Computer Geek

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by Chris222333, Jul 13, 2013.

  1. Chris222333

    Chris222333 Private E-2

    I am a Computer Geek and cannot stop installing these security programs.:wave
     
    Chris222333, Jul 13, 2013
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  2. Sgt. Tibbs

    Sgt. Tibbs Ultra Geek

    If you're really a computer geek, you know that if you install too many security programs it's actually worse than not having any at all, right? ;)
     
    Sgt. Tibbs, Jul 13, 2013
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  3. hitest

    hitest Staff Sergeant

    I agree with Sgt. Tibbs. What security programs? You want to harden your system, but not introduce problems.
     
    hitest, Jul 14, 2013
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  4. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Doth I smell a spammer??
     
    TimW, Jul 14, 2013
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  5. Sgt. Tibbs

    Sgt. Tibbs Ultra Geek

    That was my initial thought, but then there wasn't anything but that one goofy comment.
     
    Sgt. Tibbs, Jul 14, 2013
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  6. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    Most likely spam based on the other post I deleted, but I can't find anything on them, so giving them the benefit. If they don't come back, they'll be deleted.
     
    LauraR, Jul 14, 2013
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  7. Rikky

    Rikky Wile E. Coyote - One of a kind

    I'm a geek and I like turtles.

    Who's next?:-D

    If your not a spammer Chris welcome:wave
     
    Rikky, Jul 14, 2013
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  8. Spad

    Spad MajorGeek



    I am a Geek. There are many like me, but this one is me . . . :-D
     
    Spad, Jul 15, 2013
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  9. mjnc

    mjnc MajorGeek

    I'm often looking at the forums late at night and I see these weird posts popping in sometimes.

    I always wonder where do they come from?
    Who would do that and why?
    What is the purpose? What do they get out of doing that?

    I just don't get it. What's the point?
     
    mjnc, Jul 15, 2013
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  10. LauraR

    LauraR MajorGeeks Super-Duper Administrator Staff Member

    I'm a geek and not only can I Not successfully install a hdd, but I believe in a zombie apocalypse. :-o




    They come from the land of Spam.
    They would.
    SEO crap. Mostly likely brings their search engine ranking up. (just guessing)

    Since this one mentioned a specific security program (one of which I've never heard of) in his other post which I deleted, I'm thinking spam. But doesn't mean you can't have fun. :)
     
    LauraR, Jul 15, 2013
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  11. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Welcome Chris, I have to say installing security programs is a great option but as mentioned do be VEY careful at what you install as too many security applications of the same ilk installed will not help you, they may in some instances be counter productive.

    A great guide to read is this one HERE by our resident malware guru Chaslang, who is a Microsoft MVP in this area.
     
    DavidGP, Jul 20, 2013
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