[Help] . Updates to this post /post/121745- Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:30:10 +0100 The post was edited by thep /post/121745-#reply-6376394 thep Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:47:21 +0100 The post was closed by thep /post/121745-#reply-4294867 thep Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:15:45 +0100 Reply from undeveloped /post/121745-#reply-3337300 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7d_e9…

watch the video!!! www.ronpaul2008.com!!!

VOTE FOR RON PAUL!!!

]]> undeveloped Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:32:09 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3337177 newdss.

Prove that or stay quiet.

]]> thep Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:46:42 +0100 Reply from newdss /post/121745-#reply-3337171 don’t download it, it gives you a virus sometimes

]]> newdss Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:44:41 +0100 Reply from Sanni /post/121745-#reply-3337119 Thanks, thep and bluecat

]]> Sanni Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:28:52 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3337113 Try clearing all of the old junk you dont need from your computer.

Run you anti-virus and anti-spyware then, if you wish to renew anything.

Uninstall the old stuff and install anything you have downloaded, following any instructions that come with the downloads.

]]> thep Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:27:04 +0100 Reply from Sanni /post/121745-#reply-3337087 Sorry, my computer, at times it just freezes.

]]> Sanni Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:19:48 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3337085 What crashes all the time

]]> thep Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:18:51 +0100 Reply from Sanni /post/121745-#reply-3337079 You know, is that why it crashes all the time?

]]> Sanni Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:17:44 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3337076 I find mcAfee agressive, it wants to take over your computer. Comodo is much kinder and helpfull.

]]> thep Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:16:54 +0100 Reply from Sanni /post/121745-#reply-3337057 Thanks

]]> Sanni Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:09:03 +0100 Reply from Bluecat /post/121745-#reply-3337053 McAfee is fine. Comodo is better.

]]> Bluecat Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:07:53 +0100 Reply from Sanni /post/121745-#reply-3337043 Hi thep, this is useful. Just need reassurance. Is Mcafee good - will it do the job of keeping my computer clean?

]]> Sanni Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:04:18 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3336277 If you scroll up to ” I use ” there is a small list. Saves me having to repeat myself.

]]> thep Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:46:35 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3336212 It probably does come with some sort of anti virus. It be wise for you to look at the little list above, download them and try them out. If you dont like them you can always un-install them.

]]> thep Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:25:20 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3336154 vb.

You need to make your own post so that people qualified to answer you questions can respond. This post is not the place.

I am sorry but I cant think of any advice or give any help on this subject.

]]> thep Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:10:41 +0100 Reply from vb /post/121745-#reply-3336143 hey ,
new to this site i, m in a jam the guy i was working for died and everything went into an estate and now into prbate and its beeen going on for 8 months now and i’m really stuck in a pinch without the money. if i knew it was going to take this long i could have gotten a loan or something to help but now i;ve waited so long because of all the empty promises and now im in almost 50k and i dont know what to do HELP

]]> vb Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:03:16 +0100 Reply from SARAH! /post/121745-#reply-3336135 I’ll have a look thanks :) I’ve got CC now, and I have downloaded Comodo, in the process of downloading ad-aware, then I’ll get AVG. I’m gonna go off line to install everything and to remove norton. Thep, do you think you could take a look at my new post?

]]> SARAH! Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:58:21 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3336133 This is the link from the top of the post http://www.comodo.com/products/free_p…
go have a look at all of the stuff on offer. If you like the sound of the programs download them and try them out.

]]> thep Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:55:53 +0100 Reply from SARAH! /post/121745-#reply-3336131 Well I already have peer guardian but I don’t geddit. I’m gonna get rid of it.

]]> SARAH! Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:53:17 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3336129 I have never heared of peer guardian, if you like the way it was advertised, give it a try. If you think it is good after you have given it a try. let us know.

]]> thep Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:52:13 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3336122 Sorry I had to leave for a whhile.

It should give you instructions with each one you download. turning norton completely off while you install your program. Make sure windows firewall is turned off.

]]> thep Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:48:47 +0100 Reply from R3B3L /post/121745-#reply-3336083 I guess you could remove Norton, but if you dished out the 90$ or whatever it costs nowdays I’d feel like I wasted a large sum of money. I’d suggest disconnecting internet before uninstalling Norton and then installing the stuff rom the links thep provided, just to ensure that you don’t get any problems between uninstalling/installing.

]]> R3B3L Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:27:59 +0100 Reply from SARAH! /post/121745-#reply-3336077 And does anyone know if peerguardian is worth having?

]]> SARAH! Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:25:57 +0100 Reply from SARAH! /post/121745-#reply-3336072 Ok so should I just remove all of norton if I’m going to install all this other stuff? It will be safe right?

]]> SARAH! Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:24:36 +0100 Reply from R3B3L /post/121745-#reply-3336067 If you jsut have Norton Antivirus, no it’s not a firewall. But if you have Nortno INternet Security, you might also have the firewall on, because it comes with that package.

]]> R3B3L Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:22:29 +0100 Reply from SARAH! /post/121745-#reply-3336061 Oh by the way, it’s asking me to remove any old firewalls, is norton a firewall?

]]> SARAH! Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:20:54 +0100 Reply from SARAH! /post/121745-#reply-3336056 Thanks thep, I think its a great idea to keep people aware of how important it is to keep their computer safe :)

]]> SARAH! Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:18:09 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3336048 protecting*

]]> thep Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:15:32 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3336047 I have :-

Comodo firewall.
Ad-Aware anti spyware.
Avg anti virus.
CCleaner.

They all come free or have free versions, if you are quite happy with the versions on your own computer, then stick with them.

The idea of this post is to make people aware that, these days proting your computer is necessary.

]]> thep Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:14:58 +0100 Reply from SARAH! /post/121745-#reply-3336026 Right ok, what would you recommend from experience. I already have windows defender, what is that? Is it anti spyware? And what is my norton doing? i really don’t understand what I have and what I need… sorry :S

]]> SARAH! Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:02:44 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3336004 You should have :-

Firewall.
Anti virus.
Anti spyware
CCleaner or something simillar.

All of them have free versions, that can be downloaded. Just type in free firewalls into the address bar. Have alook what is on offer.
Then do the same with the others in turn.

There are allready some links on this page, that you could considder.

]]> thep Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:52:38 +0100 Reply from SARAH! /post/121745-#reply-3335988 I don’t understand, what do I do to keep my computer safe? I have norton but it needs to be renewed, i cant afford it, I also use windows defender. Is that enough or do I need more?

]]> SARAH! Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:42:40 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3335980 Having a firewall helps prevent the virus from even getting on your computer.

]]> thep Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:36:44 +0100 Reply from ɐʇɐɯɹǝɟ.Suc /post/121745-#reply-3335977 Oops,
Over 220,000 objects and 20 viruses.
Not so yay…

]]> ɐʇɐɯɹǝɟ.Suc Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:34:58 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3335946 lil_bit_shy.

Your anti virus is for stopping virus.

Adaware is for finding them and then cleaning them from your computer. It doesnt work the same way your anti virus does.

]]> thep Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:17:47 +0100 Reply from ɐʇɐɯɹǝɟ.Suc /post/121745-#reply-3335935 [quote thep]Let us know the results please.[/quote]

Yes I plan on doing that. I’ve scanned over 100,000 objects and have 0 viruses so far. Yay!

]]> ɐʇɐɯɹǝɟ.Suc Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:13:48 +0100 Reply from ~Shie~ /post/121745-#reply-3335934 i use to have ad-aware 2007 on my computer before i booted it.. it was good when you ran it.. but it didnt keep things from collecting on my computer… so i deleted it.

]]> ~Shie~ Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:13:36 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3335933 Let us know the results please.

]]> thep Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:12:41 +0100 Reply from ɐʇɐɯɹǝɟ.Suc /post/121745-#reply-3335920 I’m currently scanning with Ad-Aware.
My computer is like a virus magnet, I’ll probably have quite a few.

]]> ɐʇɐɯɹǝɟ.Suc Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:08:10 +0100 Reply from ~Shie~ /post/121745-#reply-3335866 hahahahahaa… thanks thep… i will surely pass it on to my personal friends..

]]> ~Shie~ Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:45:26 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3335865 Stick with the spokes model, you can queen it then, being the only one. also being the first one.

]]> thep Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:44:31 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3335862 Thankyou 27ladyg.

]]> thep Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:42:45 +0100 Reply from ~Shie~ /post/121745-#reply-3335861 well.. its the truth.. so hopefully people will take your post serious and do this for themselves… dam* i could be a spokes model…. hehehehehehehe… just do it… oh wait.. thats nike’.. heheheheheheheheheheh… lol..

]]> ~Shie~ Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:41:55 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3335858 Thanks lil_bit_shi.

That reply might encourage others to at least find out if their computer is infected.

]]> thep Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:38:40 +0100 Reply from ~Shie~ /post/121745-#reply-3335849 well, i ran it lastnight… and it told me that i had 235 thingys on it.. yup.. i said thingys.. hehehehe.. cuz im not computer literate… all i know is that they are gone now.. .lol.. thanks hun..

]]> ~Shie~ Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:35:20 +0100 Reply from 27ladyg /post/121745-#reply-3335736 Thank you that really breaks it down

]]> 27ladyg Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:10:28 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3335711 lil_bit_shy.

I will try to explain a little bit more.

CCleaner :- Download it, install it. Let it run on your computer.
What it does :- Cleans the cookies from your browser, cleans your computer of other un-needed files. When you delete files with windows it does not actually delete the files, it just marks that space on your hard disc,to be over written, this takes up space on your hard disc and can leave pottentualy harmful programes on your computer. CCleaner actually wipes them from your computer.

Firewall :- Windows firewall, completely useless. A good firewall will scan every file that tries to insert itself on your computer. It will advise you if the file is contaminated with a virus etc. It will advise you what actions you should take, like allow this file, block this file, etc.
It also tells you if a program on your computer is trying to send information from your computer, to somewhere or some-one on the internet. This is often used by spyware, malware, sending your personal information, viruses and others. without your consent and often with out your knowledge.

Anti virus :- Stops and finds known and often unknown virus, on your computer. From being active on your computer.

Anti spyware :- Stops unscrupulous websites from tracking you on the internet, inserting malware, inserting virus, inserting trojans etc.

Using all of them, is needed to keep your computer clean and as safe as possible. They all do different things to help keep your computer safe.

A lot of people say ” It’s never happened to me.” The thing is, you will never know that for sure. They dont advertise the fact that they have been put on your computer.

]]> thep Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:40:26 +0100 Reply from ~Shie~ /post/121745-#reply-3334697 thanks thep… i have tried everything… i even had that ccleaner thing.. didnt like it.. and another one that started with a z… not sure what it was… but my computer was dragging… and still does from time to time.. right now.. i have the spy dr on there.. is that good??? im going to go dowload this and ill let you know if it works for me… and thank you… hugs.

]]> ~Shie~ Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:39:53 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3334463 Thanks a Suc-fermata.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:46:23 +0100 Reply from ɐʇɐɯɹǝɟ.Suc /post/121745-#reply-3334459 [quote thep]Stop worrying about that for the moment. Calm down if you can. I will try to walk you through it sometime over the next few days. If that’s ok with you.[/quote]

Yeah cool.

]]> ɐʇɐɯɹǝɟ.Suc Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:45:21 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3334446 Stop worrying about that for the moment. Calm down if you can. I will try to walk you through it sometime over the next few days. If that’s ok with you.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:42:30 +0100 Reply from ɐʇɐɯɹǝɟ.Suc /post/121745-#reply-3334433 [quote thep]Thats fine then. To get a firewall with AVG you are using the paid for version. The free version is just anti virus and e-mail checker.[/quote]

no I’m using the free version…
But when I get a virus it goes BING

I still don’t understand, I didn’t find anything for my nickname.

]]> ɐʇɐɯɹǝɟ.Suc Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:39:49 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3334425 I have enough to cope with, googling my own nicknames.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:38:38 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3334413 Thats fine then. To get a firewall with AVG you are using the paid for version. The free version is just anti virus and e-mail checker.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:34:00 +0100 Reply from ɐʇɐɯɹǝɟ.Suc /post/121745-#reply-3334407 [quote thep]Do you have a good firewall as well?[/quote]

AVG is a firewall also

]]> ɐʇɐɯɹǝɟ.Suc Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:31:40 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3334404 Do you have a good firewall as well?

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:30:37 +0100 Reply from ɐʇɐɯɹǝɟ.Suc /post/121745-#reply-3334396 [quote thep]a Suc fermata.Forgive me if I upset you. That was not the intention. The intention is that I get as many people, including you. To start thinking seriously about their secerity when online.[/quote]

I do though, I have AVG and Ad-Aware to like ping stuff from my computer

]]> ɐʇɐɯɹǝɟ.Suc Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:28:22 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3334395 Security*

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:27:54 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3334394 a Suc fermata.

Forgive me if I upset you. That was not the intention. The intention is that I get as many people, including you. To start thinking seriously about their secerity when online.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:27:26 +0100 Reply from ɐʇɐɯɹǝɟ.Suc /post/121745-#reply-3334380 [quote thep]You particularly need to do something about your internet security.

I’m not to pleased with you at the moment, I might get back to you about it later with a shout.[/quote]

I can’t control that someone stole my name…

]]> ɐʇɐɯɹǝɟ.Suc Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:23:37 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3334374 Yes 27ladyg.

Norton is not as good as a lot of other programs out there. Windows firewall is next to useless. You can try the new ones out and if you dont like them, revert back to what you are familiar with.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:22:44 +0100 Reply from 27ladyg /post/121745-#reply-3334365 My step son and my niece likes to go to MY Space which gave my mom and me a virus on both of our computers. Not sure of my parents computer but we had Norton Virus protection.
I don’t won’t to ban them from using the computer but i will if i have too.

Do u think the Comodo, Avast and AVG would be better to do then the Norton?

]]> 27ladyg Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:18:40 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3334338 I will check it out after I leave here. It’s nice to know there is another good one out there.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:03:58 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3334311 You particularly need to do something about your internet security.

I’m not to pleased with you at the moment, I might get back to you about it later with a shout.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:55:41 +0100 Reply from ɐʇɐɯɹǝɟ.Suc /post/121745-#reply-3334301 I might install this later

]]> ɐʇɐɯɹǝɟ.Suc Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:52:02 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3334296 It’s nice to know you have some protection and a little peace of mind about having the protection.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:50:10 +0100 Reply from ĐaNi HaŦeS ŸoŪ /post/121745-#reply-3334210 lol, sounds entertaining but i don’t care that much to look it up
thanks anyway

]]> ĐaNi HaŦeS ŸoŪ Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:28:41 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3334208 Type internet abuse into your search bar, then look at some of the sites that come up. There are many types of internet abuse.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:27:59 +0100 Reply from ĐaNi HaŦeS ŸoŪ /post/121745-#reply-3334196 I have the slightest clue what internet abuse is

]]> ĐaNi HaŦeS ŸoŪ Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:24:59 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3334169 Thanks Bleucat.

I’m going to put another post up, to try and lighten up the site for a while.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 21:14:50 +0100 Reply from Bluecat /post/121745-#reply-3334108 [quote thep]Do you think it a good idea, to keep reminding people about security on the internet?[/quote]

I think most people need all the help they can get.

]]> Bluecat Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:47:55 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3334103 Thanks I will take a look myself. I need to leave for a while, will check back later. thanks for your time.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:46:28 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3334093 I have tried Spybot but not the new version, I found it was a bit agressive. So I will stay clear of it.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:42:53 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3334072 I have that and agree it’s not as good as it used to be. As yet I haven’t found anything better to replace it.
I still think it important to stop stuff from being sent from a computer without the person knowing that it is happening, hence a good firewall is essential.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:39:01 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3334019 Good idea, let me know what you come up with, please.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:19:35 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3334004 I just remembered you need to download the right one, you probably need the 64 bit version.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:09:45 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3333999 I think it a worthwhile program to have on your computer. So keep trying, Get in touch with them to help you.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:05:43 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3333992 It installed for me with no problems.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 20:01:55 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3333984 Also your anti virus until comodo is installed.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:59:37 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3333978 Have you turned off windows firewall?

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:57:39 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3333941 Yes Anthrax.

That is why I took a lot of time trying to find the best I could. That is not agggressive and is helpful in it’s use.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:50:06 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3333905 Do you think it a good idea, to keep reminding people about security on the internet?

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:32:45 +0100 Reply from Bluecat /post/121745-#reply-3333900 Yeah, from Comodo I’ve used BoClean, but didn’t really look at it too deeply.

]]> Bluecat Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:27:16 +0100 Reply from R3B3L /post/121745-#reply-3333862 Yeah back a few years I had blazing connection and because I - then too - went commando with no software or firewalls, I had to reformat my computer every few days haha. But seriously I am using nothing and I have Ultra-Lite Highspeed which is maybe 2x dial up, and I’ve never had a single virus or hacker or whatnot. I don’t use P2P things though - just Bit Torrents [which I guess is P2P lol]

]]> R3B3L Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:00:57 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3333854 I am glad you have had no problems.

It’s the first time I have heared that a slow connection can stop this from happening. I have a very fast connection though.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:56:08 +0100 Reply from R3B3L /post/121745-#reply-3333844 The slower your connection is, the less chance of getting hacked/viruses because it takes too long for them to get into your system :P Thus I have absolutely no protection but I’ve been doing fine for a very long time. I still follow safe online practices though.

]]> R3B3L Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:50:16 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3333840 Thanks nikko.

It’s always better to be safe than sorry.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:47:13 +0100 Reply from I left /post/121745-#reply-3333836 I am going to downlaod this. I have let too many people close to my computers.

]]> I left Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:45:36 +0100 7 users were invited to read this post by thep /post/121745-#reply-4188189 thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:41:46 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3333814 Also CCleaner.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:38:58 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3333812 I to have AVG and Avast.

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:37:58 +0100 Reply from thep /post/121745-#reply-3333808 Have you tried the other free stuff from comodo?

]]> thep Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:37:17 +0100 Reply from Bluecat /post/121745-#reply-3333805 Avast! (anti-virus), AVG (anti-spyware), both also free.

]]> Bluecat Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:36:40 +0100 Reply from Bluecat /post/121745-#reply-3333803 I have Comodo. It’s the best firewall I’ve used so far; free or non-free.

I also use Avast! and AVG.

]]> Bluecat Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:35:58 +0100