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many thanks, most helpfull, now i can sleep tonight.
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seanpaul99
"Robert Moir" wrote:
> seanpaul99 wrote:
> > spybot search and destroy constantly detects "back web lite" 57
> > entries, i suspect this is in some way connected to kodak. what is
> > back web lite and what should i do about it?
> > many thanks
>
> backweb and backweb lite are update mechanisms that are used to
> automatically provide updates and content to programs over the internet.
>
> They are not spyware in and of themselves. However, they are used by many
> programs to provide updated content, and some of these programs may be
> spyware. In this sense backweb is just a tool, its neither good or bad in
> itself, but can be used for good or bad depending on the intentions of the
> person using it. Just as a kitchen knife can be used to stab people with or
> to prepare dinner - in either case it isn't the knife's fault how its used!
>
> So, the trick with backweb is to figure out what programs are using backweb,
> and then make an informed decision about whether or not you want that
> program, and whether or not you want it updating itself.
>
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> Rob Moir
> Website -
http://www.robertmoir.co.uk
> Virtual PC 2004 FAQ -
http://www.robertmoir.co.uk/win/VirtualPC2004FAQ.html
> Kazaa - Software update services for your Viruses and Spyware.
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