
| reply to HeelYeah
two of the programs that have been working well to help clean it are
»www.malwarebytes.org/
»www.superantispyware.com/
head over to the security cleanup forum they can help, there are good steps to follow there. |
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jreimer
@bell.ca | reply to HeelYeah
I comebine use of a LUA with SRP. I believe this will help since the installer shouldn't be allowed to run in this case |
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HeelYeah
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join:2004-02-11
Raleigh, NC
| reply to ravencajun
I'm not infected, just wondering if I can get infected under a Limited Account. |
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AB
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join:2006-04-04
Leesburg, VA
| said by HeelYeah  :. . just wondering if I can get infected under a Limited Account. Download your malware, then select 'Runas' to install.  |
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slajoh01
join:2005-04-23
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October 8th, @02:44AM
| Even on a limited user account, users would still have the responsibility of taking common sense.
Even though Im running as a restricted account, I still take appropriate measures to protect myself and people here should do the same even if its Linux, Solairs or other UNIX OSs...not just Windows.
This AV 2009 installes itselft via the BHO...(Browser Helper Object) and please update your Java updates regularly to avoid this from happening.
Just because Im a restricted user, that does not mean I can browse the net like a "king" and thats it...
Good luck. |
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