EA origin Spyware

bJN · 28 Nov 2011 at 11:28

rossiboy001 said:
And these people who make funny comments dont protect there privacy by deleting browsing data and using AV software and occasionally using proxy"s . Perhaps they should concentrate there mind in trying to keep ahead of the game lol !. Or indeed do as they suggest themselves !

That, or they're not over-reacting to a new piece of software that does nothing different to any of its predecessors in terms of data collection and "spyware". For lack of a better phrase, get a grip.

As already suggested, running it as only a single account will prevent it from searching through other users' data, so long as you do not run in administrator mode. The other suggestions of virtual pc and sandbox mode are also both good suggestions and solutions to your problem.

But still, get a grip :rolleyes:

franco_22 · 28 Nov 2011 at 11:28

rossiboy001 said:
And these people who make funny comments dont protect there privacy by deleting browsing data and using AV software and occasionally using proxy"s . Perhaps they should concentrate there mind in trying to keep ahead of the game lol !. Or indeed do as they suggest themselves !

These people aren't paranoid losers living in their parents basement.

LOAM · 28 Nov 2011 at 11:34

I woke up the other night to find EA origin going through my files. This might not sound so bad except my files were in my room in a filing cabinet. That's right Origin can climb out of your PC and go through your draws whilst you sleep. I suggest locking the room your PC is in when you are not there, who knows what untold snooping it could do.

~>Dg<~ · 28 Nov 2011 at 11:35

rossiboy001 said:
And these people who make funny comments dont protect there privacy by deleting browsing data and using AV software and occasionally using proxy"s . Perhaps they should concentrate there mind in trying to keep ahead of the game lol !. Or indeed do as they suggest themselves !

thing is you only have to google most people and most relevant info can be found its a bin tin foil hat tbh. origin isnt doing what other programs most people use dont do.

scaremongery f.t.w.

rossiboy001 · 28 Nov 2011 at 11:44

bJN said:
That, or they're not over-reacting to a new piece of software that does nothing different to any of its predecessors in terms of data collection and "spyware". For lack of a better phrase, get a grip.

As already suggested, running it as only a single account will prevent it from searching through other users' data, so long as you do not run in administrator mode. The other suggestions of virtual pc and sandbox mode are also both good suggestions and solutions to your problem.

But still, get a grip

Yeah those two are good suggestions , So this thread has achieved what it set out to do thanks . Thats fine for other people if they are happy with how it is , But lemming user apathy has got us to where we are today . I pay money for a product , they provide the product , thats where the relationship should end .

wildman · 28 Nov 2011 at 12:03

rossiboy001 said:
Lol everybody , But is that a yes or no ?

you scared they might hack your faping material and call the old bill ?

Edrof · 28 Nov 2011 at 12:10

rossiboy001 said:
is that a yes or no ?

Nes.

rossiboy001 · 28 Nov 2011 at 12:15

wildman said:
you scared they might hack your faping material and call the old bill ?

Had to Google that , A subject you seem to know more about than me , But cheers if ever I do Ill come to you !

orderoftheflame · 28 Nov 2011 at 13:03

rossiboy001 said:
Perhaps they should concentrate there mind in trying to keep ahead of the game lol !

....The game? Do you think you're in WarGames or Tron or something?

OP watches too many films.

RobSmith · 28 Nov 2011 at 13:10

rossiboy001 said:
But lemming user apathy has got us to where we are today .

Lemmings? Saaaaaaaay what?

Mr Krugga · 28 Nov 2011 at 13:12

Installed Origin on your PC?

You're part of the Skynet now.

rossiboy001 · 28 Nov 2011 at 13:30

Mr Krugga said:
Installed Origin on your PC?

You're part of the Skynet now.

Nor ever be assimilated into the collective ! lol .

Teaf · 28 Nov 2011 at 13:32

Barry_H said:
Get your tinfoil hats here, 3 for a pound.

ZombieFan · 28 Nov 2011 at 13:34

Just a warning, if you are concerned about Origin then make sure you also don't use the Windows 7 file search. I heard a rumour that it also scans all the files on your PC!

Fonz-Valo · 28 Nov 2011 at 13:36

ZombieFan said:
Just a warning, if you are concerned about Origin then make sure you also don't use the Windows 7 file search. I heard a rumour that it also scans all the files on your PC!

El_Commi · 28 Nov 2011 at 13:40

What makes you think that any one at EA has the slightest inclination to know what files you have on your PC?

FARGO · 28 Nov 2011 at 13:59

For some reason I got the impression that you wanted to know if Origin would scan for hax on one account whilst leaving another, non-haxing account alone.

~>Dg<~ · 28 Nov 2011 at 14:16

FARGO said:
For some reason I got the impression that you wanted to know if Origin would scan for hax on one account whilst leaving another, non-haxing account alone.

and this would be pointless becuause if caught for hacking then it would still be linked to the other legit accounts by ip and guid linking

a lot of people get caught out by this and then say it wasnt me

FARGO · 28 Nov 2011 at 14:21

~>Dg<~ said:
and this would be pointless becuause if caught for hacking then it would still be linked to the other legit accounts by ip and guid linking

a lot of people get caught out by this and then say it wasnt me

What about those pesky older brothers who get up to mischief on the family computer?

~>Dg<~ · 28 Nov 2011 at 14:23

haha my bro installed the aimbot while my mum was out

best one i ever heard was vista installed a aimbot :confused:

no lie that was his excuse