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Thread ID: 64977	2006-01-03 18:13:00	How safe is my new Computer I now have	cybergran (9452)	Press F1

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417772	2006-01-04 05:40:00	My xp pro has sp2 included so i dont need to install that seperatly...	Prescott (11)
417773	2006-01-04 08:29:00	:waughh: Right I sure started a thread didn't I....thanx so much for your input..... kingdragonfly....I use xtra dial up.....at present... prescott....I have done most of what you suggested....How do I create an image of a clean install???? thanx pctek....Yes I have heard that NOD32 is really good..will look into that.... foxymx....I will google spyware blaster & do that tomorrow....I have already immunised spybot several times... surferjoe46....SP2 is already installed.....I have updated windows XP twice...once today & on the 16 Dec....what is a "hotfix"....thanx... Today I went to MS to update SP2....I had a problem while trying to find the update.....Before I had the problem I installed the latest version of windows components..there were no Express updates...nor Custom updates...I also did the Genuine Windows Validation....My MS history shows the updates today & the 16 Dec...all OK....I also tried to install the optional Updates but aborted that and will try this week...Then I tried to find SP2 updates and I got the following problem.....The system hung while loading a MS page...So I hit "control Alt del" to stop the program...then I could not log off of xtra....Then the Norton icon disappeared...I pulled out the connection for the phone line & reset the computer....It appears to be OK now...I have run NIS, Spybot & Ad-Aware scans and all is Ok...But while I was trying to get xtra disconnected an icon appeared and kept switching from "CPU usage 0 % to 5 % " what would cause that problem.....thanx again for your help.....	cybergran (9452)
417774	2006-01-04 09:11:00	prescott....I have done most of what you suggested....How do I create an image of a clean install???? thanx Well first have a clean install. Second you'd need something like Ghost or Drive Image or similar imaging program. And they aren't free. It also helps if you have a 2nd partition or 2nd hard drive to image it to. Yes, you can do it to CD or DVD but it usually - unless the parition you are imaging is small - takes up heaps of CDs. I have my drive split c: 10Gb - d: 101Gb. O/S only on C: Which I have imaged on D:. So in case of disaster or any nasty infection or other tragedies, I can re image C: back to its pristine state. I have done it once or twice as its a good way to rid the O/S and registry of accumulated clutter.	pctek (84)
417775	2006-01-04 09:16:00	i used to put mine on 6 CDR, this was very time consuming and annoying. but with my new laptop i can fit it on a few DVD R's. i used to use ghost, but i have heard that there are better programs out there, i think im going to spend some time giving a few a trial someday...	Prescott (11)
417776	2006-01-04 09:39:00	:groan: Thanx pctek & prescott for the info...How do I know I have a clean install ???.....I only have one drive in this computer C:...In my old computer I had two & also only used C: for the op system...I already have some DVD R's ready to do a backup.....so I will do that this week....How many DVD's do you think I will need...I only have the basic programs that come with a DSE Scoop 2400+.....I have not purchased MS office or any other programs yet...I have downloaded Spywareblaster but the first time the program was corrupted so had to delete and download again...will execute tomorrow...I am tired as I work hard in the summer as it is our busiest time of the year....LOL...so I fit this in in my spare time.... as for the following which I posted in the previous post has anyone any idea why that happened....or what the problem was?????? thanx again for your help..... Quote: Then I tried to find SP2 updates and I got the following problem.....The system hung while loading a MS page...So I hit "control Alt del" to stop the program...then I could not log off of xtra....Then the Norton icon disappeared...I pulled out the connection for the phone line & reset the computer....It appears to be OK now...I have run NIS, Spybot & Ad-Aware scans and all is Ok...But while I was trying to get xtra disconnected an icon appeared and kept switching from "CPU usage 0 % to 5 % " what would cause that problem.....thanx again for your help..... Today 06:40 PM.....I could not shut the system down so had to reset......then I shutdown and powered up again and all was OK.....	cybergran (9452)
417777	2006-01-04 10:13:00	:groan: Thanx pctek & prescott for the info...How do I know I have a clean install ???.....I only have one drive in this computer C:...In my old computer I had two & also only used C: for the op system... a clean install is when you format your hard drive, then install windows. you then load up you apps that you will use. then create an image of your partition (you will need to purchase this software) How many DVD's do you think I will need...I only have the basic programs that come with a DSE Scoop 2400+.....I have not purchased MS office or any other programs yet.. in your case possibly one or two. there maybe no need to purchase MS Office, you may like to go for a free alternative, open office (http://www.openoffice.org/)	Prescott (11)
417778	2006-01-05 04:54:00	:cool: installed Norton Internet Security 2005 with firewall...NIS turned off SP2 firewall when I executed it...Spybot & Ad-Aware SE Personal...I am running Win XP....Spybot is the only program which has picked up nasties so far...the computer is one month old...Do I need any other spyware programs etc...if so which free downloads...When NIS expires in March what firewall, antivirus & anti-spam programs should I download...free downloads please...I have run Microsofts scans for "full service scan"..."Protection scan"..."clean up scan" & "tune up scan" all is OK....your input would be much appreciated....thanx If you want to successfully slow your PC done to intolerable levels by installing that slug fest of a security suit. Other tips for slowing your PC would be to remove half your ram and or under clock your processor. There are much better products out there. I removed that crap after about 20 minutes (came free with new MB), It nearly made me jump out a window (ground floor).	Battleneter (60)
417779	2006-01-06 11:35:00	:confused:.. Prescott....there maybe no need to purchase MS Office, you may like to go for a free alternative, open office (www.openoffice.org/)[ I already have openoffice org...however I have some data on a floppy disc which I would like to access & that was written in MS Word 97...so I will need MS word latest version to access that won't I....I also have some data on my old hard drives which I may like to access later too.... :illogical Battleneter ...I am still learning about what is acceptable...Rome was not built in a day either.......LOL.	cybergran (9452)
417780	2006-01-06 23:47:00	Im pretty sure OO will open it up if its in .doc format	Prescott (11)
417781	2006-01-07 18:51:00	Hi Prescott...Thanks for the info...I will try that later on...I have too much to do LOL...at present...First I will scan the floppy to make sure there are not virus etc....have a nice day :)	cybergran (9452)
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