Mike Hall said:
Brian
I will admit to rather corrupting the name of the program (ty for the
correction), but the correct link was given.. You would be surprised at how
many people miss the check boxes that ensure no spyware is installed..
Also, the first three links were for Messenger Plus, Spybot and Adaware..
the latter two links are very useful if the OP does not already have them,
especially if he misses the checkbox..
The other two links are for hardware devices that could surreptitiously be
installed and not as easily detected by kids as an addition to the Messenger
menu would be..
I'm aware that the correct links were given, and I also run my system with
Ad-Aware and Spybot S&D as well. They are both very good programs.
Trust me, after sitting in the Plus! Forums for several hours, I can well
believe how many people don't read what they are installing. The advice
given in my first message should ensure that those people that don't like
the idea of 'extra' items being added to their system can keep the extra
items out of their system, unless they don't read my advice of course ;-)
If you notice my last line of the previous message, I only refer to the
removal tools (Spybot and Ad-aware), and not to try to use them to remove
the 'surprises' prior to following the tried and tested method of removing
the C2Media installer. I've not loaded the other two programs myself, so
cannot comment on their pros or cons, but do either of these icons add an
extra icon to the systray? I know that Plus! does not, and the only way of
checking is if you have the main messenger window.
As for the checkbox, it is actually a radio button, and the MsgPlus install
will not continue until an option has been selected on the "Sponsor Setup"
screen.