[ddots-l] Re: OT: Formatting computer advice please

I've heard about Panda, too. What turned me off, though... the free virus scan site used to be very blind unfriendly! That shouldn't be a reflection on the anti-virus software you purchase, but it was for me. I know, guys. Females aren't always logical. Housecall isn't as accessible as it used to be, either!
When I install an anti-virus program, I want to be able to use it when I need to. I used another free anti-virus program for years. I uninstalled it, because it was so full of graphics that could not be labeled and bit maps I couldn't scan the computer myself. 

At 05:55 AM 2/26/2007, James Malone wrote:

Hey Sandy,
My person that works on my system turn me on to Panda anti Virus. The first
time I ran the software, I think it found 1100 infections. My machine has
been running like a top since.


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Subject: [ddots-l] Re: OT: Formatting computer advice please

I realize that, but what anti-virus software does?  I sure don't want Norton
or Macafee.

At 01:18 PM 2/25/2007, Kevin L. Gibbs wrote:
>PC Cillin doesn't find everything.  I used to have it but got rid of it.
>K.
>
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>Subject: [ddots-l] Re: OT: Formatting computer advice please
>
>
>AVG isn't the best, but it is not the worst, either.  I have heard of
>and have used Zone Alarm as a firewall.  I had no idea it was also an
>anti-spyware... anti-virus program as well.  If I was buying an
>anti-virus program, I would go with Tren Micro's PCCillen.  Not only is
>it effective, but it is unintrusive.
>
>At 08:09 AM 2/25/2007, Mike Christer wrote:
> >Actually, the pro, who just reformatted my C drive, told me that AVG
> >is absolute crap!!!
> >
> >These aren't my words, but this guy knows his onions, and installed
> >something called Zone Alarm, by Zone Labs.
> >
> >He ran a scan, which took some 1 and a half hours, but it got rid of
> >a "Bot Net", a key logger programme, and numerous viruses... It is
> >difficult to use, not cheap, and sighted assistance is usually the
> >order of the day, but it's the best anti-virus and anti spyware out
> >there...
> >
> >I know this doesn't sound too encouraging, but after the last nearly
> >5 months of computer hell, that I've suffered, if the app took six
> >guys to operate it, I'd use it!
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Sandy Licht" <slicht@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >To: <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 1:44 PM
> >Subject: [ddots-l] Re: OT: Formatting computer advice please
> >
> >
> > > Install and then run Spybot Search and Destroy, and also Addaware.
> > > You can also go to: housecall.antivirus.com Do the free virus
> > > scan.  AVG is good.  I use it, too, but you have to update it
> > > sometimes twice a day.  Some computer experts say you have to
> > > update it hourly.  Someone on list probably knows of a good
> > > accessible registry cleaner.
> > >
> > > There used to be an article about how to tweak a computer for
> > > recording audio.  Nick, do you still have it?  I used to, but that
> > > was a new computer and a reformat ago.  This is why I say you
> > > don't want to do a reformat if you don't have to!  I wouldn't wish
> > > that on my second worst enemy!  (The devil can do all the
> > > reformats he wants to do... on his computer, that is!  (Big grin!)
> > > At 05:43 AM 2/25/2007, David Eagle wrote:
> > >>HI Sandy. I think it was you who asked the following:
> > >>
> > >>Have you done all the tried and true things... like scan your
> > >>computer for viruses, spy ware, etc?  Have you cleaned your
> > >>registry recently?  Have you looked to see what things are running
> > >>in the background?  Have you gone into msconfig to see what
> > >>programs start at boot up?  All of these things should be done
> > >>before reformatting
> > >>
> > >>I have checked what programs run from start up, and unchecked
> > >>those that I don't need to do so, which was quite a lot. I don't
> > >>know how to clean the registry. I haven't checked my computer for
> > >>spy wear, but AVG detects no viruses and I don't really get popups
> > >>or anything like that. Is it still advisable to check. What would you
recommend.
> > >>How do I check what things are running in the background? Do you
> > >>mean looking in the processes and tasks list when pressing control
> > >>Alt delete?
> > >>
> > >>Thanks
> > >>Dave
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>On 23/02/07, Sandy Licht <slicht@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > >>>I can't emphasize this enough!  Back up everything!
> > >>>
> > >>>Have you done all the tried and true things... like scan your
> > >>>computer for viruses, spyware, etc?  Have you cleaned your
> > >>>registry recently?  Have you looked to see what things are
> > >>>running in the background?  Have you gone into msconfig to see
> > >>>what programs start at boot up?  All of these things should be
> > >>>done before reformatting your drive.  You really don't want to do
that if you don't have to.
> > >>>
> > >>>At 08:21 AM 2/23/2007, David Eagle wrote:
> > >>> >HI, I think I'm going to have to format my computer. I keep
> > >>> >getting dropouts, even when recording just one audio track for
> > >>> >only three minutes. I thought you people would be quite
> > >>> >knowledgeable about what I should and shouldn't do in regards
> > >>> >to formatting, pre, post and during. Any advice would be
> > >>> >gratefully received. I do use my laptop for the internet as
> > >>> >well as for audio use, though audio recording is my primary
> > >>> >function on the computer.
> > >>> >
> > >>> >I am running windows XP. The first question I have is about the
> > >>> >best way to format the computer. I can't remember if its
> > >>> >possible to format within the recovery/boot CD that comes with
> > >>> >the laptop (soney Vaio) or from  my computer. If I'm not
> > >>> >running any programs from my D drive which is a partition all
> > >>> >ready set up by the makers of the laptop which is my audio
> > >>> >drive, is it advisable to format D as well as C or just C and
> > >>> >defrag D? I'll ask more questions as and when but any extra advice
would be great.
> > >>> >
> > >>> >Thanks
> > >>> >David Eagle
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>Jeremiah 29:11 - 14 A   .
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Jeremiah 29:11 - 14 A   .
11 For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for
good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
12 In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13 If you look for me in
earnest, you will find me when you seek me. 14 I will be found by you," says
the Lord.

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Jeremiah 29:11 - 14 A   .
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