-=PCTechTalk=- Re: AVG HELP PLEASE
- From: "cristy" <poppy0206@xxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:44:07 -0400
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
>
>
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