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While I was updating an old Dell 600M running Windows XP that I did
not have on for several months, a program named Carbonite download itself automatically onto my desktop. I did not have the virus software running as it was being updated also. It apparently did not actually install itself, but it would not let me delete it. When I googled Carbonite, expecting to see a reference to Carbonite as a virus issue, I saw that it was a legit online backup service. Has anyone else had this experience with Carbonite? Larry |
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" wrote:
While I was updating an old Dell 600M running Windows XP that I did not have on for several months, a program named Carbonite download itself automatically onto my desktop. I did not have the virus software running as it was being updated also. It apparently did not actually install itself, but it would not let me delete it. When I googled Carbonite, expecting to see a reference to Carbonite as a virus issue, I saw that it was a legit online backup service. Has anyone else had this experience with Carbonite? Larry I dunno about the real Carbonite, but since when do virus writers observe copyright laws? *TimDaniels* |
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On Dec 9, 10:45*am, "Timothy Daniels" wrote:
" wrote: While I was updating an old Dell 600M running Windows XP that I did not have on for several months, a program named Carbonite download itself automatically onto my desktop. *I did not have the virus software running as it was being updated also. It apparently did not actually install itself, but it would not let me delete it. When I googled Carbonite, expecting to see a reference to Carbonite as a virus issue, *I saw that it was a legit online backup service. Has anyone else had this experience with Carbonite? Larry * * I dunno about the real Carbonite, but since when do virus writers observe copyright laws? *TimDaniels* After it was downloaded a message came up and asked if I wanted a trial subscription. I also noticed that references to it are also embedded in the registry. I sent an email to the company's customer support asking them if they were aware of this activity. If, indeed, it is a new marketing strategy, I would say that it is a very invasive one. Larry |
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On Dec 9, 1:27*pm, Doug wrote:
On 12/9/2010 12:29 PM, wrote: While I was updating an old Dell 600M running Windows XP that I did not have on for several months, a program named Carbonite download itself automatically onto my desktop. *I did not have the virus software running as it was being updated also. It apparently did not actually install itself, but it would not let me delete it. When I googled Carbonite, expecting to see a reference to Carbonite as a virus issue, *I saw that it was a legit online backup service. Has anyone else had this experience with Carbonite? Larry If it is actually a genuine Carbonite installer it is highly unlikely it "downloaded itself." A much more likely scenario would be that it was an opt out option alongside some other download and the check-box went unnoticed. (like they often do with toolbars, the "would you like to download zippygood toolbar" and if you forget or don't notice to uncheck it you get the toolbar.) I've used Carbonite for sometime now and they seem to be a straight shooter. Of course any file could be named anything but, I can't say I've ever seen malware place itself visible on the desktop As to why it was locked from deletion who knows. Windows. Right? D The message asking if I wanted a trial subscription popped up during the windows update. The update was not finished so there was no chance to opt out except when that message came up and appear the software was in position in several places on harddrive and in the registry. The invasion of registry really bothers me. It was embedded in several places. I have sent a message to the company and asked if they were aware this activity in their name. Larry |
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On Dec 9, 2:00*pm, "Steve W." wrote:
wrote: On Dec 9, 1:27 pm, Doug wrote: On 12/9/2010 12:29 PM, wrote: While I was updating an old Dell 600M running Windows XP that I did not have on for several months, a program named Carbonite download itself automatically onto my desktop. *I did not have the virus software running as it was being updated also. It apparently did not actually install itself, but it would not let me delete it. When I googled Carbonite, expecting to see a reference to Carbonite as a virus issue, *I saw that it was a legit online backup service. Has anyone else had this experience with Carbonite? Larry If it is actually a genuine Carbonite installer it is highly unlikely it "downloaded itself." A much more likely scenario would be that it was an opt out option alongside some other download and the check-box went unnoticed. (like they often do with toolbars, the "would you like to download zippygood toolbar" and if you forget or don't notice to uncheck it you get the toolbar.) I've used Carbonite for sometime now and they seem to be a straight shooter. Of course any file could be named anything but, I can't say I've ever seen malware place itself visible on the desktop As to why it was locked from deletion who knows. Windows. Right? D The message asking if I wanted a trial subscription popped up during the windows update. *The update was not finished so there was no chance to opt out except when that message came up and appear the software was in position in several places on harddrive and in the registry. *The invasion of registry really bothers me. *It was embedded in several places. I have sent a message to the company and asked if they were aware this activity in their name. Larry You might want to look at what other programs you have that auto-update. I would bet that one of them has the Carbonite trial offer attached. Especially if you have it set up to look for driver and firmware updates. -- Steve W. (\___/) (='.'=) (")_(") Where would I look for that setting? Larry |
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On Dec 9, 1:27*pm, Doug wrote:
On 12/9/2010 12:29 PM, wrote: While I was updating an old Dell 600M running Windows XP that I did not have on for several months, a program named Carbonite download itself automatically onto my desktop. *I did not have the virus software running as it was being updated also. It apparently did not actually install itself, but it would not let me delete it. When I googled Carbonite, expecting to see a reference to Carbonite as a virus issue, *I saw that it was a legit online backup service. Has anyone else had this experience with Carbonite? Larry If it is actually a genuine Carbonite installer it is highly unlikely it "downloaded itself." A much more likely scenario would be that it was an opt out option alongside some other download and the check-box went unnoticed. (like they often do with toolbars, the "would you like to download zippygood toolbar" and if you forget or don't notice to uncheck it you get the toolbar.) I've used Carbonite for sometime now and they seem to be a straight shooter. Of course any file could be named anything but, I can't say I've ever seen malware place itself visible on the desktop As to why it was locked from deletion who knows. Windows. Right? D Hi Doug...also odd that it modified the registry in several places. I had McAfee check the executable file before I deleted it and it did not detect a virus. After the windows updates was completed there was a Carbonite shortcut on the desktop pointing to a folder with an installation program in the Program directory. Unlocker could only unlock and delete the executable upon reboot. Several other files were scattered over the harddrive. I have no idea how those files got onto the computer, but Mcafee was apparently down when it was being updated. The shortcut was dated with today's date. I sent an email to company asking them if they were aware of any issues like this, but haven't heard back. I have been Windows user since 1987 and never had this happen. Larry |
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On Thu, 9 Dec 2010 16:26:26 -0800 (PST), "
wrote: On Dec 9, 1:27*pm, Doug wrote: On 12/9/2010 12:29 PM, wrote: While I was updating an old Dell 600M running Windows XP that I did not have on for several months, a program named Carbonite download itself automatically onto my desktop. *I did not have the virus software running as it was being updated also. It apparently did not actually install itself, but it would not let me delete it. When I googled Carbonite, expecting to see a reference to Carbonite as a virus issue, *I saw that it was a legit online backup service. Has anyone else had this experience with Carbonite? Larry If it is actually a genuine Carbonite installer it is highly unlikely it "downloaded itself." A much more likely scenario would be that it was an opt out option alongside some other download and the check-box went unnoticed. (like they often do with toolbars, the "would you like to download zippygood toolbar" and if you forget or don't notice to uncheck it you get the toolbar.) I've used Carbonite for sometime now and they seem to be a straight shooter. Of course any file could be named anything but, I can't say I've ever seen malware place itself visible on the desktop As to why it was locked from deletion who knows. Windows. Right? D Hi Doug...also odd that it modified the registry in several places. I had McAfee check the executable file before I deleted it and it did not detect a virus. After the windows updates was completed there was a Carbonite shortcut on the desktop pointing to a folder with an installation program in the Program directory. Unlocker could only unlock and delete the executable upon reboot. Several other files were scattered over the harddrive. I have no idea how those files got onto the computer, but Mcafee was apparently down when it was being updated. The shortcut was dated with today's date. I sent an email to company asking them if they were aware of any issues like this, but haven't heard back. I have been Windows user since 1987 and never had this happen. Larry As a general rule I don't do updates of any kind because I've heard too many stories like this tho usually it has to do with windows updates in particular. I have people who disagree with my approach but in the past I've had a working system when I went to bed only to find it not working in the morning and attributed that to a windows update. You may want to check your firewall settings more closely as well as restore points. Of course frequent backups are the best defense. |
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