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Computer question Part -1

Patman

Patman

Rodent of Unusual Size
-1 because i haven't bought it yet....

I'm putting all my ducks in a row before I buy my computer... could be tomorrow... could be another month.

I was wondering what the deal is nowadays with anti-virus software and things along those lines. Is it still AVG all the way or something else? We're looking at a Windows 7 based operating system.

I think at this point I'm buying (HP) as opposed to building... I'd rather build, but in the end its just too confusing and I don't want to screw it up (more the ordering than the building).
 
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I got Kaspersky and I like it much better than AVG/Symantec. Easier to use, customize, etc.
 
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I have AVG on Windows 7. Seems fine to me. I also have Spybot that I run maybe once a month. Windows Firewall and Defender are on as well. I've never had anything more than tracking cookies on my system. No point in paying for any AV product, IMO.
 
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icebadger said:
I have AVG on Windows 7. Seems fine to me. I also have Spybot that I run maybe once a month. Windows Firewall and Defender are on as well. I've never had anything more than tracking cookies on my system. No point in paying for any AV product, IMO.
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Almost forgot. AdAware is also very good at catching some leftovers.
 
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MalwareBytes is the single greatest product known to man (as a weekly or bi-weekly tool, not as an antivirus product). Catches things all the others don't.

As the IT guy at work, it's the first software I use in the opening salvo against computers the users decide to muck up with malware.

Honestly though, if you go the symantec route, try to get a corporate edition rather than any kind of home version. The home versions are AWFUL.
 
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You see, I'm generally against purchasing a yearly service... if I wanted to rely on them I wouldn't bother with this thread. In the past I've had my UConn student status to allow me to get Symantec for free. I don't have that anymore.

So, if I have to pay, I'd like it to be a one-time shot... but barring that free would be nice.
 
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Patman said:
You see, I'm generally against purchasing a yearly service... if I wanted to rely on them I wouldn't bother with this thread. In the past I've had my UConn student status to allow me to get Symantec for free. I don't have that anymore.

So, if I have to pay, I'd like it to be a one-time shot... but barring that free would be nice.
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I can get either Symantec or McAfee free through work. Census doesn't do a similar thing?
 
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Ralph Baer said:
I can get either Symantec or McAfee free through work. Census doesn't do a similar thing?
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probably not... I'll have to investigate if I can.

Can't assume that all federal agencies will behave the same... I'm not at work right now.
 
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i use Microsoft Security Essentials at home. it is free, and is supposed to be one of the best. i know tech blogs like lifehacker and downloadsquad recommend it.
 
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Back in my "Windows days", I would use Avast!, as well as some other free progams to nail spyware, and other non-virals. I have read favorable reviews of the Microsoft product. However, one caveat is that the near complete integration of the product, Windows and IE could be its weak spot.

Even though I use a Mac at home, I decided to use Intego as any added layer of defense, since it includes a firewall, AV and other malware defenses. And the bad guys are usually a step or two ahead of the good guys. Moreover, I figure Steve Jobs will **** someone off enough at some point that Macs and iPhones will be the next big target for the "Black Hats". ;)

I would recommend checking with your IT department to see if they don't have "employee" versions for use at home, especially if you may work from home at times. We offer it for a McAfee product.
 
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ScottM said:
Back in my "Windows days", I would use Avast!, as well as some other free progams to nail spyware, and other non-virals. I have read favorable reviews of the Microsoft product. However, one caveat is that the near complete integration of the product, Windows and IE could be its weak spot.

Even though I use a Mac at home, I decided to use Intego as any added layer of defense, since it includes a firewall, AV and other malware defenses. And the bad guys are usually a step or two ahead of the good guys. Moreover, I figure Steve Jobs will **** someone off enough at some point that Macs and iPhones will be the next big target for the "Black Hats". ;)

I would recommend checking with your IT department to see if they don't have "employee" versions for use at home, especially if you may work from home at times. We offer it for a McAfee product.
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I'd definitely recommend staying away from any Norton or McAfee products, as their "solutions" are often worse than the problems they aim to prevent.
 
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unofan said:
I'd definitely recommend staying away from any Norton or McAfee products, as their "solutions" are often worse than the problems they aim to prevent.
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I agree with that.

I still run AVG at home and have zero issues. 100% run the free version. Their pay version is getting to be almost as bad as the others with all the crap they shove into it.

I hear good things about Microsoft Security Essentials as well.
 
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ScoobyDoo said:
I agree with that.

I still run AVG at home and have zero issues. 100% run the free version. Their pay version is getting to be almost as bad as the others with all the crap they shove into it.

I hear good things about Microsoft Security Essentials as well.
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I've got the pay AVG, I have no issues with it but then I don't load every thing that comes along like some folks do. My wife has free AVG and Vista on her laptop and its the slowest thing around
 
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walrus said:
I've got the pay AVG, I have no issues with it but then I don't load every thing that comes along like some folks do. My wife has free AVG and Vista on her laptop and its the slowest thing around
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Probably something else wrong then cause I have the same setup and my machine is fast.
 
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Me too...hell even when AVG is scanning the full drive my machine is fast as heck.
 
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unofan said:
I'd definitely recommend staying away from any Norton or McAfee products, as their "solutions" are often worse than the problems they aim to prevent.
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I agree. I use AVG (free version) and am happy with it. Mr. Hit uses AV by Computer Associates which he has been very happy with as well.

ScoobyDoo said:
I agree with that.

I still run AVG at home and have zero issues. 100% run the free version. Their pay version is getting to be almost as bad as the others with all the crap they shove into it.

I hear good things about Microsoft Security Essentials as well.
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This is good to know, AVG keeps asking me if I want to upgrade to the pay version.
 
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If you do decide to go with Symantec, you're doing it wrong if you ever pay for a subscription. You buy it once and then get the upgrades with a year of service for free with rebates. We did that for years before the choices were there.
 
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Two Questions:

I just got a new computer, a Toshiba L459 running Window 7 Home Premium.

(1) I want to move my music from my old computer to my new computer. I followed the directions and things were going fine until I tried to move the music from the iPod to the new computer. When I plug the iPod into the new computer, the computer doesn't even seem to recognize it's there -- it doesn't show up on "My Computer". But when I open "Devices and Printers", the iPod shows up with a warning (a yellow triangle with a "!"). When I right click on the iPod icon, a menu with the warning and "Troubleshoot" appears. When I click on that, it goes through a troubleshooting routine, then I get a message "Windows is currently removing USB Mass storage device". When I click on "View Details", in the "Device Status" box, there is a message "Windows is uninstalling this device. (Code 21)"

Anybody have any suggestions?

(2) I tried to make an entry in the Apple discussion group. It asks me to log in. When I click on Log In, it sends me into "Create a New User Account". I fill in the information, accept the conditions, and it just loops me back to the "Create a New User Account" page. I know that I'm not logged in, because it still refers to me as "guest", and I know that I have my password correct, because I just reset it.

Any idea what I'm doing wrong (or not doing right)?
 
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CLS said:
Two Questions:

I just got a new computer, a Toshiba L459 running Window 7 Home Premium.

(1) I want to move my music from my old computer to my new computer. I followed the directions and things were going fine until I tried to move the music from the iPod to the new computer. When I plug the iPod into the new computer, the computer doesn't even seem to recognize it's there -- it doesn't show up on "My Computer". But when I open "Devices and Printers", the iPod shows up with a warning (a yellow triangle with a "!"). When I right click on the iPod icon, a menu with the warning and "Troubleshoot" appears. When I click on that, it goes through a troubleshooting routine, then I get a message "Windows is currently removing USB Mass storage device". When I click on "View Details", in the "Device Status" box, there is a message "Windows is uninstalling this device. (Code 21)"

Anybody have any suggestions?

(2) I tried to make an entry in the Apple discussion group. It asks me to log in. When I click on Log In, it sends me into "Create a New User Account". I fill in the information, accept the conditions, and it just loops me back to the "Create a New User Account" page. I know that I'm not logged in, because it still refers to me as "guest", and I know that I have my password correct, because I just reset it.

Any idea what I'm doing wrong (or not doing right)?
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(1) Have you installed the iTunes software? Knowing that apple tends to make their devices like a black box, I doubt you'd be able to transfer data using various portable Apple technology. Either install iTunes or get a flash drive to do your dirty work.

(2) Are you using the right user name?
 
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