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Old 02-02-2005, 05:08 AM   #1
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The last time I got on Home of the Underdogs, my system was invaded by virus-level adware transferred through the site (abetterinternet, Internet Optimizer, and a Unicode plugin, and I know I didn't find the half of what was there). I ended up having to buy a new computer, which unfortunately has XP rather than 98.

Has anyone else had this problem, and does anyone know if HotU is safe to operate now?
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Old 02-02-2005, 05:11 AM   #2
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Well, I didn't see anything bad from HOTU since long time now, because I have Firefox that blocks all uncalled ads and popups, and Antivir + ZoneAlarm (Firewall) that don't anything slip by.
But I know of course that HOTU has enough popups and like. Not all of them are safe, but I think those come by themselves.
                       
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Old 02-02-2005, 06:03 AM   #3
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The way you describe this it's not an issue with HOTU at all but an issue with ads in general.

I myself have a lot of programs to (try to) protect me from such malwares. Hopefully (I hope) a lot of crap get lost while trying to get to me because of such program.
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Old 02-02-2005, 09:09 AM   #4
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i got some good running programs..

But still my PC isnt safe always :not_ok:
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Old 02-02-2005, 09:33 AM   #5
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My is, but now my Antivirus somehow freezes in the middle of the starting, when it`s checking the system state.
And installing Windows anew, discarding all the links and programs already installed, installing anew...aargh
                       
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Old 02-02-2005, 03:50 PM   #6
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HOTU still has popups that break through Opera's popup blocker, and it's slow as hell, but besides those, haven't had much trouble with it. Also... anybody know why Mobygames uses Java? Got a Java error yesterday while loading that site :blink:
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Old 02-02-2005, 03:54 PM   #7
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Java is used more often by websites isn't it? Never had a virus problem with HotU but adware is a problem they have. They need to generate a lot more cash for the their server (which is wierd as the one we have is actually faster by their own admission) and go about it a little more aggressively.
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Old 02-02-2005, 03:59 PM   #8
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Originally posted by Kon-Tiki@Feb 2 2005, 05:50 PM
HOTU still has popups that break through Opera's popup blocker, and it's slow as hell, but besides those, haven't had much trouble with it. Also... anybody know why Mobygames uses Java? Got a Java error yesterday while loading that site :blink:
Never had popups problems with Opera.I'm using IE for about two months now(don't ask why :ranting: ), and i had a few popups pop up(word game )
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I use: Adaware...(special edition)

Works perfect for blockin pop ups
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HOTU still has popups that break through Opera's popup blocker, and it's slow as hell, but besides those, haven't had much trouble with it. Also... anybody know why Mobygames uses Java? Got a Java error yesterday while loading that site :blink:
thats why firefox is your friend
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