to trust Mircrosoft... or not...

Cristian · 10-15-2003, 11:57 AM

what is your opinion on Microsoft? do you trust them or not? im wondering what they are doing on my pc since many times it comes up a Internet window where it just say Microsoft and nothing happens when i click on it... anyway hello again

going to stay here now and post some unimportant things on cloudys [img]smile.gif[/img]

Donut · 10-15-2003, 12:06 PM

It seems like only last wednesday that you said you were leaving IW. How time flies when you're having fun!

Cristian · 10-15-2003, 12:18 PM

[img]tongue.gif[/img] yeah...cant leave this place its 2 hard..

Firestormalpha · 10-15-2003, 01:02 PM

Ahh yes the infamous invisible Microsoft windows. Actually all the windows that pop-up have -Microsoft Internet Explorer. I think the ones you click and have nothing happen are not good, but not directly related to Microsoft either. I usually right-click and close them by force.

Bungleau · 10-15-2003, 02:34 PM

The word "Microsoft" may be just the title. It's the same for almost every window, so you can't necessarily blame MS for this one...

If you have a lot of those, however, you may want to think about spyware removal or Windows reinstallation. Those could be residual problems that can be cleaned up...

Zuvio · 10-15-2003, 02:36 PM

Had the same kind of pop-ups you describe. FSA speaks true stuff about getting rid of them. Personally I use ZoneAlarm to ban the buggers altogether.

[ 10-15-2003, 02:38 PM: Message edited by: Zuvio ]

Lady Blue03 · 10-15-2003, 03:14 PM

I have one phrase I tell myself when dealing with Microsoft:

"At least I don't have to use a Mac!"

WillowIX · 10-15-2003, 04:32 PM

*giggles at LadyB's comment*

If you are worried about what applications connect to the internet get yourself a decent firewall. Kerio is free, and probably one of the best there is. Unfortunately it's not for all users since it doesn't have any auto settings such as Norton's firewall.

Zuvio · 10-15-2003, 05:03 PM

Zone Alarm Basic is free. And works perfectly and very user-friendly. Check out ZoneLabs for the 3.84MB free download.

10-15-2003, 11:57 AM	#1
Cristian Emerald Dragon Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: Sweden Age: 35 Posts: 992	what is your opinion on Microsoft? do you trust them or not? im wondering what they are doing on my pc since many times it comes up a Internet window where it just say Microsoft and nothing happens when i click on it... anyway hello again going to stay here now and post some unimportant things on cloudys [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ Reeka once told me:<br />\"Bloom Where You Are Planted\"

10-15-2003, 12:06 PM	#2
Donut Jack Burton Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Airstrip One Age: 40 Posts: 5,571	It seems like only last wednesday that you said you were leaving IW. How time flies when you're having fun! __________________ [img]\"http://www.wheatsheaf.freeserve.co.uk/roastspurs.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> <br />Proud member of the Axis of Upheaval<br />Official Titterer of the Laughing Hyenas<br />Josiah Bartlet - the best President the US never had.<br />The 1st D in the D & D Show

10-15-2003, 12:18 PM	#3
Cristian Emerald Dragon Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: Sweden Age: 35 Posts: 992	[img]tongue.gif[/img] yeah...cant leave this place its 2 hard.. __________________ Reeka once told me:<br />\"Bloom Where You Are Planted\"

10-15-2003, 01:02 PM	#4
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 40 Posts: 4,454	Ahh yes the infamous invisible Microsoft windows. Actually all the windows that pop-up have -Microsoft Internet Explorer. I think the ones you click and have nothing happen are not good, but not directly related to Microsoft either. I usually right-click and close them by force. __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

10-15-2003, 02:34 PM	#5
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	The word "Microsoft" may be just the title. It's the same for almost every window, so you can't necessarily blame MS for this one... If you have a lot of those, however, you may want to think about spyware removal or Windows reinstallation. Those could be residual problems that can be cleaned up... __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

10-15-2003, 02:36 PM	#6
Zuvio Gold Dragon Join Date: May 19, 2002 Location: Blessed are those who are not.... Age: 42 Posts: 2,556	Had the same kind of pop-ups you describe. FSA speaks true stuff about getting rid of them. Personally I use ZoneAlarm to ban the buggers altogether. [ 10-15-2003, 02:38 PM: Message edited by: Zuvio ] __________________ [img]\"http://img121.exs.cx/img121/4236/zuviodemonnoname2hf.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

10-15-2003, 03:14 PM	#7
Lady Blue03 Xanathar Thieves Guild Join Date: January 18, 2002 Age: 38 Posts: 4,557	I have one phrase I tell myself when dealing with Microsoft: "At least I don't have to use a Mac!" __________________ Yep I'm still lurking!

10-15-2003, 04:32 PM	#8
WillowIX Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2001 Location: By a big blue lake, Canada Age: 50 Posts: 4,628	giggles at LadyB's comment If you are worried about what applications connect to the internet get yourself a decent firewall. Kerio is free, and probably one of the best there is. Unfortunately it's not for all users since it doesn't have any auto settings such as Norton's firewall. __________________ Confuzzled by nature.

10-15-2003, 05:03 PM	#9
Zuvio Gold Dragon Join Date: May 19, 2002 Location: Blessed are those who are not.... Age: 42 Posts: 2,556	Zone Alarm Basic is free. And works perfectly and very user-friendly. Check out ZoneLabs for the 3.84MB free download. __________________ [img]\"http://img121.exs.cx/img121/4236/zuviodemonnoname2hf.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

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