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Can someone please tell me what is good for Windows XP home for viruses, registry cleaners and increasing virtual memory? Is there one product that can do all of this? Please list some that are really good. Thanks.- Bits and pieces. Savagegrace
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This is a reply to # 903,615I've used AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition for years.
Very good.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5
You might want to give this Reg cleaner a try.
http://www.eusing.com/free_registry_cleaner/registry_cleaner.htm
My only comment is some people may get into trouble using a Reg cleaner.
They shouldn't be construed as failsafe.
Haven't messed with a mem manager in a long time, so I can't help ya there.
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Wormwood, Clove, Clarkia, Turmeric, Epsom Salt, Uva Ursi, Goldenrod
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This is a reply to # 903,652I have what Sav has, I only get what is free.
Daily tips I get from the Kim Komando show, easier than reading a newsletter, I check the subject and either read or delete it.
There is also free info on her website
http://www.komando.com
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MoreThis is a reply to # 904,082Spybot-"Search&Destroy"
http://www.safer-networking.org/
"Spyware Blaster" {not the Microsoft version}..
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Lavasoft "Ad-Aware SE"
Grisoft AVG
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/31/us/crp/0
I use all of the above.
Some people also use ZoneAlarm, but I've had problems with this one working with other utilities and crashing the system.
NEVER rely on just McAfee or Norton to do all the work
Switch to a Mozilla variety of Browser & add-on all the appropriate utilities...
Always always check for updates for all the programs you use in your computing environment - But don't trust the updates for your hardware from Microsoft or WIndows {they are generics} go to the manufacture. I know this is a pain....but works.
Always make sure you scan the Hardrive while in "Safe Mode", NOT in the normal runtime of Windows. At Restart, keep pushing, and follow the instructions, then run your scanning utilities.
There is some good help and explanation pages in Wiki, you can try starting here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyware
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Well -- I don't know if it's the best out there, but for freeing up memory, I use a free utility (that depends on donations) called "FreeRAM XP Pro
It's totally free, minimizes to your taskbar, and works in a pinch---
http://www.simtel.net/pub/pd/61995.html
Of course, it's also good to increase your memory by adding in those memory sticks into your computer. Best Buy's Geek Squad can add them in for you for a fee., or you can read the instructions and add them in your computer yourself.
For the Registry , I use a purchased version of Registry Mechanic, by PC Tools Software. I'ts easy to use.
Adaware is a good program to eliminate spyware-- their free version is probably the best free spyware utility out there that actually removes spyware instead of just warning you about it. Other's require complete registration before they will remove the spyware.
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This is a reply to # 904,069I used to use a computer with Win 98 on it (now I have XP and have a firewall, and an admistrator account locking my hard drive and also have AOL's anti-virus and anti-spyware), but when I used 98, I used SPYBOT-Search and DESTROY (very good and free). It is used all over the world and WILL ACCEPT donations, but it is not a business and never asks for them except on it's website (it simply ALLOWS donations), but there is no TRIAL period to use the software. It is a labor of love in tribute to a girl he loves.
I always found the program to be very useful, it digs deep into the computer and finds things that you would never know were there and explains and identifies the files very well, has good online documentation and put other anti-virus programs that I've used to shame (it also has regular free updates and you retain complete control). Now it can also be used with XP.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
Don't click anywhere near the box on the right (that's a third party software offering)
Read the recommendation here...
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,22262-page,1/description.html
This can be a reference for the files that are found.
http://www.spywareguide.com/index.php
http://answersthatwork.com
can also provide a reference of rogue files. Click on "TASK LIST" and next page click on the first letter of the file you're searching.
Pressing CTRL, ALT, and DEL (TASK LIST) 1 time but all 3 at the same time can show what is presently running on your computer.
CTRL H alows you to delete your history.
Pressing the "Windows key" F will allow you to search for files and get details about them.
To find the "Windows key", click START, click on RUN, and enter "osk" and press enter. The "Win key" is the brightly colored one (this is meant for the handicapped, that's why you never saw it before).
(remember to install it INSIDE your administrator account, not while your on the internet). If you don't have an admin. account, you should make one in Control Panel.
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MoreThis is a reply to # 904,139I don't understand what you do when you get to the AVG website to install the free virus protection. Can anyone talk me through the steps.
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I see what you mean. I think they just make it a little difficult to find, but after navigating a few pages, I found the download page that will show you this...
(I pasted and copied so you know what to expect, the formatting of this copy and paste shows differently, but this is what you'll read)
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AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 7.5.472
Download Now (21.71MB) Tested spyware freeLicense Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista Date Added:June 6, 2007
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http://www.download.com/3000-2239_4-10695030.html
(remember to install into an administrator account after you download).
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This is a reply to # 903,615Back up your data (all the files you want to keep) 2 ways, make sure you have copies of all your software, then format the hard disk & re-install Windows. Far easier than un-gunking your computer. Hopefully you have a friend, child, spouse, or far-removed cousin who can help you do that if you haven't done it before. Of course, you'll have to download a bunch of security stuff afterward, and you'll still need good antivirus and anti-spyware software.
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