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Why does this forum use spyware?

Discussion in 'Site Feedback and Suggestions' started by Eric Legge, Jun 25, 2004.

  1. Eric Legge Newcomer, in training

    Most of the people who use computer forums have Spybot S&D installed, so why does this and every other computer forum attempt to load Doubleclick and Avenue a Inc spyware?

    The latest version of Spybot keeps asking if you want to prevent these two (and others) from installing themselves.

    It's a nuisance.

    Eric,
    http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/
    http://www.sharedbirthday.co.uk/
    Eric Legge, Jun 25, 2004
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  2. alphnumeric Newcomer, in training

    Yeah that Avenue A is a pain in the A$$
    alphnumeric, Jun 28, 2004
    #2

  3. Scythy Newcomer, in training

    Have spybot "protect you silently" while surfing around. Its an option in the immunize menu.
    Scythy, Jun 28, 2004
    #3

  4. acidosmosis TechSpot Chancellor

    SpyBot detecting something doesn't necessarily make it "spyware". It just means it is detecting something in it's list of item's to block. If it was spyware that could become a nuisance I'm sure TS wouldn't allow it and would be aware of it. No worries.
    acidosmosis, Jun 28, 2004
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  5. young&wild TechSpot Chancellor

    Assuming you are using IE, for extra protection, you can always install the Google Toolbar for IE.
    young&wild, Jun 28, 2004
    #5

  6. Julio Franco TechSpot Editor

    You certainly need to get your concept about spyware straight before boldly claiming why 'this' or 'that' website uses it. It should be obvious, we don't.
    Julio Franco, Jun 29, 2004
    #6

  7. Rick TechSpot Staff

    Cookies aren't harmful to your computer.

    That's all I get from this site.

    People who are so paranion as to not accept cookies should probably have them disabled anyway.
    Rick, Jun 29, 2004
    #7

  8. DigitAlex TechSpot Paladin


    Hmm. Google toolbar IS spyware (the enhanced version).

    Use firefox with the built-in search engine field which lets you use Google or any other engine without sending them information about your browsing.
    DigitAlex, Jun 29, 2004
    #8

  9. Rick TechSpot Staff

    Google's toolbar does have a pop up blocker that works quite well.

    Not sure I understand what the extra protection is, though.
    Rick, Jun 29, 2004
    #9

  10. young&wild TechSpot Chancellor

    I was assuming that "spyware" was in the form of a pop up.
    young&wild, Jun 29, 2004
    #10

  11. STK Newcomer, in training

    ok to turn off the sound in spybot S&D put it in advanced mode, go to settings>settings and on the list make sure both of the play alert when...s are NOT ticked. also when you claimed that every forums uses "spyware" and it is starting to annoy you, they use cookies and if they didnt you wouldnt be able to stay logged in or see which posts are new, so this "spyware" is more like helpware to all of us.
    STK, Jul 3, 2004
    #11