been there, done that
java 6 virus
Drifting
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From: Whitby
I too would try to remove the virus first. Seams at least one user had success going into safe mode, doing a system recovery. But I would try running malware bytes first. Here is a link to do some further research...
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=java+6+virus+removal
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From: Lake Simcoe..... Back in Black baby!!!
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Agreed... switching operating systems maybe a bit drastic, and better done if you can try them out on another computer, but I've swiched four of my work and personal computers to ubuntu and haven't regreted it at all. Still have a windows server and laptop is dual boot with win7.
I too would try to remove the virus first. Seams at least one user had success going into safe mode, doing a system recovery. But I would try running malware bytes first. Here is a link to do some further research...
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=java+6+virus+removal
I too would try to remove the virus first. Seams at least one user had success going into safe mode, doing a system recovery. But I would try running malware bytes first. Here is a link to do some further research...
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=java+6+virus+removal
"safe mode, system recovery, malware, dual boot" all the language most users don't understand and don't want to understand.
I know you know this stuff Jeff, but plenty of people are like me, they just want the "technology" to work
Excuse me, but my koolaid is getting warm here
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Whitby
You see, right there, that's it Jeff. Most users just want to use a computer, could care less how it works and even less trying to make it work after a virus...
"safe mode, system recovery, malware, dual boot" all the language most users don't understand and don't want to understand.
I know you know this stuff Jeff, but plenty of people are like me, they just want the "technology" to work
Excuse me, but my koolaid is getting warm here
"safe mode, system recovery, malware, dual boot" all the language most users don't understand and don't want to understand.
I know you know this stuff Jeff, but plenty of people are like me, they just want the "technology" to work
Excuse me, but my koolaid is getting warm here
When considering switching though, you need to have a good look at applications, there is a free linux alternative to most apps but some apps only have a windows version. An issue for me was HPTuners, only has windows drivers for the hardware interface.
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From: Lake Simcoe..... Back in Black baby!!!
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I hear ya Mike, the Macs are easier to use, but it comes at additonal cost, which is worth it to some. I have used many Mac's over the years but didn't have to pay for them. Ubuntu is a good comprimise, easier to use than windows, runs on almost any hardware and costs nothing.
When considering switching though, you need to have a good look at applications, there is a free linux alternative to most apps but some apps only have a windows version. An issue for me was HPTuners, only has windows drivers for the hardware interface.
When considering switching though, you need to have a good look at applications, there is a free linux alternative to most apps but some apps only have a windows version. An issue for me was HPTuners, only has windows drivers for the hardware interface.
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You see, right there, that's it Jeff. Most users just want to use a computer, could care less how it works and even less trying to make it work after a virus...
"safe mode, system recovery, malware, dual boot" all the language most users don't understand and don't want to understand.
I know you know this stuff Jeff, but plenty of people are like me, they just want the "technology" to work
Excuse me, but my koolaid is getting warm here
"safe mode, system recovery, malware, dual boot" all the language most users don't understand and don't want to understand.
I know you know this stuff Jeff, but plenty of people are like me, they just want the "technology" to work
Excuse me, but my koolaid is getting warm here
antivirus and the positive posts will work,,,
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Toronto Ontario
FYI guys. It wasn't a virus. A JAVA update didn't install properly and was the cause of the issue.
It has been resolved.
Maybe a mod should close this thread before things are said in the heat of the moment.
It has been resolved.
Maybe a mod should close this thread before things are said in the heat of the moment.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Etobicoke Ontario
eh whats that you said...
Thanks to the tech guys for all the help.........(Stan)......
As far as hi jacking well hi jack away its all good
So I got some new tires today for my work truck man does it ever ride great now.Cant say where but the price was the best.
So whats everyone doing this weekend. Mosport sounds like a plan.
Thanks to the tech guys for all the help.........(Stan)......
As far as hi jacking well hi jack away its all good
So I got some new tires today for my work truck man does it ever ride great now.Cant say where but the price was the best.
So whats everyone doing this weekend. Mosport sounds like a plan.