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  • Poppycat
    Poppycat Posts: 19,899 Forumite
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    10past6 Firefox is a good internet browser and has addons which can help with security the no script addon prevent certain restriction of a web site for loading up which can be useful. It also has a form filler as addon and spell checker.
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    BexTech wrote: »
    Though is that really Google's fault and not your browser's fault or security's fault?
    Don't know I'm afraid, my Mcafee was set to default, but it never picked it up, I only found it it was hijacked because no matter what site I requested, it would only go to one site.
    Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

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  • Poppycat
    Poppycat Posts: 19,899 Forumite
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    Sound like its highjacked the host file

    You can get AV that protect this. I think spybot its free can protect this


    spybot_1.jpg

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hosts_file

    The hosts file is a computer file used to store information on where to find a node on a computer network. This file maps hostnames to IP addresses. The hosts file is used as a supplement to (or instead of) the domain name system on networks of varying sizes. Unlike DNS, the hosts file is under the control of the local computer's administrator.



    http://antivirus.about.com/od/securitytips/ss/hosts.htm
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    OK, I've managed to create the icons now, thanks

    Poppy, that trojan I had was a few months ago, I had to take it to PC world to have the trojan taken off my system,

    At present I use IE7, I'll have a look at the links you've posted, cheers.
    Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

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  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    poppy, If I install S&D, do I click on advanced mode or default mode as ticked?
    Poppycat wrote: »
    spybot_1.jpg
    Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

    All information given by myself is offered informally and without prejudice - if in doubt seek help from a qualified and insured professional
  • cookie_monster_8
    cookie_monster_8 Posts: 129 Forumite
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    If you have vista i use this,

    http://gallery.live.com/liveItemDetail.aspx?li=a22ef91a-7b31-40c2-a8b5-b0a081ccd3df

    very useful otherwise if you have windows xpa bat file is your best option.
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    cookie_monster wrote: »
    If you have vista i use this,

    http://gallery.live.com/liveItemDetail.aspx?li=a22ef91a-7b31-40c2-a8b5-b0a081ccd3df

    very useful otherwise if you have windows xpa bat file is your best option.
    Hi, thx, I just clicked on download within that libk, and it said this:

    Please read carefully

    Unverified submission.
    Only install applications from developers you trust. This is a third-party application, and it could access your computer's files, show you objectionable content, or change its behavior at any time.

    Is it safe for me to d/l it?

    I think I can use that link on my viata machine, can I not use it my XP machine? I''ve no idea what a bat file is.
    Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

    All information given by myself is offered informally and without prejudice - if in doubt seek help from a qualified and insured professional
  • Poppycat
    Poppycat Posts: 19,899 Forumite
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    I think its advanced mode

    I haven't got it installed at mo as I just done a fresh install at weekend

    10past6 wrote: »
    poppy, If I install S&D, do I click on advanced mode or default mode as ticked?
  • BexTech
    BexTech Posts: 4,772 Forumite
    Poppycat wrote: »
    I think its advanced mode

    I haven't got it installed at mo as I just done a fresh install at weekend


    Default mode is fine. Advanced is for advanced users who want to play about with seeing all the options.
    It's PAC not PAC Code, it's MAC not MAC Code, it's PIN not PIN Number, it's ATM not ATM Machine, it's LCD not LCD Display, it's DVD not DVD disc... It's no one not noone, It's a lot not alot, It's got not gotten... Panini is the plural of panino - there is no S!!
    (OK my English isn't great, the sciences, maths & IT are my strong points!)
  • 10past6
    10past6 Posts: 4,962 Forumite
    BexTech wrote: »
    Default mode is fine
    That's good enough for me, cheers
    Click here for Martins (MSE) advice on who to contact with Debt Issues - YOU HAVE NO REASON TO USE A FEE PAYING DEBT MANAGEMENT COMPANY- THEY CANNOT DO ANYMORE FOR YOU THAN THOSE LISTED IN MY LINK ABOVE.

    All information given by myself is offered informally and without prejudice - if in doubt seek help from a qualified and insured professional
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