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Offline Gil

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The Virus
« on: April 01, 2009, 07:39:17 AM »
If you have your computer set to Automatic Updates, then you've been protected against the Conficker virus since October 23rd, 2008.

Stupid media scare...
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Re: The Virus
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2009, 03:00:40 PM »
What? So all this was for nothing????

I can't believe it! I stayed up until 11 to check if my anti-virus and internet security programs are working correctly. This is....ugh.  <_< <_<
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Re: The Virus
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2009, 03:06:02 PM »
Wasn't even expecting this to happen...
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Re: The Virus
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2009, 03:30:14 PM »
Nice idea to start this topic  :thumbsup:

I have Norton 360 which, as of late, I believe is working properly.   :noexpression:
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Re: The Virus
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2009, 03:50:13 PM »
Norton solved all of the virus issues I've had.
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Re: The Virus
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2009, 03:53:06 PM »
Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 01, 2009, 03:00:40 PM
What? So all this was for nothing????

I can't believe it! I stayed up until 11 to check if my anti-virus and internet security programs are working correctly. This is....ugh.  <_< <_<
Never believe everything everyone tells you...
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Re: The Virus
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2009, 03:54:38 PM »
LOL @ the title of this topic. Sounded like an STD or something to me. :bleh:
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Re: The Virus
« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2009, 04:06:17 PM »
Guy who made this is laughing saying im going to plan something on X-date and see if I get as much publicity as now. :rolleyes:
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Re: The Virus
« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2009, 05:03:47 PM »
Quote from: Gil on April 01, 2009, 03:53:06 PM
Quote from: IheartStephanieAbrams on April 01, 2009, 03:00:40 PM
What? So all this was for nothing????

I can't believe it! I stayed up until 11 to check if my anti-virus and internet security programs are working correctly. This is....ugh.  <_< <_<
Never believe everything everyone tells you...

That's why I trust no one. :yes: :noexpression:
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Re: The Virus
« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2009, 07:10:04 PM »
Imagine if TWCs Computers were infected and it launched. Could that cause issues with the emergency feed or satellite feed?
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Re: The Virus
« Reply #10 on: April 04, 2009, 08:27:33 PM »
Ha ha, I did nothing during the virus scare and I had windows live onecare as my antivirus. Yet another false scare... :club:
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