Re: Windows Corruption
- From: "Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM" <franksaunders@xxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2006 20:49:34 -0600
"MadDog" <MadDog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:6EFA929E-F072-4567-BE27-B34523E4E8AB@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Trying to figure out some (or all) of the ways that Windows can get
corrupted. One would be to turn off power to the PC before Windows has
completely shut down.
Others ?? Please list as many as you can think of.
TIA
MD
A big one is spyware or other malware from recreational browsing or downloading "free" utilities and programs.
Help with malware
All MS-MVP Sites.
http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
(http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm)
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware
(http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm)
(http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html)
(http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm)
Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
For quite a few people it's by installing Messenger Plus, whose ads for malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince you that you owe it to the author. See also:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure of.
--
Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
http://www.fjsmjs.com
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