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Old 11-21-2003, 10:35 AM  
kenny
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Originally posted by gornyhuy
By definition a virus is actively self replicating. SpyWare generally is not. Its like a vampire, you have to invite it in one way or another, and once installed it doesn't replicate itself within or from your computer.
I have seen Spyware come in not asking to be invited..

I also have seen spyware come back after deleting it. I have also seen spyware with the sole purpose of inviting it's friends
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