A question about Ares and spyware

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Q.Does Ares have spyware?

Ares is 100% free but comes bundled with optional NavHelper software by NavExcel
NavHelper is a browser object which allows to enter search keywords directly in the address bar of Internet Explorer. If you don't want to install it, just opt-out while you install Ares. If you have installed the browser object but you don't want it anymore, just go to control panel->add/remove programs, remove NavHelper and restart your computer.

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I just installed Ares Lite Edition, and at no point during the installation was I asked to install/not install NavHelper. Just if I wanted a desktop shortcut, nothing about NavHelper. :unsure:

I don't notice anything funny with Internet Explorer, there is nothing in add/remove programs, and my HiJackThis log doesn't have anything called NavHelper or anything unknown that could be NavHelper.

Should I be worried? :paranoid:

nar you downloaded the lite-version and i think the regular version has the navhelper... no need to worry

what the ufck is , navhelper a spyware ? i think i installed ares but not sure if i installed nav helper with it././.

yes, navhelper is spyware/adware.
http://securityresponse.symantec.com...navhelper.html
http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-navhelper.html

fuck, ares is gay then. I downloaded a song on there at 72KBs , anyone have an idea to remove this navhelper spyware fully ? Just incase i find it on my pc..

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Originally Posted by Formula1

fuck, ares is gay then. I downloaded a song on there at 72KBs , anyone have an idea to remove this navhelper spyware fully ? Just incase i find it on my pc..

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antispyware program and hijackthis.
same way you remove other spyware.

unless there's a thingy in add/remove programs for it.

both links i gave provide removal instructions

hmmm I've been using Ares forever (Lite Edition), and none of my spyware apps ever find anything about NavHelper.
:shrug:

This is the main reason you should always do a Custom install rather than a Typical install with Ares.

Then you get to choose installation of NavHelper... or not.

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Originally Posted by uNz[i]

This is the main reason you should always do a Custom install rather than a Typical install with Ares.

Then you get to choose installation of NavHelper... or not.

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I wasn't asked to pick between a Typical or Custom install either. I guess its because I'm using the Lite Edition? :unsure:

Oh well, all scans show no signs of NavHelper.

I think theres a little miscommunication here.... Ares lite will not have the spyware, where the full version would.... :rolleyes:

yeah, i installed the lite version instead, hopefully hijact this removed nav helper successfully...

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Originally Posted by RPerry

I think theres a little miscommunication here.... Ares lite will not have the spyware, where the full version would.... :rolleyes:

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They should really put that in their FAQ to avoid confusing the paranoid. :P

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Originally Posted by RPerry

I think theres a little miscommunication here.... Ares lite will not have the spyware, where the full version would.... :rolleyes:

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the lite version doesn't have a built in web browser or media player and you can't HOST a chat room with the lite version either.
they both come with navhelper

perhaps it should be called ares almost light then :blink:

I don`t see navhelper or any spyware in the lite version

ok well mark your calendar, for once i was wrong. :p
lite is clean, odd thing the lite version i just installed from the website installed regular ares without navhelper

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Q.Does Ares have spyware?

Ares is 100% free but comes bundled with optional NavHelper software by NavExcel NavHelper is a browser object which allows to enter search keywords directly in the address bar of Internet Explorer. If you don't want to install it, just opt-out while you install Ares. If you have installed the browser object but you don't want it anymore, just go to control panel->add/remove programs, remove NavHelper and restart your computer.

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note it says Ares, and not Ares lite....
there, that should solve the problem and confusion. Lite version is free from navhelper

Well that clears things up. :D

just a little update to prove i wasn't loosing my mind :wacko:

in 2004:
the lite version didn't have a built in web browser or media player and you couldn't HOST a chat room with the lite version.
but they both came with navhelper
http://img181.exs.cx/img181/6209/clipboard020ig.png

in 2005: the lite version is regular ares without navhelper

So are both ares' (regular and lite) the exact same esxcept that the lite does not have navhelper?

correct, as of this year.

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Originally Posted by Vargas

ok well mark your calendar, for once i was wrong. :p

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Will do, Mr "Happy pi-day...yesterday :blushing: ".

beware the Ides of March

http://i140.exs.cx/img140/1364/test9ie.jpg

Yeah thats what I got, pretty strait forward installation. It only asks if you want a shortcut.

So the Lite version used to have Navhelper.... but doesn't anymore? perhaps it can tell us where our missing posts went as well :blink:

the thing about ares lite is the devs purposely hold it back 4-5 builds from the regular version. which is why i have regular on my site with a warning to uncheck the spyware ;)

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Originally Posted by nsane

the thing about ares lite is the devs purposely hold it back 4-5 builds from the regular version. which is why i have regular on my site with a warning to uncheck the spyware ;)

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And a good site it is. You misspelled "productions" in your sig. ;)