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I am having Windows ME and it crashes often. I do autosurf a lot. Please advise me on what protection, antivirus or whatever that is needed for my computer. If they can come free would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
maybe some error with your motherboard.
I think you better upgrade with Win2k or Win XP. As i know, many bug in ME.
If your comp spec is lower than OS requirement then just use Win 98SE. Install firefox for browser. QUOTE(R33z @ Oct 22 2005, 08:19 PM) maybe some error with your motherboard. [right][snapback]519733[/snapback][/right] Hi, R33z should have listened to you earlier about changing the system to Windows XP!!! Done it now.  QUOTE(thiec @ Oct 22 2005, 08:47 PM) I think you better upgrade with Win2k or Win XP. As i know, many bug in ME. If your comp spec is lower than OS requirement then just use Win 98SE. Install firefox for browser. [right][snapback]519772[/snapback][/right] Hi thiec, yes R33z already suggested that I changed to Windows XP but I was stubborn earlier. Now no choice, have to change. Done it already. Thanks for looking into my case!  Next will come the firefox...again I must not be stubborn!  <--laughing at myself.
ehhehe there's aways something to solve the problem
I use Windows SE and it never crashes
 Fly with firefox. It has good wings. You might not crash 
Hi Inspirasi, sorry for my poor computer literacy but what is Windows SE? Something newer than Windows XP?
 As for Firefox, downloading now as we speak! 
window special edition? or win 98 second edition?
Remember to secure your PC with:
anti-virus: AVG Free edition, adaware: free or Spybot-search and destroy: free finally remember to patch your window xp with their latest security patches.
Hi chinbiz, I know AVG, got that, will download adaware as well, I can download spybot too, used that before but what is security patches? How to "patch window xp"?
QUOTE(serenacyh @ Oct 23 2005, 12:41 AM) Hi chinbiz, I know AVG, got that, will download adaware as well, I can download spybot too, used that before but what is security patches? How to "patch window xp"? [right][snapback]520184[/snapback][/right] To "patch window xp" Open Internet Explorer -> Tools -> Windows Update. And please install window xp service pack 2.
Thank you very much, p3nguinX.
Let me see...windows update...where are you...windows update... 
To patch window xp OS go to:
http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdat...t.aspx?ln=en-us or www.msn.com, on your left of the screen under Technology select Microsoft update, This updates are to secure the window xp OS of known security loopholes. Do this as often as possible. Like what p3nguinX has advise; patch your OS with service pack2. Hope it helps.
Hi chinbiz, hmm...when I clicked on that link that you provided here, I got pages of explanations. I think I might already have downloaded the service pack 2 "unknowingly" when I did the windows update earlier.
 <-- I am kind of like this when it comes to computers.  Thanks for looking into my case.
If you have install the anti virus,
anti spyware, window xp OS patches updated, I would think you have your PC secured. One last thing remember to on the firewall. If do not wants to used window xp firewall you can get ZoneAlarm free version.
Hmmm...I don't want to be paranoid but one of my autosurf account was hacked already--TODAY. Changed my egold number to their's and stole my earnings.
 Not much but very scary experience.  
QUOTE(serenacyh @ Oct 23 2005, 01:48 PM) Hmmm...I don't want to be paranoid but one of my autosurf account was hacked already--TODAY. Changed my egold number to their's and stole my earnings. Not much but very scary experience. [right][snapback]521319[/snapback][/right] That can't be called paranoid. You should worry when your account is hacked.
Indeed GoldCatalyst, there are lots of ...err...FOLKS here. The "paranoia" came when I start posting HERE in this forum!!!
QUOTE(serenacyh @ Oct 23 2005, 02:28 PM) Indeed GoldCatalyst, there are lots of ...err...FOLKS here. The "paranoia" came when I start posting HERE in this forum!!! [right][snapback]521390[/snapback][/right] Why this forum ? Do you only post here ? Yea maybe some members here have 'different' motives. Sometimes, when 'fishing' (using ref. links) for referrals in the forum, we get sharks instead of fishes.
QUOTE(GoldCatalyst @ Oct 23 2005, 02:50 PM) Why this forum ? Do you only post here ? Yea maybe some members here have 'different' motives. Sometimes, when 'fishing' (using ref. links) for referrals in the forum, we get sharks instead of fishes. [right][snapback]521422[/snapback][/right] That is where the PARANOIA comes in like I said! First, I will start making "strange" remarks like the above and next perhaps I will downright ACCUSE someone!   Actually I am an active member elsewhere too but the hacked site is one of my banners here at my signature! And this is the ONLY place I put up these two banners!   <--all my feelings now!
Make sure your PC security is tight!
Scan your PC to see whether there is any keyloggers... QUOTE(serenacyh @ Oct 22 2005, 08:01 AM) Hi Inspirasi, sorry for my poor computer literacy but what is Windows SE? Something newer than Windows XP? As for Firefox, downloading now as we speak! [right][snapback]519989[/snapback][/right] QUOTE(R33z @ Oct 22 2005, 08:42 AM) window special edition? or win 98 second edition? [right][snapback]520064[/snapback][/right] Second Edition
QUOTE(serenacyh @ Oct 22 2005, 11:28 PM) Indeed GoldCatalyst, there are lots of ...err...FOLKS here. The "paranoia" came when I start posting HERE in this forum!!! [right][snapback]521390[/snapback][/right] Hmmmmmmm........
As of now I find avast AV at avast.com really beat those paid AV programs. For non-business use is free, register lasts >1yr. renewable. You'll need ccleaner from cleaner.com too. Use it everyday after surfing. Avast prevents virus, trojan, worms entry and the cleaner cleans out all that excess unnecessary temp files got from browsing the net, esp surfing. Expect over 70mb for firefox use and around 21++ for opera and maxthon, ambrowser and the like to be cleaned from your harddisk and keep your compie young and sprighty. There are others like spyboy search and destroy I think. Used it before, it;s good. But after use of those earlier 2 mentioned, found not necessary. Hope that helps
sorry, sprightly.
QUOTE(chinbiz @ Oct 23 2005, 07:32 PM) Make sure your PC security is tight! Scan your PC to see whether there is any keyloggers... [right][snapback]521743[/snapback][/right] I am SURE there are those nasties!!!  QUOTE(Inspirasi @ Oct 24 2005, 12:42 AM) Hmmmmmmm........ [right][snapback]522219[/snapback][/right] Hmm...is right!!! QUOTE(rims4a @ Oct 24 2005, 09:15 AM) As of now I find avast AV at avast.com really beat those paid AV programs. For non-business use is free, register lasts >1yr. renewable. You'll need ccleaner from cleaner.com too. Use it everyday after surfing. Avast prevents virus, trojan, worms entry and the cleaner cleans out all that excess unnecessary temp files got from browsing the net, esp surfing. Expect over 70mb for firefox use and around 21++ for opera and maxthon, ambrowser and the like to be cleaned from your harddisk and keep your compie young and sprighty. There are others like spyboy search and destroy I think. Used it before, it;s good. But after use of those earlier 2 mentioned, found not necessary. Hope that helps [right][snapback]523048[/snapback][/right] Will look into this AV thing. Can't be too careful now! ***Thanks to all that contributed to this thread. All suggestions noted and will be looked into when possible! .gif)
QUOTE(chinbiz @ Oct 22 2005, 09:36 PM) If you have install the anti virus, anti spyware, window xp OS patches updated, I would think you have your PC secured. One last thing remember to on the firewall. If do not wants to used window xp firewall you can get ZoneAlarm free version. [right][snapback]521291[/snapback][/right] There might a lot of spyware/trojan horse inside the web site we surf ,so it is advisable u use firefox and install antivirus ~ |
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