Have you ever gotten a virus - Page 2

FrYGuY · 11-22-2002, 08:08 PM

When I had Mcafee on my old computer, I got Chernobyl and Nimbda. Since I've used Norton, not one has gotten through.

Huzzah!

vernarial · 11-22-2002, 08:15 PM

This thread is my virus!

Sockfulloflove · 11-22-2002, 08:36 PM

ya i was infected, because my sister caught the virus. i also had mcafee at the time. now i'm using norton.

Music Pirate · 11-22-2002, 08:42 PM

Well I have used Norton as long as I have used a computer and never had a virus...but it is always go to have a firewall, too. So remember a anti-virus is good..but combine that with a firewall is even better.

11-22-2002, 09:14 PM

Anti-virus programs are a PAIN IN THE ARSE. especially norton. They all bog down your system, and if you are careful (and keep your system up to date) you have no chance of catching one. Personally, as I am a programmer, i know of all the ways a virus can infect a system... I cover my ass, and I have never contracted a virus. also, i have never kept an antivirus program on my computer for more than 24 hours. As far as i am concerned, the AV programs are the virus. I will not infect my system with Norton AV 200x

it's just stupid!

I've added the "No virus, no AV" option to the poll, because leaving it out is madness

surfbum · 11-22-2002, 09:48 PM

Norton let me down when i got the goner virus last year, so i use AVG and it's 1/4th the size and no problems. i do use norton's firewall.

the hunter · 11-22-2002, 10:49 PM

Ahem.( clears phlem from throat) Sorry but some of us are abit click happy.IE me at times. Also yes Norton is bloated, but not all of us are as comp smart as you, and this is not a dig.This a fact. As we learn, the time will come when we feel better about running nude.( note to self what did I say?) All the best man.PS good to hear from you.

11-23-2002, 01:40 AM

I got the flu virus one time making out with a chic......I used a trojan honest! but it didn't help any......

I had a trojan once, right after I installed Aqualime. I soon after installed Norton AV and Firewall till the expiration ran out. (I reinstalled everything when I got a new mobo and reinstalled the same Norton free for another year!)

technobeast · 11-23-2002, 01:41 AM

I use Kaspersky Antivirus http://www.avp.ru and I can assure you that this is the best AV program to use.
As for the viruses I've had some but had them for testing purposes only!!!

Vlet · 11-23-2002, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by AC7
Vlet, I don't see why you would run that risk. Having an antivirus program won't harm your computer. You're just going to wind up regretting it once you finally get a virus. Don't put yourself through that

yoyyooy... Well because I've got 800 mhz to use and a lot of the time if 5% of those are used by a file scanning system or a program subclassing the windows file system, that could mean the diference between life and death on quake. Also I have an inflated ego as far as managing my own system goes - I attempt to utulize windows security to it's fulles measures - just like in linux, if you create yourself a user accout to actually USE your computer with theoretically you should never be able to hard your system no matter how harmfull the "virus" may be.

P.S. Me have been drinkin'

-TøMsTèR- · 11-23-2002, 04:29 AM

I've never been infected before... Any virus files I've got hold of have been stopped before they can do a thing... Most of the time AVG runs 24/7 on my system. Also PCCillin's online virus scan "HouseCall" is worthwhile running once in a while!

11-23-2002, 06:49 AM

i used housecall trend micro on line ,it did work fine with my previous o.s.(win me), but ,now, with Xp it didnt work
error asp 0126
http://housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/start_pcc.asp

i dont know the -why-
:confused:

in past i got virus in temp files,but i deleted it n no more problems

i got 2 trojans instead...so i deleted that s**t of win me.

Fister · 11-23-2002, 03:51 PM

U one thing to keep in mind is that if a virus has been edited it becomes a new virus, and it often becomes difficult for anit-virus software to detect. Just thought I would add a little bit of what a pretty damn good programer told me...

ender60 · 11-23-2002, 05:23 PM

I have to agree with gbread!! I use the trend micro AV software that comes with fixit utilities!! and bullet!! I use XP as well and the trend micro that comes with fixit works just fine!! I've tried pretty much all the programs there are out there(cept for that kaspersky one--anyone know anything bout that one??) and they all seem to work okay. norton does work well, but certainly no better than the others and personally I see no point in installing a monster like NAV to do what other much smaller programs will do just as well(in my experience BETTER!! kinda like hunting ducks with a bazooka!!

I've only ever had some of those sub7 trojans, do they count as virus's?? oh and I also use a firewall black ice

-TøMsTèR- · 11-23-2002, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ender60
bullet!! I use XP as well and the trend micro that comes with fixit works just fine!!

Bullet's talking about the free online scan they offer, he can't get it to work.....
Bullet, have you deleted your cookies etc then gone back..?

11-22-2002, 08:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
FrYGuY Member Type Guy Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 501	When I had Mcafee on my old computer, I got Chernobyl and Nimbda. Since I've used Norton, not one has gotten through. Huzzah! __________________ -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- Version: 3.1 GB/G/H/J/MC/S d-(--)@ s+:+ a-- C !U--- P--- L--(-) E- W N-(--) !o K--- w++ O--- M--(--) V-- PS+ PE+ Y+ PGP- t-- 5-- X- R(+) tv(++) b-- DI+ D---- G- e+++ h-- r* y++ ------END GEEK CODE BLOCK------ Yeah, my computer sucks. You try and do better.

11-22-2002, 08:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
vernarial Da'itch inya Pants! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 1,022	This thread is my virus! __________________ Beware of he who would deny you access to information, for in his heart he dreams himself your master. ....You'll go down if you don't stand up. Surely you see that. Bertold Brecht We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. YOU DIG?

11-22-2002, 08:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
Sockfulloflove I am awesome. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: On the computer. Posts: 328	hm... ya i was infected, because my sister caught the virus. i also had mcafee at the time. now i'm using norton. __________________ hm...ah...yes.

11-23-2002, 01:41 AM	#24 (permalink)
technobeast The Grim Reaper! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 2,387	I use Kaspersky Antivirus http://www.avp.ru and I can assure you that this is the best AV program to use. As for the viruses I've had some but had them for testing purposes only!!! __________________ Liked this post and found it helpful? Click on the image under my avatar to add to my reputation

11-23-2002, 04:29 AM	#26 (permalink)
-TøMsTèR- Kazaa Gold CEO Join Date: May 2002 Location: 127.0.0.1, England Posts: 731	I've never been infected before... Any virus files I've got hold of have been stopped before they can do a thing... Most of the time AVG runs 24/7 on my system. Also PCCillin's online virus scan "HouseCall" is worthwhile running once in a while! __________________ P2P Forums + Piolet Music Community + Anti-RIAA wholesome goodness

11-22-2002, 08:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
Music Pirate Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 452	Well I have used Norton as long as I have used a computer and never had a virus...but it is always go to have a firewall, too. So remember a anti-virus is good..but combine that with a firewall is even better.

11-22-2002, 09:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Anti-virus programs are a PAIN IN THE ARSE. especially norton. They all bog down your system, and if you are careful (and keep your system up to date) you have no chance of catching one. Personally, as I am a programmer, i know of all the ways a virus can infect a system... I cover my ass, and I have never contracted a virus. also, i have never kept an antivirus program on my computer for more than 24 hours. As far as i am concerned, the AV programs are the virus. I will not infect my system with Norton AV 200x it's just stupid! I've added the "No virus, no AV" option to the poll, because leaving it out is madness

11-22-2002, 09:48 PM	#21 (permalink)
surfbum Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 97	Norton let me down when i got the goner virus last year, so i use AVG and it's 1/4th the size and no problems. i do use norton's firewall.

11-22-2002, 10:49 PM	#22 (permalink)
the hunter getting hitched Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: canada Posts: 2,655	Ahem.( clears phlem from throat) Sorry but some of us are abit click happy.IE me at times. Also yes Norton is bloated, but not all of us are as comp smart as you, and this is not a dig.This a fact. As we learn, the time will come when we feel better about running nude.( note to self what did I say?) All the best man.PS good to hear from you.

11-23-2002, 01:40 AM	#23 (permalink)
Gunny_Snipes Guest Posts: n/a	I got the flu virus one time making out with a chic......I used a trojan honest! but it didn't help any...... I had a trojan once, right after I installed Aqualime. I soon after installed Norton AV and Firewall till the expiration ran out. (I reinstalled everything when I got a new mobo and reinstalled the same Norton free for another year!)

11-23-2002, 06:49 AM	#27 (permalink)
Bullet27 Guest Posts: n/a	i used housecall trend micro on line ,it did work fine with my previous o.s.(win me), but ,now, with Xp it didnt work error asp 0126 http://housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/start_pcc.asp i dont know the -why- :confused: in past i got virus in temp files,but i deleted it n no more problems i got 2 trojans instead...so i deleted that s**t of win me.

11-23-2002, 03:51 PM	#28 (permalink)
Fister h3\|P \| 4m 5tUcK Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: UVic Posts: 1,898	U one thing to keep in mind is that if a virus has been edited it becomes a new virus, and it often becomes difficult for anit-virus software to detect. Just thought I would add a little bit of what a pretty damn good programer told me... __________________

11-23-2002, 05:23 PM	#29 (permalink)
ender60 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: victoria bc canada Posts: 14	I have to agree with gbread!! I use the trend micro AV software that comes with fixit utilities!! and bullet!! I use XP as well and the trend micro that comes with fixit works just fine!! I've tried pretty much all the programs there are out there(cept for that kaspersky one--anyone know anything bout that one??) and they all seem to work okay. norton does work well, but certainly no better than the others and personally I see no point in installing a monster like NAV to do what other much smaller programs will do just as well(in my experience BETTER!! kinda like hunting ducks with a bazooka!! I've only ever had some of those sub7 trojans, do they count as virus's?? oh and I also use a firewall black ice __________________ when did music and technology become material commodities???

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