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Spygirl

Monday, June 17, 2002 - 09:54 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Okay, so what is the verdict here? Are there any sites that we can d/l w/o that spyware? I ran the ad-ware thing and erased 6 components on my hard drive.

Now I want to d/l music. Any suggestions?

Ryn

Tuesday, June 18, 2002 - 08:27 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I have used Kazza - just be sure NOT to agree to install any additional programs - like the stupid Gator thing - or anything else. I ONLY run it when I want to get a song, the rest of the time its off.

People get really paranoid about the spyware angle, IF they are tracking anything, its only while you are running their software.

Do like me, turn on Kazaa - get what you want, and turn it off. Never agree to install anything else from them, no matter how "helpful" they say it will be.

Just my thoughts.

And Crazy, I glanced at the article, sounds like you can upgrade, but at some point they will ask if you want some "additional" software installed and you should say NO (opt-out). They might claim it will REALLY 'ENHANCE' your web surfing experience, what they mean is it will make them a few bucks.

ok....... all done ;)

Wcv63

Wednesday, June 19, 2002 - 09:30 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
There is a program called Kazaalite which was designed to specifically get rid of the spyware on Kazaa. The creators of Kazaa are crying foul and attempting to declare that it is based on their intellectual property. Kinda ironic considering that Kazaa is basically used to download others' intellectual property.

I use Winmx and I am very happy thus far. Whenever it bogs down on me I simply logoff and try again later.

Sia

Thursday, June 20, 2002 - 11:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Please, someone, what is the "Alexa key?" It was the only component in my new p.c. identified as spyware by Ad-aware when I ran the program the other day. I happened to speak with a tech-support guy at my ISP and even HE didn't know what it is, but he acknowledged that most spyware utilities will remove the alexa key. I can't identify most of the stuff in my computer! It's too complicated!

Bob2112

Thursday, June 20, 2002 - 11:31 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Here's an interesting link showing the type of data that can be captured and sent to the Alexa server: Privacy problems with the Alexa

I would let the software remove it. As with most plug-ins, if your browser needs it, then you will probably be given a link to reinstall it.

Sia

Thursday, June 20, 2002 - 04:13 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Bob, thank you so much for the link to the article!! I did let Ad-aware delete the Alexa key the other day when I ran the program. I am interested in learning what some other programs that "run in the background" are on my p.c. Would you be able to provide information for them to me? I will list a couple of them and I would be most interested if you or any other post-er has an opinion as to whether they are needed or not. I mean, is all the stuff necessary? I feel the purpose of all this is to overwhelm the user so that he/she is rendered too busy to have time/attention for serious issues like privacy and security. Thanks very much!

In a memory scan, THIRTY programs were found to be running. What are they, and what would disabling them do to my computer? My one-month-old puter told me today that its 'virtual memory minimum is too low.' Well, it's no wonder with all the other junk running silently, wasting processor time/resources! Here are a few:

svchost.exe
cpqeadm.exe
cpqinet.exe
atrack.exe
symproxysvc.exe (?-did I copy that correctly?)

This is just a few items from the list. Any assistance you folks can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Bob2112

Thursday, June 20, 2002 - 05:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Here's various pieces of information I got from www.google.com. I just entered each executable name and got more information that I could want.

Based on the information below, I would guess you have a Compaq computer running the Norton Personal Firewall and you connect to the internet using AOL. I don't know enough about windows internals (I'm mostly a Unix guy), so I don't want to suggest what you can safely delete. Use google to identify the product and then go to the product site to see what it is providing you. If you don't use the product and want to remove it, I would first try the Add/Remove Programs from the control panel. Secondly, I would look under Start->Programs->xxxxx to see if an uninstall program was supplied.

Good luck and ask any questions you want. There are many others here that know much more about windows and some of the applications you are running.

svchost.exe = generic host process name for services that run from dynamic-link libraries (DLLs).
cpqeadm.exe = Keyboard button support. Not required if you don't use these buttons
cpqinet.exe = Allows AOL and Compuserve to use the Easy Access buttons for the internet
atrack.exe = Symantec's Alert Tracker, part of Norton Personal Firewall
symproxysvc.exe = Norton Personal Firewall

Sia

Thursday, June 20, 2002 - 06:23 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Geez, that's scary, Bob: that's just what I'm talking about! TMI on the 'net, LOL! Btw, you're right on each count except that I'm not using AOL. We can't get it out here where I live. Too far removed from civilization! Thanks for your research. You're a heckuva sponge, I must say. You learn and absorb and let ppl squeeze info out of you!

Since AOL will never be available in my area for the forseeable future, wouldn't it make sense/be okay to just delete anything pertaining to it on my system? I think I'd have more disk space that way.

Schoolmarm

Thursday, June 20, 2002 - 07:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Do these programs run in the background on a Mac? I've been running out of memory lately....

And I'm not really a techie or up on virus security, etc. etc. Most viruses don't affect Macs so I usually don't worry.

Should I be worried?

Wcv63

Thursday, June 20, 2002 - 07:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
When I ran adaware I located 83 files "running" in the background. Most of it was Brilliant spyware and some comet stuff that I thought I had completely deleted. My computer has been running much better since I've been sweeping it routinely.

Whit4you

Saturday, June 22, 2002 - 07:05 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Crazy - you asked about the difference between the regular cd's and the re-writables. I just keep some re-writables around for storing things that will be outdated soon or for storing large files that I wont be wanting to save for a long time. If you have a big hd (haha that is so relative isnt it) If you have alot more hd space then you need then there is no real need for any re-writable cds, just alot a few gig on your HD for storying things like that.

But if your HD spaced is limited you can use the re-writable CDs to story the things I mentioned above.

I have two other re-writables that I use to rotate a quick backup of certain areas of my HD. Once every month or two I will use the opposite one as I used the last time and drag certain directories to it and save - directories that have changed - like ones that have log files - txt files and so on.

But here in the US the regular CDs are dirt cheap so basically those are disposable too - you could just use those for all your needs lol.

Watch in November and December and you can get 50 or 100 CDs free with a rebate at Compusa or Staples (gotta get there early to get them though)

Gadzooks

Saturday, June 22, 2002 - 10:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
What is Webhancer? I've tried to delete it with Ad Aware and it won't let me. What's up with that?

Lostinthefog

Saturday, June 22, 2002 - 11:42 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Gadzooks, check this out:

http://www.cexx.org/webhancer.htm

Gadzooks

Monday, June 24, 2002 - 10:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Lostinthefog......I'm gonna try getting rid of it with the new ad aware.....I would like to know if anyone else has been successful in doing this before I do it.

Misslibra

Monday, June 24, 2002 - 10:12 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I never used ad aware so I'm curious as to how you come out. So Gadzooks let us know.

Tymber

Monday, August 12, 2002 - 08:53 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Appears Audiogalaxy has departed this world or gone the way of the pay-onlies... same thing.

<horrific memories surface of the ghost town days toward the end of napster>

Audiogalaxy, it was good while ye lasted. <sigh> Thanks, buh-bye.

Geogirl

Monday, August 19, 2002 - 08:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I use Kazaa. I agree with Ryn! Use it to get a song and get out, do not download anything else.
Also when you download a song(or several) make sure you create another file to store them in. Empty your shared folder after you use Kazaa and then close it by right clicking the icon in your tray! Its easy!

Crazydog

Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 10:46 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I've still been using Kazaa, even though it is always informing me there is an update, I have never updated it. Whatever happened to that sleeper software in Kazaa that was going to "awaken"? Did it ever do it and were you told about it like they said they would? I change my options to "do not share any files" unless I want something. Still works as good as ever, hope it sticks around.

Grooch

Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 11:51 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Crazydog, my sister downlowded the newest version of Kazaa and she said it was horrible. That there would be 20 to 30 pop up ads appearing all at once and it was nonstop. She finally had reformat her hard drive to get rid of it.

Grooch

Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 11:54 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Also, Kaaza turns on automatically everytime I turn on the computer and I hate that. But I can't find an option so it won't open automatically.

Does anyone know where it is? I have to do alt-tab-delete, end task, to shut it off.

Weinermr

Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 12:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Grooch,

Have you tried Start, Run, and then typing in MSCONFIG Then click the STARTUP tab.

If there is a checked box next to Kaaza (or whatever the .EXE program for Kaaza is), you can uncheck the box, reboot, and see if that works. Good luck.