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08-17-2011, 04:36 PM | #1 | |||
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Disk Clean up is right in that same location (System Tools )- i would run it first- then do the defrag.
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08-17-2011, 07:43 PM | #2 | |||
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Looks like I'm going to get that Slim HP Tower thing. It's affordable and we can zip on the internet. Oh, here's a good question. When one buys these new things, they often come with a free trial of Norton or some other Anti virus thingee. Now I pay for Verizon Internet Security Suite and they told me all I would have to do is call them up and they would help me download the software on any new computer I might buy. So should I continue with Verizon or should I give the Norton Free trial thing a shot?? And if I don't use the Norton thing, don't i have to uninstall it because, from what I've been told, you can't have 2 anti-virus softwares on the same computer!! Right? Thanks much Melody
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08-17-2011, 11:13 PM | #3 | |||
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When I built my parents computer , the windows OS came w/ Norton trial - we used it till it expired and then I uninstalled it and installed a copy of my zone alarm ( covers 3 computers).
Norton is a bit tricky to fully remove if I remember correctly, but that was 2.5 yrs ago, maybe it is easier now. So it's up to you which ever way you want to do it.
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08-18-2011, 08:14 AM | #4 | |||
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Option 1. Activate Norton for the free trial period and at the same time cancel the $5.99 subscription to Verizon Internet Security Suite. Option 2. DON'T ACTIVATE THE NORTON ANTIVIRUS. Or does it come already activated???? Just want to know the facts BEFORE I get this thing. thanks much Melody
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08-18-2011, 11:17 AM | #5 | |||
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Do you know you are paying 71.88 per yr for the Verizon protection?
- it seems like it has slipped up a few times for you. You can get many of the top anti virus programs for much less than that. The Best Antivirus Software for 2011 (So Far) http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2368554,00.asp The Best 10 Internet Security Programs 2012 http://www.security-faqs.com/the-bes...012-my-reviews http://www.pcmag.com/reviews/antivirus The Internet suite ones would probably be the best coverage for your uses.
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08-18-2011, 09:04 PM | #6 | |||
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Well, when I used to have all those viruses, Verizon would just walk me through it and bingo, every time, they would disable the virus and then delete it. I once asked them. "If I have an anti-virus software, why am I getting viruses"? and they answered (they ALWAYS say this). No anti-virus software can remove EVERY virus. So....I will look into your links and make my decision when we get the new computer. Probably Labor day. Thanks very much. Melody
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09-04-2011, 11:49 PM | #7 | ||
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If you practice basic computer security measures the chances of your machine becoming infected with a virus is almost nil.
Don't open emails from people you don't know, don't open email attachments even from people you do know, don't install programs from other than trusted sources, don't click strange links, keep your software updated, stay away from porn sites (though I realize that's not a problem for you), etc. I use Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware on my machines and haven't had a virus or malware infection in years. |
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