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  • JP Version Windower now flagged as Trojan.

    It has come to the attention of the FFXIOnline.com administration team that some users are using the Japanese version of the Windower program. Some users have reported that when they update their Anti-Virus software that it now flags a file used by the Japanese Windower (madCHook.dll) is a Trojan Horse.

    This claim has not been verified, however it was reported to us, a solution is available in that you can go to the site of the original creator of madCHook.dll and use their version as a safe replacement to keep your system from flagging it as a Trojan.

    Furthermore, from here: http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/co...rint127138.htm

    The AFXrootkit trojan uses a third party library to achieve its stealthing. The 4382 DATs incorrectly identify a legitimate DLL (madCHook.dll 108,544 bytes) as trojan or variant AFXrootkit.dll.gen . This will be suppressed in the 4383 DAT release.
    As a security precaution, you may wish to update your Anti-Virus software AND use the updated version of madCHook.dll for your applications. (Though we recommend you refrain from using the software to begin with. )
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    Re: JP Version Windower now flagged as Trojan.

    Are you sure making this a newspost was a good idea? Won't someone get the wrong idea?

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    • #3
      Re: JP Version Windower now flagged as Trojan.

      The lesson of the day is: Don't use illegal third party applications.

      Otherwise, this happens.
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      • #4
        Re: JP Version Windower now flagged as Trojan.

        Pretty Much But posting it will allow people to make adjustments. Knowledge is power, good or bad
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        • #5
          Re: JP Version Windower now flagged as Trojan.

          It is not for AKosygin to decide on how people will use this knowledge. All he is doing is bringing us a news item and nothing more. It is up to each of us on what we want to do with it. Sooner or later, word will get around so please don't chastise him for posting this news release.

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          • #6
            Re: JP Version Windower now flagged as Trojan.

            Sorry but I feel the same, I don't think this warrents front page news or even posting in the news section. Frankly, I don't think it warrants a thread at all. Windowers violate the TOS plain and simple, whether we like it or not.
            Originally posted by Feba
            But I mean I do not mind a good looking man so long as I do not have to view his penis.
            Originally posted by Taskmage
            God I hate my periods. You think passing a clot through a vagina is bad? Try it with a penis.
            Originally posted by DakAttack
            ...I'm shitting dicks out of my eyeballs in excitement for the next bestgreating game of all time ever.

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            • #7
              Re: JP Version Windower now flagged as Trojan.

              Originally posted by TheGrandMom
              Sorry but I feel the same, I don't think this warrents front page news or even posting in the news section. Frankly, I don't think it warrants a thread at all. Windowers violate the TOS plain and simple, whether we like it or not.
              Whether you or anyone for that matter likes this or not, there's no other way around it.

              http://www.ffxionline.com/forums/extra.activities/

              This site hosts a section of forums that may or may not involve Windowers. They've always had, even before most of you registered here (Back when it was a resource site to help importers of FFXI)

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              • #8
                Re: JP Version Windower now flagged as Trojan.

                Well I don't see a windower forum section in that link so I still don't see the need to make it a front page article especially in FFXI news. If we are not going to allow links about the windower because it violates the TOS, then why are we posting issues involved with it in the FFXI News section and on the front page?
                Originally posted by Feba
                But I mean I do not mind a good looking man so long as I do not have to view his penis.
                Originally posted by Taskmage
                God I hate my periods. You think passing a clot through a vagina is bad? Try it with a penis.
                Originally posted by DakAttack
                ...I'm shitting dicks out of my eyeballs in excitement for the next bestgreating game of all time ever.

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                • #9
                  Re: JP Version Windower now flagged as Trojan.

                  ultimately i think it's a (tough) call for PiNG or Akosygin to make.

                  we all know the windower is out there. we can't stop people from using it but we don't like to encourage it. I don't believe this post encourages its use. we are just acknowledging it's existence and warning people about a (potential) problem.

                  Thanks Yyg!

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                  • #10
                    Re: JP Version Windower now flagged as Trojan.

                    At any rate, isn't this arguement rather moot?
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                    • #11
                      Re: JP Version Windower now flagged as Trojan.

                      I still see no need for it to be newsworthy. When there is a patch for the game and the English version Windower isn't working, we don't put it up as news and direct people where and how to fix it. To me its just encouraging people to use it, and though SE tends to look the other way, there is a possibility that people could get in trouble if caught using it.
                      Originally posted by Feba
                      But I mean I do not mind a good looking man so long as I do not have to view his penis.
                      Originally posted by Taskmage
                      God I hate my periods. You think passing a clot through a vagina is bad? Try it with a penis.
                      Originally posted by DakAttack
                      ...I'm shitting dicks out of my eyeballs in excitement for the next bestgreating game of all time ever.

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                      • #12
                        Re: JP Version Windower now flagged as Trojan.

                        Hello there, let me clarify a tiny bit.

                        Links are in the black area, discussion is in the grey area depending upon what you are discussing.

                        The notice was put up as a Trojan warning more than anything else. I thank you for your input on this and have taken appropriate actions to.... minimize the exposure.
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