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Malware Removal
This forum is for help getting rid of spyware, browser hijackers, porn dialers, thiefware, and all other unwanted advertising parasites. If you have none of the above and just want someone to check your log for anything suspicious, post that in the PC Troubleshooting forum please. Subforums: Resolved or inactive Malware Removal Forum Led by: Administrators, Global Moderator, Expert, Malware Support Mod, Trusted Advisor*, SWI Support Robot, SWI Bot |
58,723 | 375,435 | Today, 05:13 PMIn: Google Links Redirecting to Ad... By: s412c |
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Spywatch
Want to know if that program you just downloaded installs spyware? Or do you already know it does and want a spyware free alternative? Ask here and we'll try to find out for you. Found new spyware? Installed a new version of your favorite program and ended up getting infected? Report it here. Forum Led by: Administrators, Global Moderator, Malware Support Mod |
875 | 2,895 | Jun 29 2009, 09:30 PMIn: Unknown URL redirected to Kolm... By: deverill |
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News and Announcements
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135 | 50 | Today, 04:12 PMIn: TheJoker is an MVP - so is Jul... By: cnm |
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SpywareInfo Web Site, Forums, and Newsletter
Anything that concerns the forum - Subforums: History of the Forum, History of Malware, Boot Camp Graduates Forum Led by: Administrators, Global Moderator |
598 | 5,713 | Today, 08:57 PMIn: New MS MVP 2009 is our own The... By: Juliet |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Guests and Unvalidated
This is the only place where guests and Validating members can post. Forum Led by: Malware Support Mod |
19 | 40 | May 4 2009, 07:40 PMIn: No validation By: cnm |
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SWI Community News
Publish and discuss SWI Community News. |
13 | 99 | May 14 2009, 09:38 AMIn: Please let us know... By: jedi |
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Security Warnings
Read about the latest security holes, exploits, and patches. Forum Led by: Administrators, Global Moderator |
1,327 | 2,498 | Today, 02:36 PMIn: SPAM frauds, fakes, and other ... By: apluswebmaster |
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Software Update Announcements
Update announcements for all software products. Version changes and updates to existing versions. Forum Led by: Administrators, Global Moderator, Nancy McAleavey |
2,160 | 2,821 | Yesterday, 05:56 AMIn: VMware svr and client multiple... By: apluswebmaster |
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Software
Discussion of and help with any sort of software. Forum Led by: Administrators, Global Moderator |
1,815 | 6,469 | Jun 28 2009, 09:26 PMIn: Your Opinion On Kaspersky spee... By: screen317 |
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PC Troubleshooting
Has your computer gone on strike? Post your problem here. Please say what version of Windows or other OS you use. Subforums: Resolved or inactive PC Troubleshooting Forum Led by: Administrators, Expert, Global Moderator, Malware Support Mod, Trusted Advisor*, SWI Support Robot, SWI Bot |
8,704 | 35,410 | Today, 07:59 PMIn: System Restore Unavailable - T... By: Big Daddy OneEye |
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Firewalls and Proxies
Firewalls and proxies. Rules, configs, filters, etc. Forum Led by: Administrators, Global Moderator |
311 | 1,203 | Jun 24 2009, 09:40 PMIn: Wireless Safety By: wovaki |
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Virus and Trojan Removal and Prevention Methods
Antivirus and Antitrojan software and questions about virus and trojans. (Requests for help with removing a virus or trojan should be posted in the "Malware Removal" forum.) Forum Led by: Administrators, Global Moderator |
365 | 1,580 | Jun 20 2009, 10:43 AMIn: Bad Host Entry 127.0.0.1 spywa... By: nasdaq |
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Open Forum
This is the off-topic forum where (almost) anything goes. Forum Led by: Administrators, Global Moderator |
1,001 | 8,369 | Jun 30 2009, 05:41 AMIn: The Boot Camp here By: southparkfan |
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On the web
Find an interesting article or web page? Forum Led by: Administrators, Global Moderator |
1,118 | 1,739 | Jun 9 2009, 03:17 PMIn: Sears will spy no more... By: apluswebmaster |
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It happened to me...
Had your privacy invaded and want to vent about it? Want to ask how to avoid it in the future? Here's the place for it. Forum Led by: Administrators, Global Moderator |
61 | 399 | Jun 25 2009, 11:43 AMIn: Not spyware, but entertaining ... By: BlackjackCF |
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Test
Use this forum to test your signatures and posts. Posts to this forum do not add to your number of posts, as this forum will be cleaned out periodically. Forum Led by: Global Moderator, Malware Support Mod, SWI Support Robot |
4 | 14 | Jun 29 2009, 07:23 PMIn: quote bug test By: cnm |
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