Snoop Posted July 20, 2002 Posted July 20, 2002 heres a snippetRedmond, WA - One of the most acclaimed features of the new Microsoft Windows XP release is its ability to enable users to fly without the aid of any mechanical assistance whatsoever. As the Microsoft commercials vividly display, users of XP can fly simply by spreading their arms. This is made possible by the new flight feature of Windows XP, called MSFlight. "The flight feature is something that we have been working on for some time," said Bill Gates, CSA of Microsoft. "Today's mobile executives need the ability to fly, and we feel that MSFlight's capabilities are far superior to those offered by Linux or Apple."----------------------------------------------------------------------Another problem is XP's susceptibility to viruses. Janice O'Connor, of Anderson, North Carolina was ejected from her 14th floor apartment after opening an e-mail that contained a virus targeted at Windows XP. The virus, which contains a file aptly named "Flyme2th_moon.exe", initiates the MSFlight feature, adjusts the speed setting to maximum, and then shuts down the computer a few seconds later, ending the user's flight capabilities. Witnesses said that Ms. O'Connor was hurdled through her apartment's balcony plate glass window and flew approximately 200 yards at that altitude before plummeting to her death.and for the full storyhttp://bbspot.com/News/2001/11/flight.html
LS_Dragons Posted July 20, 2002 Posted July 20, 2002 Where exactly do you look to turn this setting off. Don't want to risk it.LS
piaqt Posted July 20, 2002 Posted July 20, 2002 Where exactly do you look to turn this setting off. Don't want to risk it.LSRedmond
zipp51 Posted July 21, 2002 Posted July 21, 2002 I'm floating in a most peculiar way.Houston we have lift off. I'm going back to Windows 3.11 For Workgroups and stay grounded.
prathapml Posted August 12, 2004 Posted August 12, 2004 Would someone tell me where (in Control Panel?) I can enable this feature from?
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