I'm setting up a new PC for a friend, What software would you guys reccomend I install to start with? Also - does SP2 include a blaster fix?
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I'm setting up a new PC for a friend, What software would you guys reccomend I install to start with? Also - does SP2 include a blaster fix?
Anti virus , anti spyware, and firewall. Also latest updates from microsoft.Quote:
Originally Posted by zacspeed
install SP2 and all the patches.
Firewall?
Antivirus: Symantec Antivirus corp.
A little more specific plz peat :DQuote:
Originally Posted by peat moss
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Originally Posted by zacspeed
Ok! :D Check Ross's guide.
http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/t73727-.html
Like this one. http://www.tvg.pinecurtain.net/index...ticle=security
Funny thing is, every thing I have to protect my computer came from this forum. So make sure to check out the Verifieds section aswell . :)
Brilliant!!!! Just what I was looking for. Peat, I love you & I want to have your babies.Quote:
Originally Posted by peat moss
:D
Are you female atleast? :lol: JK .Quote:
Originally Posted by zacspeed
no. sorry.
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:D
[QUOTE=zacspeed]no. sorry.
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Oh great story of my life ! Just read your member title again something about a large number ? :ohmy:
Not really - Its just a vicious rumour :DQuote:
Originally Posted by peat moss
This thread seems strange to me.
It's almost the same as "What's good software?" Isn't it all up to personal choice?
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Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234
Well thats not how I read it. In a sence thats why I like Ross's guide , It just lists the options or programs to try. Mabye zacspeed, just needed some ideas. :)
That is EXACTLY why I asked the question.Quote:
Originally Posted by peat moss
I know what software I like, but I think that looking at things from a different angle (i.e. - someone else’s) can be really helpful.
I just needed some fresh impetus :D
Usually people tend to like Norton, Symantec or kaspersky antivirus. some like NOD32 (it's what i use). Then there's the others.
For firewall it's usually either zone alarm or sygate.
there's a lot of antispyware programs you should try a few out. I like microsoft antispyware the best but it's personal opinion.
What is NOD32 like? is it heavy on system resources?Quote:
Originally Posted by rossco_2004
nope. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by zacspeed
atm it's using 7,036kb. :)
never causes slowdowns on my system, all other antivirus programs do for some reason.
Izzy's Picks:
Symantec Client Security= Firewall and Antivirus
WinXP Manager= System tweaking/customization
Paintshop Pro 9= Image editing/design
Winrar= Archive and .zip files
StyleXP, Icon Packager, CursorXP= XP desktop themes
Nero Ultra 6= CD/DVD burning
eDonkey2000, K-Lite= P2P filesharing
Theorica Codec package to handle video/audio codec needs
CCleaner= system cleaning, temp files, cookies, cache, etc...
IHateSpam= anti-spam
Adaware Pro SE= additional anti-ad/spy/malware security and removal
Pretty much everything listed can easily be found through ed2k links in "Verifieds". Hell- this place can also help keep you up-to-date on everything far better than Windows Update or the software itself. :D