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RE: Get Rid Of Adware :)
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Originally posted by k776
Well, actually, its malware. VX2 may cause browser instability

It is spread by a bundled install that is undisclosed, or stealth install

It usually auto-updates without user permission and/or knowledge, opens unsolicited websites/pop up windows, and may install other 3rd party software

It also tracks the user's surfing habits, connects to a remote system with or without the user's awareness to transmit usage statistics and/or personally identifiable information, and connects to a remote system without the user's awareness to transmit/receive information.
o.0 well that sounds dodgy.  Just make sure if you take it off that way that is does not hurt your computer. 
09-28-2004 04:05 AM
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Get Rid Of Adware :) - by Vantage on 09-27-2004 at 08:49 PM
RE: Get Rid Of Adware :) - by k776 on 09-27-2004 at 09:09 PM
RE: Get Rid Of Adware :) - by Pr0xY on 09-28-2004 at 03:10 AM
RE: Get Rid Of Adware :) - by k776 on 09-28-2004 at 03:25 AM
RE: Get Rid Of Adware :) - by Pr0xY on 09-28-2004 at 04:05 AM


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