Just bought a new laptop. Need help...

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Cranky

Cranky

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What programs do I need immediately to prevent bullshit ass viruses and fucked off adware/popup bullshit? I realize that there is a vital thread in place regarding computer questions but that didn't really provide information about what you need initially with a new computer. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have a free trial of Norton and shit, should I go ahead and purchase that shit? Let me know.....
 
NASA

NASA

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I'd defintitely get some kind of anti-virus program as well as a good adware/spyware remover. Try getting Ace Utilities for registry cleaning, unneeded file remover etc. if you don't do it manually. I'd definitely read up on how to clean up your registry manually tho if I were you.
 
SANDMAN

SANDMAN

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I've used just about everything.. i got all these error pop ups when i turned on my comp.

But now ive got it workin pretty clean.. and i d/l a lotta shit.. i used to think Norton was pretty good.. but right now i use McAffee VirusScan and Ad-Aware and things have been better then ever.
 
Reezersharp925

Reezersharp925

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Basically you should ALWAYS have a firewall as said above. AD-AWARE, SPYBOT SEARCH & DESTROY, and MICROSOFT's ANTISPYWARE are the 3 best antispyware appps out. They are all free available for download online. Run all 3 as much as possible. Back up your shit onto a usb external hard drive, and you will be set.

As for virus apps, i used to use nortons, but have found that panda is much better, finds more shit and does it faster! I have a free copy if u need.
 
NASA

NASA

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Solidous_Snake said:
I think the best defense against spam and viruses is no file sharing prgrams and downloads to a minimum.
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^^^"I concur"

Also watch what sites you frequent.
 
Reezersharp925

Reezersharp925

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Solidous_Snake said:
I think the best defense against spam and viruses is no file sharing prgrams and downloads to a minimum.
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u r soo wrong. These days u dont even have to use filesharing programs or download to get spyware..it just leaches to your system if your connected to the net..

and yes i agree 100%, get rid of internet explorer and get firefox/mozilla...much better browser


trust me im a computer tech, these other fools are just telling you what they think works for them. but i know better then anyone here...

I do this for a living
 
SiccMadeLoc

SiccMadeLoc

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SANDMAN said:
I've used just about everything.. i got all these error pop ups when i turned on my comp.

but right now i use McAffee VirusScan and Ad-Aware and things have been better then ever.
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same here, Mcafee is the shit! :devious:
 
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