Is there a PC way to tell someone....

[lokiju]

Originally posted by: NSFW

Originally posted by: Quasmo
With that user name I cant help but see a slight bit of irony in this post.

The irony is that even with my web surfing habits, I haven't had a serious infection in years. I could care less what sites they go to and how much midget donkey porn they watch...I just get tired of having to clean up the mess afterwards.

:shocked: :laugh:

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: NSFW
That their porn habits are what is making it so their computer keeps getting messed up? These are family members and I can't think of a gentle way of saying this.

Don't. Just say you're not going to work on their computer anymore, because you are uncomfortable with all the pornographic malware they keep getting infected with. 😛


Or...does anyone know of software that would make it harder for spyware/malware to install? [/quote]

Linux.

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: Newbian
Make sure you remind them cheesecake is actually a pie. 😉

Oh now you've done it.

 

[l0cke]

Change the hosts file so that is redirects them to a 404 error for bad sites and they think they just went offline.

 

[Mxylplyx]

Below is the Microsoft C# way of doing it. If it doenst suit you, you can translate into your preferred coding language if you wish.

const int PORN_THRESHHOLD = 50;

if (PornHabit.Frequency > PORN_THRESHHOLD)
Computer.FuckedUp = true;
else
{
Computer.ResumePorn();
}

 

[djheater]

It's a bit like telling a drunk that they should get thier drinking under control. when people act compulsively, reason doesn't enter into it.

 

[Skeeedunt]

Put them on a non-admin account, burn the admin password, force Windows Update installations and restarts, and create a Software Restriction Policy if they're using XP Pro/Vista Business/Ultimate. They won't be able to do a damn thing. The only downside is they won't be able to update flash, which will eventually fuck them over.

 

[mrSHEiK124]

*looks at 100GB+ pr0n.......looks at computer with no malware, adware, spyware, virii, etc*

Yes, they are one and the same computer. Teach them how to use Tube8 or something.

 

[Muadib]

Originally posted by: Oceandevi

Originally posted by: Muadib

Originally posted by: BurnItDwn
Seems obvious to me, Why not give them an alternative ...
Get them set up at Empornium, bmtorrent, or a similar site ... And tell them to stay away from the rest of the sites out there ....

Empornium has a trojan on the main page, so maybe this isn't the answer.😛

do you have to click it? or does it sense your presence.....?

It tries to download while the page is loading. If you don't have anything to catch it, odds are you have it.

 

[TecHNooB]

"If you're search for porn through google, you're doing it wrong" 😛

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: TallBill
Yes, tell them "you need to stop downloading porn".

This. and do it in front of others. The public embarrassment should be enough of a wake-up call.

 

[zinfamous]

oh yeah

couldn't you just direct them to RedTube?

 

[thescreensavers]

Meh Find who is doing it. And talk to them personally about the free sites 🙂 or you will have to tell whoever owns or uses the comp the problem