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Malc6552 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Nov 21, 2003 Posts: 20
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 6:25 pm Post subject: Tomtom Virus ........ HELP PLEASE |
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Tomtom reply with :- There are 3 or 4 files on the 910 that will conflict with anti virus software but these are perfectly safe and are 100% virus free and will not harm your computer or the 910 !!!
I have asked for this in writing and ……still waiting
I’m not convinced about this and would be very interested in comments from anyone who has knowledge of computers and computer viruses.
The two suspect files my computer flagged up were
Copy.exe Trojan horse Generic.VDT
Host.exe Trojan horse Generic.VDT |
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BodgerBaz Lifetime Member
Joined: Jun 12, 2005 Posts: 368 Location: Mörsdorf, Germany
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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I see you've started a new thread on this issue Malc.
Look, you've claened off the virus and are presumably happy to be using your GO 910. What do you want?
Will it make it any better if TomTom accept responsibility? Big deal!!
As any parent knows - sick happends - get over it mate. |
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BodgerBaz Lifetime Member
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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. . . . that should of course be 'cleaned' . . . . when are we going to be able to edit these posts??????? |
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Malc6552 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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You See Correct BodgerBaz, And Going By Your Reply You Don’t Approve !!!
Well BodgerBaz If You Had Read My Post I Was Asking For Comments From Members Who Are Knowledgeable On Such Things And Its Quite Apparent You Are Clearly Not.
In Answer To Your Question …. Yes I Do Want TomTom To Accept Responsibility If As I Suspect The Files Are Infected
I was Luck , My Anti Virus Was Up To Date And Found These Problems Before Any Damage Was Done …… Others May Not Be So Lucky |
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46jimbo Regular Visitor
Joined: Apr 24, 2005 Posts: 185
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Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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The 2 suspect files that you mention do not exist on my unit. They are not a part of the default TomTom package. So did you actually see these files on the TomTom?
In any case, if your antivirus software eliminated them, just get on with enjoying using it. If this is indeed a widespread problem, we will start hearing from other forum members. As for waiting for TomTom to admit liability, don't hold your breath. |
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Eldar Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Sep 24, 2004 Posts: 1294 Location: London
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 10:14 am Post subject: |
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46jimbo wrote: | If this is indeed a widespread problem, |
my estimate is that about 2000 units have been affected by this problem |
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DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14893 Location: Keynsham
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 10:32 am Post subject: |
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Eldar wrote: | 46jimbo wrote: | If this is indeed a widespread problem, |
my estimate is that about 2000 units have been affected by this problem |
Eeeek!! My new 910 was handed to DHL yesterday and according to their tracking system the parcel is now at Milton Keynes. I suppose I'd better introduce it to my PC very carefully when it arrives? _________________ Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
Two of them are obesiting!! |
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Malc6552 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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Got email today from tomtom asking for my 910 seriel number ..... I'll keep you all posted with there comments,
The replacement Amazon sent me is also infected ....... also know someone with a 910 from pc world with the same problem, so could be quite a big problem for tomtom or maybe not!!!! |
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Eldar Pocket GPS Moderator
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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Malc6552 wrote: | ...could be quite a big problem for tomtom or maybe not!!!! |
It's not a big problem, these things could happen and if you have an anti-virus installed (as you should) nothing will go wrong. Having said that I also think that TomTom's behavior is irresponsible - they must know about this problem by now and should have issued an alert. |
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DennisN Tired Old Man
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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Eeeek! Double Eeeek! Mine's coming from PC World Online. Oh woe is me. It has now left Milton Keynes for their Hatfield Terminal. This is getting like watching a slow 40 tonne lorry coming straight at me with its eyes shut. _________________ Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
Two of them are obesiting!! |
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Eldar Pocket GPS Moderator
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DennisN Tired Old Man
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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Apologies, Eldar, I should have included in my posts. I have AVG Professional 7.5, licence paid up to July 2008, last updated (automatically) yesterday, last full test (scheduler) today. If I were seriously worried I would be too embarassed to show it here! _________________ Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
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Eldar Pocket GPS Moderator
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 10:49 pm Post subject: |
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DennisN wrote: | Apologies, Eldar, I should have included i |
yes, you should have done :-) |
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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So can someone just confirm whether the these are infected versions of files that should be there, or additional files that shouldn't have been there in the first place??
In other words, if someone has them, is a virus scanner going to delete anything that needs to be replaced? |
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Eldar Pocket GPS Moderator
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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 3:19 pm Post subject: |
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Andy_P2002 wrote: | So can someone just confirm whether the these are infected versions of files that should be there, or additional files that shouldn't have been there in the first place??
In other words, if someone has them, is a virus scanner going to delete anything that needs to be replaced? |
These files are viruses which shouldn't be there |
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