Microsoft's Attemp To Fight Spyware (Funny Shit) - GoFuckYourself.com

jacklaidlaw · 11-21-2006, 07:18 PM

I found this on another forum I visit

http://www.bbspot.com/News/2005/01/m...tispyware.html

Microsoft's AntiSpyware Tool
Removes Internet Explorer
By Brian Briggs

Many Microsoft Windows users who downloaded the recently released AntiSpyware program from Microsoft, or had it installed through an automatic Windows update, woke up to a surprise. Unintentionally, the heuristics of the software detected Internet Explorer as spyware, and removed the program from their systems.

Microsoft has pulled the program from its website until the problem can be corrected. Elias Weatherbee, a Microsoft representative, said the program was "only in beta" and that "a fix was forthcoming."

"It shows how powerful our AntiSpyware program is," said Weatherbee. "Not only is it able to remove spyware from the system, but also the source of most spyware. Our competitors can't match that."

A representative from Lavasoft, which sells Ad-Aware another spyware removal program, complained that Microsoft was using its monopoly and knowledge of the operating system to "offer features that others can't match."

"Tough shit," said Weatherbee.

Many computer users did not view this new "feature" positively. "I tried to check the weather this morning and all my little blue 'e' icons were missing. I couldn't get to the Internet at all. I guess I'll have to get a new computer," said Windows XP user Graham Newton.

Users of alternative browsers were happy to see Internet Explorer gone. Thad Freeman of the Mozilla Users Group said, "I've been trying for years to get rid of Internet Explorer. I never imagined that Microsoft would do it for me. I'm ecstatic."

Microsoft technical support was advising customers to reinstall Windows to regain Internet access and to disable automatic updates.

Symantec Antivirus Research reported that virus sightings were down by 95% this morning.

MyNameIsNobody · 11-21-2006, 07:27 PM

Self pwnage

Scroto · 11-21-2006, 07:33 PM

thats pretty funny!

Andiz · 11-21-2006, 07:45 PM

I guess I'll have to get a new computer

Kimo · 11-21-2006, 08:15 PM

so fucking pwndzored

reynold · 11-22-2006, 07:57 AM

What the fuck!?

cool1 · 11-22-2006, 08:16 AM

I love this part

"It shows how powerful our AntiSpyware program is," said Weatherbee. "Not only is it able to remove spyware from the system, but also the source of most spyware. Our competitors can't match that."

A representative from Lavasoft, which sells Ad-Aware another spyware removal program, complained that Microsoft was using its monopoly and knowledge of the operating system to "offer features that others can't match."

"Tough shit," said Weatherbee.

11-21-2006, 07:18 PM	#1
jacklaidlaw Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 728	Microsoft's Attemp To Fight Spyware (Funny Shit) I found this on another forum I visit http://www.bbspot.com/News/2005/01/m...tispyware.html Microsoft's AntiSpyware Tool Removes Internet Explorer By Brian Briggs Many Microsoft Windows users who downloaded the recently released AntiSpyware program from Microsoft, or had it installed through an automatic Windows update, woke up to a surprise. Unintentionally, the heuristics of the software detected Internet Explorer as spyware, and removed the program from their systems. Microsoft has pulled the program from its website until the problem can be corrected. Elias Weatherbee, a Microsoft representative, said the program was "only in beta" and that "a fix was forthcoming." "It shows how powerful our AntiSpyware program is," said Weatherbee. "Not only is it able to remove spyware from the system, but also the source of most spyware. Our competitors can't match that." A representative from Lavasoft, which sells Ad-Aware another spyware removal program, complained that Microsoft was using its monopoly and knowledge of the operating system to "offer features that others can't match." "Tough shit," said Weatherbee. Many computer users did not view this new "feature" positively. "I tried to check the weather this morning and all my little blue 'e' icons were missing. I couldn't get to the Internet at all. I guess I'll have to get a new computer," said Windows XP user Graham Newton. Users of alternative browsers were happy to see Internet Explorer gone. Thad Freeman of the Mozilla Users Group said, "I've been trying for years to get rid of Internet Explorer. I never imagined that Microsoft would do it for me. I'm ecstatic." Microsoft technical support was advising customers to reinstall Windows to regain Internet access and to disable automatic updates. Symantec Antivirus Research reported that virus sightings were down by 95% this morning. __________________

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11-22-2006, 08:16 AM	#7
cool1 sex is good Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Carman, MB Canada Posts: 24,939	I love this part "It shows how powerful our AntiSpyware program is," said Weatherbee. "Not only is it able to remove spyware from the system, but also the source of most spyware. Our competitors can't match that." A representative from Lavasoft, which sells Ad-Aware another spyware removal program, complained that Microsoft was using its monopoly and knowledge of the operating system to "offer features that others can't match." "Tough shit," said Weatherbee. __________________

11-21-2006, 07:33 PM	#3
Scroto Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,804	thats pretty funny!

11-21-2006, 07:45 PM	#4
Andiz Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2,594	I guess I'll have to get a new computer

11-22-2006, 07:57 AM	#6
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	What the fuck!?