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Just wanted to give you guys a heads up,, Thursday I got my second virus, both from a link on this forum. The most recent was the subject "Stereo Guitar". Computers are not a strong suit for me, so it may be just my ignorance, but I do have "virus protection". I am interested for advice on how to avoid this, since all I did was to click on the link and BANG, got the virus.... Be Careful!

Chuck

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I use Avast. The price is right (free). It slows things down but stays up to date and snags potential problems.

Mark, I have the free Avast also, did not protect me either time. I am thinking that the "free" version may not be sufficient.

Chuck

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after a virus completely screwed up a computer I used to have, and made a complete mess of things I realized that good virus protection is not free, I have had a subscription to Norton for the last couple of years and it has prevented several attacks ..

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MK5acoustics.com

I've used Avast for a number of years. Works as well as any Norton or other virus scanner I've used.

I am not endorsing Norton...there are many good virus protection software available , I just think it is important to have constantly updated software, which a subscription does daily....I found out the hard way free software doesnt give you that peace of mind or protection,
just my 2 cents worth

I also keep a separate backup hard drive attached to my computer....

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MK5acoustics.com

Boy am I glad I wasn't interested in that post!

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The name catgut is confusing. There are two explanations for the mix up.

Catgut is an abbreviation of the word cattle gut. Gut strings are made from sheep or goat intestines, in the past even from horse, mule or donkey intestines.

Otherwise it could be from the word kitgut or kitstring. Kit meant fiddle, not kitten.

Google "Norton vs Avast" and "McAfee vs Avast". I think there is plenty of evidence that paying for Norton or McAfee doesn't equal better protection. It definitely doesn't equal better PC performance.
Setup Avast correctly (mine updates about every 30 minutes to an hour BTW), use healthy skepticism on what you click on (look at the little address window at the bottom of your screen before you click) and it will do its job as well as anything. Nothing is perfect.

(all the Macs are laughing )

I use Bit Defender on the PC, and My Mac takes care of itself.

Bob

One word...Mac.

You Apple guys think you're so darn cool..............

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The Biggest Little City, Nevada
www.hammondguitars.com
I love building guitars!

Trend Micro !! I have had it 5 yrs now and NO virus problems ! And trend Micro doesnt slow the computer the way norton can !

The only virus Ive had in last 5 yrs was I clicked on a padma post and the next day i was sneezing and feeling like crap , so watch that guy !!

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Microsoft has a new, Free antivirus program that is getting very good reviews
on the rating websites. Microsoft Security Essentials.

http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

I know a lot of people don't like Microsoft, but this seems like a good deal. I've
been using it on two laptops for about six months, and haven't had anything bad
turn up- of course I'm very careful about clicking on links.

On my main PC, I'm still using Norton while I try out the Microsoft product.

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Gene

Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason- Mark Twain

Yo,Wud...

Why for you taking a swipe at Padma? Me always been nice to you.

blessings

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Audiences and dispensations on Thursdays ~ by appointment only.


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As soon as the Macs gain anywhere near the market share of windows based machines, the threat will shift. Very few hackers with Macs yet as well.

Just pullin your chain my old friend !

Have a good night

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The Shallower the depth of the stream , The Louder the Babble !
The Taking Of Offense Is the Life Course Of The Stupid One !
Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
Never met a STRONG person who had an EASY past !
http://wiksnwudwerks.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayA ... rAssembly/

I just tried to go to the "Stereo Guitar" video on Gizmag and the free AVG blocked it and said there were threats detected...........

So, free stuff can work well.

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Steve Walden
Aspiring Builder,
Bartlesville, OK

A lot! An awful lot more, I hope

At any rate, people with $1000+ computers (even PC's) are probably taking better care of them - the $500 computers are the easier targets, I'd guess.

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Jim Kirby
kirby@udel.edu

Ya picks your computer and you live with it...

Thanks for all the tips guys, I'm going to look into some of the suggesed anti virus software. Maybe the free Avast just won't cut it for me.

Chuck

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Maybe cause the general population knows most mac users dont have anything work hacking or infecting anyway !




Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Lighten up , Im JUST KIDDING !!!!!!

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The Shallower the depth of the stream , The Louder the Babble !
The Taking Of Offense Is the Life Course Of The Stupid One !
Wanna Leave a Better Planet for our Kids? How about Working on BETTER KIDS for our Planet !
Forgiveness is the ability to accept an apology that you will probably NEVER GET
The truth will set you free , But FIRST, it will probably Piss you Off !
Creativity is allowing yourself to make Mistakes, Art is knowing which ones to Keep !
The Saddest thing anyone can do , is push a Loyal Person to the point that they Dont Care Anymore
Never met a STRONG person who had an EASY past !
http://wiksnwudwerks.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/GatewayA ... rAssembly/

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