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(Msg. 31) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:15 pm
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> First thing you need to do is drop Panda. It is a resource hog which, from
> my experience, slows the machine down intolerably.
Pete
Thanks for the advice. My reason for asking is that my laptop is really
slooow. 2 questions:
- What is a better antivirus and antispyware package (either as 1 or 2
programs). I need something which is reliable but quick.
- Do I also need Windows Defender? (I ask because it is sitting on my laptop
and I don't know much about it).
For some background, my laptop is 2 years old but I use it for simple stuff
like word processing, internet. I am very keen to have it spyware-free,
since I do my internet banking via this laptop.
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(Msg. 32) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:15 pm
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> First thing you need to do is drop Panda. It is a resource hog which, from
> my experience, slows the machine down intolerably.
Pete
Thanks for the advice. My reason for asking is that my laptop is really
slooow. 2 questions:
- What is a better antivirus and antispyware package (either as 1 or 2
programs). I need something which is reliable but quick.
- Do I also need Windows Defender? (I ask because it is sitting on my laptop
and I don't know much about it).
For some background, my laptop is 2 years old but I use it for simple stuff
like word processing, internet. I am very keen to have it spyware-free,
since I do my internet banking via this laptop.
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(Msg. 33) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:15 pm
Post subject: Re: Newbie Do I need Panda and Windows Defender? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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> First thing you need to do is drop Panda. It is a resource hog which, from
> my experience, slows the machine down intolerably.
Pete
Thanks for the advice. My reason for asking is that my laptop is really
slooow. 2 questions:
- What is a better antivirus and antispyware package (either as 1 or 2
programs). I need something which is reliable but quick.
- Do I also need Windows Defender? (I ask because it is sitting on my laptop
and I don't know much about it).
For some background, my laptop is 2 years old but I use it for simple stuff
like word processing, internet. I am very keen to have it spyware-free,
since I do my internet banking via this laptop.
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(Msg. 34) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:15 pm
Post subject: Re: Newbie Do I need Panda and Windows Defender? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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> First thing you need to do is drop Panda. It is a resource hog which, from
> my experience, slows the machine down intolerably.
Pete
Thanks for the advice. My reason for asking is that my laptop is really
slooow. 2 questions:
- What is a better antivirus and antispyware package (either as 1 or 2
programs). I need something which is reliable but quick.
- Do I also need Windows Defender? (I ask because it is sitting on my laptop
and I don't know much about it).
For some background, my laptop is 2 years old but I use it for simple stuff
like word processing, internet. I am very keen to have it spyware-free,
since I do my internet banking via this laptop.
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(Msg. 35) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:15 pm
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> First thing you need to do is drop Panda. It is a resource hog which, from
> my experience, slows the machine down intolerably.
Pete
Thanks for the advice. My reason for asking is that my laptop is really
slooow. 2 questions:
- What is a better antivirus and antispyware package (either as 1 or 2
programs). I need something which is reliable but quick.
- Do I also need Windows Defender? (I ask because it is sitting on my laptop
and I don't know much about it).
For some background, my laptop is 2 years old but I use it for simple stuff
like word processing, internet. I am very keen to have it spyware-free,
since I do my internet banking via this laptop.
Mick >> Stay informed about: Newbie Do I need Panda and Windows Defender? |
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(Msg. 36) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:15 pm
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> First thing you need to do is drop Panda. It is a resource hog which, from
> my experience, slows the machine down intolerably.
Pete
Thanks for the advice. My reason for asking is that my laptop is really
slooow. 2 questions:
- What is a better antivirus and antispyware package (either as 1 or 2
programs). I need something which is reliable but quick.
- Do I also need Windows Defender? (I ask because it is sitting on my laptop
and I don't know much about it).
For some background, my laptop is 2 years old but I use it for simple stuff
like word processing, internet. I am very keen to have it spyware-free,
since I do my internet banking via this laptop.
Mick >> Stay informed about: Newbie Do I need Panda and Windows Defender? |
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(Msg. 37) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:15 pm
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> First thing you need to do is drop Panda. It is a resource hog which, from
> my experience, slows the machine down intolerably.
Pete
Thanks for the advice. My reason for asking is that my laptop is really
slooow. 2 questions:
- What is a better antivirus and antispyware package (either as 1 or 2
programs). I need something which is reliable but quick.
- Do I also need Windows Defender? (I ask because it is sitting on my laptop
and I don't know much about it).
For some background, my laptop is 2 years old but I use it for simple stuff
like word processing, internet. I am very keen to have it spyware-free,
since I do my internet banking via this laptop.
Mick >> Stay informed about: Newbie Do I need Panda and Windows Defender? |
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(Msg. 38) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:15 pm
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> First thing you need to do is drop Panda. It is a resource hog which, from
> my experience, slows the machine down intolerably.
Pete
Thanks for the advice. My reason for asking is that my laptop is really
slooow. 2 questions:
- What is a better antivirus and antispyware package (either as 1 or 2
programs). I need something which is reliable but quick.
- Do I also need Windows Defender? (I ask because it is sitting on my laptop
and I don't know much about it).
For some background, my laptop is 2 years old but I use it for simple stuff
like word processing, internet. I am very keen to have it spyware-free,
since I do my internet banking via this laptop.
Mick >> Stay informed about: Newbie Do I need Panda and Windows Defender? |
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(Msg. 39) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:15 pm
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In article <pls2h.61122$L.6824@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net>, xxx.DeleteThis@xxx.com
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> > First thing you need to do is drop Panda. It is a resource hog which, from
> > my experience, slows the machine down intolerably.
>
> Pete
> Thanks for the advice. My reason for asking is that my laptop is really
> slooow. 2 questions:
> - What is a better antivirus and antispyware package (either as 1 or 2
> programs). I need something which is reliable but quick.
> - Do I also need Windows Defender? (I ask because it is sitting on my laptop
> and I don't know much about it).
> For some background, my laptop is 2 years old but I use it for simple stuff
> like word processing, internet. I am very keen to have it spyware-free,
> since I do my internet banking via this laptop.
> Mick
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If computer resource use is an issue consider trying Nod32 for anti-
virus protection.
http://www.eset.com/download/index.php
There are cheaper solutions but no better solutions.
--
James E. Morrow
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(Msg. 40) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 9:03 pm
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"benk" <xxx DeleteThis @xxx.com> wrote in message
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>> First thing you need to do is drop Panda. It is a resource hog which,
>> from my experience, slows the machine down intolerably.
>
> Pete
> Thanks for the advice. My reason for asking is that my laptop is really
> slooow. 2 questions:
> - What is a better antivirus and antispyware package (either as 1 or 2
> programs). I need something which is reliable but quick.
Do NOT run two virus programs at the same time. I use F-Secure myself. My
personal experience is not to even run any two virus or spyware programs at
the same time. Conflicts can occur.
> - Do I also need Windows Defender? (I ask because it is sitting on my
> laptop and I don't know much about it).
I use free Ad aware which is not running in real time. I do a scan weekly. I
also use free spybot Search and Destroy.
> For some background, my laptop is 2 years old but I use it for simple
> stuff like word processing, internet. I am very keen to have it
> spyware-free, since I do my internet banking via this laptop.
Be sure to use a firewall like Comodo if you do banking.
> Mick
>
>
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(Msg. 41) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 9:03 pm
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"benk" <xxx RemoveThis @xxx.com> wrote in message
news:pls2h.61122$L.6824@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net...
>> First thing you need to do is drop Panda. It is a resource hog which,
>> from my experience, slows the machine down intolerably.
>
> Pete
> Thanks for the advice. My reason for asking is that my laptop is really
> slooow. 2 questions:
> - What is a better antivirus and antispyware package (either as 1 or 2
> programs). I need something which is reliable but quick.
Do NOT run two virus programs at the same time. I use F-Secure myself. My
personal experience is not to even run any two virus or spyware programs at
the same time. Conflicts can occur.
> - Do I also need Windows Defender? (I ask because it is sitting on my
> laptop and I don't know much about it).
I use free Ad aware which is not running in real time. I do a scan weekly. I
also use free spybot Search and Destroy.
> For some background, my laptop is 2 years old but I use it for simple
> stuff like word processing, internet. I am very keen to have it
> spyware-free, since I do my internet banking via this laptop.
Be sure to use a firewall like Comodo if you do banking.
> Mick
>
>
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(Msg. 42) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 9:03 pm
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"benk" <xxx.TakeThisOut@xxx.com> wrote in message
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>> First thing you need to do is drop Panda. It is a resource hog which,
>> from my experience, slows the machine down intolerably.
>
> Pete
> Thanks for the advice. My reason for asking is that my laptop is really
> slooow. 2 questions:
> - What is a better antivirus and antispyware package (either as 1 or 2
> programs). I need something which is reliable but quick.
Do NOT run two virus programs at the same time. I use F-Secure myself. My
personal experience is not to even run any two virus or spyware programs at
the same time. Conflicts can occur.
> - Do I also need Windows Defender? (I ask because it is sitting on my
> laptop and I don't know much about it).
I use free Ad aware which is not running in real time. I do a scan weekly. I
also use free spybot Search and Destroy.
> For some background, my laptop is 2 years old but I use it for simple
> stuff like word processing, internet. I am very keen to have it
> spyware-free, since I do my internet banking via this laptop.
Be sure to use a firewall like Comodo if you do banking.
> Mick
>
>
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(Msg. 43) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 9:03 pm
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"benk" <xxx.RemoveThis@xxx.com> wrote in message
news:pls2h.61122$L.6824@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net...
>> First thing you need to do is drop Panda. It is a resource hog which,
>> from my experience, slows the machine down intolerably.
>
> Pete
> Thanks for the advice. My reason for asking is that my laptop is really
> slooow. 2 questions:
> - What is a better antivirus and antispyware package (either as 1 or 2
> programs). I need something which is reliable but quick.
Do NOT run two virus programs at the same time. I use F-Secure myself. My
personal experience is not to even run any two virus or spyware programs at
the same time. Conflicts can occur.
> - Do I also need Windows Defender? (I ask because it is sitting on my
> laptop and I don't know much about it).
I use free Ad aware which is not running in real time. I do a scan weekly. I
also use free spybot Search and Destroy.
> For some background, my laptop is 2 years old but I use it for simple
> stuff like word processing, internet. I am very keen to have it
> spyware-free, since I do my internet banking via this laptop.
Be sure to use a firewall like Comodo if you do banking.
> Mick
>
>
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(Msg. 44) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 9:03 pm
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"benk" <xxx.TakeThisOut@xxx.com> wrote in message
news:pls2h.61122$L.6824@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net...
>> First thing you need to do is drop Panda. It is a resource hog which,
>> from my experience, slows the machine down intolerably.
>
> Pete
> Thanks for the advice. My reason for asking is that my laptop is really
> slooow. 2 questions:
> - What is a better antivirus and antispyware package (either as 1 or 2
> programs). I need something which is reliable but quick.
Do NOT run two virus programs at the same time. I use F-Secure myself. My
personal experience is not to even run any two virus or spyware programs at
the same time. Conflicts can occur.
> - Do I also need Windows Defender? (I ask because it is sitting on my
> laptop and I don't know much about it).
I use free Ad aware which is not running in real time. I do a scan weekly. I
also use free spybot Search and Destroy.
> For some background, my laptop is 2 years old but I use it for simple
> stuff like word processing, internet. I am very keen to have it
> spyware-free, since I do my internet banking via this laptop.
Be sure to use a firewall like Comodo if you do banking.
> Mick
>
>
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(Msg. 45) Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 9:03 pm
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"benk" <xxx.DeleteThis@xxx.com> wrote in message
news:pls2h.61122$L.6824@newsfe4-gui.ntli.net...
>> First thing you need to do is drop Panda. It is a resource hog which,
>> from my experience, slows the machine down intolerably.
>
> Pete
> Thanks for the advice. My reason for asking is that my laptop is really
> slooow. 2 questions:
> - What is a better antivirus and antispyware package (either as 1 or 2
> programs). I need something which is reliable but quick.
Do NOT run two virus programs at the same time. I use F-Secure myself. My
personal experience is not to even run any two virus or spyware programs at
the same time. Conflicts can occur.
> - Do I also need Windows Defender? (I ask because it is sitting on my
> laptop and I don't know much about it).
I use free Ad aware which is not running in real time. I do a scan weekly. I
also use free spybot Search and Destroy.
> For some background, my laptop is 2 years old but I use it for simple
> stuff like word processing, internet. I am very keen to have it
> spyware-free, since I do my internet banking via this laptop.
Be sure to use a firewall like Comodo if you do banking.
> Mick
>
>
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