http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/ Engadget Comments for HP sends server customers virus-infected USB keys http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/Apr 7th 2008 5:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/In the "waiting in a doctor's waiting room for hours on end" sort of entertaining.
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[Tech support]
User: Me got virus.
Support: We were expecting to hear from you. What took you so long?

Hehe.]]>Apr 7th 2008 7:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/Apr 8th 2008 5:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/Apr 7th 2008 5:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/Apr 7th 2008 5:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/Apr 7th 2008 6:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/
"The HP USB Floppy Drive Key provides the functionality of two USB devices in one compact package. The device functions as both a
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed flash storage device and a USB floppy."

Still not overly useful, IMHO.]]>Apr 7th 2008 6:10PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/Apr 8th 2008 5:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/
Others apparently give you viruses....

At least their trying to innovate.]]>Apr 7th 2008 6:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/Apr 7th 2008 6:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/ePhail]]>Apr 7th 2008 6:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/Apr 7th 2008 6:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/Apr 7th 2008 6:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/
http://www.fileformat.info/info/unicode/char/0ca0/index.htm



]]>Apr 7th 2008 7:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/Apr 7th 2008 8:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/Apr 7th 2008 6:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/-they charge ridiculous prices for replacement ink
-they load they're computers with bloatware. I got especially ticked off when I couldn't uninstall Vongo. They program didn't work, the website locked me out because it was only for americans. Yet somehow, HP deemed it necessary to put a program on my Canadian laptop that cannot be uninstalled.
-and this

I hear people talking about hating Sony or Microsoft. Those companies look like saints compared to HP.

Fuck you HP. I'll never buy anything with your name on it again.]]>Apr 7th 2008 7:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/
- ALL manufacturers add bloat-ware to OEM computers, Sony in fact wanted to charge you $50 just to uninstall them for you! ALL software is removable, including Vongo. Here's how:

[Click on Start, Run and type MSCONFIG. Go to the Startup tab and look for isuspm and uncheck it. Click Apply and then OK and restart your PC. When your computer restarts you will get a message that says "System is running using Selective Startup." Just check " Don't show this message or launch the system configuration utility when Windows Starts" and click OK.

This should effectively stop your PC from trying to run or reinstall Vongo.

Once this is done you should also look for the Vongo folder under C:\Program Files and delete it.]

Granted, I agree with you, this shouldn't be the case but it is an OEM. If you really dont like it, buy your own insanely-overpriced copy of Windows.

- 'This', is an issue that can happen anywhere anytime, it's happened on Audio CDs, some gadget toys and EVEN iPods were shipped with viruses. It happens, you cant be too careful but ultimately mistakes and mishaps happen. The point is the company is aware of it, warning others and taking responsibility instead of denying or saying it's not their fault like that digital photo viewer trojan at first.

Anyway, yes it's a negative impact but not something that warrants your hatred as you need to see the positive aspects as well, HP produce some of the best hardware in my opinion and love them for it.. All corporate companies have flaws and are hated for them endlessly, whether Sony, HP, Dell(!), Apple, Microsoft, doesnt matter, there's no perfect winner. Take it easy & calm down! :)]]>Apr 8th 2008 3:54AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/
Except I would not expect to need AV software installed at this point and would likely not have done so.

Generally we get the systems drivers all installed and up to date and software patched, THEN move the system to the production network and push the AV software to it.]]>Apr 7th 2008 8:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/Apr 7th 2008 8:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/Apr 8th 2008 12:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/Apr 8th 2008 12:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/07/hp-sends-server-customers-virus-infected-usb-keys/So I guess they use norton 1998 at HP's factories where they installed that stuff on the flashkey then eh.
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http://olinari.com]]>Apr 8th 2008 1:58PM