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Hello,

 

I recently removed McAfee form my laptop with Vista Home Premium OP. I

installed the free version of AVG Antivirus for virus protection in McAfee's

place. I was going to look for a firewall program too, but saw that the Vista

built in Windows Firewall took over that job. My question is do these 2

programs give me enough protection for my laptop? Can I trust these 2

programs to protect my desktop computer? My desktop is hard wired to my

router and I have Verizon Fios cable for my internet provider. My desktop is

always on and always connected to the internet. I want to make sure I will

have enough protection before I make any changes to my desktop. I noticed the

Windows Firewall says you should only have one firewall running so I know I

can't add anything to help with that protection.

 

All and any comments are welcome. Thank you in advance for your replies!

 

Best regard,

James

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    On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:15:00 -0700, Flyerfan27

    <Flyerfan27@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

    >Hello,

    >

    > I recently removed McAfee form my laptop with Vista Home Premium OP. I

    >installed the free version of AVG Antivirus for virus protection in McAfee's

    >place. I was going to look for a firewall program too, but saw that the Vista

    >built in Windows Firewall took over that job. My question is do these 2

    >programs give me enough protection for my laptop? Can I trust these 2

    >programs to protect my desktop computer? My desktop is hard wired to my

    >router

     

    Your router has a firewall too, so you are FINE when it comes to

    firewalls and anti-virus

     

    You might install a couple of anti-malware apps to keep in reserve as

    well:

     

    Spybot Search & Destroy, SuperAntispyware, and Malwarebytes are all

    good candidates and are all FREE.

     

    The first one even installs a resident program called "teatimer" that

    keeps a monitor on any attempted registry changes.

     

     

    and I have Verizon Fios cable for my internet provider. My desktop is

    >always on and always connected to the internet. I want to make sure I

    will

    >have enough protection before I make any changes to my desktop. I noticed the

    >Windows Firewall says you should only have one firewall running so I know I

    >can't add anything to help with that protection.

    >

    > All and any comments are welcome. Thank you in advance for your replies!

    >

    >Best regard,

    >James

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    Install a good, comprehensive, security program,

    such as Windows OneCare, and you'll not have to

    worry about those issues. You can try it FREE

    for ninety (90) days. This is a brand new version

    and includes a very robust firewall.

    http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm

     

    --

    Carey Frisch

    Microsoft MVP

    Windows Desktop Experience -

    Windows Vista Enthusiast

     

    ---------------------------------------------------------------

     

    "Flyerfan27" <Flyerfan27@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:AF88953C-AC42-4BD6-A518-74553277FEE0@microsoft.com...

    Hello,

     

    I recently removed McAfee form my laptop with Vista Home Premium OP. I

    installed the free version of AVG Antivirus for virus protection in McAfee's

    place. I was going to look for a firewall program too, but saw that the Vista

    built in Windows Firewall took over that job. My question is do these 2

    programs give me enough protection for my laptop? Can I trust these 2

    programs to protect my desktop computer? My desktop is hard wired to my

    router and I have Verizon Fios cable for my internet provider. My desktop is

    always on and always connected to the internet. I want to make sure I will

    have enough protection before I make any changes to my desktop. I noticed the

    Windows Firewall says you should only have one firewall running so I know I

    can't add anything to help with that protection.

     

    All and any comments are welcome. Thank you in advance for your replies!

     

    Best regard,

    James

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    On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:33:00 -0500, "Carey Frisch [MVP]"

    <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote:

    >Install a good, comprehensive, security program,

    >such as Windows OneCare, and you'll not have to

    >worry about those issues. You can try it FREE

    >for ninety (90) days. This is a brand new version

    >and includes a very robust firewall.

     

    So does his router. That plus Vista's native firewall will cover him

    just fine in that department and it won't cost him anything.

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    It's cheap insurance....

     

    --

    Carey Frisch

    Microsoft MVP

    Windows Desktop Experience -

    Windows Vista Enthusiast

     

    ---------------------------------------------------------------

     

    "Nonny" <nonnymoose@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:nbrn84ts6kajn3ombm7esfts1kp05qpl44@4ax.com...

    On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:33:00 -0500, "Carey Frisch [MVP]"

    <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote:

    >Install a good, comprehensive, security program,

    >such as Windows OneCare, and you'll not have to

    >worry about those issues. You can try it FREE

    >for ninety (90) days. This is a brand new version

    >and includes a very robust firewall.

     

    So does his router. That plus Vista's native firewall will cover him

    just fine in that department and it won't cost him anything.

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    On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:41:59 -0500, "Carey Frisch [MVP]"

    <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote:

    >It's cheap insurance....

     

    Doesn't need any. He also has a great A-V program, Defender, and will

    add a couple more malware programs.

     

    He can spend the money on an external USB hard drive and use it for

    backups. That's GREAT insurance.

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    Famous last words: "Doesn't need any". So if the OP should

    inadvertently have a rouge key logger installed, you don't mind

    that the OP's personal financial information could be

    transmitted without his knowledge...happens all the time!

     

    --

    Carey Frisch

    Microsoft MVP

    Windows Desktop Experience -

    Windows Vista Enthusiast

     

    ---------------------------------------------------------------

     

    "Nonny" <nonnymoose@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:vnrn8490iifuncbqnmft9eeiavaoc5o3ov@4ax.com...

    On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:41:59 -0500, "Carey Frisch [MVP]"

    <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote:

    >It's cheap insurance....

     

    Doesn't need any. He also has a great A-V program, Defender, and will

    add a couple more malware programs.

     

    He can spend the money on an external USB hard drive and use it for

    backups. That's GREAT insurance.

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    On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:08:25 -0500, "Carey Frisch [MVP]"

    <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote:

    >Famous last words: "Doesn't need any". So if the OP should

    >inadvertently have a rouge key logger installed, you don't mind

    >that the OP's personal financial information could be

    >transmitted without his knowledge...happens all the time!

     

    I have never seen you suggest any of the fine FREE programs that are

    available... only the ones that MS collects cash from.

     

    Why is that? I can't recall seeing ANY other MVP do the same. In

    fact, most of them are suggesting the free software.

     

    I value their opinions WAY more than I do yours... as you are well

    aware.

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    I had used Avast for a number of years. When I tried

    Windows OneCare, I was amazed at the performance

    improvement of my PC as it uses very little system

    resources. OneCare is far more comprehensive than

    the so-called "free" antivirus programs.

     

    --

    Carey Frisch

    Microsoft MVP

    Windows Desktop Experience -

    Windows Vista Enthusiast

     

    ---------------------------------------------------------------

     

    "Nonny" <nonnymoose@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:rbtn849dbkdips9ajmmls24cld8d86g8c3@4ax.com...

    On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:08:25 -0500, "Carey Frisch [MVP]"

    <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote:

    >Famous last words: "Doesn't need any". So if the OP should

    >inadvertently have a rouge key logger installed, you don't mind

    >that the OP's personal financial information could be

    >transmitted without his knowledge...happens all the time!

     

    I have never seen you suggest any of the fine FREE programs that are

    available... only the ones that MS collects cash from.

     

    Why is that? I can't recall seeing ANY other MVP do the same. In

    fact, most of them are suggesting the free software.

     

    I value their opinions WAY more than I do yours... as you are well

    aware.

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    Besides being a SPAMMER and a FAKE you can NOT spell.

    ROGUE, idiot!

    --

    Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia

     

     

    "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

    > Famous last words: "Doesn't need any". So if the OP should

    > inadvertently have a rouge key logger installed, you don't mind

    > that the OP's personal financial information could be

    > transmitted without his knowledge...happens all the time!

    >

    > --

    > Carey Frisch

    > Microsoft MVP

    > Windows Desktop Experience -

    > Windows Vista Enthusiast

    >

    > ---------------------------------------------------------------

    >

    > "Nonny" <nonnymoose@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:vnrn8490iifuncbqnmft9eeiavaoc5o3ov@4ax.com...

    > On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:41:59 -0500, "Carey Frisch [MVP]"

    > <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote:

    >

    > >It's cheap insurance....

    >

    > Doesn't need any. He also has a great A-V program, Defender, and will

    > add a couple more malware programs.

    >

    > He can spend the money on an external USB hard drive and use it for

    > backups. That's GREAT insurance.

    >

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    Vista's Firewall is good!

    Live One Care is garbage!

    Also, use the Anti-virus and anti-spyware Program listed below.

     

    http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

     

    Avast Anti-Virus is Vista compatible (32bit and 64bit Versions), FREE,

    auto-updating, and a low resources user of your computer.

    And, only have 1(one) Anti-Virus installed / running on your computer at any

    one time..

    Conflicts may occur if you have more than 1(one).

     

    http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html

     

    Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6 is a very good, FREE Anti-Spyware Program.

    Download, install, update, and immunize your System with it.

    Then SCAN with it.

    Update it, and scan your System once a fortnight.

     

     

    Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia

     

     

    "Flyerfan27" wrote:

    > Hello,

    >

    > I recently removed McAfee form my laptop with Vista Home Premium OP. I

    > installed the free version of AVG Antivirus for virus protection in McAfee's

    > place. I was going to look for a firewall program too, but saw that the Vista

    > built in Windows Firewall took over that job. My question is do these 2

    > programs give me enough protection for my laptop? Can I trust these 2

    > programs to protect my desktop computer? My desktop is hard wired to my

    > router and I have Verizon Fios cable for my internet provider. My desktop is

    > always on and always connected to the internet. I want to make sure I will

    > have enough protection before I make any changes to my desktop. I noticed the

    > Windows Firewall says you should only have one firewall running so I know I

    > can't add anything to help with that protection.

    >

    > All and any comments are welcome. Thank you in advance for your replies!

    >

    > Best regard,

    > James

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    With the excellent Windows OneCare package, there is

    no need to install a multitude of different security software.

     

    OneCare includes:

     

    -- An excellent antivirus application

    -- An excellent firewall application

    -- An excellent antispyware application

    -- Automatic system tune-ups

    -- Automatic hard drive defrag

    -- Checks for updates to be sure they are installed

    -- Schedules automatic backups of important files

    -- New version 2.5 just released - designed to work

    exceptionally well with Windows Vista & XP.

    -- All-in-one convienent, easy to install application

     

    --

    Carey Frisch

    Microsoft MVP

    Windows Desktop Experience -

    Windows System & Performance

     

     

     

     

    "Mick Murphy" wrote:

    > Vista's Firewall is good!

    > Live One Care is garbage!

    > Also, use the Anti-virus and anti-spyware Program listed below.

    >

    > http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

    >

    > Avast Anti-Virus is Vista compatible (32bit and 64bit Versions), FREE,

    > auto-updating, and a low resources user of your computer.

    > And, only have 1(one) Anti-Virus installed / running on your computer at any

    > one time..

    > Conflicts may occur if you have more than 1(one).

    >

    > http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html

    >

    > Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6 is a very good, FREE Anti-Spyware Program.

    > Download, install, update, and immunize your System with it.

    > Then SCAN with it.

    > Update it, and scan your System once a fortnight.

    >

    >

    > Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia

    >

    >

    > "Flyerfan27" wrote:

    >

    > > Hello,

    > >

    > > I recently removed McAfee form my laptop with Vista Home Premium OP. I

    > > installed the free version of AVG Antivirus for virus protection in McAfee's

    > > place. I was going to look for a firewall program too, but saw that the Vista

    > > built in Windows Firewall took over that job. My question is do these 2

    > > programs give me enough protection for my laptop? Can I trust these 2

    > > programs to protect my desktop computer? My desktop is hard wired to my

    > > router and I have Verizon Fios cable for my internet provider. My desktop is

    > > always on and always connected to the internet. I want to make sure I will

    > > have enough protection before I make any changes to my desktop. I noticed the

    > > Windows Firewall says you should only have one firewall running so I know I

    > > can't add anything to help with that protection.

    > >

    > > All and any comments are welcome. Thank you in advance for your replies!

    > >

    > > Best regard,

    > > James

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    On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:48:00 -0700, Carey Frisch [MVP]

    <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote:

    >With the excellent Windows OneCare package, there is

    >no need to install a multitude of different security software.

     

    With the excellent free apps available, there is no need to spend

    money.

     

    Your ol' buddy,

    Barney Fife

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    FAKE! You can not fool all of the people, clown

    --

    Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia

     

     

    "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

     

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    >

    > -- An excellent antivirus application

    > -- An excellent firewall application

    > -- An excellent antispyware application

    > -- Automatic system tune-ups

    > -- Automatic hard drive defrag

    > -- Checks for updates to be sure they are installed

    > -- Schedules automatic backups of important files

    > -- New version 2.5 just released - designed to work

    > exceptionally well with Windows Vista & XP.

    > -- All-in-one convienent, easy to install application

    >

    > --

    > Carey Frisch

    > Microsoft MVP

    > Windows Desktop Experience -

    > Windows System & Performance

    >

    >

    >

    >

    > "Mick Murphy" wrote:

    >

    > > Vista's Firewall is good!

    > > Live One Care is garbage!

    > > Also, use the Anti-virus and anti-spyware Program listed below.

    > >

    > > http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

    > >

    > > Avast Anti-Virus is Vista compatible (32bit and 64bit Versions), FREE,

    > > auto-updating, and a low resources user of your computer.

    > > And, only have 1(one) Anti-Virus installed / running on your computer at any

    > > one time..

    > > Conflicts may occur if you have more than 1(one).

    > >

    > > http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html

    > >

    > > Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6 is a very good, FREE Anti-Spyware Program.

    > > Download, install, update, and immunize your System with it.

    > > Then SCAN with it.

    > > Update it, and scan your System once a fortnight.

    > >

    > >

    > > Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia

    > >

    > >

    > > "Flyerfan27" wrote:

    > >

    > > > Hello,

    > > >

    > > > I recently removed McAfee form my laptop with Vista Home Premium OP. I

    > > > installed the free version of AVG Antivirus for virus protection in McAfee's

    > > > place. I was going to look for a firewall program too, but saw that the Vista

    > > > built in Windows Firewall took over that job. My question is do these 2

    > > > programs give me enough protection for my laptop? Can I trust these 2

    > > > programs to protect my desktop computer? My desktop is hard wired to my

    > > > router and I have Verizon Fios cable for my internet provider. My desktop is

    > > > always on and always connected to the internet. I want to make sure I will

    > > > have enough protection before I make any changes to my desktop. I noticed the

    > > > Windows Firewall says you should only have one firewall running so I know I

    > > > can't add anything to help with that protection.

    > > >

    > > > All and any comments are welcome. Thank you in advance for your replies!

    > > >

    > > > Best regard,

    > > > James

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    Barney! It's been awhile! How have you been?

     

    --

    Carey Frisch

    Microsoft MVP

    Windows Desktop Experience -

    Windows System & Performance

     

     

     

     

    "Nonny" wrote:

    > On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:48:00 -0700, Carey Frisch [MVP]

    > <cnfrisch@nospamgmail.com> wrote:

    >

    > >With the excellent Windows OneCare package, there is

    > >no need to install a multitude of different security software.

    >

    > With the excellent free apps available, there is no need to spend

    > money.

    >

    > Your ol' buddy,

    > Barney Fife

    >

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    Genuine MVPs are not interested in it!

    Only "Post a Link" FAKE Carey Frisch!

    --

    Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia

     

     

    "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    > With the excellent Windows OneCare package, there is

    > no need to install a multitude of different security software.

    >

    > OneCare includes:

    >

    > -- An excellent antivirus application

    > -- An excellent firewall application

    > -- An excellent antispyware application

    > -- Automatic system tune-ups

    > -- Automatic hard drive defrag

    > -- Checks for updates to be sure they are installed

    > -- Schedules automatic backups of important files

    > -- New version 2.5 just released - designed to work

    > exceptionally well with Windows Vista & XP.

    > -- All-in-one convienent, easy to install application

    >

    > --

    > Carey Frisch

    > Microsoft MVP

    > Windows Desktop Experience -

    > Windows System & Performance

    >

    >

    >

    >

    > "Mick Murphy" wrote:

    >

    > > Vista's Firewall is good!

    > > Live One Care is garbage!

    > > Also, use the Anti-virus and anti-spyware Program listed below.

    > >

    > > http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

    > >

    > > Avast Anti-Virus is Vista compatible (32bit and 64bit Versions), FREE,

    > > auto-updating, and a low resources user of your computer.

    > > And, only have 1(one) Anti-Virus installed / running on your computer at any

    > > one time..

    > > Conflicts may occur if you have more than 1(one).

    > >

    > > http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html

    > >

    > > Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6 is a very good, FREE Anti-Spyware Program.

    > > Download, install, update, and immunize your System with it.

    > > Then SCAN with it.

    > > Update it, and scan your System once a fortnight.

    > >

    > >

    > > Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia

    > >

    > >

    > > "Flyerfan27" wrote:

    > >

    > > > Hello,

    > > >

    > > > I recently removed McAfee form my laptop with Vista Home Premium OP. I

    > > > installed the free version of AVG Antivirus for virus protection in McAfee's

    > > > place. I was going to look for a firewall program too, but saw that the Vista

    > > > built in Windows Firewall took over that job. My question is do these 2

    > > > programs give me enough protection for my laptop? Can I trust these 2

    > > > programs to protect my desktop computer? My desktop is hard wired to my

    > > > router and I have Verizon Fios cable for my internet provider. My desktop is

    > > > always on and always connected to the internet. I want to make sure I will

    > > > have enough protection before I make any changes to my desktop. I noticed the

    > > > Windows Firewall says you should only have one firewall running so I know I

    > > > can't add anything to help with that protection.

    > > >

    > > > All and any comments are welcome. Thank you in advance for your replies!

    > > >

    > > > Best regard,

    > > > James

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    Hello Nonny,

     

    Thank you for replying to my question. It is very kind of you to help me

    and to tell me about the other programs I need. I am heading to bed now, but

    will defiantly look into them tomorrow. I believe I have the spy-bot already,

    but will check to make sure.

     

    I wouldn't necessarily need free software, but what the software companies

    are charging is getting out of hand. There renewal fees for each year is too

    high. That is the cause of me wanting free software. I was going to sign up

    for AVG's premium service for fifty some dollars until I saw it was for one

    year. I don't mind paying $30.00 to $57.00 for the software & for the first

    year subscription. Then I don't even mind to pay a renewal fee every year,

    but the renewal fee for each year has to go way down. It is robbery to have

    to keep paying that same $30.00 to $57.00 a year to keep the software up to

    date. I understand they have to keep up with the ever growing threats, but

    that is what new subscribers help to pay for. The companies are over charging

    causing more and more people to go to free software. They have to be losing

    more money because of that I would think.

     

    Anyway thanks again for all the help. I really do appreciate it. I hope

    you are enjoying the weekend.

     

    James

     

     

     

    "Nonny" wrote:

    > On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:15:00 -0700, Flyerfan27

    > <Flyerfan27@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

    >

    > >Hello,

    > >

    > > I recently removed McAfee form my laptop with Vista Home Premium OP. I

    > >installed the free version of AVG Antivirus for virus protection in McAfee's

    > >place. I was going to look for a firewall program too, but saw that the Vista

    > >built in Windows Firewall took over that job. My question is do these 2

    > >programs give me enough protection for my laptop? Can I trust these 2

    > >programs to protect my desktop computer? My desktop is hard wired to my

    > >router

    >

    > Your router has a firewall too, so you are FINE when it comes to

    > firewalls and anti-virus

    >

    > You might install a couple of anti-malware apps to keep in reserve as

    > well:

    >

    > Spybot Search & Destroy, SuperAntispyware, and Malwarebytes are all

    > good candidates and are all FREE.

    >

    > The first one even installs a resident program called "teatimer" that

    > keeps a monitor on any attempted registry changes.

    >

    >

    > and I have Verizon Fios cable for my internet provider. My desktop is

    > >always on and always connected to the internet. I want to make sure I

    > will

    > >have enough protection before I make any changes to my desktop. I noticed the

    > >Windows Firewall says you should only have one firewall running so I know I

    > >can't add anything to help with that protection.

    > >

    > > All and any comments are welcome. Thank you in advance for your replies!

    > >

    > >Best regard,

    > >James

    >

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    On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:03:01 -0700, Flyerfan27

    <Flyerfan27@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

    >Hello Nonny,

    >

    > Thank you for replying to my question. It is very kind of you to help me

    >and to tell me about the other programs I need. I am heading to bed now, but

    >will defiantly look into them tomorrow. I believe I have the spy-bot already,

    >but will check to make sure.

    >

    > I wouldn't necessarily need free software, but what the software companies

    >are charging is getting out of hand. There renewal fees for each year is too

    >high. That is the cause of me wanting free software. I was going to sign up

    >for AVG's premium service for fifty some dollars until I saw it was for one

    >year. I don't mind paying $30.00 to $57.00 for the software & for the first

    >year subscription. Then I don't even mind to pay a renewal fee every year,

    >but the renewal fee for each year has to go way down. It is robbery to have

    >to keep paying that same $30.00 to $57.00 a year to keep the software up to

    >date. I understand they have to keep up with the ever growing threats, but

    >that is what new subscribers help to pay for. The companies are over charging

    >causing more and more people to go to free software. They have to be losing

    >more money because of that I would think.

    >

    > Anyway thanks again for all the help. I really do appreciate it. I hope

    >you are enjoying the weekend.

    >

    >James

     

    Glad that I could help.

     

    As for my enjoying my weekend... I'm retired so every day is a weekend

    day! As long as I have more food to eat than I could eat, and my

    computer is able to connect to the 'net (I have a backup, just in

    case), I'm a happy camper.

     

    >

    >

    >

    >"Nonny" wrote:

    >

    >> On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:15:00 -0700, Flyerfan27

    >> <Flyerfan27@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

    >>

    >> >Hello,

    >> >

    >> > I recently removed McAfee form my laptop with Vista Home Premium OP. I

    >> >installed the free version of AVG Antivirus for virus protection in McAfee's

    >> >place. I was going to look for a firewall program too, but saw that the Vista

    >> >built in Windows Firewall took over that job. My question is do these 2

    >> >programs give me enough protection for my laptop? Can I trust these 2

    >> >programs to protect my desktop computer? My desktop is hard wired to my

    >> >router

    >>

    >> Your router has a firewall too, so you are FINE when it comes to

    >> firewalls and anti-virus

    >>

    >> You might install a couple of anti-malware apps to keep in reserve as

    >> well:

    >>

    >> Spybot Search & Destroy, SuperAntispyware, and Malwarebytes are all

    >> good candidates and are all FREE.

    >>

    >> The first one even installs a resident program called "teatimer" that

    >> keeps a monitor on any attempted registry changes.

    >>

    >>

    >> and I have Verizon Fios cable for my internet provider. My desktop is

    >> >always on and always connected to the internet. I want to make sure I

    >> will

    >> >have enough protection before I make any changes to my desktop. I noticed the

    >> >Windows Firewall says you should only have one firewall running so I know I

    >> >can't add anything to help with that protection.

    >> >

    >> > All and any comments are welcome. Thank you in advance for your replies!

    >> >

    >> >Best regard,

    >> >James

    >>

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    Thank you for replying to my question and for your suggestion. I am

    defiantly going to look into OneCare. I was not just necessarily looking for

    free software. I do have to say that the cost will come into play. I don't

    mind paying for the software and even paying a yearly subscription fee, but

    it will have to be very reasonable. I was going to subscribe to AVG's premium

    service until I saw the price. They wanted fifty some dollars for one year. I

    wouldn't mind paying $50.00 for the first year, but to keep charging that

    price each year is robbery.

     

    Thanks again,

    James

     

     

    "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

    > Install a good, comprehensive, security program,

    > such as Windows OneCare, and you'll not have to

    > worry about those issues. You can try it FREE

    > for ninety (90) days. This is a brand new version

    > and includes a very robust firewall.

    > http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm

    >

    > --

    > Carey Frisch

    > Microsoft MVP

    > Windows Desktop Experience -

    > Windows Vista Enthusiast

    >

    > ---------------------------------------------------------------

    >

    > "Flyerfan27" <Flyerfan27@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:AF88953C-AC42-4BD6-A518-74553277FEE0@microsoft.com...

    > Hello,

    >

    > I recently removed McAfee form my laptop with Vista Home Premium OP. I

    > installed the free version of AVG Antivirus for virus protection in McAfee's

    > place. I was going to look for a firewall program too, but saw that the Vista

    > built in Windows Firewall took over that job. My question is do these 2

    > programs give me enough protection for my laptop? Can I trust these 2

    > programs to protect my desktop computer? My desktop is hard wired to my

    > router and I have Verizon Fios cable for my internet provider. My desktop is

    > always on and always connected to the internet. I want to make sure I will

    > have enough protection before I make any changes to my desktop. I noticed the

    > Windows Firewall says you should only have one firewall running so I know I

    > can't add anything to help with that protection.

    >

    > All and any comments are welcome. Thank you in advance for your replies!

    >

    > Best regard,

    > James

    >

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    On Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:22:01 -0700, Flyerfan27

    <Flyerfan27@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

    > Thank you for replying to my question and for your suggestion. I am

    >defiantly going to look into OneCare. I was not just necessarily looking for

    >free software. I do have to say that the cost will come into play. I don't

    >mind paying for the software and even paying a yearly subscription fee, but

    >it will have to be very reasonable. I was going to subscribe to AVG's premium

    >service until I saw the price. They wanted fifty some dollars for one year. I

    >wouldn't mind paying $50.00 for the first year, but to keep charging that

    >price each year is robbery.

     

    Then yer not gonna like OneCare.

     

    >

    >Thanks again,

    >James

    >

    >

    >"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

    >

    >> Install a good, comprehensive, security program,

    >> such as Windows OneCare, and you'll not have to

    >> worry about those issues. You can try it FREE

    >> for ninety (90) days. This is a brand new version

    >> and includes a very robust firewall.

    >> http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm

    >>

    >> --

    >> Carey Frisch

    >> Microsoft MVP

    >> Windows Desktop Experience -

    >> Windows Vista Enthusiast

    >>

    >> ---------------------------------------------------------------

    >>

    >> "Flyerfan27" <Flyerfan27@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:AF88953C-AC42-4BD6-A518-74553277FEE0@microsoft.com...

    >> Hello,

    >>

    >> I recently removed McAfee form my laptop with Vista Home Premium OP. I

    >> installed the free version of AVG Antivirus for virus protection in McAfee's

    >> place. I was going to look for a firewall program too, but saw that the Vista

    >> built in Windows Firewall took over that job. My question is do these 2

    >> programs give me enough protection for my laptop? Can I trust these 2

    >> programs to protect my desktop computer? My desktop is hard wired to my

    >> router and I have Verizon Fios cable for my internet provider. My desktop is

    >> always on and always connected to the internet. I want to make sure I will

    >> have enough protection before I make any changes to my desktop. I noticed the

    >> Windows Firewall says you should only have one firewall running so I know I

    >> can't add anything to help with that protection.

    >>

    >> All and any comments are welcome. Thank you in advance for your replies!

    >>

    >> Best regard,

    >> James

    >>

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    Here's a special offer for OneCare:

    http://get.live.com/onecare/introCC1?wa=wsignin1.0

     

    --

    Carey Frisch

    Microsoft MVP

    Windows Desktop Experience -

    Windows Vista Enthusiast

     

    ---------------------------------------------------------------

     

    "Flyerfan27" <Flyerfan27@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:7AE47E06-896A-4095-85E8-6CF02BBBF385@microsoft.com...

    Thank you for replying to my question and for your suggestion. I am

    defiantly going to look into OneCare. I was not just necessarily looking for

    free software. I do have to say that the cost will come into play. I don't

    mind paying for the software and even paying a yearly subscription fee, but

    it will have to be very reasonable. I was going to subscribe to AVG's premium

    service until I saw the price. They wanted fifty some dollars for one year. I

    wouldn't mind paying $50.00 for the first year, but to keep charging that

    price each year is robbery.

     

    Thanks again,

    James

     

     

    "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

    > Install a good, comprehensive, security program,

    > such as Windows OneCare, and you'll not have to

    > worry about those issues. You can try it FREE

    > for ninety (90) days. This is a brand new version

    > and includes a very robust firewall.

    > http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm

    >

    > --

    > Carey Frisch

    > Microsoft MVP

    > Windows Desktop Experience -

    > Windows Vista Enthusiast

    >

    > ---------------------------------------------------------------

    >

    > "Flyerfan27" <Flyerfan27@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:AF88953C-AC42-4BD6-A518-74553277FEE0@microsoft.com...

    > Hello,

    >

    > I recently removed McAfee form my laptop with Vista Home Premium OP. I

    > installed the free version of AVG Antivirus for virus protection in McAfee's

    > place. I was going to look for a firewall program too, but saw that the Vista

    > built in Windows Firewall took over that job. My question is do these 2

    > programs give me enough protection for my laptop? Can I trust these 2

    > programs to protect my desktop computer? My desktop is hard wired to my

    > router and I have Verizon Fios cable for my internet provider. My desktop is

    > always on and always connected to the internet. I want to make sure I will

    > have enough protection before I make any changes to my desktop. I noticed the

    > Windows Firewall says you should only have one firewall running so I know I

    > can't add anything to help with that protection.

    >

    > All and any comments are welcome. Thank you in advance for your replies!

    >

    > Best regard,

    > James

    >

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    Hello Mick,

     

    How is the weather down under? It is very nice of you to offer me your

    help. I really appreciate it. I will look into the software you suggested. I

    believe I already have the spy-bot, but I need to check to make sure.

     

    As for avast antivirus is that better then AVG? Should I switch from using

    AVG to using avast? I seen you wrote I should only run one at a time. So I

    don’t quite know what you are suggesting to me. Should I keep them both and

    alternate running them? I just want what is best for security without having

    to sell my young or body parts to pay for it. Lol Free works real well if I

    get enough protection.

     

    I was going to subscribe to AVG premium service, but they want too much

    money a year to be able to keep it updated. Companies are getting greedy

    causing people to look for free software. I think lower renewal fees would

    keep more customers generating more money. Rather then a few customers paying

    outrages renewal fees. Just my opinion!

     

    Thank you & I hope you are having a great weekend!

     

    Best regard,

    James

     

     

    "Mick Murphy" wrote:

    > Vista's Firewall is good!

    > Live One Care is garbage!

    > Also, use the Anti-virus and anti-spyware Program listed below.

    >

    > http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

    >

    > Avast Anti-Virus is Vista compatible (32bit and 64bit Versions), FREE,

    > auto-updating, and a low resources user of your computer.

    > And, only have 1(one) Anti-Virus installed / running on your computer at any

    > one time..

    > Conflicts may occur if you have more than 1(one).

    >

    > http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html

    >

    > Spybot Search & Destroy 1.6 is a very good, FREE Anti-Spyware Program.

    > Download, install, update, and immunize your System with it.

    > Then SCAN with it.

    > Update it, and scan your System once a fortnight.

    >

    >

    > Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia

    >

    >

    > "Flyerfan27" wrote:

    >

    > > Hello,

    > >

    > > I recently removed McAfee form my laptop with Vista Home Premium OP. I

    > > installed the free version of AVG Antivirus for virus protection in McAfee's

    > > place. I was going to look for a firewall program too, but saw that the Vista

    > > built in Windows Firewall took over that job. My question is do these 2

    > > programs give me enough protection for my laptop? Can I trust these 2

    > > programs to protect my desktop computer? My desktop is hard wired to my

    > > router and I have Verizon Fios cable for my internet provider. My desktop is

    > > always on and always connected to the internet. I want to make sure I will

    > > have enough protection before I make any changes to my desktop. I noticed the

    > > Windows Firewall says you should only have one firewall running so I know I

    > > can't add anything to help with that protection.

    > >

    > > All and any comments are welcome. Thank you in advance for your replies!

    > >

    > > Best regard,

    > > James

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    James, we all want Programs, especially Security Programs, that work!

    Price does not come into it it is what works, and what doesn't.

     

    Norton, McAfee, Trend Micro, and Live One Care all end up in the one bin

    too bloated, too useless, and too resource hungry.

     

    I want something that works on MY customers' computers.

    I build and repair computers in my business.

    That is why price does not come into it.'

    I could sell them expensive Programs, and make money out of it.

    I would sooner have satisfied customers!

    --

    Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia

     

     

    "Flyerfan27" wrote:

    > Thank you for replying to my question and for your suggestion. I am

    > defiantly going to look into OneCare. I was not just necessarily looking for

    > free software. I do have to say that the cost will come into play. I don't

    > mind paying for the software and even paying a yearly subscription fee, but

    > it will have to be very reasonable. I was going to subscribe to AVG's premium

    > service until I saw the price. They wanted fifty some dollars for one year. I

    > wouldn't mind paying $50.00 for the first year, but to keep charging that

    > price each year is robbery.

    >

    > Thanks again,

    > James

    >

    >

    > "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:

    >

    > > Install a good, comprehensive, security program,

    > > such as Windows OneCare, and you'll not have to

    > > worry about those issues. You can try it FREE

    > > for ninety (90) days. This is a brand new version

    > > and includes a very robust firewall.

    > > http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm

    > >

    > > --

    > > Carey Frisch

    > > Microsoft MVP

    > > Windows Desktop Experience -

    > > Windows Vista Enthusiast

    > >

    > > ---------------------------------------------------------------

    > >

    > > "Flyerfan27" <Flyerfan27@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:AF88953C-AC42-4BD6-A518-74553277FEE0@microsoft.com...

    > > Hello,

    > >

    > > I recently removed McAfee form my laptop with Vista Home Premium OP. I

    > > installed the free version of AVG Antivirus for virus protection in McAfee's

    > > place. I was going to look for a firewall program too, but saw that the Vista

    > > built in Windows Firewall took over that job. My question is do these 2

    > > programs give me enough protection for my laptop? Can I trust these 2

    > > programs to protect my desktop computer? My desktop is hard wired to my

    > > router and I have Verizon Fios cable for my internet provider. My desktop is

    > > always on and always connected to the internet. I want to make sure I will

    > > have enough protection before I make any changes to my desktop. I noticed the

    > > Windows Firewall says you should only have one firewall running so I know I

    > > can't add anything to help with that protection.

    > >

    > > All and any comments are welcome. Thank you in advance for your replies!

    > >

    > > Best regard,

    > > James

    > >

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    Hello Andy,

     

    Thank you for replying to my question and for your answer. I just want to

    know if I am protected well enough. I was using McAfee and still received

    spyware from another antivirus program. I received a warning about a spyware

    infection then out of nowhere a spyware program popped up to help me. The

    spyware that popped up would not let me do anything with internet explorer

    unless I downloaded their software. I just kept going around in a vicious

    circle trying to get internet explorer working again. That only led me to a

    point where I couldn't even get IE to open. I would get a message and it

    would just shutdown. I would throw my laptop in the trash before I would by

    software from a company that caused me the problem in the first place. Who do

    they think they are getting over on idiots? Their way of trying to sell

    their product cost me 2 days of time I don't have. I ended up having to do a

    clean re-install. It is a good thing I had my computer backed up, but the

    backup was a month old. So it cost me some time to get straightened out. This

    is why I want to know if I am protected now.

     

    Thanks again,

    James

     

     

    "HappyAndyK" wrote:

    >

    > Vista firewall works well, and you dont have to go in for a 3rd party fw

    > !

    >

    >

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