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gator

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    java highway
    « on: November 25, 2007, 11:54:33 PM »
    New to the boards and have a question / the last two times AVG has detected viruses in my system, they came in through java  ???  system is xp home with avg free and windows firewall.  generally this system stays clean, but is something up with java ? any ideas ? ::) ::)
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    evilfantasy

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    Re: java highway
    « Reply #1 on: November 25, 2007, 11:59:23 PM »
    Look in add/remove programs and tell us what all versions of Java are listed.

    Things with JDK, J2SE or any variation of Java.
    Be sure to look for anything like Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (MSJVM) also.
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      Re: java highway
      « Reply #2 on: November 26, 2007, 12:08:44 AM »
      that is exactly what is there; I moved everything "java" to the recycle bin until I get this settled
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      Re: java highway
      « Reply #3 on: November 26, 2007, 12:13:23 AM »
      Quote from: gator on November 26, 2007, 12:08:44 AM
      that is exactly what is there;

      What is/was there?

      The only entry of Java that should be in add/remove programs is Java (TM) 6 Update 3

      The rest need to be uninstalled in add remove programs. Old versions of Java are entry points for malware.

      You should run the scans in this post to be sure nothing else is hidden in the system.
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        Re: java highway
        « Reply #4 on: November 26, 2007, 09:01:34 PM »
        RAN THE SCANS, DOWNLOADED THE "SUPER" PROGRAM AND EVERYTHING IS IN ORDER NOW.......THANKS FOR THE TIP ;D ;D ;D
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        Re: java highway
        « Reply #5 on: November 26, 2007, 09:08:24 PM »
        Good to know.

        Safe surfing......

        To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read this article by Tony Klien: So how did I get infected in the first place?
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