i think this is a little far fetched,unless of cource you are downloading windows sidebar gadgets of the net.

Another orphaned Microsoft technology. They don't support gadgets anymore in Win8 so this seems like one way to dissuade the flak from people who used gadgets. Just tell them they will get viruses and that will scare the bejesus out of them :) 
I use the clock and cpu meter gadget and have never had any issues with them.
You can get viruses through windows screensavers as well. In fact thats the classic way many viruses are distributed.

Thank you for bringing that to my attention ,   Freddie . 

All the best
Jan

Noel Borthwick [Cakewalk
]

Another orphaned Microsoft technology. They don't support gadgets anymore in Win8 so this seems like one way to dissuade the flak from people who used gadgets. Just tell them they will get viruses and that will scare the bejesus out of them :) 
I use the clock and cpu meter gadget and have never had any issues with them.
You can get viruses through windows screensavers as well. In fact thats the classic way many viruses are distributed.

i agree,those custom themes on the web are an invotation to a nightmare just waiting to happen.
 
 
@freedie----no disrespect freedie because i know your always looking out for the best interest of the forum users and thats really cool.
i happen to think your an intresting character with alot of good values.
im just not to concerned with this subject as a security threat thats all.

Most of the ones for Windows stopped working anyway. Google also ditched their desktop gadgets. 

Funny mine are working fine. I have two weather gadgets and a date gadget with a CPU gadget all from the MS site. They have not caused any problems nor have I ever turned them off.


With Vista they don't use much noticeable CPU at all. The weather gadgets both need to be open to the internet to function but they don't cause any strain to any program I have including Sonar.

Although I think Freddie is right in his warning if people use some common sense when they add stuff to their computer and use MS Security Essentials, they should be well protected.

I have not been bothered by any virus or malicious program since going Vista. But then I didn't have any problem with XP either. Vista/Win 7 are very robust OSs when it comes to security if you use your head and not undermine it by disregarding warnings and sensible procedures.

64 bit computing is also helpful in this regard.

There are plenty of don'ts one should follow but you all know what those are.
Don't go to sites that are suspect. Don't download stuff that is of dubious origin.

Be sure you don't open email that you don't know anything about.

And don't click on links at all when you can't be sure where it will take you.

Use a browser that is secure.

One can go on and on but use your common sense and you will be fine. 

One last thing if someone really wants to get into your computer there is very little you can do to stop them. In my case they would be bored out of their skulls.         

Linear Phase


Thanks Freddie H,

I didn't know about this one...    Seems everyday there is a new windows feature to turn off.. lol
 

jps


Thank you for bringing that to my attention , Freddie .

All the best
Jan

 

You are welcome my friends!
 
I'm glad to be of help!

chuckebaby

Noel Borthwick [Cakewalk
]

Another orphaned Microsoft technology. They don't support gadgets anymore in Win8 so this seems like one way to dissuade the flak from people who used gadgets. Just tell them they will get viruses and that will scare the bejesus out of them :) 
I use the clock and cpu meter gadget and have never had any issues with them.
You can get viruses through windows screensavers as well. In fact thats the classic way many viruses are distributed.

i agree,those custom themes on the web are an invotation to a nightmare just waiting to happen.
 
 
@freedie----no disrespect freedie because i know your always looking out for the best interest of the forum users and thats really cool.
i happen to think your an intresting character with alot of good values.
im just not to concerned with this subject as a security threat thats all.

Thank you my friend!
I really appreciate your positive comment. I think your opinion on different matters are very valued too.
Have a great week!

Noel Borthwick [Cakewalk
]

You don't need to disable all windows gadgets. The only ones that are security risks are those that come from unverified or unknown sources. The gadgets from Microsoft should be fine. 
This is no different from running any library or plugin on your computer. A VST plugin from an untrusted source could equally be a security risk.
 
 

Noel Borthwick [Cakewalk
]

Another orphaned Microsoft technology. They don't support gadgets anymore in Win8 so this seems like one way to dissuade the flak from people who used gadgets. Just tell them they will get viruses and that will scare the bejesus out of them :)
I use the clock and cpu meter gadget and have never had any issues with them.
You can get viruses through windows screensavers as well. In fact thats the classic way many viruses are distributed.

 

Thanks Noel! Always appreciate when you comment on different afflicted matters. Your insight in SONAR and your expertise are highly appreciated.
 
They must take it away in Windows 8 for a good reason.

John


Funny mine are working fine. I have two weather gadgets and a date gadget with a CPU gadget all from the MS site. They have not caused any problems nor have I ever turned them off.


With Vista they don't use much noticeable CPU at all. The weather gadgets both need to be open to the internet to function but they don't cause any strain to any program I have including Sonar.

Although I think Freddie is right in his warning if people use some common sense when they add stuff to their computer and use MS Security Essentials, they should be well protected.

I have not been bothered by any virus or malicious program since going Vista. But then I didn't have any problem with XP either. Vista/Win 7 are very robust OSs when it comes to security if you use your head and not undermine it by disregarding warnings and sensible procedures.

64 bit computing is also helpful in this regard.

There are plenty of don'ts one should follow but you all know what those are.
Don't go to sites that are suspect. Don't download stuff that is of dubious origin.

Be sure you don't open email that you don't know anything about.

And don't click on links at all when you can't be sure where it will take you.

Use a browser that is secure.

One can go on and on but use your common sense and you will be fine. 

One last thing if someone really wants to get into your computer there is very little you can do to stop them. In my case they would be bored out of their skulls.         

Agree John!
If you don't use "Gadgets" you can easily turn it off anyway. It's better to be safe then sorry, right.