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Old 06-14-2008, 09:20 PM
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I bought MB 2 disc set on line and

It appears that the disc is interactive, or active once opened on my computer. I wondering if this means that someone can snoop onto my computer, and if so, if there's a way to defeat this.
Anyone have any ideas?

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Old 06-14-2008, 09:40 PM
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It appears that the disc is interactive, or active once opened on my computer. I wondering if this means that someone can snoop onto my computer, and if so, if there's a way to defeat this.
Anyone have any ideas?
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Old 06-14-2008, 09:46 PM
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Old 06-14-2008, 10:12 PM
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Tinfoil is no longer effective. Stainless steel is the new choice for protective headwear.

Mercedes uses the discs to gain control of your computer, they plant subliminal messages into your mind that prevents you from buying a BMW.
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Tinfoil is no longer effective. Stainless steel is the new choice for protective headwear.
Aluminum Foil has a higher reflectivity index than the stainless steel and if connected to a ground plane has superior conductivity...

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It's too late for you now. If you have already installed it, you are destined to spend thousands of dollars on an old German car. I hear they are starting a support group soon.

On a serious note, it should work even if you are not connected to the internet.
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It appears that the disc is interactive, or active once opened on my computer. I wondering if this means that someone can snoop onto my computer, and if so, if there's a way to defeat this.
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Old 06-14-2008, 10:28 PM
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Ok, thanks for the feedback. It appears that my browser won't support the disc. I've removed my foil helmet, can we move on.
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Old 06-14-2008, 10:32 PM
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Old 06-14-2008, 10:39 PM
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Ok, thanks for the feedback. It appears that my browser won't support the disc. I've removed my foil helmet, can we move on.
What browser are you using? It works on IE and Firefox. You aren't using Safari are you?
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Old 06-14-2008, 10:51 PM
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IE with xp pro.
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Old 06-14-2008, 10:53 PM
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They should work. What happens when you load the first disc?
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Old 06-14-2008, 11:26 PM
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Aluminum Foil has a higher reflectivity index than the stainless steel and if connected to a ground plane has superior conductivity...

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