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ASK.com
« on: February 05, 2014, 07:59:24 PM »
Is ASK a virus of some sort?  Seriously. 
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Re: Re: ASK.com
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2014, 08:32:37 PM »
Its not technically but it is annoying.
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Re: ASK.com
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2014, 08:34:45 PM »
Well they had a malware toolbar...

ASK.com is a disease of the '90s that just will not die...



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Re: ASK.com
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2014, 08:42:45 PM »
For whatever reason, it becomes my default search engine from time to time. I've tried to remove every trace of it several times. I guess it could be related to the fact that I've search ASK about a million times for "why does ASK suck so bad".
It can't find the answer to that question...or any other that I've axed.
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Re: ASK.com
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2014, 08:48:43 PM »
then you definitely have some kind of infection...

Try dis

http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-ask-com-redirect.html

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Re: ASK.com
« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2014, 08:49:35 PM »
I don't remember if it's the Java updater or one of the Adobe (acrobat reader/flashplayer/AIR) programs, but one of them by default will install the Ask.com toolbar unless you un-check the box.  (I hate that crap.  Let me opt-in, don't force me to opt-out. bastages)
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Re: ASK.com
« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2014, 08:49:55 PM »
Quote from: AmbulanceDriver on February 05, 2014, 08:49:35 PM
I don't remember if it's the Java updater or one of the Adobe (acrobat reader/flashplayer/AIR) programs, but one of them by default will install the Ask.com toolbar unless you un-check the box.  (I hate that crap.  Let me opt-in, don't force me to opt-out. bastages)

Yep, that too

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Re: ASK.com
« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2014, 08:52:42 PM »
Often joined at the hip with free ware downloads is probably why.
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Re: ASK.com
« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2014, 09:05:24 PM »
This is the communal family pc, so my daughters have probably added something.
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Re: ASK.com
« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2014, 09:10:38 PM »
Quote from: jamisjockey on February 05, 2014, 08:52:42 PM
Often joined at the hip with free ware downloads is probably why.

Yeah, either adobe flash or java default to installing the Ask toolbar. So whenever you do updates you have to uncheck that box before you install.
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Re: ASK.com
« Reply #10 on: February 05, 2014, 09:38:41 PM »
Quote from: Lee on February 05, 2014, 09:05:24 PM
This is the communal family pc, so my daughters have probably added something.

Separate user accounts, offspring and if necessary spouse do not get admin rights.
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Re: ASK.com
« Reply #11 on: February 05, 2014, 11:17:58 PM »
Quote from: Lee on February 05, 2014, 08:42:45 PM
For whatever reason, it becomes my default search engine from time to time. I've tried to remove every trace of it several times. I guess it could be related to the fact that I've search ASK about a million times for "why does ASK suck so bad".
It can't find the answer to that question...or any other that I've axed.
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Re: ASK.com
« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2014, 08:50:16 AM »
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Re: ASK.com
« Reply #13 on: February 06, 2014, 05:50:53 PM »
Oracle Java update/installer has defaulted opt-out checkboxes for Ask default search engine and toolbar that pops up every time. I guess Ellison needs the extra $.02 every person who installs Ask without checking earns Oracle.

A lot of the Ask infestations comes from there. And even non-tech savvy people generally know "Java" is a normal/trusted part of the operating environment so probably click through with all default options.

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Re: ASK.com
« Reply #14 on: February 06, 2014, 07:13:10 PM »
Quote from: AJ Dual on February 06, 2014, 05:50:53 PM
And even non-tech savvy people generally know "Java" is a normal/trusted part of the operating environment so probably click through with all default options.

People I run into tend not to know that.  "java, it keeps popping up.  should I be doing that?"
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Re: ASK.com
« Reply #15 on: February 06, 2014, 10:05:45 PM »
Looking at websites that make my Java pop up, probably caused the problem in the first place:).
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Re: ASK.com
« Reply #16 on: February 07, 2014, 12:09:31 AM »
Ummm.  I've been using Ask.com for years as my default search engine - haven't had any problems (related to it) since day one.

I did notice that one of the updates on DW's computer the other day did want to install the toolbar, we said No.
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Re: ASK.com
« Reply #17 on: February 07, 2014, 08:52:44 AM »
I've accidentally installed the ASK toolbar with a Java upgrade in the past.

You have to jump through their hoops to get rid of it, the standard software removal tool in Windows cannot uninstall it as far as I can tell.
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