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Annie.
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Internet Doomsday

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On Aol it says that thousands will be kicked off line on monday the 9th ,apparently its to do with a virus not being removed,is this true? Does anyone else know about this?

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Eagle
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I did hear something about this. It is a global virus which Microsoft have been running extra machines to protect us from , if I heard it correctly they will cease doing this on the date mentioned

Not sure how many people will suffer but I believe a small percentage , but could be anyone


If I misheard I apologise in advance,
Annie.
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That sounds like what I have heard too Eagle,only on Aol homepage it gives a programe to download to make sure you dont have this virus,I am wary about downloading anything,so just wanted to know if it was sfe to do so.

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Eagle
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Not sure. Gained impression nothing could be done but doubt if AOL would be advising you do to this , if that were the case

Sorry

Hopefully someone a lot more computer knowlegable will advise.
Manwithaview1
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http://www.dcwg.org./

click on the link on the above page and if your background is green you are ok, if it red then not.

http://www.dns-ok.us/

They explain the steps to remove the maladware.

and it is free to check. I don't know if there is a fee for removal though as I didn't get that far
Eagle
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Post by Eagle »

MWAV

Thanks for your advice and assistance.
Manwithaview1
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I wish I was more of a tech head to be able to help further if anyone needs it.

There also many hoaxes out there and Hoax slayer is an excellent site

http://hoax-slayer.com/
Annie.
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Post by Annie. »

Thank you for your help,mine was green so I guess im ok.

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