Four steps to safety when using bots/programs

[klamor]

Ok, to most of us, this is probably common knowledge. BUT, to some people <insert "zomg i want 2 change my statz to over 9000" post here> it's not.

Firstly, as the moderators have said, ALWAYS scan the files you download...
this is probably the most obvious of all

Second, READ what other people have said about the thread, someone can always post a "FAKE" virus scan that says's the program's clean right? - In addition: NEVER download anything that has no comments/replies to go along with it because this means that it's probably a virus

Third, (now this one might not be common knowledge to everyone) If you are using windows XP (not sure abuot vista) go to start -> help and support -> System Restore -> and create a restore point BEFORE you download and install ANY programs..... this is a wonderful option because if you do end up getting "pwned" in the face, you can restore your computer to before you downloaded the program

Finally, (actually this is probably the first thing you should do, but w/e) BEFORE you download anything, open up notepad/worpad or anything that involves writing.... and write down your account name and password...
ALWAYS use this because you never know if you got keylogged by something you downloaded, even if you did got keylogged, you don't need to type your password or account name you can just copy/paste it into the login screen

[w00ty]

Nothing new here mate, sorry.

[The Maffyx]

System restore is a joke. Also, if you're typing your account / password into a word pad to prevent keylogging, what if they log what you type into the word pad?

[Liteness]

Wow, you would have to be a COMPLETE idiot to not know this already.

[bashy]

System restore is a joke. Also, if you're typing your account / password into a word pad to prevent keylogging, what if they log what you type into the word pad?

Read the goddamn guide, he said BEFORE you download anything.

[kynox]

Finally, (actually this is probably the first thing you should do, but w/e) BEFORE you download anything, open up notepad/worpad or anything that involves writing.... and write down your account name and password...
ALWAYS use this because you never know if you got keylogged by something you downloaded, even if you did got keylogged, you don't need to type your password or account name you can just copy/paste it into the login screen

Most keyloggers now a days will send the clipboard over when its refreshed. However gj for contributing! +rep

[The Maffyx]

Read the goddamn guide, he said BEFORE you download anything.

This would be on a fresh install of an OS even before you installed any service packs. I personally would not do this.

[clownshoes]

This would be on a fresh install of an OS even before you installed any service packs. I personally would not do this.

Wow.......

He is referring to prior to downloading anything remotely suspicious, not things like Service Packs which are obtainable from trusted resources.

[Premium-mmo]

Meh, i know a way to **** keyloggz!!!!!
Type
ACCOUNT
and when u type password let's say is lol210lol.......
u type
20
then u click with your mouse between 2 and 0 and press 1
210
click mouse after 0 and type ol 210ol
click mouse before 2 and type lo lo210ol
click mouse between o and 2 and click l and do same with 0 and o
That's how u can trick most of the keylogger if not all

[anton03]

nice, but if I had a keylogger, I wouldnt be logging on any account for anything til I got rid of it

[setsura]

nice, but if I had a keylogger, I wouldnt be logging on any account for anything til I got rid of it

seriously, but that might be a good idea 2 do anyways cus sometimes the slip by ya w/o u knowing it

[The Maffyx]

Wow.......

He is referring to prior to downloading anything remotely suspicious, not things like Service Packs which are obtainable from trusted resources.

You're missing the point, I know he meant before anything, but he said do this before you download ANYTHING, meaning even Service Packs even though they're safe. Just having a wordpad file of all your usernames and passwords is just dumb in general.

[Shank099]

dude you are an idiot you are flaming cause you think you have found a loophole in his guide but he is just saying before you like download like anything games such as wow

[iradiation]

kinda a desprerate thing for rep... but good job for spending your time.

[kh2riv19]

common sense like you said