Re: [doc] Another problem! (off subject)

[Daniel Shane <daniel.shane@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Or get a Macintosh ;-)

Dan
DMC Ltd (and Ex Microsoft Employee)


On 16/12/05 19:12, "Paul" <aqzj73@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> **But Legit Windows ALWAYS.
> **Buy AVG Anti-Virus / Kaspersky Anti Virus / Panda Anti-Virus.
> **Make sure you have your firewall enabled.
> **Get ALL your windows updates.
> **Kepp off Peer 2 Peer Software
> **Keep off cracks, serial sites.
> **Try using a safer web-browser like firefox etc.





On 16/12/05 19:12, "Paul" <aqzj73@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Nicks right.
> I take it you've had to format your drive because of virus's and spyware?
> The majority of virus's and spyware ridden machines that we repair on a daily
> basis, usually have these major flaws:
> 
> 1. Pirate or Illegal corporate copies of Windows XP. (Without  Microsofts
> updates and patchs, you WILL be VERY suseptable to viri and spyware. These
> updates are inperative and have been soley made to help with new security
> issues that occur on a frequent basis.)
> 
> 2.Rubbish Anti-Virus Software. Now I know I'll get slated here, but trust me,
> this is from LOTS of experience. Norton Anti-Virus, and McAfee anti-virus are
> two of THE WORST anti-virus software bundles you can ever put on your machine.
> The algorithmic engines each of these programs use, are useless. If you run
> this software, I suggest you head off to www.grisoft.com and install their
> "AVG FREE EDITION" anti virus software. If you are running Pirate XP and
> Norton, I Guarantee AVG FREE EDITION will find virus's on your machine. There
> are approx 500-600 new virus's released onto the net EVERY DAY !  Nuff Said.
> 
> 3. AOL. Or AO-HELL as its known in the business. Many of you will say, AOL is
> great ! No doubt, but when you've had as many PC's to repair (Software)
> because of AOHELL as I have, then you'd see things differently. Try not to use
> them if possible (My Personal Opinion).
> 
> 4. Firewall software. Most people dont bother with this stuff, but yet again,
> its soooooo important to use it. WinXP has a pretty decent Firewall for the
> most part, for the average user (So long as you have windows service pack 2
> installed). There is better firewall software out there such as zone alarms,
> but most users dont understand how to use it properly. Its usually worth the
> extra few quid to buy a hardware firewall instead, or a Modem Router which has
> a built-in firewall.
> 
> 5. P2P (Peer to Peer) software. No amount of anti-virus software, Firewall,
> spyware software or windows updates will help you here. If you use "Bear
> Share" , "Lime Wire" , "WinMX" , "Kazaa" etc etc..., and other file sharing
> clients, you WILL get virus's and spyware. Even if you are not actively
> downloading anything. What you are doing (In Effect) is making a direct
> connection to everyone eles's PC who is running the same software. Someone
> along the line is going to have a virus, and the main aim of most well written
> virus's is to copy itself by any means possible. Via the net, discs, memory
> sticks, wireless and non-wireless networks, you name it.
> Most people dont even realise that they still have Limewire or other programs
> "Running in the background" whilst they're traulling the net, spreading the
> virus and indeed catching more themselves.
> 
> 6.Anti-Spyware software. Webroot's SpySweeper is undoubtedly the best stuff we
> have come across. Beats Adaware, spybot S+D, etc "Hands down".
> 
> 7.DONT use these crappy programs like "Registry cleaner" "Reg Sweep" and the
> likes, if you dont know what the registry is, leave it alone. You can do
> serious  damage to the Operating System using these programs. Unless you know
> what information they're deleting.
> 
> 
> 
> **TIP:
> **But Legit Windows ALWAYS.
> **Buy AVG Anti-Virus / Kaspersky Anti Virus / Panda Anti-Virus.
> **Make sure you have your firewall enabled.
> **Get ALL your windows updates.
> **Kepp off Peer 2 Peer Software
> **Keep off cracks, serial sites.
> **Try using a safer web-browser like firefox etc.
> 
> Yep, all that seems harsh. But thats the internet for you.
> Im telling it how it is.
> 
> For further info on PC's feel free to contact Nick T...  :^D
> 
> Paul Birks DOC298
> BAKNTIM Vin#0981
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
>   From: deloreandeloreandmc
>   To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>   Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 3:32 PM
>   Subject: [doc] Another problem! (off subject)
> 
> 
>   Thanks to everyone whop gave advice on my Nokia 8310.
> 
>   My home computer is not working, i uninstalled Windows XP because it
>   was running really slow, but i havent got the disk to reinstall it
>   because i got the PC second hand :(
> 
>   If anybody can lend me the installation disk for Windows XP, id be
>   very happy :) can pay about £10
> 
>   Alex
>   P.s. im having to use the computer at the library by the way.
> 
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