Great point, Chris. I got fooled when I saw "free Google Chrome" in my web
search. I checked and found that the site I used was not the download site
you mentioned. My apologies to you and the list. When I typed the web site
name you mentioned, I noticed that the web address included "bing". Is that
okay?
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Grabowski
Sent: Monday, November 23, 2015 6:31 AM
To: Tom Fairhurst ; Window-Eyes Discussion List
Subject: RE: Google Chrome--So Secure, So Fast, So Easy to Use! Bull!
Where did you download it from?
Chrome.google.com?
Sometimes those download sites like download.com put little nasty friends in
the installers.
It is better to get it from the web site developer and not a file
repository.
Chris
Window-Eyes Product Support
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Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2015 5:29 PM
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Subject: Google Chrome--So Secure, So Fast, So Easy to Use! Bull!
I was trying to troubleshoot problems I am having with my church’s web site,
and they suggested I try Google Chrome. I did. In probing around, I found
that there are many checkboxes inChrome settings that Window-Eyes does not
identify. They are only checked or unchecked. Next I noticed that Chrome
loaded at start-up and Google Chrome was the default browser. No problem, so
far. However, Audible Manager told me that I need to close Chromium tab for
it to update. I then should press okay. I followed these instructions, but
Audible Manager never seemed to update. After a few days, I started getting
a virus alert from Esset Smart Security. It was one of their many alerts
that one cannot act upon before they leave the screen.
Thanks Esset. Then, I noticed that my home page was highjacked. Yes, the
title appeared to be the same. However, the number of links was different,
and the only edit box I could find was one asking me to enter my home phone
number. My next step was to try to remove Google Chrome Packages with
Programs and Features in Windows 7 Control Panel. I was graciously informed
that I needed to contact my administrator as I didn’t have sufficient
authority to remove this. Since I am the administrator, this doesn’t make
sense except that Windows has its own scheme of permissions and ownership
that would confound a Yale University think tank. Yes, I understand it is
generally for the good of the computer user, but its still baffling to
figure out and sometimes hard to use without sighted assistance. Suddenly,
with a breath of fresh air, I decided to use System Restore. I know you need
to be careful or you may actually restore a virus. However, it worked for
me. I got rid of the recalcitrant Google Chrome Packages. I got my home page
back without the pernicious edit box asking me for my home phone number.
Now, please tell me why Google Chrome is so good! Sorry for the long rant,
but it hasn’t been a good week on the computer.
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