Affiliate Creator

Spybot would like to dispose of Affiliate Creator's registry entry. It is a
beneficial program. What are the con's and pro's in removing this entry?
My inclination is to leave it in place.

Harry.

David
Fri Jul 01 16:11:29 CDT 2005

From: "webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net>

| Spybot would like to dispose of Affiliate Creator's registry entry. It is a
| beneficial program. What are the con's and pro's in removing this entry?
| My inclination is to leave it in place.
|
| Harry.
|

No cons Dump it !

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

webster72n
Fri Jul 01 16:27:34 CDT 2005


Thanks Dave.

Harry.


"David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
news:ev%23j0FofFHA.3256@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> From: "webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net>
>
> | Spybot would like to dispose of Affiliate Creator's registry entry. It
is a
> | beneficial program. What are the con's and pro's in removing this entry?
> | My inclination is to leave it in place.
> |
> | Harry.
> |
>
> No cons Dump it !
>
> --
> Dave
> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
> http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm
>
>

webster72n
Fri Jul 01 17:07:37 CDT 2005

Dave:

Removing that entry caused me (hopefully) temporary display and browser
problems.
Should I be concerned?
Restoration of the entry is easily possible.
What's the verdict?

Harry.


"David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
news:ev%23j0FofFHA.3256@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> From: "webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net>
>
> | Spybot would like to dispose of Affiliate Creator's registry entry. It
is a
> | beneficial program. What are the con's and pro's in removing this entry?
> | My inclination is to leave it in place.
> |
> | Harry.
> |
>
> No cons Dump it !
>
> --
> Dave
> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
> http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm
>
>

David
Fri Jul 01 20:32:55 CDT 2005

From: "webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net>

| Dave:
|
| Removing that entry caused me (hopefully) temporary display and browser
| problems.
| Should I be concerned?
| Restoration of the entry is easily possible.
| What's the verdict?
|
| Harry.

What's the fully qualified Registry entry and path ?

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

webster72n
Fri Jul 01 21:48:24 CDT 2005


When you say 'path and entry', Dave, what exactly does that mean (pardon my
illiteracy)?
Spybot has the following info:
Registry Optimizer (in red letters),
Settings (as registry key):
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AffiliateCreator
That's the best I can do for now, without specific instructions.
The problem was not temporary, as I had hoped and I restored this setting,
clearing up my display/browser problem.
What's next?

Harry.


"David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
news:ucMK6XqfFHA.3232@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> From: "webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net>
>
> | Dave:
> |
> | Removing that entry caused me (hopefully) temporary display and browser
> | problems.
> | Should I be concerned?
> | Restoration of the entry is easily possible.
> | What's the verdict?
> |
> | Harry.
>
> What's the fully qualified Registry entry and path ?
>
> --
> Dave
> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
> http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm
>
>

David
Sat Jul 02 08:00:04 CDT 2005

From: "webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net>

|
| When you say 'path and entry', Dave, what exactly does that mean (pardon my
| illiteracy)?
| Spybot has the following info:
| Registry Optimizer (in red letters),
| Settings (as registry key):
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AffiliateCreator
| That's the best I can do for now, without specific instructions.
| The problem was not temporary, as I had hoped and I restored this setting,
| clearing up my display/browser problem.
| What's next?
|
| Harry.

I can't see how that will harm the OS to remove. My research shows a key under thet branch
as ...

http://adserver.sharewareonline.com/adserver/RegClean/Landing/landing.asp?udregclean

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

Mike
Sat Jul 02 08:23:21 CDT 2005

Dave,

I'm not sure how often you are going to have to tell Harry this but
"Affiliate Creator" and the HKLM\Software\AffiliateCreator key should be
removed and have nothing to do with any problems that he is seeing. Harry
perhaps needs to ask himself how he picked up Affiliate Creator and then
review his browsing and installation habits. Prevention always being
better than any cure.
--
Mike Maltby MS-MVP
mike.maltby@gmail.com


David H. Lipman <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote:

> I can't see how that will harm the OS to remove. My research shows a
> key under thet branch as ...
>
> http://adserver.sharewareonline.com/adserver/RegClean/Landing/landing.asp?udregclean

webster72n
Sat Jul 02 09:45:20 CDT 2005


Dave:

Contrary to what others may say, when I restored the setting, my problem
disappeared, that's a fact.
I was more than willing to follow your instructions and did.
According to Google this program is supposed to be beneficial, but can also
be malware.
Maybe in my case it is the former.
As far as I can determine, there are no harmful programs on this machine and
I definitely do no harmful browsing.
Do you need a HJT-log or the like to see for yourself?
If so, give me instructions to place it here.
Thank you for your understanding.

Harry.


"David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
news:ORCI4XwfFHA.2840@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> From: "webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net>
>
> |
> | When you say 'path and entry', Dave, what exactly does that mean (pardon
my
> | illiteracy)?
> | Spybot has the following info:
> | Registry Optimizer (in red letters),
> | Settings (as registry key):
> | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AffiliateCreator
> | That's the best I can do for now, without specific instructions.
> | The problem was not temporary, as I had hoped and I restored this
setting,
> | clearing up my display/browser problem.
> | What's next?
> |
> | Harry.
>
> I can't see how that will harm the OS to remove. My research shows a key
under thet branch
> as ...
>
>
http://adserver.sharewareonline.com/adserver/RegClean/Landing/landing.asp?udregclean
>
> --
> Dave
> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
> http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm
>
>

Mike
Sat Jul 02 10:05:25 CDT 2005

Before continuing you need to ask yourself how did Affiliate Creator
arrive on your PC. Until you answer that and look at YOUR own actions (or
inaction) when on the net there is little point IMO of anyone trying to
help. One only has to read back through this newsgroup to see the never
ending catalogue of disasters that you seem to create for yourself. One
would have hoped you would have learned something from the many posts made
by others attempting to help you solve your problems but seemingly not as
you go from one problem to another.
--
Mike Maltby MS-MVP
mike.maltby@gmail.com


webster72n <hbethke@copper.net> wrote:

> Contrary to what others may say, when I restored the setting, my
> problem disappeared, that's a fact.
> I was more than willing to follow your instructions and did.
> According to Google this program is supposed to be beneficial, but
> can also be malware.
> Maybe in my case it is the former.
> As far as I can determine, there are no harmful programs on this
> machine and I definitely do no harmful browsing.
> Do you need a HJT-log or the like to see for yourself?
> If so, give me instructions to place it here.
> Thank you for your understanding.

webster72n
Sat Jul 02 11:43:10 CDT 2005


Is your name Dave?
I don't come here to be lectured, but for supporting advice.
If you don't want to give it, then don't.

Harry.


"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
news:uWkVTexfFHA.3616@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Before continuing you need to ask yourself how did Affiliate Creator
> arrive on your PC. Until you answer that and look at YOUR own actions (or
> inaction) when on the net there is little point IMO of anyone trying to
> help. One only has to read back through this newsgroup to see the never
> ending catalogue of disasters that you seem to create for yourself. One
> would have hoped you would have learned something from the many posts made
> by others attempting to help you solve your problems but seemingly not as
> you go from one problem to another.
> --
> Mike Maltby MS-MVP
> mike.maltby@gmail.com
>
>
> webster72n <hbethke@copper.net> wrote:
>
> > Contrary to what others may say, when I restored the setting, my
> > problem disappeared, that's a fact.
> > I was more than willing to follow your instructions and did.
> > According to Google this program is supposed to be beneficial, but
> > can also be malware.
> > Maybe in my case it is the former.
> > As far as I can determine, there are no harmful programs on this
> > machine and I definitely do no harmful browsing.
> > Do you need a HJT-log or the like to see for yourself?
> > If so, give me instructions to place it here.
> > Thank you for your understanding.
>

Mike
Sat Jul 02 11:52:35 CDT 2005

You might however try and learn something for once but IMO that's most
unlikely given your appalling record over the past year or more. I doubt
that any one or even ten other posters taken together have ever created as
many self inflicted problems for themselves than yourself.

As for giving, in so far as this newsgroup goes, you wouldn't know what
means.
--
Mike Maltby MS-MVP
mike.maltby@gmail.com


webster72n <hbethke@copper.net> wrote:

> Is your name Dave?
> I don't come here to be lectured, but for supporting advice.
> If you don't want to give it, then don't.

Heather
Sat Jul 02 12:30:13 CDT 2005

If you would stop downloading unknown programs and ask first, you wouldn't
have 1/10th the problems that you do have. I have told you this before and
am doing so once again!!!!!!! What does it take to get you to understand
this??

ASK FIRST!!! And don't get so snippy when we try to point the obvious out
to you!!

Not Dave

"webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net> wrote in message
news:%23XFszTyfFHA.3436@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>
> Is your name Dave?
> I don't come here to be lectured, but for supporting advice.
> If you don't want to give it, then don't.
>
> Harry.
>
>
> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> news:uWkVTexfFHA.3616@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > Before continuing you need to ask yourself how did Affiliate Creator
> > arrive on your PC. Until you answer that and look at YOUR own actions
(or
> > inaction) when on the net there is little point IMO of anyone trying to
> > help. One only has to read back through this newsgroup to see the never
> > ending catalogue of disasters that you seem to create for yourself. One
> > would have hoped you would have learned something from the many posts
made
> > by others attempting to help you solve your problems but seemingly not
as
> > you go from one problem to another.
> > --
> > Mike Maltby MS-MVP
> > mike.maltby@gmail.com
> >
> >
> > webster72n <hbethke@copper.net> wrote:
> >
> > > Contrary to what others may say, when I restored the setting, my
> > > problem disappeared, that's a fact.
> > > I was more than willing to follow your instructions and did.
> > > According to Google this program is supposed to be beneficial, but
> > > can also be malware.
> > > Maybe in my case it is the former.
> > > As far as I can determine, there are no harmful programs on this
> > > machine and I definitely do no harmful browsing.
> > > Do you need a HJT-log or the like to see for yourself?
> > > If so, give me instructions to place it here.
> > > Thank you for your understanding.
> >
>
>

David
Sat Jul 02 12:42:21 CDT 2005

From: "webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net>

|
| Is your name Dave?
| I don't come here to be lectured, but for supporting advice.
| If you don't want to give it, then don't.
|
| Harry.

No -- Mike Maltby is not Dave Lipman.
However, Mike is *smarter* than me in many ways and I respect his responses.
You should too Harry !

--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

Rick
Sat Jul 02 13:42:47 CDT 2005

webster72n wrote:
> Is your name Dave?
> I don't come here to be lectured, but for supporting advice.
> If you don't want to give it, then don't.

doubt his name's Dave; this is a newsgroup not a monitored 1:1.

A quick Search doesn't say anything bad about the program, though the
keyword "affiliate" causes a kneejerk reaction in me.

But if it doesn't have an Uninstaller of some kind, or uninstalling it
manually causes problems, that's a pretty clear indicator that it isn't
in your best interests to have it on your computer.


Rick

>
> Harry.
>
>
> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> news:uWkVTexfFHA.3616@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>
>>Before continuing you need to ask yourself how did Affiliate Creator
>>arrive on your PC. Until you answer that and look at YOUR own actions (or
>>inaction) when on the net there is little point IMO of anyone trying to
>>help. One only has to read back through this newsgroup to see the never
>>ending catalogue of disasters that you seem to create for yourself. One
>>would have hoped you would have learned something from the many posts made
>>by others attempting to help you solve your problems but seemingly not as
>>you go from one problem to another.
>>--
>>Mike Maltby MS-MVP
>>mike.maltby@gmail.com
>>
>>
>>webster72n <hbethke@copper.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Contrary to what others may say, when I restored the setting, my
>>>problem disappeared, that's a fact.
>>>I was more than willing to follow your instructions and did.
>>>According to Google this program is supposed to be beneficial, but
>>>can also be malware.
>>>Maybe in my case it is the former.
>>>As far as I can determine, there are no harmful programs on this
>>>machine and I definitely do no harmful browsing.
>>>Do you need a HJT-log or the like to see for yourself?
>>>If so, give me instructions to place it here.
>>>Thank you for your understanding.
>>
>
>

webster72n
Sat Jul 02 14:05:09 CDT 2005


That's exactly the reason for coming here, Rick:
the word "affiliate".
Right now it doesn't cause me any problems, giving me time
to figure a way and deal with it.
Appreciate your concern.

Harry.



"Rick T" <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:OHKMYXzfFHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> webster72n wrote:
> > Is your name Dave?
> > I don't come here to be lectured, but for supporting advice.
> > If you don't want to give it, then don't.
>
> doubt his name's Dave; this is a newsgroup not a monitored 1:1.
>
> A quick Search doesn't say anything bad about the program, though the
> keyword "affiliate" causes a kneejerk reaction in me.
>
> But if it doesn't have an Uninstaller of some kind, or uninstalling it
> manually causes problems, that's a pretty clear indicator that it isn't
> in your best interests to have it on your computer.
>
>
> Rick
>
> >
> > Harry.
> >
> >
> > "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> > news:uWkVTexfFHA.3616@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> >
> >>Before continuing you need to ask yourself how did Affiliate Creator
> >>arrive on your PC. Until you answer that and look at YOUR own actions
(or
> >>inaction) when on the net there is little point IMO of anyone trying to
> >>help. One only has to read back through this newsgroup to see the never
> >>ending catalogue of disasters that you seem to create for yourself. One
> >>would have hoped you would have learned something from the many posts
made
> >>by others attempting to help you solve your problems but seemingly not
as
> >>you go from one problem to another.
> >>--
> >>Mike Maltby MS-MVP
> >>mike.maltby@gmail.com
> >>
> >>
> >>webster72n <hbethke@copper.net> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>Contrary to what others may say, when I restored the setting, my
> >>>problem disappeared, that's a fact.
> >>>I was more than willing to follow your instructions and did.
> >>>According to Google this program is supposed to be beneficial, but
> >>>can also be malware.
> >>>Maybe in my case it is the former.
> >>>As far as I can determine, there are no harmful programs on this
> >>>machine and I definitely do no harmful browsing.
> >>>Do you need a HJT-log or the like to see for yourself?
> >>>If so, give me instructions to place it here.
> >>>Thank you for your understanding.
> >>
> >
> >

webster72n
Sat Jul 02 14:13:29 CDT 2005


No I shouldn't, Dave, not the way he responds to me.
If this is the endresult, I surely can do without it.
Now I'm definitely sorry I bothered.

Harry.


"David H. Lipman" <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote in message
news:uK$rn1yfFHA.460@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> From: "webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net>
>
> |
> | Is your name Dave?
> | I don't come here to be lectured, but for supporting advice.
> | If you don't want to give it, then don't.
> |
> | Harry.
>
> No -- Mike Maltby is not Dave Lipman.
> However, Mike is *smarter* than me in many ways and I respect his
responses.
> You should too Harry !
>
> --
> Dave
> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
> http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm
>
>

Rick
Sat Jul 02 16:01:20 CDT 2005

According to the site it's a package that allows customization of
software installs for a business's "affiliates"; might be legit but to
suspicious ol' me the wording reeks of spy or adware associations; along
that line I can hypothesize that once it's on your system it will allow
easier or even invisible installations of software that uses it.

Do you have it in anywhere in Start/Programs, msconfig or AddRemove ?
And/or do you remember seeing the phrase while installing something ?

I had a similar "scare" with another installer (can't remember which)
that set up shop on my system; it was legit(ish) and very little problem
to eradicate.



Rick


webster72n wrote:
> That's exactly the reason for coming here, Rick:
> the word "affiliate".
> Right now it doesn't cause me any problems, giving me time
> to figure a way and deal with it.
> Appreciate your concern.
>
> Harry.
>
>
>
> "Rick T" <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:OHKMYXzfFHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>
>>webster72n wrote:
>>
>>>Is your name Dave?
>>>I don't come here to be lectured, but for supporting advice.
>>>If you don't want to give it, then don't.
>>
>>doubt his name's Dave; this is a newsgroup not a monitored 1:1.
>>
>>A quick Search doesn't say anything bad about the program, though the
>>keyword "affiliate" causes a kneejerk reaction in me.
>>
>>But if it doesn't have an Uninstaller of some kind, or uninstalling it
>>manually causes problems, that's a pretty clear indicator that it isn't
>>in your best interests to have it on your computer.
>>
>>
>>Rick
>>
>>
>>> Harry.
>>>
>>>
>>>"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
>>>news:uWkVTexfFHA.3616@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>>
>>>>Before continuing you need to ask yourself how did Affiliate Creator
>>>>arrive on your PC. Until you answer that and look at YOUR own actions
>
> (or
>
>>>>inaction) when on the net there is little point IMO of anyone trying to
>>>>help. One only has to read back through this newsgroup to see the never
>>>>ending catalogue of disasters that you seem to create for yourself. One
>>>>would have hoped you would have learned something from the many posts
>
> made
>
>>>>by others attempting to help you solve your problems but seemingly not
>
> as
>
>>>>you go from one problem to another.
>>>>--
>>>>Mike Maltby MS-MVP
>>>>mike.maltby@gmail.com
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>webster72n <hbethke@copper.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Contrary to what others may say, when I restored the setting, my
>>>>>problem disappeared, that's a fact.
>>>>>I was more than willing to follow your instructions and did.
>>>>>According to Google this program is supposed to be beneficial, but
>>>>>can also be malware.
>>>>>Maybe in my case it is the former.
>>>>>As far as I can determine, there are no harmful programs on this
>>>>>machine and I definitely do no harmful browsing.
>>>>>Do you need a HJT-log or the like to see for yourself?
>>>>>If so, give me instructions to place it here.
>>>>>Thank you for your understanding.
>>>>
>>>
>
>

Shane
Sat Jul 02 16:36:47 CDT 2005

If you look on their Resources page there are links to at least 2 companies
advertising spy software allowing remote installation and monitoring inc.
keystroke logging.


Shane


"Rick T" <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:uBVazk0fFHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> According to the site it's a package that allows customization of software
> installs for a business's "affiliates"; might be legit but to suspicious
> ol' me the wording reeks of spy or adware associations; along that line I
> can hypothesize that once it's on your system it will allow easier or even
> invisible installations of software that uses it.
>
> Do you have it in anywhere in Start/Programs, msconfig or AddRemove ?
> And/or do you remember seeing the phrase while installing something ?
>
> I had a similar "scare" with another installer (can't remember which) that
> set up shop on my system; it was legit(ish) and very little problem to
> eradicate.
>
>
>
> Rick
>
>
> webster72n wrote:
>> That's exactly the reason for coming here, Rick:
>> the word "affiliate".
>> Right now it doesn't cause me any problems, giving me time
>> to figure a way and deal with it.
>> Appreciate your concern.
>>
>> Harry.
>>
>>
>>
>> "Rick T" <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
>> news:OHKMYXzfFHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>
>>>webster72n wrote:
>>>
>>>>Is your name Dave?
>>>>I don't come here to be lectured, but for supporting advice.
>>>>If you don't want to give it, then don't.
>>>
>>>doubt his name's Dave; this is a newsgroup not a monitored 1:1.
>>>
>>>A quick Search doesn't say anything bad about the program, though the
>>>keyword "affiliate" causes a kneejerk reaction in me.
>>>
>>>But if it doesn't have an Uninstaller of some kind, or uninstalling it
>>>manually causes problems, that's a pretty clear indicator that it isn't
>>>in your best interests to have it on your computer.
>>>
>>>
>>>Rick
>>>
>>>
>>>> Harry.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
>>>>news:uWkVTexfFHA.3616@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>Before continuing you need to ask yourself how did Affiliate Creator
>>>>>arrive on your PC. Until you answer that and look at YOUR own actions
>>
>> (or
>>
>>>>>inaction) when on the net there is little point IMO of anyone trying to
>>>>>help. One only has to read back through this newsgroup to see the
>>>>>never
>>>>>ending catalogue of disasters that you seem to create for yourself.
>>>>>One
>>>>>would have hoped you would have learned something from the many posts
>>
>> made
>>
>>>>>by others attempting to help you solve your problems but seemingly not
>>
>> as
>>
>>>>>you go from one problem to another.
>>>>>--
>>>>>Mike Maltby MS-MVP
>>>>>mike.maltby@gmail.com
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>webster72n <hbethke@copper.net> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Contrary to what others may say, when I restored the setting, my
>>>>>>problem disappeared, that's a fact.
>>>>>>I was more than willing to follow your instructions and did.
>>>>>>According to Google this program is supposed to be beneficial, but
>>>>>>can also be malware.
>>>>>>Maybe in my case it is the former.
>>>>>>As far as I can determine, there are no harmful programs on this
>>>>>>machine and I definitely do no harmful browsing.
>>>>>>Do you need a HJT-log or the like to see for yourself?
>>>>>>If so, give me instructions to place it here.
>>>>>>Thank you for your understanding.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>

webster72n
Sat Jul 02 16:56:58 CDT 2005


Rick:

I really appreciate your input.
Don't remember the connecting program, but will search until I find the
culprit. Deleting it will in all probability eliminate the browser/display
problems I was having.
Until then wish me luck.
The things I downloaded and/or installed, were all selected from within this
NG, presuming it's stamp of approval.

Thanks.

Harry.



"Rick T" <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
news:uBVazk0fFHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> According to the site it's a package that allows customization of
> software installs for a business's "affiliates"; might be legit but to
> suspicious ol' me the wording reeks of spy or adware associations; along
> that line I can hypothesize that once it's on your system it will allow
> easier or even invisible installations of software that uses it.
>
> Do you have it in anywhere in Start/Programs, msconfig or AddRemove ?
> And/or do you remember seeing the phrase while installing something ?
>
> I had a similar "scare" with another installer (can't remember which)
> that set up shop on my system; it was legit(ish) and very little problem
> to eradicate.
>
>
>
> Rick
>
>
> webster72n wrote:
> > That's exactly the reason for coming here, Rick:
> > the word "affiliate".
> > Right now it doesn't cause me any problems, giving me time
> > to figure a way and deal with it.
> > Appreciate your concern.
> >
> > Harry.
> >
> >
> >
> > "Rick T" <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:OHKMYXzfFHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> >
> >>webster72n wrote:
> >>
> >>>Is your name Dave?
> >>>I don't come here to be lectured, but for supporting advice.
> >>>If you don't want to give it, then don't.
> >>
> >>doubt his name's Dave; this is a newsgroup not a monitored 1:1.
> >>
> >>A quick Search doesn't say anything bad about the program, though the
> >>keyword "affiliate" causes a kneejerk reaction in me.
> >>
> >>But if it doesn't have an Uninstaller of some kind, or uninstalling it
> >>manually causes problems, that's a pretty clear indicator that it isn't
> >>in your best interests to have it on your computer.
> >>
> >>
> >>Rick
> >>
> >>
> >>> Harry.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> >>>news:uWkVTexfFHA.3616@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>Before continuing you need to ask yourself how did Affiliate Creator
> >>>>arrive on your PC. Until you answer that and look at YOUR own actions
> >
> > (or
> >
> >>>>inaction) when on the net there is little point IMO of anyone trying
to
> >>>>help. One only has to read back through this newsgroup to see the
never
> >>>>ending catalogue of disasters that you seem to create for yourself.
One
> >>>>would have hoped you would have learned something from the many posts
> >
> > made
> >
> >>>>by others attempting to help you solve your problems but seemingly not
> >
> > as
> >
> >>>>you go from one problem to another.
> >>>>--
> >>>>Mike Maltby MS-MVP
> >>>>mike.maltby@gmail.com
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>webster72n <hbethke@copper.net> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>>Contrary to what others may say, when I restored the setting, my
> >>>>>problem disappeared, that's a fact.
> >>>>>I was more than willing to follow your instructions and did.
> >>>>>According to Google this program is supposed to be beneficial, but
> >>>>>can also be malware.
> >>>>>Maybe in my case it is the former.
> >>>>>As far as I can determine, there are no harmful programs on this
> >>>>>machine and I definitely do no harmful browsing.
> >>>>>Do you need a HJT-log or the like to see for yourself?
> >>>>>If so, give me instructions to place it here.
> >>>>>Thank you for your understanding.
> >>>>
> >>>
> >
> >

webster72n
Sat Jul 02 16:59:06 CDT 2005


Thanks, Shane.

Harry.


"Shane" <shanebeatson@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:Oqqco40fFHA.3448@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> If you look on their Resources page there are links to at least 2
companies
> advertising spy software allowing remote installation and monitoring inc.
> keystroke logging.
>
>
> Shane
>
>
> "Rick T" <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:uBVazk0fFHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > According to the site it's a package that allows customization of
software
> > installs for a business's "affiliates"; might be legit but to suspicious
> > ol' me the wording reeks of spy or adware associations; along that line
I
> > can hypothesize that once it's on your system it will allow easier or
even
> > invisible installations of software that uses it.
> >
> > Do you have it in anywhere in Start/Programs, msconfig or AddRemove ?
> > And/or do you remember seeing the phrase while installing something ?
> >
> > I had a similar "scare" with another installer (can't remember which)
that
> > set up shop on my system; it was legit(ish) and very little problem to
> > eradicate.
> >
> >
> >
> > Rick
> >
> >
> > webster72n wrote:
> >> That's exactly the reason for coming here, Rick:
> >> the word "affiliate".
> >> Right now it doesn't cause me any problems, giving me time
> >> to figure a way and deal with it.
> >> Appreciate your concern.
> >>
> >> Harry.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Rick T" <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
> >> news:OHKMYXzfFHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> >>
> >>>webster72n wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>Is your name Dave?
> >>>>I don't come here to be lectured, but for supporting advice.
> >>>>If you don't want to give it, then don't.
> >>>
> >>>doubt his name's Dave; this is a newsgroup not a monitored 1:1.
> >>>
> >>>A quick Search doesn't say anything bad about the program, though the
> >>>keyword "affiliate" causes a kneejerk reaction in me.
> >>>
> >>>But if it doesn't have an Uninstaller of some kind, or uninstalling it
> >>>manually causes problems, that's a pretty clear indicator that it isn't
> >>>in your best interests to have it on your computer.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>Rick
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Harry.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> >>>>news:uWkVTexfFHA.3616@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>>Before continuing you need to ask yourself how did Affiliate Creator
> >>>>>arrive on your PC. Until you answer that and look at YOUR own
actions
> >>
> >> (or
> >>
> >>>>>inaction) when on the net there is little point IMO of anyone trying
to
> >>>>>help. One only has to read back through this newsgroup to see the
> >>>>>never
> >>>>>ending catalogue of disasters that you seem to create for yourself.
> >>>>>One
> >>>>>would have hoped you would have learned something from the many posts
> >>
> >> made
> >>
> >>>>>by others attempting to help you solve your problems but seemingly
not
> >>
> >> as
> >>
> >>>>>you go from one problem to another.
> >>>>>--
> >>>>>Mike Maltby MS-MVP
> >>>>>mike.maltby@gmail.com
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>webster72n <hbethke@copper.net> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>>Contrary to what others may say, when I restored the setting, my
> >>>>>>problem disappeared, that's a fact.
> >>>>>>I was more than willing to follow your instructions and did.
> >>>>>>According to Google this program is supposed to be beneficial, but
> >>>>>>can also be malware.
> >>>>>>Maybe in my case it is the former.
> >>>>>>As far as I can determine, there are no harmful programs on this
> >>>>>>machine and I definitely do no harmful browsing.
> >>>>>>Do you need a HJT-log or the like to see for yourself?
> >>>>>>If so, give me instructions to place it here.
> >>>>>>Thank you for your understanding.
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>
>

webster72n
Sat Jul 02 16:58:10 CDT 2005


Thanks, Shane.

Harry.


"Shane" <shanebeatson@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:Oqqco40fFHA.3448@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> If you look on their Resources page there are links to at least 2
companies
> advertising spy software allowing remote installation and monitoring inc.
> keystroke logging.
>
>
> Shane
>
>
> "Rick T" <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:uBVazk0fFHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > According to the site it's a package that allows customization of
software
> > installs for a business's "affiliates"; might be legit but to suspicious
> > ol' me the wording reeks of spy or adware associations; along that line
I
> > can hypothesize that once it's on your system it will allow easier or
even
> > invisible installations of software that uses it.
> >
> > Do you have it in anywhere in Start/Programs, msconfig or AddRemove ?
> > And/or do you remember seeing the phrase while installing something ?
> >
> > I had a similar "scare" with another installer (can't remember which)
that
> > set up shop on my system; it was legit(ish) and very little problem to
> > eradicate.
> >
> >
> >
> > Rick
> >
> >
> > webster72n wrote:
> >> That's exactly the reason for coming here, Rick:
> >> the word "affiliate".
> >> Right now it doesn't cause me any problems, giving me time
> >> to figure a way and deal with it.
> >> Appreciate your concern.
> >>
> >> Harry.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Rick T" <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
> >> news:OHKMYXzfFHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> >>
> >>>webster72n wrote:
> >>>
> >>>>Is your name Dave?
> >>>>I don't come here to be lectured, but for supporting advice.
> >>>>If you don't want to give it, then don't.
> >>>
> >>>doubt his name's Dave; this is a newsgroup not a monitored 1:1.
> >>>
> >>>A quick Search doesn't say anything bad about the program, though the
> >>>keyword "affiliate" causes a kneejerk reaction in me.
> >>>
> >>>But if it doesn't have an Uninstaller of some kind, or uninstalling it
> >>>manually causes problems, that's a pretty clear indicator that it isn't
> >>>in your best interests to have it on your computer.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>Rick
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>> Harry.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> >>>>news:uWkVTexfFHA.3616@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>>Before continuing you need to ask yourself how did Affiliate Creator
> >>>>>arrive on your PC. Until you answer that and look at YOUR own
actions
> >>
> >> (or
> >>
> >>>>>inaction) when on the net there is little point IMO of anyone trying
to
> >>>>>help. One only has to read back through this newsgroup to see the
> >>>>>never
> >>>>>ending catalogue of disasters that you seem to create for yourself.
> >>>>>One
> >>>>>would have hoped you would have learned something from the many posts
> >>
> >> made
> >>
> >>>>>by others attempting to help you solve your problems but seemingly
not
> >>
> >> as
> >>
> >>>>>you go from one problem to another.
> >>>>>--
> >>>>>Mike Maltby MS-MVP
> >>>>>mike.maltby@gmail.com
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>webster72n <hbethke@copper.net> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>>Contrary to what others may say, when I restored the setting, my
> >>>>>>problem disappeared, that's a fact.
> >>>>>>I was more than willing to follow your instructions and did.
> >>>>>>According to Google this program is supposed to be beneficial, but
> >>>>>>can also be malware.
> >>>>>>Maybe in my case it is the former.
> >>>>>>As far as I can determine, there are no harmful programs on this
> >>>>>>machine and I definitely do no harmful browsing.
> >>>>>>Do you need a HJT-log or the like to see for yourself?
> >>>>>>If so, give me instructions to place it here.
> >>>>>>Thank you for your understanding.
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>
>

Heather
Sat Jul 02 17:15:33 CDT 2005

I have NEVER heard of Affiliate Creator and on looking it up in Google, it
seems to be a business application. Why on earth did you download it???
And I sincerely doubt that anyone here would have recommended it to you.

quote....
Description:

Affiliate Creator is a shareware tool that enables you to quickly build
customized installers for your affiliates. You can use it to build affiliate
custom builds in a batch, or publish stand-alone creators for your
affiliates to create custom builds by themselves.
unquote......

Hardly a program that anyone here would recommend to you. Must have been
some other news group.

Heather
"webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net> wrote in message
news:OZ3CKD1fFHA.3448@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>
> Rick:
>
> I really appreciate your input.
> Don't remember the connecting program, but will search until I find the
> culprit. Deleting it will in all probability eliminate the browser/display
> problems I was having.
> Until then wish me luck.
> The things I downloaded and/or installed, were all selected from within
this
> NG, presuming it's stamp of approval.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Harry.
>
>
>
> "Rick T" <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:uBVazk0fFHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > According to the site it's a package that allows customization of
> > software installs for a business's "affiliates"; might be legit but to
> > suspicious ol' me the wording reeks of spy or adware associations; along
> > that line I can hypothesize that once it's on your system it will allow
> > easier or even invisible installations of software that uses it.
> >
> > Do you have it in anywhere in Start/Programs, msconfig or AddRemove ?
> > And/or do you remember seeing the phrase while installing something ?
> >
> > I had a similar "scare" with another installer (can't remember which)
> > that set up shop on my system; it was legit(ish) and very little problem
> > to eradicate.
> >
> >
> >
> > Rick
> >
> >
> > webster72n wrote:
> > > That's exactly the reason for coming here, Rick:
> > > the word "affiliate".
> > > Right now it doesn't cause me any problems, giving me time
> > > to figure a way and deal with it.
> > > Appreciate your concern.
> > >
> > > Harry.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Rick T" <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > news:OHKMYXzfFHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > >
> > >>webster72n wrote:
> > >>
> > >>>Is your name Dave?
> > >>>I don't come here to be lectured, but for supporting advice.
> > >>>If you don't want to give it, then don't.
> > >>
> > >>doubt his name's Dave; this is a newsgroup not a monitored 1:1.
> > >>
> > >>A quick Search doesn't say anything bad about the program, though the
> > >>keyword "affiliate" causes a kneejerk reaction in me.
> > >>
> > >>But if it doesn't have an Uninstaller of some kind, or uninstalling it
> > >>manually causes problems, that's a pretty clear indicator that it
isn't
> > >>in your best interests to have it on your computer.
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>Rick
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>> Harry.
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> > >>>news:uWkVTexfFHA.3616@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>>Before continuing you need to ask yourself how did Affiliate Creator
> > >>>>arrive on your PC. Until you answer that and look at YOUR own
actions
> > >
> > > (or
> > >
> > >>>>inaction) when on the net there is little point IMO of anyone trying
> to
> > >>>>help. One only has to read back through this newsgroup to see the
> never
> > >>>>ending catalogue of disasters that you seem to create for yourself.
> One
> > >>>>would have hoped you would have learned something from the many
posts
> > >
> > > made
> > >
> > >>>>by others attempting to help you solve your problems but seemingly
not
> > >
> > > as
> > >
> > >>>>you go from one problem to another.
> > >>>>--
> > >>>>Mike Maltby MS-MVP
> > >>>>mike.maltby@gmail.com
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>webster72n <hbethke@copper.net> wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>>Contrary to what others may say, when I restored the setting, my
> > >>>>>problem disappeared, that's a fact.
> > >>>>>I was more than willing to follow your instructions and did.
> > >>>>>According to Google this program is supposed to be beneficial, but
> > >>>>>can also be malware.
> > >>>>>Maybe in my case it is the former.
> > >>>>>As far as I can determine, there are no harmful programs on this
> > >>>>>machine and I definitely do no harmful browsing.
> > >>>>>Do you need a HJT-log or the like to see for yourself?
> > >>>>>If so, give me instructions to place it here.
> > >>>>>Thank you for your understanding.
> > >>>>
> > >>>
> > >
> > >
>
>

Rick
Sat Jul 02 17:22:44 CDT 2005

nah, he downloaded a program that used it as an installer... now
everybody shut up; Pink Floyd is on.


Rick


Heather wrote:
> I have NEVER heard of Affiliate Creator and on looking it up in Google, it
> seems to be a business application. Why on earth did you download it???
> And I sincerely doubt that anyone here would have recommended it to you.
>
> quote....
> Description:
>
> Affiliate Creator is a shareware tool that enables you to quickly build
> customized installers for your affiliates. You can use it to build affiliate
> custom builds in a batch, or publish stand-alone creators for your
> affiliates to create custom builds by themselves.
> unquote......
>
> Hardly a program that anyone here would recommend to you. Must have been
> some other news group.
>
> Heather
> "webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net> wrote in message
> news:OZ3CKD1fFHA.3448@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>
>>Rick:
>>
>>I really appreciate your input.
>>Don't remember the connecting program, but will search until I find the
>>culprit. Deleting it will in all probability eliminate the browser/display
>>problems I was having.
>>Until then wish me luck.
>>The things I downloaded and/or installed, were all selected from within
>
> this
>
>>NG, presuming it's stamp of approval.
>>
>>Thanks.
>>
>> Harry.
>>
>>
>>
>>"Rick T" <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:uBVazk0fFHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>
>>>According to the site it's a package that allows customization of
>>>software installs for a business's "affiliates"; might be legit but to
>>>suspicious ol' me the wording reeks of spy or adware associations; along
>>>that line I can hypothesize that once it's on your system it will allow
>>>easier or even invisible installations of software that uses it.
>>>
>>>Do you have it in anywhere in Start/Programs, msconfig or AddRemove ?
>>>And/or do you remember seeing the phrase while installing something ?
>>>
>>>I had a similar "scare" with another installer (can't remember which)
>>>that set up shop on my system; it was legit(ish) and very little problem
>>>to eradicate.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Rick
>>>
>>>
>>>webster72n wrote:
>>>
>>>>That's exactly the reason for coming here, Rick:
>>>>the word "affiliate".
>>>>Right now it doesn't cause me any problems, giving me time
>>>>to figure a way and deal with it.
>>>>Appreciate your concern.
>>>>
>>>> Harry.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Rick T" <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:OHKMYXzfFHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>webster72n wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Is your name Dave?
>>>>>>I don't come here to be lectured, but for supporting advice.
>>>>>>If you don't want to give it, then don't.
>>>>>
>>>>>doubt his name's Dave; this is a newsgroup not a monitored 1:1.
>>>>>
>>>>>A quick Search doesn't say anything bad about the program, though the
>>>>>keyword "affiliate" causes a kneejerk reaction in me.
>>>>>
>>>>>But if it doesn't have an Uninstaller of some kind, or uninstalling it
>>>>>manually causes problems, that's a pretty clear indicator that it
>
> isn't
>
>>>>>in your best interests to have it on your computer.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>Rick
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> Harry.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
>>>>>>news:uWkVTexfFHA.3616@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Before continuing you need to ask yourself how did Affiliate Creator
>>>>>>>arrive on your PC. Until you answer that and look at YOUR own
>
> actions
>
>>>>(or
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>>>inaction) when on the net there is little point IMO of anyone trying
>>
>>to
>>
>>>>>>>help. One only has to read back through this newsgroup to see the
>>
>>never
>>
>>>>>>>ending catalogue of disasters that you seem to create for yourself.
>>
>>One
>>
>>>>>>>would have hoped you would have learned something from the many
>
> posts
>
>>>>made
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>>>by others attempting to help you solve your problems but seemingly
>
> not
>
>>>>as
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>>>you go from one problem to another.
>>>>>>>--
>>>>>>>Mike Maltby MS-MVP
>>>>>>>mike.maltby@gmail.com
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>webster72n <hbethke@copper.net> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Contrary to what others may say, when I restored the setting, my
>>>>>>>>problem disappeared, that's a fact.
>>>>>>>>I was more than willing to follow your instructions and did.
>>>>>>>>According to Google this program is supposed to be beneficial, but
>>>>>>>>can also be malware.
>>>>>>>>Maybe in my case it is the former.
>>>>>>>>As far as I can determine, there are no harmful programs on this
>>>>>>>>machine and I definitely do no harmful browsing.
>>>>>>>>Do you need a HJT-log or the like to see for yourself?
>>>>>>>>If so, give me instructions to place it here.
>>>>>>>>Thank you for your understanding.
>>>>>>>
>>>>
>>
>
>

nah

David
Sat Jul 02 17:27:27 CDT 2005

From: "Rick T" <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com>

| nah, he downloaded a program that used it as an installer... now
| everybody shut up; Pink Floyd is on.
|
| Rick


So, so you think you can tell Heaven from Hell, blue skies from pain.
Can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail?
A smile from a veil?
Do you think you can tell?
And did they get you to trade your heroes for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees?
Hot air for a cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change?
And did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage?
How I wish, how I wish you were here.
We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year, Running over the same
old ground.
What have you found? The same old fears.
Wish you were here.



--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

webster72n
Sat Jul 02 17:33:06 CDT 2005


Heather:

You finally decided to contribute consructively.
Why would you assume I downloaded the program? I didn't under any
circumstance. It would not have escaped my attention either, if I did. The
existence of that registry entry is a puzzle to me.
What I did find on my machine is the 'Easy CD Creator', which I know I have
and apparently has nothing to do with
Affiliate Creator, or does it?
Once I get to the bottom of this, I'll let you know.
Thanks.

Harry.


"Heather" <figgs@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
news:ejZzdO1fFHA.3616@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> I have NEVER heard of Affiliate Creator and on looking it up in Google, it
> seems to be a business application. Why on earth did you download it???
> And I sincerely doubt that anyone here would have recommended it to you.
>
> quote....
> Description:
>
> Affiliate Creator is a shareware tool that enables you to quickly build
> customized installers for your affiliates. You can use it to build
affiliate
> custom builds in a batch, or publish stand-alone creators for your
> affiliates to create custom builds by themselves.
> unquote......
>
> Hardly a program that anyone here would recommend to you. Must have been
> some other news group.
>
> Heather
> "webster72n" <hbethke@copper.net> wrote in message
> news:OZ3CKD1fFHA.3448@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> >
> > Rick:
> >
> > I really appreciate your input.
> > Don't remember the connecting program, but will search until I find the
> > culprit. Deleting it will in all probability eliminate the
browser/display
> > problems I was having.
> > Until then wish me luck.
> > The things I downloaded and/or installed, were all selected from within
> this
> > NG, presuming it's stamp of approval.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Harry.
> >
> >
> >
> > "Rick T" <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:uBVazk0fFHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > > According to the site it's a package that allows customization of
> > > software installs for a business's "affiliates"; might be legit but to
> > > suspicious ol' me the wording reeks of spy or adware associations;
along
> > > that line I can hypothesize that once it's on your system it will
allow
> > > easier or even invisible installations of software that uses it.
> > >
> > > Do you have it in anywhere in Start/Programs, msconfig or AddRemove ?
> > > And/or do you remember seeing the phrase while installing something ?
> > >
> > > I had a similar "scare" with another installer (can't remember which)
> > > that set up shop on my system; it was legit(ish) and very little
problem
> > > to eradicate.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Rick
> > >
> > >
> > > webster72n wrote:
> > > > That's exactly the reason for coming here, Rick:
> > > > the word "affiliate".
> > > > Right now it doesn't cause me any problems, giving me time
> > > > to figure a way and deal with it.
> > > > Appreciate your concern.
> > > >
> > > > Harry.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "Rick T" <plinnane3REMOVE@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:OHKMYXzfFHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > > >
> > > >>webster72n wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >>>Is your name Dave?
> > > >>>I don't come here to be lectured, but for supporting advice.
> > > >>>If you don't want to give it, then don't.
> > > >>
> > > >>doubt his name's Dave; this is a newsgroup not a monitored 1:1.
> > > >>
> > > >>A quick Search doesn't say anything bad about the program, though
the
> > > >>keyword "affiliate" causes a kneejerk reaction in me.
> > > >>
> > > >>But if it doesn't have an Uninstaller of some kind, or uninstalling
it
> > > >>manually causes problems, that's a pretty clear indicator that it
> isn't
> > > >>in your best interests to have it on your computer.
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>Rick
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>> Harry.
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>>"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> > > >>>news:uWkVTexfFHA.3616@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > >>>
> > > >>>
> > > >>>>Before continuing you need to ask yourself how did Affiliate
Creator
> > > >>>>arrive on your PC. Until you answer that and look at YOUR own
> actions
> > > >
> > > > (or
> > > >
> > > >>>>inaction) when on the net there is little point IMO of anyone
trying
> > to
> > > >>>>help. One only has to read back through this newsgroup to see the
> > never
> > > >>>>ending catalogue of disasters that you seem to create for
yourself.
> > One
> > > >>>>would have hoped you would have learned something from the many
> posts
> > > >
> > > > made
> > > >
> > > >>>>by others attempting to help you solve your problems but seemingly
> not
> > > >
> > > > as
> > > >
> > > >>>>you go from one problem to