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undead · 08-02-2004, 06:13 PM

ok if i install the fire fox i will see the web as always or its gonna be diferent and some pages cant be open??

**Luna** · 08-02-2004, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nickless

ok if i install the fire fox i will see the web as always or its gonna be diferent and some pages cant be open??

It depends on the website.

Things like MSN Broadband video will not work.

But, installing Firefox will not uninstall Internet Explorer. If I find a site that does not work in Firefox (which is very rare), then I just open up IE and load it in there.

Not to mention you need IE to do Windows Update

Supersonic^ · 08-09-2004, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Luna

By the way everyone, I would like to add more programs to this list, so if you know of any good ones, let me know.

I need:

Adware scanners
Anti-Virus Software
Web Browsers (anything more secure than IE)
Firewalls

Would prefer if they were Free, but commercial software is accepted as well.

So if you can help me out that would be great.

Like I mentioned in another thread, Panda Antivirus Platinum 7 is a good security tool. It's better than McAfee and Norton, imo, because it has more options and stuff that you can set. Comes with a pretty good firewall too.
Windows users get a 90 day free trial of it, by clicking here.

lia · 08-09-2004, 01:26 PM

i recommend PeerGuardian. it's not the strongest program out there but it's been known to block things that have gotten past my other firewalls. particularly good for anyone using a P2P ( not that i encourage that sort of thing

) as it stops those cute little back-door connections. i've started to run it with Spybot S&D and a few other protective systems and i haven't had a problem since. it's free at www.methlabs.org

**Luna** · 08-10-2004, 10:29 PM

Added Panda Security Products.

Not sure about PeerGuardian. Could not find a download link, and it seems to just be an IP blocker.

On another note, Ad-Aware was updated to SE Personal Edition 1.02

Ehran · 08-10-2004, 10:56 PM

One thing I can't recommend enough is to update your Windows OS.

http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com

Scan for updates and install any critical updates that it finds. The critical updates will patch any security holes that are recognized in Windows. You can also install any other non-critical updates that you think would affect you. You can pick and choose which ones to install.

I've downloaded Service Pack 2 but I'm not sure if its openly available to the public yet. I've heard of some that have installed it and it works fine, others have had it crash their systems.

One note, I use Mozilla Firefox and the Microsoft updates site requires using IE. Go figure.

**Luna** · 08-11-2004, 01:57 AM

I have servicepack 2, and it installed / works fine.

Also has a built in firewall that most users will enjoy ( I mean a real firewall )

Supersonic^ · 08-11-2004, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luna

I have servicepack 2, and it installed / works fine.

Also has a built in firewall that most users will enjoy ( I mean a real firewall )

Same here. Didn't change much for me though. I already have security software, and all this SP did was add security stuff. Pop-up blocker? Pfffft. It's too late for IE. A tiny little popup blocker isn't going to make me want to give up Firefox.

The firewall is still shite. It still doesn't let you open port ranges, just individual ports. So to open, for example, bit torrent ports 6889-6900, you would have to open them individually. Won't make me stop using my existing firewall. :|

This update is good for those who use IE, and have no firewall, but those people are usually too ignorant to bother checking Windows Update at all, so the chances of them actually downloading this service pack are remote. :/

Elric · 08-11-2004, 10:40 AM

I subscribe to both of these fine computer news sites:

The latest newsletter from PC Mag is about disinfecting your computer:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1626132,00.asp

Win XP News is at: www.winxpnews.com

And here's their latest:

http://www.winxpnews.com/?id=137

I save all these newsletters as I find their info very helpful and informative.

Andy

The Reaper · 08-11-2004, 06:26 PM

I use this adware removal program called ad-aware...it's really easy

08-10-2004, 10:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
Luna emo cuppycake Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston Age: 24 Posts: 1,282 Points: 7,714.41 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 7,714.41 Donate	Added Panda Security Products. Not sure about PeerGuardian. Could not find a download link, and it seems to just be an IP blocker. On another note, Ad-Aware was updated to SE Personal Edition 1.02 Last edited by Luna : 08-10-2004 at 10:34 PM.

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Elric Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Camp X, Ontario Age: 49 Posts: 573 Points: 6,484.14 Bank: 1,428.76 Total Points: 7,912.90 Donate	PC Mag and Win XP News I subscribe to both of these fine computer news sites: The latest newsletter from PC Mag is about disinfecting your computer: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1626132,00.asp Win XP News is at: www.winxpnews.com And here's their latest: http://www.winxpnews.com/?id=137 I save all these newsletters as I find their info very helpful and informative. Andy __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...head2006_5.gif

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lia Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: nyc Age: 25 Posts: 31 Points: 103.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 103.00 Donate	i recommend PeerGuardian. it's not the strongest program out there but it's been known to block things that have gotten past my other firewalls. particularly good for anyone using a P2P ( not that i encourage that sort of thing ) as it stops those cute little back-door connections. i've started to run it with Spybot S&D and a few other protective systems and i haven't had a problem since. it's free at www.methlabs.org

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Ehran Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 115 Points: 10,225.29 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 10,225.29 Donate	One thing I can't recommend enough is to update your Windows OS. http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com Scan for updates and install any critical updates that it finds. The critical updates will patch any security holes that are recognized in Windows. You can also install any other non-critical updates that you think would affect you. You can pick and choose which ones to install. I've downloaded Service Pack 2 but I'm not sure if its openly available to the public yet. I've heard of some that have installed it and it works fine, others have had it crash their systems. One note, I use Mozilla Firefox and the Microsoft updates site requires using IE. Go figure.

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Luna emo cuppycake Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston Age: 24 Posts: 1,282 Points: 7,714.41 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 7,714.41 Donate	I have servicepack 2, and it installed / works fine. Also has a built in firewall that most users will enjoy ( I mean a real firewall )

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