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Discussion in 'Windows Vista' started by Eustace, Jun 30, 2009.

  1. Eustace

    Eustace Guest

    I just uninstalled the McAffee Security Center that came with my laptop
    and installed AVG antivirus instead. Is there anything else I need to do
    to complete the basic protection of my system?

    emf

    --
    It ain't THAT, babe! - A radical reinterpretation
     
    Eustace, Jun 30, 2009
    #1
  3. MSDOS

    MSDOS Guest

    Welcome to this space...
    Did you install the AVG free or the paid full version ?. Why did you
    remove MCafee Security Center ??. No software can claim that it can
    offer complete protection to your system from such threats but you have
    to take some additional steps to protect yourself. Installing just an
    anti virus will not do.Lemme know as what you do mostly while you are
    online ? what type of internet connection have you got (Broadband /
    Dialup/Wireless).


    --
    MSDOS

    '
    *_Welcome_to_my_Blog_*_
    ' ()
     
    MSDOS, Jun 30, 2009
    #2
  4. Eustace

    Eustace Guest

    On 2009-06-30 05:46 MSDOS wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > Welcome to this space...
    > Did you install the AVG free or the paid full version ?.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    The AVG free.

    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > Why did you
    > remove MCafee Security Center ??.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    Because the free subscription was about to expire, and because in the
    past McAffee had charged me automatically $70 for a yearly subscription.
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > No software can claim that it can
    > offer complete protection to your system from such threats but you have
    > to take some additional steps to protect yourself. Installing just an
    > anti virus will not do.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    But I see that AVG free is not just antivirus.
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > Lemme know as what you do mostly while you are
    > online ? <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    General browsing, some videos, no games.
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > what type of internet connection have you got (Broadband /
    > Dialup/Wireless).<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    Dialup / wireless.

    ....
     
    Eustace, Jun 30, 2009
    #3
  5. LVTravel

    LVTravel Guest

    "Eustace" <emfril@gmail.com> wrote in message
    news:#Wo0kGV#JHA.3544@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > I just uninstalled the McAffee Security Center that came with my laptop
    > and installed AVG antivirus instead. Is there anything else I need to do
    > to complete the basic protection of my system?
    >
    > emf
    >
    > --
    > It ain't THAT, babe! - A radical reinterpretation
    > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->


    AVG free is a fairly good antivirus program and should suffice with your
    browsing as long as you practice "safe-surfing." No antivirus program will
    protect you if you do not practice safe-surfing. There are a lot of people
    who also like Avast. In it's earlier versions, I had issues with updating on
    two of my 5 computers and so dumped it for AVG which ran without problems.

    You need to ensure that your Vista firewall is functioning. It, again will
    normally be enough to protect from the hacker's attempts to infiltrate your
    system. There are free firewalls available to replace the Vista one if you
    decide to go that route.
    I use Zone Alarm from CheckPoint software:

    on all my systems as it is free and it does a good job of blocking
    outsiders. The only issue I have is the occasional failure of the program
    to remember approved use of the intra or internet by some of my programs.

    You also need to occasionally run mal-ware checkers. I use Spybot search
    and destroy, Malware bytes and Ad-aware which can all be downloaded and
    installed from these sites:





    There are others out there but again, be careful what you get and where you
    get it from.

    I heartily agree that you need to uninstall McAfee as it, as well as
    Norton's programs, are resource hogs. I have always had issues with McAfee
    not finding malware that even AVG found.
     
    LVTravel, Jun 30, 2009
    #4
  6. The C. [MCSE] Privacy & Disclos

    The C. [MCSE] Privacy & Disclos Guest

    You forgot MalwareBytes and Spybot Search & Destory too!

    --
    Computer/Software Tech.

    Make it a great day!

    Charles Richmond




    "Eustace" wrote:
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > On 2009-06-30 05:46 MSDOS wrote:<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    > > Welcome to this space...
    > > Did you install the AVG free or the paid full version ?.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > The AVG free.
    >
    > <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    > > Why did you
    > > remove MCafee Security Center ??.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > Because the free subscription was about to expire, and because in the
    > past McAffee had charged me automatically $70 for a yearly subscription.
    > <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    > > No software can claim that it can
    > > offer complete protection to your system from such threats but you have
    > > to take some additional steps to protect yourself. Installing just an
    > > anti virus will not do.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > But I see that AVG free is not just antivirus.
    > <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    > > Lemme know as what you do mostly while you are
    > > online ? <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > General browsing, some videos, no games.
    > <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    > > what type of internet connection have you got (Broadband /
    > > Dialup/Wireless).<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > Dialup / wireless.
    >
    > ....
    > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
    The C. [MCSE] Privacy & Disclos, Jun 30, 2009
    #5
  7. Jim

    Jim Guest

    On Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:09:09 -0400, Eustace <emfril@gmail.com> wrote:
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >I just uninstalled the McAffee Security Center that came with my laptop
    >and installed AVG antivirus instead. Is there anything else I need to do
    >to complete the basic protection of my system?
    >
    >emf<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    Mine ;
    Avast a/v free ( audio and visual warning ), Comodo Pro firewall (
    free ) , Superantispyware ( bought ) , Malwarebytes antimalware ( free
    ) and a few other free programs .
     
    Jim, Jun 30, 2009
    #6
  8. webster72n

    webster72n Guest

    "Eustace" <emfril@gmail.com> wrote in message
    news:O7nzkTY#JHA.5704@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > On 2009-06-30 05:46 MSDOS wrote:<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> Welcome to this space...
    >> Did you install the AVG free or the paid full version ?.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > The AVG free.
    >
    ><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> Why did you
    >> remove MCafee Security Center ??.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > Because the free subscription was about to expire, and because in the past
    > McAffee had charged me automatically $70 for a yearly subscription.
    ><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> No software can claim that it can
    >> offer complete protection to your system from such threats but you have
    >> to take some additional steps to protect yourself. Installing just an
    >> anti virus will not do.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > But I see that AVG free is not just antivirus.
    ><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> Lemme know as what you do mostly while you are
    >> online ?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > General browsing, some videos, no games.
    ><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> what type of internet connection have you got (Broadband /
    >> Dialup/Wireless).<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > Dialup / wireless.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    How is that accomplished?

    Harry
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >
    > ... <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
    webster72n, Jun 30, 2009
    #7
  9. Spirit

    Spirit Guest

    For a home user :

    Avast Home - turn off unused shields.
    Windows Defender
    SmartScreen Filter (in IE8)
    Run IE8 in Protected Mode and with InPrivate Filtering as the default
    (registry entry)
    Prevx 3.0 Free (you can add this with AVG also)
    UAC on or in Quiet Mode
    Windows Firewall
    Set InPrivate Filtering at AUTO or Prompt and use the converted AdBlocker
    File.
    Windows UpDates ON however set Advanced System Settings - Hardware Tab -
    Windows Update Driver Settings - Never Check for Drivers when I connect a
    Device (always go to a device makers site and manually look for updated
    drivers).

    Even more secure would be to use InPrivate Browsing all the time.

    The security built into Vista is so integrated that many programs just get
    in the way.

    Use SuperAntiSpyware and MalwareBytes as Scanners Only, nothing resident.
    Though mine has never caught anything except an occasional cookie.

    There are other scenarios however this one is extremely tight
    "Eustace" <emfril@gmail.com> wrote in message
    news:%23Wo0kGV%23JHA.3544@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >I just uninstalled the McAffee Security Center that came with my laptop and
    >installed AVG antivirus instead. Is there anything else I need to do to
    >complete the basic protection of my system?
    >
    > emf
    >
    > --
    > It ain't THAT, babe! - A radical reinterpretation
    > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
    Spirit, Jun 30, 2009
    #8
  10. Eustace

    Eustace Guest

    On 2009-06-30 12:35 webster72n wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >
    >
    > "Eustace" <emfril@gmail.com> wrote in message
    > news:O7nzkTY#JHA.5704@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> On 2009-06-30 05:46 MSDOS wrote:<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>> Welcome to this space...
    >>> Did you install the AVG free or the paid full version ?.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >>
    >> The AVG free.
    >>
    >><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>> Why did you
    >>> remove MCafee Security Center ??.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >>
    >> Because the free subscription was about to expire, and because in the
    >> past McAffee had charged me automatically $70 for a yearly subscription.
    >><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>> No software can claim that it can
    >>> offer complete protection to your system from such threats but you have
    >>> to take some additional steps to protect yourself. Installing just an
    >>> anti virus will not do.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >>
    >> But I see that AVG free is not just antivirus.
    >><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>> Lemme know as what you do mostly while you are
    >>> online ?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >>
    >> General browsing, some videos, no games.
    >><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>> what type of internet connection have you got (Broadband /
    >>> Dialup/Wireless).<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >>
    >> Dialup / wireless.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > How is that accomplished?
    >
    > Harry<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    Dialup at home, wireless at school, coffee shop.

    emf

    --
    It ain't THAT, babe! - A radical reinterpretation
     
    Eustace, Jun 30, 2009
    #9
  11. Eustace

    Eustace Guest

    On 2009-06-30 10:02 LVTravel wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >
    >
    > "Eustace" <emfril@gmail.com> wrote in message
    > news:#Wo0kGV#JHA.3544@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> I just uninstalled the McAffee Security Center that came with my
    >> laptop and installed AVG antivirus instead. Is there anything else I
    >> need to do to complete the basic protection of my system?
    >>
    >> emf
    >><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    >
    > AVG free is a fairly good antivirus program and should suffice with your
    > browsing as long as you practice "safe-surfing." No antivirus program
    > will protect you if you do not practice safe-surfing. There are a lot
    > of people who also like Avast. In it's earlier versions, I had issues
    > with updating on two of my 5 computers and so dumped it for AVG which
    > ran without problems.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    I use(d) AVG with my Win 98 machine. Then with my Win XP laptop I
    decided to keep McAffee, though now I think I shouldn't have. I also use
    Firefox which is considered safer for browsing.
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > You need to ensure that your Vista firewall is functioning. It, again
    > will normally be enough to protect from the hacker's attempts to
    > infiltrate your system. <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    It is functioning. In my Win 98 machine I used ZoneAlarm, but now I do
    not need it; that's a plus for XP, Vista.
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > There are free firewalls available to replace
    > the Vista one if you decide to go that route.
    > I use Zone Alarm from CheckPoint software:
    >
    > on all my systems as it is free and it does a good job of blocking
    > outsiders. The only issue I have is the occasional failure of the
    > program to remember approved use of the intra or internet by some of my
    > programs.
    >
    > You also need to occasionally run mal-ware checkers. I use Spybot
    > search and destroy, Malware bytes and Ad-aware which can all be
    > downloaded and installed from these sites:
    >
    >
    >
    >     <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    I'll get ad-aware, as in my earlier machines, for an occasional
    check-up. It rarely caught anything but cookies. Except at some point in
    the beginning when something was redialing when I got disconnected. Than
    I got directions and checked the machine with 2-3 different programs to
    make sure it is clean.
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > There are others out there but again, be careful what you get and where
    > you get it from.
    >
    > I heartily agree that you need to uninstall McAfee as it, as well as
    > Norton's programs, are resource hogs. I have always had issues with
    > McAfee not finding malware that even AVG found.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    I should have uninstalled McAfee from my Win XP machine too. I didn't
    out of inertia and maybe curiosity with that map you were getting to see
    from where they were trying to infiltrate, though I opened it only a
    couple of times in the beginning... And I did realized it was slowing
    down the system when it was scanning.

    Thanks,

    emf

    --
    It ain't THAT, babe! - A radical reinterpretation
     
    Eustace, Jun 30, 2009
    #10
  12. webster72n

    webster72n Guest

    "Eustace" <emfril@gmail.com> wrote in message
    news:unWrMkb#JHA.4560@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > On 2009-06-30 12:35 webster72n wrote:<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >>
    >>
    >> "Eustace" <emfril@gmail.com> wrote in message
    >> news:O7nzkTY#JHA.5704@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>> On 2009-06-30 05:46 MSDOS wrote:
    >>>> Welcome to this space...
    >>>> Did you install the AVG free or the paid full version ?.
    >>>
    >>> The AVG free.
    >>>
    >>>
    >>>> Why did you
    >>>> remove MCafee Security Center ??.
    >>>
    >>> Because the free subscription was about to expire, and because in the
    >>> past McAffee had charged me automatically $70 for a yearly subscription.
    >>>
    >>>> No software can claim that it can
    >>>> offer complete protection to your system from such threats but you have
    >>>> to take some additional steps to protect yourself. Installing just an
    >>>> anti virus will not do.
    >>>
    >>> But I see that AVG free is not just antivirus.
    >>>
    >>>> Lemme know as what you do mostly while you are
    >>>> online ?
    >>>
    >>> General browsing, some videos, no games.
    >>>
    >>>> what type of internet connection have you got (Broadband /
    >>>> Dialup/Wireless).
    >>>
    >>> Dialup / wireless.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >>
    >> How is that accomplished?
    >>
    >> Harry<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > Dialup at home, wireless at school, coffee shop.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    I red a combination of both into it, which I didn't think was possible.
    Thank you. <H>.
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >
    > emf
    >
    > --
    > It ain't THAT, babe! - A radical reinterpretation
    > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
    webster72n, Jun 30, 2009
    #11
  13. Bruce Chambers

    Bruce Chambers Guest

    Eustace wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > I just uninstalled the McAffee Security Center that came with my laptop
    > and installed AVG antivirus instead. Is there anything else I need to do
    > to complete the basic protection of my system?
    >
    > emf
    > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->



    There are several essential components to computer security: a
    knowledgeable and pro-active user, a properly configured firewall,
    reliable and up-to-date antivirus software, disable any unnecessary
    services, and the prompt repair (via patches, hotfixes, or service
    packs) of any known vulnerabilities.

    The most important component is also, not ironically, the weakest
    link in the "equation," of course, the computer user. No software
    manufacturer can -- nor should they be expected to -- protect the
    computer user from him/herself. All too many people have bought into
    the various PC/software manufacturers marketing claims of easy
    computing. They believe that their computer should be no harder to use
    than a toaster oven; they have neither the inclination or desire to
    learn how to safely use their computer. All too few people keep their
    antivirus software current, install patches in a timely manner, or stop
    to really think about that cutesy link they're about to click.

    Firewalls and anti-virus applications, which should always be used
    and should always be running, are important components of "safe hex,"
    but they cannot, and should not be expected to, protect the computer
    user from him/herself. Ultimately, it is incumbent upon each and every
    computer user to learn how to secure his/her own computer.

    To learn more about practicing "safe hex," start with these links:

    Protect Your PC


    Home Computer Security


    List of Antivirus Software Vendors


    Home PC Firewall Guide


    Scumware.com



    --

    Bruce Chambers

    Help us help you:




    They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary
    safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin

    Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell

    The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has
    killed a great many philosophers.
    ~ Denis Diderot
     
    Bruce Chambers, Jun 30, 2009
    #12
  14. ray

    ray Guest

    On Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:09:09 -0400, Eustace wrote:
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > I just uninstalled the McAffee Security Center that came with my laptop
    > and installed AVG antivirus instead. Is there anything else I need to do
    > to complete the basic protection of my system?
    >
    > emf<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    I understand the mafia has a similar racket - pay for protection.
     
    ray, Jul 1, 2009
    #13
  15. LVTravel

    LVTravel Guest

    "Eustace" <emfril@gmail.com> wrote in message
    news:eqM7bub#JHA.5064@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > On 2009-06-30 10:02 LVTravel wrote:<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >>
    >>
    >> "Eustace" <emfril@gmail.com> wrote in message
    >> news:#Wo0kGV#JHA.3544@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>> I just uninstalled the McAffee Security Center that came with my laptop
    >>> and installed AVG antivirus instead. Is there anything else I need to do
    >>> to complete the basic protection of my system?
    >>>
    >>> emf
    >>><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >>
    >>
    >> AVG free is a fairly good antivirus program and should suffice with your
    >> browsing as long as you practice "safe-surfing." No antivirus program
    >> will protect you if you do not practice safe-surfing. There are a lot of
    >> people who also like Avast. In it's earlier versions, I had issues with
    >> updating on two of my 5 computers and so dumped it for AVG which ran
    >> without problems.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > I use(d) AVG with my Win 98 machine. Then with my Win XP laptop I decided
    > to keep McAffee, though now I think I shouldn't have. I also use Firefox
    > which is considered safer for browsing.
    ><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> You need to ensure that your Vista firewall is functioning. It, again
    >> will normally be enough to protect from the hacker's attempts to
    >> infiltrate your system.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > It is functioning. In my Win 98 machine I used ZoneAlarm, but now I do not
    > need it; that's a plus for XP, Vista.
    ><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> There are free firewalls available to replace the Vista one if you decide
    >> to go that route.
    >> I use Zone Alarm from CheckPoint software:
    >>
    >> on all my systems as it is free and it does a good job of blocking
    >> outsiders. The only issue I have is the occasional failure of the
    >> program to remember approved use of the intra or internet by some of my
    >> programs.
    >>
    >> You also need to occasionally run mal-ware checkers. I use Spybot search
    >> and destroy, Malware bytes and Ad-aware which can all be downloaded and
    >> installed from these sites:
    >>
    >>
    >>
    >>     <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > I'll get ad-aware, as in my earlier machines, for an occasional check-up.
    > It rarely caught anything but cookies. Except at some point in the
    > beginning when something was redialing when I got disconnected. Than I got
    > directions and checked the machine with 2-3 different programs to make
    > sure it is clean.
    ><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> There are others out there but again, be careful what you get and where
    >> you get it from.
    >>
    >> I heartily agree that you need to uninstall McAfee as it, as well as
    >> Norton's programs, are resource hogs. I have always had issues with
    >> McAfee not finding malware that even AVG found.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > I should have uninstalled McAfee from my Win XP machine too. I didn't out
    > of inertia and maybe curiosity with that map you were getting to see from
    > where they were trying to infiltrate, though I opened it only a couple of
    > times in the beginning... And I did realized it was slowing down the
    > system when it was scanning.
    >
    > Thanks,
    >
    > emf
    >
    > --
    > It ain't THAT, babe! - A radical reinterpretation
    >     <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    Good, but, make sure you run more than one malware checker because one does
    not always find everything that may have gotten onto a system. That is why
    I gave you the three web sites.
     
    LVTravel, Jul 1, 2009
    #14
  16. Oren

    Oren Guest

    On Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:09:09 -0400, Eustace <emfril@gmail.com> wrote:
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >Is there anything else I need to do
    >to complete the basic protection of my system?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    "Determine the status of your system's first 1056 ports" *

    For example, my "TrueStealth Analysis" 10 minutes ago reads:

    "Your system has achieved a perfect "TruStealth" rating. Not a single
    packet — solicited or otherwise — was received from your system as a
    result of our security probing tests. Your system ignored and refused
    to reply to repeated Pings (ICMP Echo Requests). From the standpoint
    of the passing probes of any hacker, this machine does not exist on
    the Internet. Some questionable personal security systems expose their
    users by attempting to "counter-probe the prober", thus revealing
    themselves. But your system wisely remained silent in every way. Very
    nice."

    *

    Locate the Shields UP!! an click to follow the test.

    I've used this site for years and there have been more than 84,126,316
    shields tested!

    I learned plenty from the site, about ports and closing them.

    Of course this does not mean I should not use all the methods
    mentioned here :))
     
    Oren, Jul 1, 2009
    #15
  17. Alias

    Alias Guest

    Vlad-the-Impaler wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > "Alias" <iamaliasTAKETHIS@OUTgmail.com> wrote in message
    > news:h2f4f0$q8d$2@news.eternal-september.org...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> Vlad-the-Impaler wrote:<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>> Alias wrote:
    >>>
    >>>> Eustace wrote:
    >>>>> I just uninstalled the McAffee Security Center that came with my
    >>>>> laptop
    >>>>> and installed AVG antivirus instead. Is there anything else I need
    >>>>> to do
    >>>>> to complete the basic protection of my system?
    >>>>>
    >>>>> emf
    >>>>>
    >>>> Yes, format your hard drive to get rid of Windows and move up to a real
    >>>> operating system that doesn't require anti virus or anti malware
    >>>> programs. I recommend Ubuntu as it is really user friendly. Get it FREE
    >>>> at . Not only is it free, it comes with access to
    >>>> thousands of free programs like Firefox, Open Office, Thunderbird and
    >>>> much, much more.
    >>>>
    >>>
    >>> Ububutu isn't Free.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >>
    >> Yes it is.
    >><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>> You charge for it.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >>
    >> No, I don't. I charge for *installing* it.
    >><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > They pay you to stick the CD in the tray?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    And setting up the /, /home and /swap along with installing the programs
    they want and teaching them how to use Ubuntu.
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > I have a hard time believing that.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    Considering YOU made it up ...
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > Do they know that's all you do?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    Considering that's not all that I do ...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >
    > Still, they are paying for ububutu, not your worthless time.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    No, they are paying me to install Ubuntu for them, just like someone who
    would pay to have Windows installed.
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >
    > If you have the names/addresses of any of those nitwits, I'll buy them
    > from you.
    > I can get hold of stuff that gets sucked out of septic tanks, I'm sure
    > they would buy some.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    You're too busy spewing it here.

    Alias
     
    Alias, Jul 2, 2009
    #16
  18. Eustace

    Eustace Guest

    You are piling up too many things to digest at a single sitting... Let's
    see a few:

    On 2009-06-30 13:32 Spirit wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > For a home user :
    >
    > Avast Home - turn off unused shields.
    > Windows Defender<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    It's working
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > SmartScreen Filter (in IE8)
    > Run IE8 in Protected Mode and with InPrivate Filtering as the default
    > (registry entry)<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    I use Firefox.
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > Prevx 3.0 Free (you can add this with AVG also)
    > UAC on or in Quiet Mode<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    I am having a problem with UAC since each time I click on FreshDownload
    it wants me to approve it, and cannot tell it to remember my decision. I
    hope the guys at FreshDevices will fix the problem. But what is Quiet Mode?
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > Windows Firewall<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    On. OK.
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > Set InPrivate Filtering at AUTO or Prompt and use the converted AdBlocker
    > File.
    > Windows UpDates ON however set Advanced System Settings - Hardware Tab -
    > Windows Update Driver Settings - Never Check for Drivers when I connect a
    > Device (always go to a device makers site and manually look for updated
    > drivers).<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    Please provide info about setting settings for Drivers
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > Even more secure would be to use InPrivate Browsing all the time.
    >
    > The security built into Vista is so integrated that many programs just get
    > in the way.
    >
    > Use SuperAntiSpyware and MalwareBytes as Scanners Only, nothing resident.
    > Though mine has never caught anything except an occasional cookie.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    I use similar similarly with similar results.

    Thanks,

    emf

    --
    It ain't THAT, babe! - A radical reinterpretation
     
    Eustace, Jul 2, 2009
    #17
  19. Eustace

    Eustace Guest

    On 2009-07-02 04:34 Alias wrote:<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > Vlad-the-Impaler wrote:<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> "Alias" <iamaliasTAKETHIS@OUTgmail.com> wrote in message
    >> news:h2f4f0$q8d$2@news.eternal-september.org...<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>> Vlad-the-Impaler wrote:
    >>>> Alias wrote:
    >>>>
    >>>>> Eustace wrote:
    >>>>>> I just uninstalled the McAffee Security Center that came with my
    >>>>>> laptop
    >>>>>> and installed AVG antivirus instead. Is there anything else I need
    >>>>>> to do
    >>>>>> to complete the basic protection of my system?
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>> emf
    >>>>>>
    >>>>> Yes, format your hard drive to get rid of Windows and move up to a
    >>>>> real
    >>>>> operating system that doesn't require anti virus or anti malware
    >>>>> programs. I recommend Ubuntu as it is really user friendly. Get it
    >>>>> FREE
    >>>>> at . Not only is it free, it comes with
    >>>>> access to
    >>>>> thousands of free programs like Firefox, Open Office, Thunderbird and
    >>>>> much, much more.
    >>>>>
    >>>>
    >>>> Ububutu isn't Free.
    >>>
    >>> Yes it is.
    >>>
    >>>> You charge for it.
    >>>
    >>> No, I don't. I charge for *installing* it.
    >>><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >>
    >> They pay you to stick the CD in the tray?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > And setting up the /, /home and /swap along with installing the programs
    > they want and teaching them how to use Ubuntu.
    > <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> I have a hard time believing that.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > Considering YOU made it up ...
    > <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> Do they know that's all you do?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > Considering that's not all that I do ...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >>
    >> Still, they are paying for ububutu, not your worthless time.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > No, they are paying me to install Ubuntu for them, just like someone who
    > would pay to have Windows installed.
    > <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >>
    >> If you have the names/addresses of any of those nitwits, I'll buy them
    >> from you.
    >> I can get hold of stuff that gets sucked out of septic tanks, I'm sure
    >> they would buy some.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > You're too busy spewing it here.
    >
    > Alias<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    In my newsreader only the last message appears, one level down from my
    original message. I am wondering what else I've been missing...

    Anyway, when I was using my Win 98 machine I was thinking of trying
    Linux with my next computer when I would have more hard drive space.

    When, however, got my XP machine, I found it much more satisfactory, and
    have been hesitating ever since to get involved with something that
    would require me to spend extra time learning a new system when doing so
    does not seem imperative. There are always new things to learn
    concerning computers, languages and staff (html, css, javascript, new
    programs...). Now first I still have to transfer to Java several (for
    personal use) programs I have written in Qbasic starting from the early
    90s which I still occasionally use and which now I cannot run in
    Vista... And it would be a good idea to go through a book about OOo, to
    which I finally switched from WP a couple of years ago. So trying Linux
    will have to wait for some time in the indefinite future, or until for
    some reason it appears necessary.

    emf

    --
    Date Calculator with all-purpose JS code
     
    Eustace, Jul 2, 2009
    #18
  20. Vista Succubus Hunter

    Vista Succubus Hunter Guest

    Alias wrote:

    <snipped>

    Why don't you try getting a *real* life? It's not a freetard, like a
    Linuux existence, which may be hard for you to do.
     
    Vista Succubus Hunter, Jul 2, 2009
    #19
  21. Vlad-the-Impaler

    Vlad-the-Impaler Guest

    "Alias" <iamaliasTAKETHIS@OUTgmail.com> wrote in message
    news:h2hrk6$kmq$1@news.eternal-september.org...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > Vlad-the-Impaler wrote:<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> "Alias" <iamaliasTAKETHIS@OUTgmail.com> wrote in message
    >> news:h2f4f0$q8d$2@news.eternal-september.org...<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>> Vlad-the-Impaler wrote:
    >>>> Alias wrote:
    >>>>
    >>>>> Eustace wrote:
    >>>>>> I just uninstalled the McAffee Security Center that came with my
    >>>>>> laptop
    >>>>>> and installed AVG antivirus instead. Is there anything else I need to
    >>>>>> do
    >>>>>> to complete the basic protection of my system?
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>> emf
    >>>>>>
    >>>>> Yes, format your hard drive to get rid of Windows and move up to a
    >>>>> real
    >>>>> operating system that doesn't require anti virus or anti malware
    >>>>> programs. I recommend Ubuntu as it is really user friendly. Get it
    >>>>> FREE
    >>>>> at . Not only is it free, it comes with access
    >>>>> to
    >>>>> thousands of free programs like Firefox, Open Office, Thunderbird and
    >>>>> much, much more.
    >>>>>
    >>>>
    >>>> Ububutu isn't Free.
    >>>
    >>> Yes it is.
    >>>
    >>>> You charge for it.
    >>>
    >>> No, I don't. I charge for *installing* it.
    >>><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >>
    >> They pay you to stick the CD in the tray?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > And setting up the /, /home and /swap along with installing the programs
    > they want and teaching them how to use Ubuntu.
    ><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    Setting up the / and swap is automatic.
    Setting up /home is 3 more clicks.
    LOL.

    You teach them?
    What?
    How to use Thunderbird?

    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro--><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> I have a hard time believing that.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > Considering YOU made it up ...
    ><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> Do they know that's all you do?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > Considering that's not all that I do ...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >>
    >> Still, they are paying for ububutu, not your worthless time.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > No, they are paying me to install Ubuntu for them, just like someone who
    > would pay to have Windows installed.
    ><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >>
    >> If you have the names/addresses of any of those nitwits, I'll buy them
    >> from you.
    >> I can get hold of stuff that gets sucked out of septic tanks, I'm sure
    >> they would buy some.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > You're too busy spewing it here.
    >
    ><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    So, you got no names?
    Thought so.
    Hard to get addresses for imaginary people.
     
    Vlad-the-Impaler, Jul 2, 2009
    #20

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