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Post by Azonthus on Jan 29, 2006 22:48:18 GMT -5
Hey everyone, this is indeed Azzy and not some hacker.
I just wanted to let you all know that I have the bloodhound virus and am having some MAJOR problems getting it off the computer. It's transferred through MSN Messanger, so if I've talked to you through MSN lately (This means you Vorch!), CHECK YOUR COMPUTER! I'm trying to do a system restore to yesterday morning and that will probably help take care of it, but I'm not 100% sure.
I highly suggest you all run an update on your virus protection and look specifically for Bloodhound.Exploit.33 It was discovered at 6:52 AM Eastern time on my computer, but I could have gotten it earlier than that.
Run Fast, Seek Peace,
Az
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Post by Vorchia on Jan 30, 2006 5:56:52 GMT -5
I can't. My stephdad has the settings set so that only he can install or update anything. He only bothers to update my virus scanner when my computer actually decides to crash. Lets hope it does and maybe I'll finally get enough access to MY computer to give it its basic maintenance so HE doesn't have to spend a weekend fixing my computer. There's really nothing I can do, I can't install or update anything and I can't even run a virus scan. NOTHING. I know its absurd. Well you hardly talk to me anyway and when you do its all about money and ebay and you don't seem to hear or understand much of anything I say. I think you're focussing on money too much. I have to sit and plead for you to pick a time to chat to get to talk to you at all and then when I finally do get to to talk to you you go on and on and on about e-bay and toys... Well there still is more to the world then money. Go browse Deviantart or pick up a book or something. For heaven's sake you DON'T need to break the world record for pony sales...
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Post by utoraptor3000 on Jan 30, 2006 6:29:51 GMT -5
thanks for the warning.
i just hope i don't have it
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Post by Barry on Jan 30, 2006 14:38:01 GMT -5
I had that virus on my computer Friday. I just gotten rid of it. I went to this site to get rid of it. And it worked. housecall.trendmicro.com/
For in-fo on the bug click here.
This is the only place that can take care of it.
cya,
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Post by triceracops on Jan 30, 2006 14:58:20 GMT -5
did you try to disable the msn messger? and did you check the source of the transfer on files that you have may used. I'm a computer progammer and just wondering what that virsion of windeows you may have?
p.s. I'm sure u WILL get it fixed!
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Post by Azonthus on Feb 2, 2006 9:03:54 GMT -5
Dwaggie, thanks for the link. Unfortunately, I can't get it to work, no matter what I try. I'm just going to re-format later this week. Besides, a reformat may fix the stupid zip drive problem... Here's hoping!
Senor 'Computer Engineer,' I am choosing to ignore you for now. You were previously a 'civil engineer' and now you're a computer engineer. I don't believe you or anything you say and am unlikely to for the next five years or so.
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Post by Azonthus on Feb 4, 2006 7:48:20 GMT -5
It's GONE!!!! I'm now a free raptor! HOORAY! *grins* Now to attempt re-installing everything when I get back from work tonight.
Keep an eye on the OMB! I got a small packet from JG last night in the mail>)
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Post by Vorchia on Feb 4, 2006 10:36:11 GMT -5
Can't you just post here as well? I prefer to use the OMB as little as possible because of all the ad and spyware.
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Post by saoirse on Feb 7, 2006 22:43:21 GMT -5
Azonthus I sent you some e-mails bit I do not know if you got them? I can resend them if needed.
Also is there a way to IM people on here?
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Post by Azonthus on Feb 8, 2006 10:22:58 GMT -5
Vorch, sure I"ll post them here too;) I don't blame you for not wanting to go to the OMB because of those stupid adware and spyware installing ads. In fact, I'm goign to talk to Jim about that in my next letter and see about getting the board server changed before the next book comes out.
Saoirse, I didn't get any e-mails. My address is Az1862@cityofmists.com. And there IS a way to "IM" someone on here. It's called PM, private message. Underneath each persons avatar there shoudl be a little blue PM image. Click that and it will allow you to send messages to them. Do you see at the top of the screen where it says "Hey, Saoirse, you have 1 messages, 1 is new."? Click that and you can read and respond to the PM's.
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Post by Vorchia on Feb 8, 2006 13:04:52 GMT -5
Maybe it'd help stop the confusion if all our newbies clicked the lovely 'FAQ' link in the upper right corner of the main board to learn about the board's features? Ok for your amusement, here's the link again:
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Post by Barry on Feb 8, 2006 13:12:34 GMT -5
I just checked about what you get in the pay verson on Server.com. And here's what you get.
* No ads for any of your visitors * Unlimited messages (you are currently allowed a maximum of 2,000) * Block up to 6 IP addresses or prefixes * Enable moderation (new messages aren't visible until approved by you) * Disable bad word blocking * View past 30 days of statistics (visitors and pageviews) * Hide your visitors' IP addresses from public view (I like this option :-) Nobody can get your IP and hack your computer. )
And your users don't have to pay to join the forum to post.
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Post by Buttercup on Feb 9, 2006 8:48:25 GMT -5
Hey Vorchia...do I detect a hint of frustration in your online "voice"? ;D Just back off, have some choccy *hands over choccy* and breathe in, breathe out. That's better! People will catch on eventually. I must admit, i don't think I read the rules and stuff until a little while after I joined...my problem was that I didn't see it. Hey Azzy, could you or Vorchia make the links to FAQ and such a little larger? It might help because they are so tiny and inconspicous over on the right. Just an idea. It might ruin the look of the page, though. Worth a shot before Vorchia sits on someone!
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Post by Vorchia on Feb 9, 2006 14:05:03 GMT -5
I'm fine... I have considered making the FAQ and rules link fly across the top of the board... lol I wouldn't sit on anyone for fear of the repercussions. Liiiiike, when a mammoth decides to have revenge and sit on me I would be one very flat Oviraptor pancake. By the way, I'll be out of town this weekend. Can you make sure the board doesn't get taken over by Az's pony collection while I'm gone?
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Post by Barry on Feb 9, 2006 14:17:49 GMT -5
LOL!
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