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Posted by Malke on October 31, 2005, 7:34 am
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Susan Sharm wrote:
> By logging into hotmail on a new system I found out that Microsoft is
> running a disreputable spyware program which pops up targeted adware
> on your Windows PC some time AFTER you view web pages. HOW DO WE
> PREVENT MICROSOFT FROM INFECTING OUR PC?
>
> On a brand new PC, I noticed that EVERY time I visit a hotmail page
> the message comes up (which I cancel every time):
> ---------------------------------------
> Opening ADSAdClient31.dll
> You have chosen to open
> ADSAdClient31.dll
> which is a: Application Extension
> from http://rad.msn.com
(snip long rant and ridiculous amount of cross-posted newsgroups)
I suspect you are a troll from the number of unrelated newsgroups to
which you crossposted your original post, but:
You don't mention what operating system you are using. If you are using
Windows XP, make sure you have Service Pack 2 installed. Since you say
you have a brand-new computer, I assume that you do have XPSP2. If this
is not the case, consider upgrading to a current operating system and
make sure you are up-to-date with security patches.
Since I don't get any popups on Hotmail using IE on any of my XPSP2
boxen, you've got something set up wrong on your machine or you are
already infected with malware. The fact that you have a new machine is
irrelevant; an improperly protected Windows machine can become infected
in literally minutes. If you insist on using IE, use the popup control
that comes with it. Or use another browser such as Firefox or Opera.
As for ads, you are apparently using the free version of Hotmail which
is ad-supported. Either pay for Hotmail or use another free email
service (which will also be ad-supported unless you pay for it). Make
sure your computer is clean and protected and practice Safe Hex:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
Malke
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