And for those people who don't use Outlook Express or MSN Messenger and/or
don't want to worry about them being co-opted by malware you can always
create a 0 byte text file and name it the exe then make it read-only.

Not only am I sick and tired of having to do things accordings to
Microsoft's monopolistic ways, I stand in defiance of them and do what I want
with the hardware and software that I own. Remember that ownership has it's
privileges, one thing that Microshaft tends to forget, if you buy it you have
the right to customize it. It would be like telling the automotive industry
they can't mod cars anymore.

"Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM" wrote:

> "Regor Trevlac" <Regor Trevlac@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:247B6511-4014-40C0-B9E0-A013ED2BCCA8@microsoft.com...
> >I have ie7 installed and it works fine when I log on. However, other users
> > experience the following problem. After loading,when you start to enter a
> > web address in the address bar, it automatically starts to load tab after
> > tab. IT can only be stopped by going to task manager and logging out.
>
> I know of two causes for the vast majority of such problems:
> 1. Incompatible add-ons: What if you right click the IE icon on the desktop
> and choose Start Without Add-ons?
> Or go to Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Internet
> Explorer (No Add-ons).
>
> 2. Malware already installed on the computer: Help with malware
> All MS-MVP Sites.
> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html
> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
>
> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
>
> So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
> For quite a few people it's by installing Messenger Plus, whose ads for
> malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince you that you
> owe it to the author. See also:
> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
> Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see
> what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure
> of.
>
> --
> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
> http://www.fjsmjs.com
> Answer in newsgroup. Don't expect an answer to email.
>
>

Hi there:

"Remember that ownership has it's privileges, one thing that Microshaft
tends to forget."

You don't own your copy of Windows. You probably don't own any of the
software you're now using.

Earl Grey

Annoyed User wrote:
> And for those people who don't use Outlook Express or MSN Messenger and/or
> don't want to worry about them being co-opted by malware you can always
> create a 0 byte text file and name it the exe then make it read-only.
>
> Not only am I sick and tired of having to do things accordings to
> Microsoft's monopolistic ways, I stand in defiance of them and do what I want
> with the hardware and software that I own. Remember that ownership has it's
> privileges, one thing that Microshaft tends to forget, if you buy it you have
> the right to customize it. It would be like telling the automotive industry
> they can't mod cars anymore.
>
> "Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM" wrote:
>
>> "Regor Trevlac" <Regor Trevlac@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:247B6511-4014-40C0-B9E0-A013ED2BCCA8@microsoft.com...
>>> I have ie7 installed and it works fine when I log on. However, other users
>>> experience the following problem. After loading,when you start to enter a
>>> web address in the address bar, it automatically starts to load tab after
>>> tab. IT can only be stopped by going to task manager and logging out.
>> I know of two causes for the vast majority of such problems:
>> 1. Incompatible add-ons: What if you right click the IE icon on the desktop
>> and choose Start Without Add-ons?
>> Or go to Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Internet
>> Explorer (No Add-ons).
>>
>> 2. Malware already installed on the computer: Help with malware
>> All MS-MVP Sites.
>> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html
>> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
>>
>> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
>>
>> So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
>> For quite a few people it's by installing Messenger Plus, whose ads for
>> malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince you that you
>> owe it to the author. See also:
>> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
>> Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see
>> what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure
>> of.
>>
>> --
>> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
>> http://www.fjsmjs.com
>> Answer in newsgroup. Don't expect an answer to email.
>>
>>

All my software is owned & registered with its publisher.

"Earl Grey" wrote:

> Hi there:
>
> "Remember that ownership has it's privileges, one thing that Microshaft
> tends to forget."
>
> You don't own your copy of Windows. You probably don't own any of the
> software you're now using.
>
> Earl Grey
>
> Annoyed User wrote:
> > And for those people who don't use Outlook Express or MSN Messenger and/or
> > don't want to worry about them being co-opted by malware you can always
> > create a 0 byte text file and name it the exe then make it read-only.
> >
> > Not only am I sick and tired of having to do things accordings to
> > Microsoft's monopolistic ways, I stand in defiance of them and do what I want
> > with the hardware and software that I own. Remember that ownership has it's
> > privileges, one thing that Microshaft tends to forget, if you buy it you have
> > the right to customize it. It would be like telling the automotive industry
> > they can't mod cars anymore.
> >
> > "Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM" wrote:
> >
> >> "Regor Trevlac" <Regor Trevlac@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:247B6511-4014-40C0-B9E0-A013ED2BCCA8@microsoft.com...
> >>> I have ie7 installed and it works fine when I log on. However, other users
> >>> experience the following problem. After loading,when you start to enter a
> >>> web address in the address bar, it automatically starts to load tab after
> >>> tab. IT can only be stopped by going to task manager and logging out.
> >> I know of two causes for the vast majority of such problems:
> >> 1. Incompatible add-ons: What if you right click the IE icon on the desktop
> >> and choose Start Without Add-ons?
> >> Or go to Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Internet
> >> Explorer (No Add-ons).
> >>
> >> 2. Malware already installed on the computer: Help with malware
> >> All MS-MVP Sites.
> >> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
> >> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
> >> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
> >> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> >> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html
> >> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
> >>
> >> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
> >>
> >> So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
> >> For quite a few people it's by installing Messenger Plus, whose ads for
> >> malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince you that you
> >> owe it to the author. See also:
> >> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
> >> Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see
> >> what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure
> >> of.
> >>
> >> --
> >> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
> >> http://www.fjsmjs.com
> >> Answer in newsgroup. Don't expect an answer to email.
> >>
> >>
>

Check your End User License Agreements to be sure.

Earl Grey

Annoyed User wrote:
> All my software is owned & registered with its publisher.
>
> "Earl Grey" wrote:
>
>> Hi there:
>>
>> "Remember that ownership has it's privileges, one thing that Microshaft
>> tends to forget."
>>
>> You don't own your copy of Windows. You probably don't own any of the
>> software you're now using.
>>
>> Earl Grey
>>
>> Annoyed User wrote:
>>> And for those people who don't use Outlook Express or MSN Messenger and/or
>>> don't want to worry about them being co-opted by malware you can always
>>> create a 0 byte text file and name it the exe then make it read-only.
>>>
>>> Not only am I sick and tired of having to do things accordings to
>>> Microsoft's monopolistic ways, I stand in defiance of them and do what I want
>>> with the hardware and software that I own. Remember that ownership has it's
>>> privileges, one thing that Microshaft tends to forget, if you buy it you have
>>> the right to customize it. It would be like telling the automotive industry
>>> they can't mod cars anymore.
>>>
>>> "Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM" wrote:
>>>
>>>> "Regor Trevlac" <Regor Trevlac@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:247B6511-4014-40C0-B9E0-A013ED2BCCA8@microsoft.com...
>>>>> I have ie7 installed and it works fine when I log on. However, other users
>>>>> experience the following problem. After loading,when you start to enter a
>>>>> web address in the address bar, it automatically starts to load tab after
>>>>> tab. IT can only be stopped by going to task manager and logging out.
>>>> I know of two causes for the vast majority of such problems:
>>>> 1. Incompatible add-ons: What if you right click the IE icon on the desktop
>>>> and choose Start Without Add-ons?
>>>> Or go to Start | All Programs | Accessories | System Tools | Internet
>>>> Explorer (No Add-ons).
>>>>
>>>> 2. Malware already installed on the computer: Help with malware
>>>> All MS-MVP Sites.
>>>> http://aumha.org/a/parasite.htm
>>>> http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
>>>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware
>>>> http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
>>>> http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/darnit.html
>>>> http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Malware_Defence.htm
>>>>
>>>> Unexplained computer behavior may be caused by deceptive software.
>>>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827315
>>>>
>>>> So How Did I Get Infected Anyway?
>>>> For quite a few people it's by installing Messenger Plus, whose ads for
>>>> malware don't identify the malware as such and try to convince you that you
>>>> owe it to the author. See also:
>>>> http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971
>>>> Don't ever do a "default" install of anything. Always choose Custom and see
>>>> what else is being carried along. Don't install any extras you're not sure
>>>> of.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM
>>>> http://www.fjsmjs.com
>>>> Answer in newsgroup. Don't expect an answer to email.
>>>>
>>>>

"Annoyed User" <AnnoyedUser@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:CC9BA8F4-F54A-4468-A8B6-01738F99F18F@microsoft.com...
> All my software is owned

think again. You do not OWN your copy of Windows - you own a LICENCE to use
it. The code on the install CD belongs to MS, not you.