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 Nov 18 2006, 05:49 PM
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This is just a sorta public service / general warning note. The author of the Bitroll client software has been using some extremely sh*tty tactics to get people to download the software. He (or she?) has been uploading fake torrents, password protecting them in RAR files, and then forcing people to download and install Bitroll to get the password -- which doesn't work, because the torrent is a fake in the first place.
Also, Bitroll comes packaged with some spyware. I was stupid, fell for this idiotic scam, and now I'm just warning the rest of you, so you can avoid the same fate. We need to send a clear message to the authors of Bitroll that you can't "trick" people into using your software. Don't use Bitroll. |
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Nov 18 2006, 10:59 PM
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 Empress  Group: Ex-moderators Posts: 11,226 Joined: 19-December 05 From: UK Member No.: 38,276 |
Never heard of it. Thanks for the warning.
Please report any torrents you see which ask you to install this and we will delete them. --------------------  Please DON'T send me PMs asking questions which could be answered on the board |
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Nov 19 2006, 04:42 PM
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Expert Group: Members Posts: 988 Joined: 27-August 05 From: england Member No.: 22,886 |
i had a look on bitrolls website, i got to say it looks like it was knocked together in a couple of minutes by a 5 year old with learning difficulties, i wouldnt trust it just from the look of the site
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Nov 19 2006, 10:14 PM
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Expert Group: Members Posts: 833 Joined: 9-March 06 Member No.: 46,576 |
I was reading somewhere that the many ad companies on the internet are using the BT protocol to get folk to install there crappy ad filled software, folk don't know it till they finish the download. It specifically mentioned the use of archive files (rars), another reason to avoid them for me but I do anyway.
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Nov 22 2006, 02:15 AM
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 Addict Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 15-June 06 Member No.: 56,131 |
Thanks for the warning. I checked out their site, and boy... they sure are lacking a lot of details on the site. It just doesn't look legit.
I have seen a couple other bit torrent clients that were evil as well. Sometimes the only thing we can do is warn others before it's too late. -------------------- D.F.
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Nov 24 2006, 07:36 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 0 Joined: 24-November 06 Member No.: 69,431 |
QUOTE (lost1 @ Nov 18 2006, 05:49 PM)  This is just a sorta public service / general warning note. The author of the Bitroll client software has been using some extremely sh*tty tactics to get people to download the software. He (or she?) has been uploading fake torrents, password protecting them in RAR files, and then forcing people to download and install Bitroll to get the password -- which doesn't work, because the torrent is a fake in the first place. Also, Bitroll comes packaged with some spyware. I was stupid, fell for this idiotic scam, and now I'm just warning the rest of you, so you can avoid the same fate. We need to send a clear message to the authors of Bitroll that you can't "trick" people into using your software. Don't use Bitroll. Same story here.Trapped with Bitroll. Could anyone tell me how I can uninstall spyware which is installed with bitroll, which popups some ads when I open new IE window. Lost1, How you unistalled that as Norton 2006 doesn't able to detect this spyware ?? |
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Nov 25 2006, 11:22 AM
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Expert Group: Members Posts: 988 Joined: 27-August 05 From: england Member No.: 22,886 |
try spyware search and destroy
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Nov 25 2006, 01:58 PM
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Empress Group: Ex-moderators Posts: 11,226 Joined: 19-December 05 From: UK Member No.: 38,276 |
AVG antispyware is pretty good too, you get a free full-function trial for 30 (I think) days
CODE http://free.grisoft.com
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Nov 25 2006, 02:41 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 0 Joined: 24-November 06 Member No.: 69,431 |
thanks for information..Somehow from yesterday evening I was not able to connect Net because of this spyware / virus.
Please don't install BitRoll. Don't have exact solution. To get rif of this problem, I have uninstalled some recent software. Tried to open all softwares which i normally use and found that one mock exam simulator is not able to open. So I have uninstalled that one and removed the registry..and now able to ocnnect to Net.. Torrent which I have downloaded is :: Torrents\Casino Royale (2006) PuKKa TELECiNE KvCD by Hockney(TUS Release).rar.torrent CODE http://tracker.speedtorrent.to:2710/announce size :: 687.04 MB. To Moderator, I think we should have some comments about movie before downlaoding that it's corrupt files / something. As I use desitorrents.com. It's amazing as Users continuous give the feedback once downlaoded. Here so many users download but after all we get corrupt files. Thank You. |
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Nov 25 2006, 02:59 PM
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Empress Group: Ex-moderators Posts: 11,226 Joined: 19-December 05 From: UK Member No.: 38,276 |
Please can you give a link to the torrent so it can be deleted if it hasn't already gone - find it on mininova and copy and paste the url from the address bar like
CODE http://www.mininova.org/tor/123456 Desitorrents is a private tracker, this is a public dump site. It is up to the downloaders to comment on the files and report problems. Approximately 1000 torrents are uploaded here every single day, there's no way we could check each one. -------------------- Please DON'T send me PMs asking questions which could be answered on the board |
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Nov 28 2006, 06:27 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 0 Joined: 28-November 06 Member No.: 69,963 |
Hey there,
call me an idiot but I've got the same problem as other users. I've downloaded the new saw.rar,included in the file, the bitroll program. Ever since, popups keep comig every time I open a new IEpage. I've ran several scans (AdAwere, Spybot, Windows Defender,Antivir Guard)they mentioned something about HitList. I've deleted it,but the popups keep coming...Anyone have an idea? |
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Nov 28 2006, 06:30 PM
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Empress Group: Ex-moderators Posts: 11,226 Joined: 19-December 05 From: UK Member No.: 38,276 |
Don't know about that specific one sorry, but if you go to this forum
CODE http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?act=idx they will probably be able to help you
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Nov 28 2006, 06:30 PM
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 King Group: Power Posters Posts: 2,582 Joined: 10-October 05 Member No.: 28,054 |
Use Firefox...
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Nov 28 2006, 06:52 PM
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Empress Group: Ex-moderators Posts: 11,226 Joined: 19-December 05 From: UK Member No.: 38,276 |
firefox won't get the spyware off though, no telling what else it's doing I'm afraid
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Nov 28 2006, 09:16 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 0 Joined: 28-November 06 Member No.: 69,984 |
Also, Bitroll comes packaged with some spyware.
I was stupid, fell for this idiotic scam, and now I'm just warning the rest of you, so you can avoid the same fate. We need to send a clear message to the authors of Bitroll that you can't "trick" people into using your software. Don't use Bitroll. [/quote] I just captured James Bonds Casino Royale and was faced with a rar file that directed me to Bitroll. I did nt install the program (thanks) The torrent i used: James.Bond.Casino.Royale.2006.WP.Xvid.ENG.[www.meganova.org] Please remove from Mininova in to avoid future casualties Regards, Adrian |
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Nov 29 2006, 12:35 AM
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 King Group: Ex-moderators Posts: 3,135 Joined: 30-October 05 From: US of A Member No.: 31,177 |
link pls
-------------------- QUOTE Quick advice on dating...It's important to have somebody that can make you laugh, somebody you can trust, somebody that, y'know, turns you on... And it's really, really important that these three people don't know each other. Unless you are a hot chick and you have nothing to do on Saturday night, please don't PM me! Post your question with as many details as possible in the correct section of the forum! Thank you! |
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Dec 5 2006, 02:06 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 0 Joined: 5-December 06 Member No.: 70,732 |
I downloaded a file with this shit bit-client (Bitroll). It ask to download it. You can see is a false thing.
I don't know where to post corrupted files, so I think to put here: bctp://task/Microsoft%20Office%202007%20Enterprise%20Edition%20(Multi%20Language%20Pack)%20(WORKING%20Activation%20%26%20Updates).rar/720423585/d9487dd6a07f1cde6bb26b9439ba027d942676a4/ Thank you. |
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Dec 5 2006, 02:07 AM
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Expert Group: Members Posts: 833 Joined: 9-March 06 Member No.: 46,576 |
Post a link to the torrent's General Information page in the fake/forbidden thread.
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Dec 5 2006, 07:06 AM
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 Member Group: Members Posts: 78 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Farnborough, Hants. UK Member No.: 68,277 |
Thanks for the heads up Lost1 will make sure it's known to others.
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Dec 5 2006, 12:48 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 228 Joined: 28-November 06 From: Scotland Member No.: 69,939 |
Thanks for the warning Lost1 ^^
I Will also report any torrents with that software to the fake torrents topic aswell =) -------------------- |
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