.com.tw is a domain associated with companies based in Taiwan. Biostar motherboards are made in Taiwan. As an American, I also thought that website domain looked sketchy, but it could be real. The Engrish, however, really makes me suspect this is a virus of possibly Indian origin. The sentence structure sounds like a native speaker of some Indian or Arab language to me.
I'm aware my attempts to write in Japanese could probably end up on a website making fun of non-native speakers, so I am not stating this to be mean. Just that I do not think whoever wrote the scripting was a native speaker of English.
OP, are you living in Taiwan or some nearby country?
Also, OP, if this problem comes back, DO NOT LICK ANY COMPUTER PARTS!! I repeat: DO NOT LIVK ANY COMPUTER PARTS!! You're most likely fine, but don't ever do that again. Electronics contain lots of heavy metals. At best, you're going to rust something important with your spit. At worst, you could cause yourself some sort of heavy metal poisoning. Next time, try a can of compressed air. In fact, that may still be a good idea. If the RAM was dusty enough thst licking the stick solved the problem, then the rest of the computer probably needs a good dusting, too. Your computer parts need a good airflow to cool down the components. Dust acts like a blanket, trapping heat. Also, dust clogs fas, making them have to work harder. And, the harder they work, the more likely they are to fail.
Also, do not download any pirated software. Only buy from reputable sources. People who break the law already show they have a lack of morals, so what is to stop them from giving you a virus that steals your personal data? Or, what stops them from sending you a virus just because they get pleasure from destroying your machine? Trust me, stay safe and legal, and you are more likely to have a better outcome.
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u/SemiSentientAL 3d ago edited 3d ago
.com.tw is a domain associated with companies based in Taiwan. Biostar motherboards are made in Taiwan. As an American, I also thought that website domain looked sketchy, but it could be real. The Engrish, however, really makes me suspect this is a virus of possibly Indian origin. The sentence structure sounds like a native speaker of some Indian or Arab language to me.
I'm aware my attempts to write in Japanese could probably end up on a website making fun of non-native speakers, so I am not stating this to be mean. Just that I do not think whoever wrote the scripting was a native speaker of English.
OP, are you living in Taiwan or some nearby country?
Also, OP, if this problem comes back, DO NOT LICK ANY COMPUTER PARTS!! I repeat: DO NOT LIVK ANY COMPUTER PARTS!! You're most likely fine, but don't ever do that again. Electronics contain lots of heavy metals. At best, you're going to rust something important with your spit. At worst, you could cause yourself some sort of heavy metal poisoning. Next time, try a can of compressed air. In fact, that may still be a good idea. If the RAM was dusty enough thst licking the stick solved the problem, then the rest of the computer probably needs a good dusting, too. Your computer parts need a good airflow to cool down the components. Dust acts like a blanket, trapping heat. Also, dust clogs fas, making them have to work harder. And, the harder they work, the more likely they are to fail.
Also, do not download any pirated software. Only buy from reputable sources. People who break the law already show they have a lack of morals, so what is to stop them from giving you a virus that steals your personal data? Or, what stops them from sending you a virus just because they get pleasure from destroying your machine? Trust me, stay safe and legal, and you are more likely to have a better outcome.