STOOPID GATOR!

Blown · Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2002 11:24 am Post subject:

Ok, this stupid program installed when I installed some other software. I tried to go to my add/remove programs but its not listed. If I try and use thier uninstaller it say, go use your add/remove program. Im running win2k and dont know how to make it not start on startup. In win98 you type in msconfig but that doesnt work for win2k. How can I either get rid of this program or make it not start on startup under win2k?

Dahak · Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2002 11:26 am Post subject:

http://download.cnet.com/downloads/...lst-7-2.9496406 - removes spyware (like gator)

http://download.cnet.com/downloads/...lst-7-1.8328090 - removes pop up advertisements

Blown · Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2002 11:29 am Post subject:

cool, thanks. Ill do that when I get home.

So does anyone know how to edit your startup programs under win2k?

Whybkuul · Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2002 11:33 am Post subject:

For removing things from startup, you can open up regedit and do a search for "run." look thru what comes up in the folders. If it's something you don't recognize, you can usually delete it. NOTE: I said usually damnit, dont bitch if it screws up your comp. NOTE: Editing the registry is perfectly safe, I do it all the time-don't listen to what those pansies who are afraid of their computers say. There is no software issue that can't be fixed by formating your computer! Now hardware, that's a different story...

Oh, by the way, I ran ad-aware a few days ago and had 22-yes, that's right, 22 pieces of Gator shit installed!

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Bada Bing · Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2002 11:33 am Post subject:

Ad-ware from Lavasoft great for removing spy ware and its Free
For popups POW from AnalogX and other free one plus many other great utilities. All very small sizes but very powerfull.
As for W2K startup I don't think its any diff from NT or W98. Go to start select taskbar and start menu progs

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Dahak · Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2002 11:38 am Post subject:

HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionRun

there is where your startup programs are

Blown · Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2002 11:39 am Post subject:

ya, its not under startup in the programs section. As far as editing the registry, Ill look tonight. I was just wondering if there is something in win2k like win98's msconfig.

Deathbringer · Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2002 11:57 am Post subject:

Try the boot.ini file...
Or just download this file and place it in your main nt directory. Then type in the run window msconfig and you should be good to go....

http://www.thetechguide.com/downloads/msconfig.zip
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CyC0Dad · Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2002 12:12 pm Post subject:

I refuse to use Roger Wilco because they install that stupid gator shit without my consent. It is the most annoying crap out there. I always check for it and turn it off and then remove it.

Blown · Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2002 12:37 pm Post subject:

ya RW and gamespy both try to get you to install gator. I never have them do it, but somehow this one got installed without me even having the option to not do it.

BTW dad did you get my email?

Lin Sivvi Defiant Hero · Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2002 1:15 pm Post subject:

Ad-aware is a very very good program. Almost as good as never installing spy ware

Bright Red Nipples · Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2002 1:49 pm Post subject:

Mongoose_Slayer · Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2002 4:16 pm Post subject:

Thanks alot, ad-aware came in really handy, i found a whopping 98 spyware components!!! 98!!!! I am glad that you recommened this program, or they would have sat...man, 98!!!!!!!!!...ty again

Lin Sivvi Defiant Hero · Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2002 4:44 pm Post subject:

Blown · Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2002 4:51 pm Post subject:

Cool, thanks for all the info guys. Looks like this helped more than just me.

/me wonders how many things it will find.