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Re: Stupid Chrome bug: Why I'm switching back to Firefox
« Reply #15 on: September 19, 2008, 03:51:04 PM »
It makes a bit more sense now, thanks.

I didn't know Chrome did "that" much caching....

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Re: Stupid Chrome bug: Why I'm switching back to Firefox
« Reply #16 on: September 19, 2008, 05:24:28 PM »
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Google is also taking big steps to make sure everyones information stays safe.

It appears Yahoo didn't do such a good job with Sarah Palin's e-mail info...
Whose to say google can do it better ? ?
Anything under the Sun can and will be hacked...eventually.
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Re: Stupid Chrome bug: Why I'm switching back to Firefox
« Reply #17 on: September 19, 2008, 05:44:22 PM »
They can't do it better I would imagine. I've said before, there are flaws in everything. If someone bright enough sets sight on it then it will eventually happen. Same goes for your bank or even Computer Hope. Microsoft has even been the victim many times.

With Yahoo I wouldn't be surprised that information was sold instead of hacked...

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Re: Stupid Chrome bug: Why I'm switching back to Firefox
« Reply #18 on: September 19, 2008, 06:01:36 PM »
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http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,66695.0.html

I had never considered this angle and i must say unfortunately it's a distinct possibility...
e-mail papparrazzi anyone ? ?
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Re: Stupid Chrome bug: Why I'm switching back to Firefox
« Reply #19 on: September 19, 2008, 06:25:51 PM »
How can I trust Google with my private info, since:
1. Chrome definitely started from the wrong foot, considering its privacy/security issues (yes, I know it's beta)
2. It tries to drive-by-install its *censored* bar in every other application, I try to install. We all know, that when you have IE, or FF problem, Google toolbar is very first suspect (along with Yahoo toolbar).

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Re: Stupid Chrome bug: Why I'm switching back to Firefox
« Reply #20 on: September 19, 2008, 11:07:08 PM »
I've noticed that, ever since I installed Chrome, a process called GoogleUpdate.exe is always in task manager....  >:(

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Re: Stupid Chrome bug: Why I'm switching back to Firefox
« Reply #21 on: September 19, 2008, 11:16:46 PM »
services.msc

Set the service to manual ;)

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Re: Stupid Chrome bug: Why I'm switching back to Firefox
« Reply #22 on: September 19, 2008, 11:36:05 PM »
What is the service called?

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Re: Stupid Chrome bug: Why I'm switching back to Firefox
« Reply #23 on: September 19, 2008, 11:40:30 PM »
Google Updater or gusvc

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Re: Stupid Chrome bug: Why I'm switching back to Firefox
« Reply #24 on: September 19, 2008, 11:46:36 PM »
Strange.....there is nothing that starts with a 'G'.

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Re: Stupid Chrome bug: Why I'm switching back to Firefox
« Reply #25 on: September 19, 2008, 11:53:33 PM »
Odd.

I just did a fresh install of Chrome about 2 hours ago and it didn't add it to my task manager. And if I launch Chrome it only adds chrome.exe to task manager.

http://www.google.com/support/pack/bin/answer.py?answer=28073

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Re: Stupid Chrome bug: Why I'm switching back to Firefox
« Reply #26 on: September 19, 2008, 11:57:47 PM »
Strange. I don't have a Google Update folder in my Start Menu nor do I have a system tray Icon.
I think I'll reinstall Chrome.

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Re: Stupid Chrome bug: Why I'm switching back to Firefox
« Reply #27 on: September 20, 2008, 12:04:56 AM »
Do you have the Google toolbar by chance?

You could post a HJT log in the malware section :)

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Re: Stupid Chrome bug: Why I'm switching back to Firefox
« Reply #28 on: September 20, 2008, 12:10:39 AM »
Nope, no google toolbar.

After I try reinstalling Chrome and it is still there, I'll post a HJT. ;D

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Re: Stupid Chrome bug: Why I'm switching back to Firefox
« Reply #29 on: September 20, 2008, 12:11:22 AM »
Cool 8)