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Comment from Margret on 2009-04-02

2009-04-02T15:17:43Z

Is StopSign still adware? I heard they cleaned up there software? Is it true? Or to good to be true?

I don't know. What I do know is that it's nearly impossible to recover from a tarnished reputation.

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Comment from caroline buck on 2009-01-05

2009-01-06T07:23:04Z

Tommy, you suggestion to boot in "safe mode" worked beautifully!! Thank you so much! CB

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Comment from Delete Adware Spyware on 2008-02-14

2008-02-14T12:37:56Z

Hi, I've read your little article and for those struggling to still get rid of eAccleleration, try using www.maxspywaredetector.com to get rid of it.
Thanks,
Alex

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Comment from Zungu on 2007-11-24

2007-11-24T14:55:53Z

I notice that eAcceleration have a hand in 'The 4th coming' online game and all who join have their 'security software' foisted on them. Beware, dragon-slayers, the Beast is within!!

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Comment from Tommy on 2007-10-31

2007-11-01T03:12:55Z

Boot the computer in safe mode (F8), then go to C:\Program files..delete the folder called Acceleration Software. It will only delete in Safe Mode.

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Comment from ASH on 2007-08-31

2007-09-01T00:51:53Z

http://www.eacceleration.com/support/
Click live support
Ask for uninstaller
Or just download it.
http://avcleaner.eacceleration.com/download/qa/eaccel/Scanner_Combo.exe

This seemed to work for me two hours later and still no problems

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2007-06-21

2007-06-22T04:03:15Z

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Comment from D. P. CHAKRAVARTY on 2007-06-21

2007-06-22T03:32:55Z

STOP-SIGN EACCELERATOR has charged me for quite a few months through my credit card -- the authority of which was not granted to them.
Could you advise how to stop them billing directly thro' my credit card and remove the adware from the system?

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Comment from Chris on 2007-06-04

2007-06-04T23:18:05Z

Eacceleration charges me 14.00 a month and I don't even use the service. I don't know how they got my credit card number either. I tried calling their customer service line and was on hold for 30 minutes, finally reached someone and was transfered to be on hold for who knows how long. How do I get them to stop billing me? I'm trying to cancel that bank account too but I don't want them to fee me 200 dollars or something in 10 months

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Comment from Kambiz Ardani on 2007-05-13

2007-05-13T22:42:03Z

I have Spybot on my PC and eveytime I run a scan it says eAcceleration and NewDotNet is detected. I can't tell you how many times I have followed the steps and restarted my computer, only to come back to square one where it shows neither was removed. Please show me how to remove both these programes since I have nevere used them and I somehow know they are not good for my PC.

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Comment from michael on 2007-05-02

2007-05-03T06:35:23Z

I tried numerous times to un-install all there product, went through heck, leaves re-download in reg so even though you uninstall it it may automaticaly re download and install it self

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Comment from Carrie on 2007-02-17

2007-02-17T12:18:06Z

I have spybot s&d on my pc and everytime i run a scan it says eAcceleration is detected and i cant remove it what does it mean and is it bad for my pc and how do i remove it if it is
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Comment from peter fielding on 2007-02-01

2007-02-01T19:46:21Z

it's doing my head in it's slowed my computer down really bad can't get rid somebody help!!!!

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Comment from gary wood on 2007-01-01

2007-01-01T23:51:13Z

Not only did I not request this company they some how have my credit card number and are charging me 36.00 I suspect they got the number from the company that provides my dsl service, as they billed my card the same date i sent the card number to the dsl company!!

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Comment from Anonymous on 2006-12-13

2006-12-14T03:59:44Z

If anyone has any complaints about eAecceleration, please write a letter to: Clinton Ballard, 8038 NE Hidden Cove Rd, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. I will try to resolve your problems. You can also call the company at: 800-253-3031

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Comment from Richard Brown on 2006-10-26

2006-10-26T11:02:16Z

I have used Eacceleration for 3 years now and must say I think its an excellent product and great value for money.

I dont work for them either. I did not know that the had ever been considered as malaware or spyware though.

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Comment from Phill on 2006-10-24

2006-10-24T16:58:09Z

Thanks for the the hint of running spybot in safe mode - it jogged my memory !! - as to the pluses and minuses of the software - i cannot say - all i say is that ANY program that does not include a clean unintall programme, is dodgy. But that's just my opinion - i also spen hours removing spyware, adware, malware & viruses from peoples computers - They shouldn't be allowed to go on the net without some protection !! - all those who help others out, will know exactly what i mean !!

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Comment from Franz Kafka on 2006-08-04

2006-08-05T04:57:19Z

I like eacceleration a lot; it gets me free beer and poker buy in. I have lots of fun rebuilding hard drives on friends' computers. When they see the semi hot vaugely eastern european blonde, they but down the bud, and pick up the phone. They don't realize you can get it off the internet, too...

Thanks Hughe Gnuts for helping me write this response.

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Comment from david on 2006-07-17

2006-07-17T22:28:20Z

did think for a moment is was all in the spelling, i downloaded eAcceleration stop sign, i was looking for antivirus protection, all i got was a frozen pc, my advice is stay clear of any eAcceleration spyware/antivirus site no matter how it is spelt, bad news, managed to remove it with spy bot s&d thank god.

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Comment from Chris on 2006-07-12

2006-07-12T22:45:28Z

I came looking for the same solution. The eacceleration seems to blocks its removal in the add/delete programs option in my control panel. So I did a search on my computer which showed me the files and I deleted them (4) one at a time. It seems to have worked, although they are still in my trash bin-- just in case.

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Comment from Dave on 2006-05-25

2006-05-26T06:38:04Z

Most eAcceleration employees don't care enough to post positive comments. They aren't paid to, nor are they encouraged to, nor do they feel strongly enough about the company to do so. It is, however, one of the few places in the Poulsbo area where one can make $10 or more at an entry-level wage, so most make the choice to either sacrifice morals or money.

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Comment from Chris on 2006-05-18

2006-05-18T14:33:04Z

It's possible some of the positive eacceleration comments are posted by people associated with the company. I'm seeing that more and more ...

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Comment from steve wilko on 2006-03-21

2006-03-21T12:39:22Z

I have been using eacceleration for over 3 years now, on 2 computers connected to the net. Had Nortons on one for a while initially but put eacceleration when I realised it was much more efficient at protecting the machine. It is more user friendly too. With this software and the intuitive firewall that is packaged with it, I have been online chatting, gaming and music downloading for 3 years. My strategy is: I use the 2nd (crappy) PC for all music downloading. Eacceleration is run once a week to clean it of 20 or so trojans, spyware etc. The main machine which does no music downloading never misses a beat.

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Comment from caz on 2006-03-05

2006-03-05T18:57:39Z

ok so can someone tell me in plain english how to remove eacceleration from my computer? i've tried using the control panel 'add/remove programs' and it doesn't work.

i'm not very up on the technicalities of computers, so i really do need the istructions to be simple!

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Comment from Dean on 2006-03-01

2006-03-01T11:12:28Z

I too made the mistake of downloading the "free" trial of eAcceleration software, and used it quite religiously to remove what it claimed were "intrusive" bugs on my system. I was suckered into buying a subscription, of course, and then things went from bad to worse.

Not only did those nasty little bugs keep reappearing, but other adware/spyware removal programs I later obtained kept reporting my eAcceleration software as full of its own bugs that were infecting my system!

I removed every trace of their software from my computer several months ago, thinking that would be the end of it--but to add insult to injury, they have kept debiting my credit card for their "service" which I don't even use! I've even changed ISP's & email accounts to no avail.

Companies like them who indulge in these practices give the entire industry a black eye, and are a scourge to cyberspace in general.

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Comment from Katherene on 2006-02-23

2006-02-23T21:56:56Z

I have had Stop-Sign / eAcceleration for almost 2 years now. I have never once had an issue with the software or any infections. I have been a software technician before in a past life and I know about computers, and their technicians are great at helping even someone who knows what they are doing. I have recommend this software to Many family and friends, and they too, love the software. This company went as far as to do a net meeting FREE to remove a virus that had buried its self in my friends computer. I do not know of any other company that will do that. Norton and the others...you have to pay $30 for every call. So I am sorry that what ever you guys are doing to your computers is not working for you, but maybe you should look in the mirror before blaming another.

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Comment from Steve S. on 2006-02-23

2006-02-23T18:42:26Z

I work for a computer company, we remove eAcceleration software infestations on a regular basis, I once thought it was ligit until I did alot of research on this product and found that it is listed as Adware enabled by many legitimate companies. Also notated problems disappeared upon removal of this product. If you really think that eAcceleration is not broadcasting your info (unknown to you) the feel free to keep using it, It is a free internet. (with many more companies tring for personal gain than to help the little guy.)

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Comment from Danie on 2006-01-23

2006-01-23T22:22:08Z

I have eAcceleration on my PC and love it. As for the comments from the last guy I would not take any advise from someone who cannot spell. The companies tech support is great and free I said FREE..Who else claims that HUH ??? I understand everyone has an opinion but get the facts straight before you slam good harworking people. P.S . They also give refunds with no questions and a money back guarantee if you are not satisfied..

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Comment from DahMainMan on 2006-01-22

2006-01-22T22:58:27Z

Let me help you Fellas Out, i AM a Computer Tech, I KNOW FOR A FACT THIS STUFF IS BAD! Sure It Works At removeing Virus, but its like allowing a bad guy into your house to stop another bad guy. Its just plane stupid,(nothing more nothing less) thay make money off you, by banner and popups, thats the *free part* then you morons give them money on top of it, check this out. go download kaspersky, THE BEST virus scanner in the WORLD! SAYS THE WORLD! (no joke) stay away from norton and mcafee, then use Ad-aware and spybot, then use hijackthis. also download Cwshredder. the main problem is with you fellas is you use this product and praise it, have no idea what malware or spyware IS. cause its on your system RIGHT NOW. and still to damn lame to even see it. your the perfect customer for ppl that make this CRAP. so thank you for supporting spyware makers. and in turn my job at removeing this stuff from your systems, when you finnaly wake up and see the light. give me yer 89 bucks. (thats what I charge to remove it)

fact is, the internet is a BAD PLACE now, in 3 years it went to hell, a few years ago i could FIX broken computers,(hard-ware N what not) now I spend the day removeing this crap from 8 systems a day.

AND I HATE IT!!!!! HATE IT!! HATE IT!!!

Wake up, a Fool is someone who won't yeald at anothers warnings. you have been warned. And Helped. now get that crap off yer system.

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Comment from rich on 2006-01-11

2006-01-11T18:06:02Z

Run Spybot S&D in safe mode and it removes eaccelerator. Always good idea to run your anti-spyware software in safe mode after you have updated the definitions in regular mode. By running the application in safe mode, it does not allow the malicious software to start-up & therefore can be removed.

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Comment from Sue on 2006-01-08

2006-01-08T22:24:07Z

I am also having difficulty removing eAcceleration. Sybot finds it, but is unable to remove it. I emailed their support site, and received this response:

We are sorry that you have experienced difficulty uninstalling our software. Upon occasion, a partial installation of our product, improper uninstall techniques, or third-party software may leave our customers without the ability to conveniently remove our product. The following simple instructions should cleanly remove eAcceleration from your computer.

If you continue to experience problems after following these instructions, please see Alternate Instructions below.

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Note: Text in UPPERCASE or "phrases in quotes" indicate text you will see on your computer screen.
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Please click the link below and choose to OPEN or RUN the application when prompted.

http://buttonware.net/pub/download/qa/AbsoluteUninstall.exe

If you need any further support, please respond to this email or - for real-time live chat support - visit

http://www.eAcceleration.com/helpdesk

...and click the LIVE HELP button on the right side of the screen.

Our support team is available 7 days a week, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Pacific Time.

Thank you for using eAcceleration.

Sincerely,
Jonathan S.
Support Team
StopSign/eAcceleration
1050 NE Hostmark St. Ste. 100B
Poulsbo, WA 98370-7538
USA

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Could someone who is more knowledgeable than I am tell me if this is SAFE to do??? Not sure whether I should trust this or not! Thanks.
Sue

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Comment from donald on 2006-01-06

2006-01-06T23:05:41Z

I purchased the eAcceleration package thinking this was a good AV defense. After reading this board, I'm very confused now. I know some spyware programs recognize eAcceleration as a form of spyware however I've ignored it. So is it or is it not spyware?

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Comment from Amanda on 2005-12-18

2005-12-18T21:41:49Z

i made the mistake of downloading eAcceleration thinking it would help clean up other viruses, now its making more of them! It won't let me get rid of it and i dont have a "download reciever" in my add/remove programs list. Someone please help!

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Comment from Tongaras on 2005-09-09

2005-09-10T04:37:31Z

I clicked on their website and began downloading their Stopsign antivirus software, then got suspicious as I read their disclaimers and aborted the download. I instantly got CWS SP.dll malware installed which began infiltrating my system start up enries in the registry. Fortunately Spybot snagged them and I was able to stop the infection from spreading, but took some time to eradicate it totally. This is criminal! They advertize heavily on TV, especially CNN, and I don't inderstand why there isn't more noise about this trojan horse advertizing. I am contacting CNN tonight. It's outrageous!

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Comment from Harry on 2005-07-17

2005-07-17T16:02:26Z

I hate all that eanthology stuff its not good for ones computer.
My computer is infected and I could not remove it.
It is affecting my email also.

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Comment from ron on 2005-07-16

2005-07-16T22:35:03Z

well I know for sure if you want to remove eacceleration or anything of theirs go to the eacceleration.com website and go to their live help link on the right side of the page and just ask them to help you uninstall it and they will it's actually pretty cool

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Comment from kristen on 2005-07-10

2005-07-11T03:26:10Z

my computer is running so slow. it is brand new.

i have this stupid eacceleration on my computer.

i tried to hit uninstall but it says the file is corrupt. should i try to reinstall it so i can uninstall it?

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Comment from Jason Turner on 2005-06-01

2005-06-02T00:55:48Z

My explorer was running slow, I have Windows 98 and also mcafee security center. So I ran spybot and it could not remove eacceleration because it said it was in use and running. It is nowhere on my computer that I can see and I have searched for it and never downloaded it. When I rebooted my computer and ran spybot and removed eacceleration then my privacy center with mcafee said I was missing an application and I could not log on to the internet at all. It was not until I used gateway goback and reverted my hard drive to put the eacceleration back on then my internet works but it is slow. i have called the mcafee help desk and eacceleration and neither have any idea what to do. Any ideas.

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Comment from Ed G. on 2005-05-30

2005-05-31T06:09:17Z

I made the mistake of getting Stop Sign, and this malicious bit of trash still there after all my efforts to remove it, it left a file ascilayer.dll, which I cant seem to get rid of and its probly still somewhere in my registery, how do I erase this totally from my system?

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Comment from Joshua on 2005-03-31

2005-04-01T03:28:41Z

I tried to download spyware things off the Stopsign webite and all i got out of them was virus's. I got half way through the download and all of a sudden icons started flashing on my computer. I ran a free virus scan called: Ad-Aware SE, its free you can download it off www.download.com and i found that e Acceleration was a virus and now its gone, my computer has been running better, ill never go to that site ever again.

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Comment from Leo on 2005-03-28

2005-03-28T22:01:01Z

The doxdesk link is working again.

If you read the article you'll see it may be listed in add/remove programs under another name. For example, "Download Receiver", again, as listed in the article.

Several prior comments also seem to indicate that running spybot search and destroy will clean it up. More on that here: http://ask-leo.com/spyware_how_do_i_remove_and_avoid_spyware.html

(For some reason your comment was posted FIVE times. I'll be deleting four instances.)

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Comment from Lisa Imberi on 2005-03-28

2005-03-28T22:00:19Z

I read the whole article on eAcceleration, and about how to remove it, but I dtill don't understand how to do that. It is not listed in my Add/Remove programs. I did a search to find it, but was unable to remove (delete) the program that way. The error message said that it was in use. I don't know why! I also tried to click on your link above called: Doxdesk. It did not work either. Please help me remove this!!! Thanks, Lisa Imberi

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Comment from dancingstar on 2005-03-24

2005-03-25T05:11:50Z

Wow, I had no idea! I was having trouble with my relatively new HP Laptop and had to reload XP. It was infected almost immediately, and I would not have known that StopSign is a fraudulent company -- that has a lot of my money at this point!!! -- if the HP rep hadn't talked me into looking it up on Google.

I found all the registry files by using Spysubtract, which was recommended by the HP rep. Now I've deleted StopSign, but I haven't got any idea whether it is completely gone or not. My computer is working much better, though. Funny thing, I thought that I was buying AdAware when I bought StopSign. I never realized that I had been redirected. I thought they were the same company. Great, huh? I guess I've got "stupid" written all over my forehead.

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Comment from Joe on 2005-03-16

2005-03-16T15:37:19Z

I'm currently working to rid a machine of eAcceleration software. The customer did not purchase it, and likely clicked on a pop-up somewhere indicating that the computer was infected with a worm. According to the eAcceleration StopSign, the computer is infected with 36 different Trojans, and has a link to purchase the software if you would like to clean them off. However, after locating write-ups for each of these trojans that were "present" on the computer, not ONE of them was actually on it. For example, eAcceleration indicated the computer was infected with the W32.HLLW.Kazmor Trojan. This trojan is one I had a good deal of experience with a couple of years ago. It copies itself as a file called "windows.exe" in your Windows folder, and adds a registry entry to run that file each time windows is loaded. It also creates a VBScript file called Msvxd.vbs, which tries to replicate the trojan to other network shares.
Neither of these files is present on the computer, nor do they have registry entries instructing them to run. The same can be said for each of the other "trojans" that this computer was "infected" with. Ironically it was these virus notifications that prompted the customer to bring the computer in, as the customer has been having a really hard time with system speed and stability. Full virus scans with Macafee and Symantec indicated a clean machine. I removed eAcceleration software and the computer ran better immediately. I then ran Spybot Search & Destroy and Ad-Aware SE, removing about 250 entries (including some from eAcceleration) and now the computer runs perfectly. This is the first time I've ever heard of this product, but I'll be sure to keep an eye on it from now on, as it most certainly erroneously reported viruses on this customer's computer, likely in order to cause a panicked user to spend money to register the product and remove the "threats." A bunch of BS in my opinion, and therefore a product to be avoided.

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Comment from mojo on 2005-03-07

2005-03-07T22:32:36Z

I installed the software on a clean fresh install of Windows XP SP1 with patches and then after a full FDISK and format installed it on a machine with XP SP2 and in both cases my system was infected with the malware that is bundled with the eAcceleration software.

I realize you don't know me, and I'm not a frequent visitor here, but I spend much of my day repairing the damage that uninformed users have caused to their computers. When I uninstalled the software there were quite a few registry entries that had been left behind, and some working code as well, what the code did I do not know, however I still continued to receive pop-ups and hijackings untill I rooted out the last of the eAcceleration software. Oddly, there seem to be others that have a similar low opinion of this software: http://www.auditmypc.com/process/defscangui.asp and even pestpatrol names the eAcceleration 'anti-virus' in their about spyware page (http://www.pestpatrol.com/Support/About/About_Spyware.asp) under the Uninstallers that Leave Working Code Behind section. While I understand company loyalty, I would think that lies are still lies and that ethics are still ethics, it would seem to me, as a private citizen holding an opinion, that eAcceleration doesn't mind bending the truth neither does it mind ebing unethical in business. But that is just my opinion.

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Comment from pappapump on 2005-02-28

2005-03-01T03:49:58Z

eAcceleration Software, Inc./Doubleclick, Inc. - Class action alleging false, misleading popup "Virus Warning!" advertising banner that imitates legitimate internal computer warning alert. Further alleges that the advertisement is a nuisance and invasion of privacy; in that to rid it from the screen one has to click on it and in so doing is highjacked to a commercial website eAnthology (selling STOP SIGN anti virus software) where if the back button is used an automatic download occurs; that the download of the software causes harm to computers because it has an autodial that interupts the user's own dial up connection; the software overloads the user's computer and has characteristics of spyware.

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Comment from Barney on 2005-02-22

2005-02-22T21:53:33Z

spybot recognises it - over 70 reg enteries.

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Comment from juxtiphi on 2005-02-10

2005-02-11T01:58:54Z

I installed stopsign because i was haveing problems with spyware.

after i uninstalled it there are now a shitload of registry keys identified as dangerous by spyzooka . I havent paid for spyzooka yet so i cant remove the bad files,

spyware slayer does not identify Eacceleration

bulletproof does not identify Eacceleration

scan software does not identify Eacceleration

xoftspy is supposed to but doesnt on my machine

and mircrosoft antispyware does not recognise it either.

spy hunter, aluria's, and system mechanic are all blind to it.

and even adaware has no clue

any other software outthere that will recognise this stuff?

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Comment from NeOmega on 2004-12-17

2004-12-17T23:10:17Z

"Norton doesn't do so! Chew on that one!"

really?

Seems to be a hot topic at Broadband Review:
Why can't Symantec build an uninstaller?

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,12136286~mode=flat

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Comment from Slack on 2004-12-16

2004-12-16T16:46:15Z

Looks like eAnthology has some rather inspired employees---err, users, that like to post here :)

My experience with it has not been so glowing.

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Comment from Risha on 2004-12-16

2004-12-16T11:23:17Z

I also made the mistake of downloading this so-called anti-virus software! I have run 3 different spyware programs including Ad-Aware, No-adware and also AOL's spyware protector... and there were 32 files, folders and cookies installed on my pc! So my advise is DON'T download anything from this company!!! I am still having HUGE problems getting rid of it all.

Ms Pleased... you may be pleased with this software, but it is two-faced and yea it may be doing its job on one hand... but on the other why should a legitimate software need to install such files, cookies etc on your pc and how come its designed to be hard to get rid of? Norton doesn't do so! Chew on that one!

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Comment from Pleased on 2004-12-11

2004-12-11T18:59:36Z

Say what you will, I've enjoyed two virus and pop-up free years since purchacing the cheapest eAnthology package. I don't care if another program calls it spyware, it works and thats all that matters to me. My window and antivirus updates are done for me while I sleep. Our family uses the internet alot, and download from peer to peer sites, and all the viruses we encounter are stopped immediately.
Could someone explain why I should not use this product that has worked so well?

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Comment from amy on 2004-11-30

2004-11-30T11:06:06Z

Someone hacked my computer and sent bulk e-mail from my screen name.Desperate to get rid of the viruses I some how came across STOPSIGN. I even paid for it! 24.00 Now I feel like a real dummy as every one Ive talked to said stopsign is a scam and is really spyware. I ran my other spyware program and it identified Stopsign as spyware. And to make matters worse, even after stopsign assured me my computer was free of all spyware and viruses someone sent more bulk e-mail from my screenname the next day. Stopsign even said it couldnt read some of my files, so if it cant read some of my files, Id think those files could possibly be infected. Im very unhappy with Stopsign and e-mailed them to cancel my membership, they e-mailed me back and for another 9.00 I could become a "VIP" and talk to a live person! Please let other people know, so they wont get "taken" like I was.

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Comment from Scott on 2004-11-24

2004-11-24T08:43:34Z

BEWARE: Veloz and StopSign are insideous data-mining tools (i.e. spyware) that have hit the big time! Many television markets (Saint Paul/Minneapolis for one) are now being plagued by TV commercials promoting this dangerous crap. This is "viral marketing" taken to the next level.

Any individual ignorant of the downside of these tools deserves what they inflict upon themself. However, anyone who passes themself off as some manner of IT Professional would do a far greater service to their customers by persuing a career in the fast-food industry!

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Comment from ted on 2004-11-07

2004-11-08T00:12:47Z

You have to be kidding me! This is TRUE spyware across the board.
I didn't knowingly download it to this computer by any means, but here it is!

Webroot is NOW getting rid of this non-essential nuisance.

Sincerely,

Ted

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Comment from jake on 2004-10-28

2004-10-28T19:20:42Z

yeah I agree Isaac, I hate all that eanthology stuff its not good for ones computer.
http://www.veloz.com/ is the same spyware stuff

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Comment from Isaac on 2004-10-28

2004-10-28T19:14:01Z

www.eacceleration.com stopsign and most of the programs are all spyware I wouldn't down load them ever!

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Comment from VeraLynn on 2004-10-21

2004-10-21T19:50:36Z

I'm also confused. I haven't seen anything odd since installing this program. Actually, pop-ups and junk I don't want disappeared. A few dollars for this service is well worth it to me. There is no download receiver that I see, either.

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Comment from A.VanEss on 2004-10-11

2004-10-11T23:32:34Z

I don't understand ANY bad rap that eacceleration has gotten. For a few bucks a year I get NO, nada, viruses or pop-up-plagues. I do not use their side products but their service seems excellent. I recommend it to clients and it just runs in trhe background and they become pop-up free and virus free.

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Comment from Kris on 2004-10-10

2004-10-10T20:24:25Z

eAcceleration is a very good software that removes viruses and spyware, you need to update your site.

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Comment from Bill on 2004-09-15

2004-09-15T20:57:49Z

I see this article is dated September 5, 2004, however, your comment is based on VERY old versions of eAcceleration. Had you actually tested what you're saying you would know this.

There is no "Download Receiver" entry any more, now there is an "eAcceleration Setup" entry.

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