Virus and Trojan
Windows folder option is missing
by admin on Jun.27, 2008, under Computer Software problems, Tips and Tricks, Virus and Trojan
If Folder Options is Missing
- Click Start
- Click Run
- Type regedit (Note must backup your registry)
- When the Registry Edit windows open scroll down to the following key
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
- In the right pane look for “NoFolderOptions”
- Make sure the “NoFolderOptions” is set to 0
- If there is “NoFolderOption” click Edit on the toolbar
- Click New
- Click DWORD Value
- Name it “NoFolderOption” (without the quotes)
- The value should be set to 0 if not double click on the “NoFolderOption” and a window will open, type in 0
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Risks associated with free screensaver downloads.
by admin on May.25, 2008, under General, Virus and Trojan
Free screensavers are the perfect applications to hide spyware and adware. When a screensaver is installed using an executable file application, the user can unknowingly be installing spyware and adware onto their computer as well. This is because the installation process is not transparent - the user does not know what programs are being installed on their computer because this process is being hidden from them. Once the malicious software ( nicknamed malware ) is installed, it will then run in the background with the user oblivious to its actions.
Some free screensaver download sites advertise spyware-free screensaver downloads but ask the downloader to install adware as part of the free screensaver download package. The adware could potentially be regarded as spyware in itself.
A number of sites will guarantee their screensaver software is spyware and adware free but the user should be very wary when the downloaded screensaver file comes in the form of an executable file. This may contain malicious software, the installation of which the average internet user will be completely unaware of; and once the spyware and adware is installed on a computer it is difficult to trace how and when it got there. This allows any site suspected of offering unwanted malware with its screensavers to plead its innocence due to lack of evidence. So what is any guarantee worth if the consequences of not honoring it can be excused or avoided? Not very much at all in the case of screensaver executable files.
Source : http://www.screensavers-free.co.uk/screensaver-spyware-adware.php
