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dchao · **Windows 7 spyware -** 05-16-2009, 10:13 PM

MS has put so much efforts into Windows 7, it's lean and fast. But...

When you start using the OS, you will see that the spyware is everywhere. IE, WMP, Game Folder, there might be more that I am not aware of. OK, you can turn them off, but the if you accept the recommended settings, they are left ON.

It's so sad that a good OS is spoiled by too much spyware.

davico_rosello · 05-16-2009, 10:17 PM

malwarebytes antimalware is your friend

WolfKeeper · 05-16-2009, 10:20 PM

And you can turn it all off. Big deal.

holmes4 · 05-16-2009, 11:50 PM

Eh - I don't consider it spyware when you have to opt in to each feature. The communication is also intended to help you. I don't care for it myself, but I don't use those features (or have not opted in.)

dchao · 05-17-2009, 12:59 AM

I think it will give users the feeling that they are being watched. And all these data collected is used to generate more profit for MS. I think they should all be turned off by default, unless the user opt in.

Taninpv · **Not a spy ware -** 05-17-2009, 06:27 AM

I don't think they are spy ware. They are for service information and in case a user may need help with problems on the program. But still, you do have an option to turn them off. So it is not a big deal at all.

holmes4 · 05-17-2009, 10:20 AM

Those services ARE all off by default, unless you opt in. Microsoft is quite good about that. There's nothing wrong with them "recommending" that you turn them on, and it lists the items specifically in the descriptions of the recommended settings.

strider_mt2k · 05-18-2009, 04:02 PM

It's a Release Candidate.

What are you honestly expecting from this, a free OS?

Spyware, lol.

yakinikku · 05-19-2009, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strider_mt2k

It's a Release Candidate.

What are you honestly expecting from this, a free OS?

Spyware, lol.

seconded.

adonian · 06-10-2009, 04:08 AM

agree with above, RC not RETAIL, NOT FREE, NOT SPYWARE, Microsoft needs to be sure everything is working for retail release.

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davico_rosello Expert Member Posts: 521 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dislocated	05-16-2009, 10:17 PM malwarebytes antimalware is your friend sory me no spiko english

WolfKeeper Retired Mini user Posts: 1,577 Join Date: Oct 2008	05-16-2009, 10:20 PM And you can turn it all off. Big deal. Getting an iPad

holmes4 Super Moderator Posts: 5,774 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Hampshire	05-16-2009, 11:50 PM Eh - I don't consider it spyware when you have to opt in to each feature. The communication is also intended to help you. I don't care for it myself, but I don't use those features (or have not opted in.) Steve Mini 9\|2GB RAM\|64GB RunCore\|Intel 5300\|Windows 8

dchao Senior Member Posts: 151 Join Date: Apr 2009	05-17-2009, 12:59 AM I think it will give users the feeling that they are being watched. And all these data collected is used to generate more profit for MS. I think they should all be turned off by default, unless the user opt in.  MINI 9 \| 2GB RAM \| BIOS A05 \| BT \| 16GB STEC SSD \| OSX 10.6.8 (NBI 2351+Legacy Kernel+SleepEnabler)

Taninpv Junior Member Posts: 5 Join Date: May 2009	Not a spy ware - 05-17-2009, 06:27 AM I don't think they are spy ware. They are for service information and in case a user may need help with problems on the program. But still, you do have an option to turn them off. So it is not a big deal at all.

holmes4 Super Moderator Posts: 5,774 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Hampshire	05-17-2009, 10:20 AM Those services ARE all off by default, unless you opt in. Microsoft is quite good about that. There's nothing wrong with them "recommending" that you turn them on, and it lists the items specifically in the descriptions of the recommended settings. Steve Mini 9\|2GB RAM\|64GB RunCore\|Intel 5300\|Windows 8

strider_mt2k Expert Member Posts: 867 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern New Jersey, USA	05-18-2009, 04:02 PM It's a Release Candidate. What are you honestly expecting from this, a free OS? Spyware, lol. Inspiron Duo: Win7 Pro 32-Bit, Intel 6200 Wifi Upgrade Former Inspiron Mini 9 Owner, Modder, Enthusiast

adonian Member Posts: 35 Join Date: May 2009	06-10-2009, 04:08 AM agree with above, RC not RETAIL, NOT FREE, NOT SPYWARE, Microsoft needs to be sure everything is working for retail release.

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