zone.msn.com

Discussion in 'Software' started by Grumbles, May 11, 2007.

  1. Grumbles

    Grumbles Bamboozled Geek

    Does anyone know if the titled games site is safe from malware?
    I have read on other posts about download.com being a site
    where malware is prevalent?
    I do not download any games, just play the free ones ie; Texas Hold-em against 7 other players or Pool against random online opponents.
    I have not found any malware issues, just wondering if anyone knows about the security of msn.com?
    Thanks
    :)
     
  2. Grumbles

    Grumbles Bamboozled Geek

    Tou are not that at all - You are an angel in disguise! :)
    Thanks for the re-assurances regarding MSN games, and I keep it polite and short too when playing strangers. There are some real sad people out there who dont like getting beaten ;)

    Cheers
    :drink
     
  3. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Download.com say they test their software prior to including but reality is they dont have the manpower to do this.

    To quote:

    and then Site Advisors listing for them http://www.siteadvisor.com/sites/download.com/downloads/startat0/ kinda wonder how they get a green tick!!

    Site Advisors tests:

    Bold bit is the most interesting as Download.com say they test them first! yes I know that soem can filter through as no doubt we have had a few here, but look at how many were found including WhenU, New.Net, multiple BHOs, etc



    MSN Games are pretty safe and malware free as far as I'm aware as they cannot afford not to test them prior to inclusion for download.

    Also if you want some free games to play Majorgeeks has a sister site in http://www.demonews.com/ you may find some nice free games at.
     
  4. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Does it play the other games at MSN ok or will none run with FF as I have sneeky suspicion that being an MS site they will limit or not allow FF to work with the games, also those games use Adobe Flash to play so goto http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/ with FF and download the compatible flash player, the website does pick up your browser used so will give you the correct download.



    I dont have an account at that site, so sadly cannot test.


    But did find this from Jan07 at very bottom

    http://zone.msn.com/en/general/article/moxie010807.htm
     
  5. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Yes in Add/Remove their will/should show Adobe Flash Player listed, but goto the site I listed and install it again anyway.

    MSFT do tend to run slow in some things so I guess its not FF compatible as yet, especially as all games dont work.
     
  6. Grumbles

    Grumbles Bamboozled Geek

    Yes this site is fantastic. :)
    Thanks for all comments
     
  7. Grumbles

    Grumbles Bamboozled Geek

    What email? Is this your sign-on email with Hotmail? And rest assured, I would not add you to contact list without asking you here!
    I have had spooky things like this before and to resolve it; I just stopped using the addy, and created a brand new account. ie was mickeymouse@hotmail.com, now mickeymouse2@hotmail.com with new password and new nickname. I find that it is better to renew your account every 6 months anyway, just to be sure that no 'nutcases' are tracking you !
    Hope this helps? :)
     
  8. Grumbles

    Grumbles Bamboozled Geek

    How did you get on with new addy? It is fun when you create a new nickname too :) - playing against players with a good score rating, they think you are easy meat :D. Or playing against people you recognise, and they have no idea its you ;)
    What games do you play most? Me, bankshot billiards (pool), bejewelled and Texas Poker.

    Take care :)
     
  9. Grumbles

    Grumbles Bamboozled Geek

    Probably better to start afresh ;) Best way to keep a list of contacts on a bit of paper anyway :)
    I will try and play backgammon soon! I am the luckiest player on the planet :D
    I am away to Google the rules of Backgammon, just in case I get accused of slow play :D
    Cheers
    Grumbles
     
  10. Grumbles

    Grumbles Bamboozled Geek

    Ok Kestrel, I will try out later tonight.
    have you had any more problems with MSN?
    Grumpy Grumbles :mad
     
  11. Grumbles

    Grumbles Bamboozled Geek

    Hi :)
    Thought I had better tell you my nickname! Wait for it....
    MG_Grumbles :D How original!! Nah I just changed it today
    so that any other gamers on MSN can have a safe chat :)
    Cheers
    :drink
     
  12. Grumbles

    Grumbles Bamboozled Geek

    heheh just played someone in the rated game! they were very patient with me :). Good game once i got the hang of the movements - pick up the pieces and actually move them LOL
    dont understand this doubling up stuff confused but good laugh anyway.
    Rated at 1585 so that cant be bad! I will PM you my email addy (our baby daughters name) just in case you think I am weird!
    Thanks
    (mr) grumbles :)

    ps just tried to PM you - but you have chosen not to receive PM's ;)
     
    Last edited: Jun 8, 2007
  13. Grumbles

    Grumbles Bamboozled Geek

    Hi Kestrel :wave
    Go to User CP - Edit Options -Messaging + Notification - Private messaging -
    tick box for enable private messages, + dont tick box for : receive pm only from buddies and moderators.
    This should do the trick!
    :)
     

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