HelioHost Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 (edited) Username: sfavron, Server: Tommy, Main domain: sylvain.heliohost.org Hello I wonder if it is safe in all ways? Even safe with a very old computer like Windows XP SP3? I wonder what it can do to my computer? I wonder if it can steal informations from my self, like when i simply check my bank account; even type some user name and password? I wonder what it does to the registry of the computer? I wonder if it can be uninstalled? I wonder if it can be blocked? I might have later questions about it. Thank's for your time. Sylvain Favron http://sylvain.heliohost.org Edited December 12, 2017 by Krydos added missing text
Krydos Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 It is safe in all ways. Wolstech wrote it so we know exactly what went into it. I'm not sure if it would work on windows xp. That operating system stopped receiving updates over three years ago on 2014-04-08 so most people have moved on to a newer OS. Wolstech might know for sure if it would work on such an old computer. He'll respond when he sees this thread. What it does is download a small initialization file with instructions on what to mine and where to send the data. It downloads assignments from a pool which then gives us cryptocurrency depending on how many hashes per second your computer performs basically. It doesn't collect any of your information other than the username you provide, and basic stats about how fast your computer can mine and how many minutes it's been mining for. Wolstech would know for sure the exact details of the registry. I believe it uses the registry to store a few variables is all. It can definitely be uninstalled. I have been running the software for over a month and I have uninstalled it many times for testing. I wouldn't let the program be released to the public until I was positive that the uninstaller removes all traces of the program. It doesn't even leave any empty directories behind like a lot of software. Yes, antivirus software and firewalls can block the program. It relies on being able to connect to the internet so if antivirus blocks it from downloading its assignment, or if it can't talk to the pool or to our servers it will not run as well. Thanks for the great questions, and we welcome any others you may have. Like I already said Wolstech (the software's author) will also respond to let you know further details.
wolstech Posted December 12, 2017 Posted December 12, 2017 Here's some more details for you: The software will NOT work on Windows XP. It supports Windows Vista / 7 / 8.1 / Server 2008 / 10 / Server 2016. Instructions for mining on Linux are coming soon. Non-x86 CPUs (e.g. ARM) are not supported. The software DOES have the capability to download and run software of our choosing on your computer as part of its work assignments. As of now, assignments use one or both of the following open source software programs, which can be fully reviewed if you wish since they are open source: https://github.com/xmrig/xmrig and https://github.com/fireice-uk/xmr-stak The software we run through HelioMine is subject to change in the future without notice to you, and future assignments may or may not be open source. The software may also download configuration data and related files for assignments. Not all assignments downloaded by HelioMine may be miners (for example, we could send a hardware detection program that looks for GPUs suitable for use in future mining assignments). The software MAY cause a significant increase in energy consumption, heat output, and fan noise on computers where it is running. The software DOES NOT collect or transmit any personal information beyond your IP address and the username you give it during installation. The software also transmits statistics and results from its assignments, which do not contain any personal information. An internet connection is required for HelioMine to function. The software DOES save data in the registry. All data can be seen in the Windows Registry Editor under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOLS Technologies\RGS (or HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\WOW6432Node\WOLS Technologies\RGS on 64-bit systems). Please note that modifying or deleting this information can break HelioMine. The software DOES include an uninstaller, which removes all registry data, downloaded programs/assignments, shortcuts, and program files when it is used. Empty folders are sometimes left behind and can be safely deleted. The software and its assignments DO sometimes get flagged and/or blocked by antivirus software. Instructions for whitelisting it are included with the program if you wish to do so. Please let us know if you have any other questions. We're glad to answer.
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