Which one on that site would be for one user? I use symantec corp version through where I attend school, it is great. Christine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gman" <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 9:02 PM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: AVG HELP PLEASE > Hi Richard, > Everything I'm currently running is free with the exception of the > Symantec AV Corp edition, which is actually pretty inexpensive for how > great > it works (I got it for about $30 US). The Symantec Corp offering is much, > much better than any of the consumer grade AV products they offer under > the > Norton brand, but it should be since it's designed for businesses (and > they > usually purchase a ton of licenses at a time). See current full prices > below, but remember that other places offer sales, rebates, etc.. > > http://tinyurl.com/57np9y > > > It certainly appears as if the Norton 360 has not been very helpful at > keeping your system safe. One other problem I see is that AOL has closed > Netscape's virtual doors and is no longer providing security updates for > that browser (or any other Netscape branded apps). This means the browser > itself may have been the open door that some of these bugs used to get > into > your system. > > If it's not beyond the realm of possibilities, I would seriously think > about backing up everything you want to save and starting over again > (format/reinstall Windows). Only 65% with 180 files infections already > found is a pretty serious infestation and there's no way that anyone can > guarantee that it's all fixable. If the new drive has never had an > operating system installed to it, I could toss you some suggestions for > switching the role of the two drives around, creating a separate boot > partition on the new one and then securing the newly installed OS before > anything can 'get to it'. This would be the absolute BEST approach to > getting your system fixed up with the least amount of work. If you choose > to go this route, let me know and I'll send in some specific steps you can > take to minimize the pain. > > > If you don't want to go through that, you're going to need to services > of a Malware Removal Expert. Luckily, the service they provide is free > (but > usually provide a way for you to donate to the cause if they are able to > help you), but expect to work with them constantly over numerous days and > possibly weeks before the system is declared bug free. If you'd like to > see > an example of a full session with one of these guys, check out the link > below and be sure to follow it through all of the pages until its eventual > conclusion. > > http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=31991 > > Peace, > Gman > > "The only dumb questions are the ones we fail to ask" > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Richard Hulett" <pctechwantab@xxxxxxxxx> > To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 8:20 PM > Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: AVG HELP PLEASE > > >> Gman, >> I'm catching up on my email. In regards to this post, Are you using all >> free versions listed below? Or are you using paid versions? I'm wondering >> because on my Toshiba Notebook/Laptop, ever since it went to the Depot >> for >> repairs and they reformatted my HD without my knowledge or permission, >> I've had problems. It got so bad, I went to Fry's Electronics and bought >> a new 160 Gb HD. I also bought Norton 360 (how does this compare to Corp >> Version?). I did a system restore (fresh boot with the Restore CD running >> XP). Now the new HD has problems along with IE launching on its own. I >> don't use IE unless absolutely necessary. I use the following browsers: >> ATT/Yahoo, Netscape, Firefox, and IE (very occassionally). I'm currently >> running Panda ActiveScan 2.0 (online-Free) to find and disinfect). >> Recommended from >> http://www.techsupportforum.com/security-center/hijackthis-log-help/resolved-hjt-threads/139920-5-steps-before-posting-log.html >> . >> After the scann is done, >> I'm @ 65% with 180 files infections found and 3 Suspicious files detected >> (this is both the new HD and Original being scanned via USB connection. >> >> What are your recommendations? >> >> Frustrated with inferior Microsoft products and so ready to go back to >> Apple when I have the $$ >> Richard > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and > everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. > > To unsubscribe or change your email settings: > //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk > > To access our Archives: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ > //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ > > To contact only the PCTT Mod Squad, write to: > pctechtalk-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > --------------------------------------------------------------- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. 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