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 Jun 20 2006, 08:48 PM
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Jun 20 2006, 09:09 PM
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It sounds fine to me....
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Jun 21 2006, 12:49 AM
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Do not let it go too long with both antivirus running on his computer. More than one antivirus and\or firewall can lead to conflicts.
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Jun 21 2006, 09:33 AM
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The ATT/Yahoo package is acceptable, but I always prefer to get my bread and my meat from different stores. Using independent applications that I have chosen makes me secure if I decide to change ISPs, and generally the individual applications are better because they specialise in but one area.
Regards, John -------------------- Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one should be silent.
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Jun 21 2006, 05:27 PM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 178 Joined: 13-December 05 From: Missouri Member No.: 44,571 |
There is only one antivirus on it now, CA.
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Jun 22 2006, 10:02 AM
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 Forum Addict Group: Moderator Posts: 10,586 Joined: 28-October 05 From: London Member No.: 38,920 |
You might also consider installing some antispyware programs in addition to AVG when you install it - you could send your father in-law instructions to download spybot and adaware whilst he waits for you to install AVG to increase protection. Spybot includes tea timer which provides excellent real-time protection whilst AVG may not be installed.
I would also recommend you install spywareblaster: Install Javacools© SpywareBlaster - * SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer and Firefox settings and that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs. * A article on anti-malware products with links for this program and others can be found here: * Click here for more info -->Computer Safety on line - Anti-Malware Install Spybot© - Search and Destroy- Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option. * This will provide real-time spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. * You should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an anti virus software. * A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here: * Click here for more info -->Instructions for - Spybot S & D and Ad-aware Install Lavasofts© Ad-Aware - Install and download Ad-Aware. * You should also scan your computer with the program on a regular basis just as you would an anti virus software in conjunction with Spybot. * A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here: * Click here for more info -->Instructions for - Spybot S & D and Ad-aware David -------------------- Although my help is free, if I have saved you time and money, please consider a donation!:  |
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Jun 22 2006, 11:01 AM
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Out of curiosity, does the AT&T & Yahoo package's CA AntiVirus expire even if you continue using AT&T as your Internet & Phone service provider? And, does the security package come with anything else? BellSouth seems to despise my house, so my parents and I are considering an alternative (maybe cable instead of our DSL or we might join "The Network" with Verizon).
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Jun 22 2006, 04:21 PM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 178 Joined: 13-December 05 From: Missouri Member No.: 44,571 |
The protection is Anti-spy(used manually), anti-virus, pop-up blocker, parental controls, and mail protection. I don't know for sure but I assume the AV is free as long as you have their service.
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Windows Vista Home Premium Norton Internet Securities 2008, Windows Defender, Webroot SpySweeper, AVG Anti-Spyware Free Edition, Spybot S&D Altec Lansing Sound Speakers |
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