Topic: I have a pc problem as well (Read 1546 times)

Jack Morris · « **on:** October 02, 2004, 04:33:18 pm »

I'm highly against SPAM and Adware and Spyware, and I use yahoo antispy, and in Austin last week I bought this ki8ckbutt program called "Spycatcher." Found a LOT of hidden crap that was slowing down this pc and I did not even know it!

Now for my problem, when I boot the machine, it gives me this message "Error loading C Program files\Wild Tangent\Apps\CDA\cdaEngine0400dll
Spec module could not be found

What is that and what can I do to get it off this machine everytime I boot up? It's driving me nuts!

Also, how can I set the pc to highest security level and still access dyna and Scottrade and stuff? It seems if I set cookie block too high I can't do sheet.

Appreciate any advice.

Jack

Sirgod · « **Reply #1 on:** October 02, 2004, 04:38:41 pm »

Wild Tangent I know is used with Cox Cable Network to stream Video, But I also Believe It's used as a carrier for other Less Respectfull sites, IE. Gambling, Porn, Dial Up to Some wierd 34rth world Country that like to steal your Information.

As for setting the PC to Highsecurity, Let me give you a Breakdown of what I use, Of course Spyware, TeaTime, And Adaware, but also Zone Alarms Pro, And HiJack this.

I've not had any Problems at all, Also Jack, I strongly suggest you use FireFox as your Browser, alot of us have switched to It in order to Get away from IE, and the Security Problems It has.

Stephen

Jack Morris · « **Reply #2 on:** October 02, 2004, 04:52:07 pm »

I found a program called PC Mighty Max, which found a lot of problems, 72 to be exact, but damn they want over 119 dollars for one year service! I like buying things and having a CD disc and lifetime service like I got with Spycatcher.

As to switching to that other browser Stephen, how do I do that?

As usual, THANKS for the HELP!

My security systems are Sygate and Spycatcher, and yes, the machine has run better, but not warp speed.

Sirgod · « **Reply #3 on:** October 02, 2004, 04:55:38 pm »

Hey man, that's what It's all about, we take care of our own here. For FireFox, simply go here http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/ and download the Free Browser.

I also find It loads alot faster, and uses the Standard Netscape Flash Downloads for all the Flash/Shockwave needs.

I'll have to check in on SpyCatcher, I don't believe I've heard of that one.

stephen

Jack Morris · « **Reply #4 on:** October 02, 2004, 05:04:21 pm »

If I go there, will it automatically configure and override the internet options for my homepage so all I have to do is sit back, smoke a ciggie, and drink iced tea while it does it's thingy?

Sirgod · « **Reply #5 on:** October 02, 2004, 05:08:00 pm »

Pretty Much so. It well grab your current Bookmarks, settings etc. Trust me on this, It's a Much more streamLined Browser, Faster, Stronger, Kinda Like Lee Majors.

Stephen

Jack Morris · « **Reply #6 on:** October 02, 2004, 05:12:15 pm »

We are gonna have to call you "Rapid Response Steve" from now on! Loading now...

Sirgod · « **Reply #7 on:** October 02, 2004, 05:15:03 pm »

Quote from: Jack Morris on October 02, 2004, 05:12:15 pm

We are gonna have to call you "Rapid Response Steve" from now on! Loading now...

LOL,

God I just hope you Like It.

Stephen

Jack Morris · « **Reply #8 on:** October 02, 2004, 06:06:51 pm »

I like it already, but I miss my yahoo tololbars, will it let me download it back? Also, this Thunderbird anti-spam, is it for my Yahoo and MSN mail or strictly for Mozilla mail accounts?

Spycatcher caught a lot of adware and tracking cookies from evil MSN.

Here is the breakdown on the program I bought

Tenebril Spycatcher Webroot Spysweep McAfee AntiSpyware
version 3.0 2.6 1.0
blocks aggressive spyware from reinstalling no no
prevents browser hp being hijacked yes no
protects searches from hijacking no no
auto updates yes yes
web based spyware database yes no
largest spyware database available no no
constant memory scan yes yes
choose drives and folders to scan yes no
Dept. of Defense file deletion tech no no

Pretty darn good program if you ask me, and lifetime updates and stuff, no hassles. One of the best programs I spent money on.

Of course I have immense respect for Norton, but this is a Dell P3 and I'm NOT going to invest TOO MUCH into it. I use it for comms, stocks, news, and browsing. Plus I'm stuck with Mexican DSL, which is MUCH better than Mexican cable, but NOTHING like a P4 with Roadrunner cable, hehehehehe.

Jack Morris · « **Reply #9 on:** October 02, 2004, 06:44:53 pm »

Very satisfied Steve, thanks man! I'd recommend this browser to EVERYONE!

Do shortcuts to programs use up much memory?

Sirgod · « **Reply #10 on:** October 02, 2004, 06:59:55 pm »

They used to, however not so much anymore, The Big Memory hogs outside of the OS, is what ever else is running in the Background.

A Simple MSConfig from the start Run can show you what all's Running.

Stephen

Don Karnage · « **Reply #11 on:** October 02, 2004, 09:25:28 pm »

well i stop usin i.e. for the surfing cause it was not displaying the full page to some site, i try and keep using firefox (bether that netspace), for the antivirus well i try solo but since i need a credit card to registed it i can't buy it, i se the not verry good pccillin, i try norton but its scrap its bloking the mail from the server and its not scanning them, mc cafee i don't like it cause you need to registed it to try it, its verry anoying when yoou want to by and antivirus you need a credit card.

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