Test

[Jimbo]

This is a test,
Only a test,
Do not be alarmed,
This is only a test.

[Jimbo]

... in response to Test, posted by Jimbo on Jul 20, 2002

Just got rid of Outlook Express and IE.  It's amazing what lengths Microsoft will go to to keep all your surfing history and emails hidden somewhere; they never really delete it, they just hide it so anyone who knows where to look for it can find it.  I always deleted 'Temporary Internet Files' from the browser but that only deletes a small portion of the directory.  When I booted into DOS and did a 'Deltree Tempor~1' it took a full 10 MINUTES to delete the tree!

For a look at where to find these hidden files check out:
www.f__kmicrosoft.com

Jim

[Stephen]

... in response to Re: Test, posted by Jimbo on Jul 20, 2002

I went to that "f---Microsoft" site and read the instructions about how to delete the stored filed in your computer.

But I'm not a "computer type" person.  Do you think it would be safe for someone like me to use these instruction and do it for myself?  How dangerous is it?  I don't want to destroy my computer.

Stephen

[Jimbo]

... in response to 1 more question:, posted by Stephen on Jul 22, 2002

You could lose some stored passwords if you delete the Cookies folder.

Deleting the History folder will remove the entries in the site history pulldown list.  Also, I think this is where 'previously clicked' info is stored to show a different color for PL board posts that you've already looked at.

Deleting the Tempor~1 directory (Temporary Internet Files) shouldn't hurt anything.  Same for the Windows\Temp directory.

Old emails on newer Win OSs are stored in .dbx files.  The 'Sent Items' and 'Deleted' can archive a lot of stuff.  They can be in different places but mine were in C:\Windows\Application Data\Identities\{long garbage number}\Microsoft\Outlook Express

Jim

[Jeff S]

... in response to Re: 1 more question:, posted by Jimbo on Jul 22, 2002

I didn't delete the cookies folder since it keeps track of things like your Planet-Love registration information but do go through the file occasionally deleting things I don't recognize.

- Jeff

[Jeff S]

... in response to 1 more question:, posted by Stephen on Jul 22, 2002

I've done it an five systems so far and not once has it done anythign to the data or how the system worked - except sped it up.

-- Jeff

[Stephen]

... in response to Re: Test, posted by Jimbo on Jul 20, 2002

why does internet explorer and microsoft want to store all this information on us?  Why do they care to know what we do with our computer?

Stephen

[Bear]

... in response to Question....., posted by Stephen on Jul 21, 2002

The primary goal is to prevent pirated software although they have yet to get legislation passed to allow the information they collect.  But now MPAA (movie/music industry) is starting to attempt to force ISPs to gather the info on who is sharing large files and copyrighted softwares.  Some ISP's can't afford the court battle so they are doing it.

Just some of the other things I have learned lately....

1) If you have WindowsXP and a webcam/mic - be aware that I have talked to hackers who say they can turn them on and "spy" on you.  I am not sure thats true but it scares me senseless.  
2) Paladium (due out in less than two years) will completely control what you have and use on your computer and when you can have it and use it. (i.e. if someone sends you an e-mail saying open only on 01/01/3000 you can not open it or delete it till then.)  And the primary purpose of Paladium is to stop sharing/use of unauthorized software/files as deemed and controlled by M$.  Only benefit I see is that virus' will not run without you(somones?) permisssion.  
3) M$ has just started a multimillion $ campaign to convince us that they are "trustworthy". Hahahahahahahahaha!! Yeah. sure!  Why?

Bear and Honey

[outwest77]

... in response to Re: Test, posted by Jimbo on Jul 20, 2002

Took your advice and downloaded the ad aware and it took a while to remove all the darn spyware but it was worth it,
i could not figure out what the heck all those programs were that were running in my systray

Heres another place i found, to get rid of pop ups, sounds
great and it actually immediately worked.

Go to
www.popupstopper.net/product_dpps.html

Yahoo it works it works it works

[Jimbo]

... in response to another great idea, posted by outwest77 on Jul 21, 2002

It's a great program.  I think it was Don who posted it a while back.  It found one spyware program on my system when I first ran it some months ago, but I gave it to a guy in work who couldn't figure out why his hard drive was chugging away all the time and he found 21 spyware programs running on his system!

Jim

[Jeff S]

... in response to Re: Test, posted by Jimbo on Jul 20, 2002

Mine cleared out over 500 meg of nonsense. I went with Opera Browser & mail. It's faster and far simpler - Also it doesn't allow all that pop-up nonsense.

Jeff

[outwest77]

... in response to Re: Re: Test, posted by Jeff S on Jul 21, 2002

downloaded it, looks good but
it has a constant ad bannerr at the top
wats so great about a browser with a constant rotating
banner

[Jeff S]

... in response to Opera, posted by outwest77 on Jul 21, 2002

Try Netscape Navigator 4.x - the pre-AOHell versions - if Opera doesn't suit you.

-- Jeff S.

[outwest77]

... in response to Re: Opera, posted by Jeff S on Jul 22, 2002

I dont mind opera, it looks great, just hate the ads

Actually i dont mind IE, im used to it, just a bit tired
of all the microsoft bs,,,,,,,,,,,the main thing
i hate now is actually outlook express allowing viruses to come in, just recently had to get rid of the w32Klez virus
AGAIN, wat a pain that is to get rid of.

The pop ups going away is nice with the new anti pop up
program i  installed, im surprised it worked so easy,
and running the Ad Aware is nice to get rid of those spyware programs.

Now im trying to get rid of all the MSN spam i get, so im trying to install an anti spam software..........

arent computers fun.

this board is great to find tips from, this week i have
gotten rid of pop ups, spyware, and may be able to delete spam at the server, , pretty soon all our computers will run like champs

[Bear]

... in response to Re: Test, posted by Jimbo on Jul 20, 2002

you'll see I made a similar post a few months ago.  It took thirteen minutes for mine.  I was sure my comuter was ruined but I waited it out and it finally came back.  I also deleted "find fast" all the histories, caches, QM and compress my e-mails routinely.  I now run Zonealarm behind a router, CookieWall, Ad-Subtract and McAfee. I have not been able to find an e-mail program I like that does as good as job as M$ Outlook though.  Do you have a suggestion?  BTW, Netscape/Real Player/WinAmp is worse when it comes to "spyware".  All those "AOL" companies are involved in profiling their users.  Never, never, never load "Real One" player.  I have seen it crash several machines.  I also recommend Ad-Aware.  I used it on a friends computer 2 weeks ago and found 183 cookie/spyware/malware program/files. Slowed his boot and internet connection to near nothing - now mere moments.

Bear and Honey