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This company previously shipped mini-pcs with unremoveable malware and spyware even after a reformat and bios flash. Avoid
The prior AD15 Gen was accused of this. Are there still concerns on current iterations?
He is trolling and he does that to each and every Acemagic thread, posted in last couple of months.
I don't know why these slickdeals posts are always full of shills. I see they've already started here. It's so odd.
I suggest everyone stay away from this company. I have personal experience with this company's products and they are a super shady Chinese company that provides little to zero after purchase support, their warranty is made internationally near impossible to use, they literally don't stock replacement parts, and they are known for doing things like shipping computers with viruses installed.
What kind of viruses/malware are we talking here? I doubt it'd persist with a reformat + installation of a linux OS, in which case this would be a nice little mini server.
What kind of viruses/malware are we talking here? I doubt it'd persist with a reformat + installation of a linux OS, in which case this would be a nice little mini server.
I'm no hacker, but I'd love to know how a ROM chip can inject crap onto a fresh windows install (especially if the nvme was from the outside and not the included one)
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The prior AD15 Gen was accused of this. Are there still concerns on current iterations?
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What kind of viruses/malware are we talking here? I doubt it'd persist with a reformat + installation of a linux OS, in which case this would be a nice little mini server.
That one person keeps spamming everywhere without any links or sources about a mythic and non-existent "unremovable" malware specifically for this brand. The non-existent "unremovable" malware is just fearmongering happen in the comment section of this article.
Just do a full wipe and clean install if you have concerns. Also, do a favor and just report the person for trolling / spamming until they posts a source/link to the "unremovable" malware.
What kind of viruses/malware are we talking here? I doubt it'd persist with a reformat + installation of a linux OS, in which case this would be a nice little mini server.
I am tempted to get one of these and try to make a steam box out of it.
That one person keeps spamming everywhere without any links or sources about a mythic and non-existent "unremovable" malware specifically for this brand. The non-existent "unremovable" malware is just fearmongering happen in the comment section of this article.https://www.tomshardware.com/desk...t-shipmentJust do a full wipe and clean install if you have concerns. Also, do a favor and just report the person for trolling / spamming until they posts a source/link to the "unremovable" malware.
I would agree with the poster that its not worth buying this brand. Even if they are no longer shipping malware it's not worth the risk. There are plenty of mini-PCs from vendors without such a bad reputation and they don't cost much more. And barebones version Bios malware that persists after reformatting a drive iz known to exist. Whether this company has it or not, is a different question. Still, even one instance of pre-installed malware is too much imo. It would be a death blow for a typical OEM, idk why people are defending this shady company when there are plenty of other mini-PC makers out there
I have three of these for my kids. Amazing CPU and built in GPU. Paired it with 20" Dell monitors. Kids loved them. Format it to remove spyware. Wifi card needs to be upgraded though. All three wifi card went out weekly. Tired of uninstall and reinstall wifi drivers so I just hard wire into the router. Intel wifi cards are cheap. Easy upgrade tbh.
I don't know why these slickdeals posts are always full of shills. I see they've already started here. It's so odd.
I suggest everyone stay away from this company. I have personal experience with this company's products and they are a super shady Chinese company that provides little to zero after purchase support, their warranty is made internationally near impossible to use, they literally don't stock replacement parts, and they are known for doing things like shipping computers with viruses installed.
Are you ranting about replacement parts again? I've seen you in at least 2 other threads including the $100 mini pc's you'd throw away rather than repair posting over and over about no replacement parts. Anyone buying a mini pc should know almost all of them have cpu's soldered to the board with only the memory and ssd's being upgradeable. Please give it a rest.
To those asking about linux yes most mini pc's run linux fine. I'm using dietpi for x86 which is based on debian as a docker host, jellyfin media server and a local llm without issue on a miniforum ums773 lite barebone(no memory/ssd as I had a nvme ssd and was putting max memory of 64gb in so no need to buy one with memory and then pull it to upgrade) that was recently posted for $239.
According to perplexity.ai when asked about the kamrui and ace magician malware previously found: The malware found on Ace Magician and Kamrui mini PCs was present on the Windows portion, specifically within the pre-installed Windows operating system and the recovery partition, not the BIOS or firmware level. Multiple sources confirmed that the malware (including Bladabindi and Redline families) was embedded in system files and Windows recovery, meaning a factory reset would not remove it unless Windows was fully reinstalled from clean media. There are no credible reports indicating that the infection reached the BIOS; it was isolated to Windows and associated utilities provided by the manufacturer.
ACEMAGIC Mini PC Isolated Virus Incident - Answering FAQs
by US ACEMAGIC29 Feb 20240 Comments
Being the foremost Mini PC seller in the United States, we consistently go the extra mile to deliver what suits you best. As a result of our Isolated Virus Incident, you were inconvenienced this time, and we apologized deeply in our recent Press Release.
However, to strengthen the loyal bond we share and alleviate any negative sentiments stemming from this incident, ACEMAGIC will answer some related questions that you may find helpful now and in the future. Besides this, we are always happy to listen to your concerns and resolve them as soon as possible. Let's start solving your Isolated Virus Incident problems with some quick and helpful answers.
For those asking for PROOF OF VIRUS look no further then there own website.
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by US ACEMAGIC29 Feb 20240 Comments
Being the foremost Mini PC seller in the United States, we consistently go the extra mile to deliver what suits you best. As a result of our Isolated Virus Incident, you were inconvenienced this time, and we apologized deeply in our recent Press Release.
However, to strengthen the loyal bond we share and alleviate any negative sentiments stemming from this incident, ACEMAGIC will answer some related questions that you may find helpful now and in the future. Besides this, we are always happy to listen to your concerns and resolve them as soon as possible. Let's start solving your Isolated Virus Incident problems with some quick and helpful answers.
For those asking for PROOF OF VIRUS look no further then there own website.
If you keep reading, they claim that the virus detection was a false positive.
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This company previously shipped mini-pcs with unremoveable malware and spyware even after a reformat and bios flash. Avoid
The prior AD15 Gen was accused of this. Are there still concerns on current iterations?
I suggest everyone stay away from this company. I have personal experience with this company's products and they are a super shady Chinese company that provides little to zero after purchase support, their warranty is made internationally near impossible to use, they literally don't stock replacement parts, and they are known for doing things like shipping computers with viruses installed.
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From what I have read a full deep format should clear the problem. Then you need your own OS
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Just do a full wipe and clean install if you have concerns. Also, do a favor and just report the person for trolling / spamming until they posts a source/link to the "unremovable" malware.
I suggest everyone stay away from this company. I have personal experience with this company's products and they are a super shady Chinese company that provides little to zero after purchase support, their warranty is made internationally near impossible to use, they literally don't stock replacement parts, and they are known for doing things like shipping computers with viruses installed.
Are you ranting about replacement parts again? I've seen you in at least 2 other threads including the $100 mini pc's you'd throw away rather than repair posting over and over about no replacement parts. Anyone buying a mini pc should know almost all of them have cpu's soldered to the board with only the memory and ssd's being upgradeable. Please give it a rest.
To those asking about linux yes most mini pc's run linux fine. I'm using dietpi for x86 which is based on debian as a docker host, jellyfin media server and a local llm without issue on a miniforum ums773 lite barebone(no memory/ssd as I had a nvme ssd and was putting max memory of 64gb in so no need to buy one with memory and then pull it to upgrade) that was recently posted for $239.
According to perplexity.ai when asked about the kamrui and ace magician malware previously found: The malware found on Ace Magician and Kamrui mini PCs was present on the Windows portion, specifically within the pre-installed Windows operating system and the recovery partition, not the BIOS or firmware level. Multiple sources confirmed that the malware (including Bladabindi and Redline families) was embedded in system files and Windows recovery, meaning a factory reset would not remove it unless Windows was fully reinstalled from clean media. There are no credible reports indicating that the infection reached the BIOS; it was isolated to Windows and associated utilities provided by the manufacturer.
by US ACEMAGIC29 Feb 20240 Comments
Being the foremost Mini PC seller in the United States, we consistently go the extra mile to deliver what suits you best. As a result of our Isolated Virus Incident, you were inconvenienced this time, and we apologized deeply in our recent Press Release.
However, to strengthen the loyal bond we share and alleviate any negative sentiments stemming from this incident, ACEMAGIC will answer some related questions that you may find helpful now and in the future. Besides this, we are always happy to listen to your concerns and resolve them as soon as possible. Let's start solving your Isolated Virus Incident problems with some quick and helpful answers.
For those asking for PROOF OF VIRUS look no further then there own website.
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by US ACEMAGIC29 Feb 20240 Comments
Being the foremost Mini PC seller in the United States, we consistently go the extra mile to deliver what suits you best. As a result of our Isolated Virus Incident, you were inconvenienced this time, and we apologized deeply in our recent Press Release.
However, to strengthen the loyal bond we share and alleviate any negative sentiments stemming from this incident, ACEMAGIC will answer some related questions that you may find helpful now and in the future. Besides this, we are always happy to listen to your concerns and resolve them as soon as possible. Let's start solving your Isolated Virus Incident problems with some quick and helpful answers.
For those asking for PROOF OF VIRUS look no further then there own website.
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