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A true jewel | A note from the author

jloden (X) — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 16:28:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: A true jewel
Poster: jloden (X)
Post title: A note from the author

[quote]Balaban Cerit wrote:
I agree with people who find the mentioned disclaimer funny, the parts where it says "...may not be related to ... software" and "Your results may vary" seems a bit humorous. But I think such disclaimers are to be expected because these freeware utilities generally aren't foolproof and removing adware / spyware can sometimes be tricky. I use Spybot for removing spyware / malware in general (but that isn't a foolproof utility too, I am about to purchase a better software). Spybot too has a legal disclaimer that says if you remove advertising robots / spyware from your computer with the Spybot utility, you may not be able to continue using the host program. (Which generally is the freeware product that you downloaded initially and which installed the adware/spyware on your computer.)

[Edited at 2006-02-05 11:22][/quote]

Correct, I posted the disclaimer simply because if I remove spyware or adware with AIMFix, it could prevent another software from working properly. As much as it might seem strange that anyone would *want* spyware or adware on their system, there are certainly people that simply get upset if their "free" application stops working, spyware notwithstanding. The entire point of the disclaimer is simply to protect me from legal action. I am providing a virus removal tool for free with no strings attached, written in my spare time. I do not need to be sued because someone gets mad that AIMFix doesn't remove their particular virus, or it removes spyware that breaks their favorite ad-infested application, etc. As for the wording, I guess you could say I just have a sense of humor :)

As for anyone who feels that my application is not "on the level", I will simply note that AIMFix has won the "100% free award" three times from Softpedia, certifying it clean of all malware. In addition, the users page at [url removed] lists all the schools and organizations I am currently aware are using AIMFix as part of the official cleaning procedure for student computers. There are 64 organizations listed, including many names I am sure you will recognize. Beyond that, I can do nothing except assure you that my intentions are honorable and I write and maintain AIMFix as a free service to help people, not to harm.

-Jay Loden
[url removed]

A true jewel | I think Sven is recommending this utility

Balaban Cerit — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 11:19:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: A true jewel
Poster: Balaban Cerit
Post title: I think Sven is recommending this utility

To be honest I haven't used the AIMFix utility (so I can't know if there are better tools for removing AIM viruses or if this utility causes a special problem) but after reading the related links I think that it is genuine and Sven is recommending this utility.

The utility can be also downloaded from Softpedia:
[url removed]

One can learn more about AIM viruses at:
[url removed]
[url removed]

I agree with people who find the mentioned disclaimer funny, the parts where it says "...may not be related to ... software" and "Your results may vary" seems a bit humorous. But I think such disclaimers are to be expected because these freeware utilities generally aren't foolproof and removing adware / spyware can sometimes be tricky. I use Spybot for removing spyware / malware in general (but that isn't a foolproof utility too, I am about to purchase a better software). Spybot too has a legal disclaimer that says if you remove advertising robots / spyware from your computer with the Spybot utility, you may not be able to continue using the host program. (Which generally is the freeware product that you downloaded initially and which installed the adware/spyware on your computer.)

[Edited at 2006-02-05 11:22]

A true jewel | That's it, Uldis

Graciela Guzman — Sun, 05 Feb 2006 03:38:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: A true jewel
Poster: Graciela Guzman
Post title: That's it, Uldis

I was referring to the disclaimer.

[Edited at 2006-02-05 03:38]

A true jewel | and Mexico wonders...

Rosa Maria Duenas Rios (X) — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 15:56:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: A true jewel
Poster: Rosa Maria Duenas Rios (X)
Post title: and Mexico wonders...

I thought something was wrong with me, but now I feel "comforted"... hopefully someone will explain...

A true jewel | I don't get the joke.

Clarisa Moraña — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 14:10:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: A true jewel
Poster: Clarisa Moraña
Post title: I don't get the joke.

I only see a helpful tool, to fix virus. Am I missing something?

In my opinion the previous posts should have included their point points of view further developed. Single phrases, a single link, lead us to think: What did she/he want to say?

My questions:
1) Is the AIM fix tool a good tool? Why do you recommend it? I don't know anything about AIM viruses.

2) Why it is an innocence? Is there a joke? Could you please explain? I visited the site, it seems created by a young who hates viruses and wants to help others.

I'm completely lost.

Regards

Clarisa

[Edited at 2006-02-04 14:11]

A true jewel | Latvia guesses

Uldis Liepkalns — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 14:07:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: A true jewel
Poster: Uldis Liepkalns
Post title: Latvia guesses

that Roberto must be referring to the :

"*DISCLAIMER*: (snip) ...By downloading them you are agreeing to remove certain files, which may or may not be related to ad-supported spyware/adware software. Your results may vary."

Uldis

[Edited at 2006-02-04 14:14]

A true jewel | Argentina is also puzzled

mónica alfonso — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 13:33:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: A true jewel
Poster: mónica alfonso
Post title: Argentina is also puzzled

What's in it?

A true jewel | No, it’s not an Italy-related trait :-)

Mihai Badea (X) — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 13:28:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: A true jewel
Poster: Mihai Badea (X)
Post title: No, it’s not an Italy-related trait :-)

I don’t get it either.

Sven’s posting sounds like a recommendation to me, but after reading Roberto’s and Graciela’s postings, I am little puzzled. Is there something wrong with AIMFix? I couldn’t find any negative information about it. Only positive, see for instance [url removed] . This page also includes an explanation of what the AIM virus is.

[Edited at 2006-02-04 14:15]

A true jewel | ITalian connection

Roberta Anderson — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 13:20:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: A true jewel
Poster: Roberta Anderson
Post title: ITalian connection

[quote]James Visanji DipTrans PhD wrote:

Not just Italians...[/quote]

Ha, but you're in Italy!
There must be a connection...
:-)

A true jewel | Me neither

Ford Prefect — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 13:04:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: A true jewel
Poster: Ford Prefect
Post title: Me neither

Not just Italians...

A true jewel | Italian trait

Roberta Anderson — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 12:51:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: A true jewel
Poster: Roberta Anderson
Post title: Italian trait

I guess it must be an Italian trait...
I don't get it either :-(

A true jewel | I still don't get it

Gianni Pastore — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 10:12:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: A true jewel
Poster: Gianni Pastore
Post title: I still don't get it

Maybe I am just dumb, but can anybody explain me where's the joke?

A true jewel | How safe!

Graciela Guzman — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 05:22:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: A true jewel
Poster: Graciela Guzman
Post title: How safe!

Visiting the link I got the joke. Thanks for your sense of humour.

Have a nice weekend.

A true jewel | Am I missing something?

Luca Tutino — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 01:35:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: A true jewel
Poster: Luca Tutino
Post title: Am I missing something?

Are you beeing ironic or genuinely suggesting the download?

A true jewel | For sure

Roberto Cavalcanti — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 21:01:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: A true jewel
Poster: Roberto Cavalcanti
Post title: For sure

What an innocence

A true jewel

Sven Petersson — Fri, 03 Feb 2006 20:36:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: A true jewel
Poster: Sven Petersson

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