Just Got A New/my First Pc

[muchspl2]

firewall, I like zonealarm witch you can get free here
http://www.zonelabs.com

[Soundscape]

ttt

[Aaron_T]

also download ad-aware 6.0 to eliminate spyware on your PC you can get it HERE

[LovePotion nr. 9]

And don't forget to treat your new PC with Love.

It really works.

Like an animal they feel your mood and when you are down, they tend to crash a

lot more.

And show Windows you know it's fragile, so not too many proggies, better make a

multiboot and keep one just for Kazaa, games and shit and the other for for

instance graphic stuff.

Love and care, my friend, and you and your new PC might have a long lasting

relationship(in pc-terms about two year.......).


Good luck!!

Lp9

[Samurai]

The first thing I install is an AntiVirus Software. My personal choice is Norton SystemWorks 2004.

The next item to be installed is a decent Firewall. I've tried nearly every firewall there is and have come to realise that Sygate Personal Firewall Pro has the very best to offer. Although ZoneAlarm is a good firewall, I found it to conflict with a couple of games that I own and another piece of software.

As SpyWare is a common occurance these days, you'll need a decent removal tool to rid you of these nasties. Again, I've tried the vast majority of programs out there, and have also come to the conclusion that SpyBot S & D has what it takes to effectively remove any spyware present on your system. Although AdAware 6.0 was being left in its wake, it has come in leaps and bounds so that may also be worth a look at too.

Below is a glossery of terms used in case of confusion. Jargon can be a crime, and yes I should work for a PC magazine

Antivirus
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Anti-virus is the term used for the technology and software that acts to detect malicious codes, prevent these codes or files from infecting and damaging your system, and to also remove any malicious codes that have gotten through. Anti-virus vendors, share information and keep in constant contact to make sure any malicious code outbreaks are quickly reported and dealt with. Anti-virus vendors also usually participate in independent tests to check and certify their products for speed and thoroughness when detecting and disinfecting viruses. The original versions of anti-virus software look through files for malicious code as they enter the system, or as the user requests it (manually).

Firewall
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A system or combination of systems that enforces a boundary between two or more networks and keeps hackers out of private networks. Firewalls serve as virtual barriers to passing packets from one network to another.

Spyware
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Spyware is a software applications that monitors a user’s computing habits and personal information and sends this information to third parties without the user’s authorization or knowledge.

[J'Pol]

I love the concept that someone gets a new PC and a copy of kazaa lite. He says he has also found his way to this K++ board so could anyone give him any advice.

To which he gets the response, download software, music, games etc using BitTorrent from this site ....

I love you chaps, it is like music hall here.

[Aaron_T]

were all k-lite people on here

[Soundscape]

Originally posted by LovePotion nr. 9@6 January 2004 - 17:22
better make a multiboot and keep one just for Kazaa, games and shit and the other for for instance graphic stuff.

how do i do this? and what is a multiboot?
thanks

[Soundscape]

Samurai- thanks alot! are all of those things you suggested free?

[Aaron_T]

Originally posted by Soundscape@6 January 2004 - 22:57
Samurai- thanks alot! are all of those things you suggested free?

yes, you can certainly get them for free on Bittorent