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

["Paul" <aqzj73@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

LOL. Yeah. That was easier to say.
Not good for my business though.

Paul Birks DOC298
BAKNTIM Vin#0981
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Daniel Shane 
  To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 7:50 PM
  Subject: Re: [doc] Another problem! (off subject)


  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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