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Devastate unwashed heathen (moderator) Action [PSP] total posts: 881 since: Jul 2009	Nov 08, 09 at 2:20am re: I think I have a damn virus
	quote brownsrock quote Hera Weren't the chances of ever getting a virus with a Apple Computer severely less than a normal brand PC? Getting a virus with a mac isn't some impossibility. It CAN happen. It's just not as common though as a PC. But a virus is more destructive to a mac than a PC. Erm... no... that would depend on exactly what virus it is. You can't just say that viruses on macs are more destructive than that of Windows. That wouldn't be the case anyway, as Windows is far less secure. ------------------- “You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.” - Robin Williams
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undertaker4ever PHRESHER than a new perm. Seeketh Maximus total posts: 5608 since: Jun 2006	Nov 08, 09 at 2:21am re: I think I have a damn virus
	Switch to linux or switch to Ares instead of Limewire, I've been using Ares for a long time and no major problems as of now. Last time I had a virus infection on my computer I knew where it was from. -------------------
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Yorkieboy & true seeker (2K Remix) total posts: 2157 since: Nov 2005	Nov 08, 09 at 2:23am re: I think I have a damn virus
	ok the scan finished and it found 385 infected files. wow. ------------------- .
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Moonset Relentless since: Mar 2003	Nov 08, 09 at 2:23am re: I think I have a damn virus
	quote Devastate Erm... no... that would depend on exactly what virus it is. You can't just say that viruses on macs are more destructive than that of Windows. That wouldn't be the case anyway, as Windows is far less secure. That doesn't mean that a virus would do less to a Mac than a windows-based PC if it actually was intended for a Mac. =/ To all the idiots suggesting an alternate O/S: Are you serious? This dude barely knows how to run a computer, what makes you think he could handle linux? ------------------- Who's that? The Mastermind.
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Strawberryclock Say goodbye to ya kneecaps, chucklehead! Neo or Bust total posts: 7804 since: May 2006	Nov 08, 09 at 2:23am re: I think I have a damn virus
	quote Hera quote brownsrock The same thing can happen wit a Mac. Apple is worse with a virus though, because it will tear up your whole system. Virus's on a Microsoft computer can be gotten rid of. Weren't the chances of ever getting a virus with a Apple Computer severely less than a normal brand PC? Only because windows has such a large share of the market it's the one people make viruses for. And actual companies use it, so yeah. -------------------
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Devastate unwashed heathen (moderator) Action [PSP] total posts: 881 since: Jul 2009	Nov 08, 09 at 2:25am re: I think I have a damn virus
	quote Moonset quote Devastate Erm... no... that would depend on exactly what virus it is. You can't just say that viruses on macs are more destructive than that of Windows. That wouldn't be the case anyway, as Windows is far less secure. That doesn't mean that a virus would do less to a Mac than a windows-based PC if it actually was intended for a Mac. =/ Well, for Windows 7 and Vista, I mostly agree with you. But in the case of Windows XP anyone or anything modify almost anything on your hard drive without you even noticing. ------------------- “You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.” - Robin Williams
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Moonset Relentless since: Mar 2003	Nov 08, 09 at 2:32am re: I think I have a damn virus
	That is not at all what I'm talking about. =/ ------------------- Who's that? The Mastermind.
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GTA_Fanatic Still Seekin' total posts: 3831 GameGrep pts: 427 since: Apr 2007	Nov 08, 09 at 2:33am re: I think I have a damn virus
	Enough with the operating system hate, guys. They're all equally shitty. Windows is vulnerable to viruses and whatnot, Linux distributions don't play nice with games among other issues, and Macs... Well... Yeah. quote Koj Limewire always gives you viruses. Using Limewire is like bleeping with prostitutes. This. The best anti-virus is common sense. ------------------- Big Brother 4: All Stars House \| Discussion Thread
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Strawberryclock Say goodbye to ya kneecaps, chucklehead! Neo or Bust total posts: 7804 since: May 2006	Nov 08, 09 at 2:39am re: I think I have a damn virus
	quote GTA_Fanatic Enough with the operating system hate, guys. They're all equally shitty. Windows is vulnerable to viruses and whatnot, Linux distributions don't play nice with games among other issues, and Macs... Well... Yeah. quote Koj Limewire always gives you viruses. Using Limewire is like bleeping with prostitutes. This. The best anti-virus is common sense. ONLY GOOD OS WAS ATARI DOS. -------------------
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Devastate unwashed heathen (moderator) Action [PSP] total posts: 881 since: Jul 2009	Nov 08, 09 at 2:40am re: I think I have a damn virus
	quote Moonset That is not at all what I'm talking about. =/ How? It is harder for a mac virus to do damage without the user realising than on XP. That's what I'm saying. quote GTA_Fanatic Enough with the operating system hate, guys. They're all equally shitty. Windows is vulnerable to viruses and whatnot, Linux distributions don't play nice with games among other issues, and Macs... Well... Yeah. quote Koj Limewire always gives you viruses. Using Limewire is like bleeping with prostitutes. This. The best anti-virus is common sense. Agreed. When I'm on Windows and using Limewire I never get any viruses. Just check that the file size is reasonable and don't do something stupid like download an exe when you're searching for music. ------------------- “You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it.” - Robin Williams
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Joel Still Seekin' total posts: 3802 since: May 2008	Nov 08, 09 at 2:56am re: I think I have a damn virus
	quote Yorkieboy ok the scan finished and it found 385 infected files. wow. Yep. You should do weekly scans and as I said earlier, uninstall AVG and install Microsoft Security Essentials. Also consider ditching Limewire and start using torrents. Scan files you've just downloaded for viruses and malware, too. ------------------- As I lay dead in my love soaked bed, angels came to kiss my head. I caught one down and wrestled her down to be my girl in death town. She will not fly, she has promised to die, oh what a clever corpse am I.
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Inuyasha19 Fool Hooked on Neo since: Dec 2002	Nov 08, 09 at 2:58am re: I think I have a damn virus
	quote Strawberryclock Your own damn fault for using limewire you twit. My sentiments exactly. quote GTA_Fanatic This. The best anti-virus is common sense. This too. Even 4shared is pushing it sometimes... You've got to be careful about that shit. Srsly.
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Yorkieboy & true seeker (2K Remix) total posts: 2157 since: Nov 2005	Nov 08, 09 at 3:21am re: I think I have a damn virus
	quote Moonset To all the idiots suggesting an alternate O/S: Are you serious? This dude barely knows how to run a computer, what makes you think he could handle linux?[/size] I actually do know computers very fluently and have used linux alot in the past. I just dont care enough to learn about viruses. ------------------- .
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iiL3G1Tii dangerous total posts: 197 since: Jun 2009	Nov 08, 09 at 3:54am re: I think I have a damn virus
	Never use limewire idiot lol
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Klaus Nomi dangerous total posts: 183 since: Nov 2008	Nov 08, 09 at 5:11am re: I think I have a damn virus
	@ Mac/Linux fanboys: Only absolute bleeping idiots get viruses. Prove me wrong. -------------------
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