 At&t/yahoo Online Protection |
Welcome Guest ( Log In | Click here to Register a free account now! )
Register a free account to unlock additional features at BleepingComputer.com
Welcome to Bleeping Computer, a free community where people like yourself come together to discuss and learn how to use their computers. Using the site is easy and fun. As a guest, you can browse and view the various discussions in the forums, but can not create a new topic or reply to an existing one unless you are logged in. Other benefits of registering an account are subscribing to topics and forums, creating a blog, and having no ads shown anywhere on the site.  |
 Jun 20 2006, 08:48 PM
Post
#1
|
|
 Forum Regular  Group: Members Posts: 194 Joined: 13-December 05 From: Missouri Member No.: 44,571  |
-------------------- HP Pavillion a1723w, 820 dual-core processor, 250 G hard drive, 3 G RAM
Windows Vista Home Premium Norton 360, Windows Defender, Webroot SpySweeper, AVG Anti-Spyware Free Edition, Spybot S&D Altec Lansing Sound Speakers |
 |
 
|
|
Jun 20 2006, 09:09 PM
Post
#2
|
|
 Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 418 Joined: 30-December 05 From: Rosemount, MINN. Member No.: 47,493 |
It sounds fine to me....
-------------------- Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 l McAfee Total Protection l Super AntiSpyware Free Edition l AdAware SE Personal l Spyware Blaster l Spyware Guard l Safe Eyes 2007
|
|
|
|
|
Jun 21 2006, 12:49 AM
Post
#3
|
|
 Bleepin' cat's meow Group: BC Advisor Posts: 8,524 Joined: 11-January 05 From: Baton Rouge, La. Member No.: 9,323 |
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.
--------------------  "2007 & 2008 Windows Shell/User Award" |
|
|
|
|
Jun 21 2006, 09:33 AM
Post
#4
|
|
 Forum Addict Group: Global Moderator Posts: 22,910 Joined: 11-April 04 From: Chicago, Il. Member No.: 113 |
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.
|
|
|
|
|
Jun 21 2006, 05:27 PM
Post
#5
|
|
|
Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 194 Joined: 13-December 05 From: Missouri Member No.: 44,571 |
There is only one antivirus on it now, CA.
-------------------- HP Pavillion a1723w, 820 dual-core processor, 250 G hard drive, 3 G RAM
Windows Vista Home Premium Norton 360, Windows Defender, Webroot SpySweeper, AVG Anti-Spyware Free Edition, Spybot S&D Altec Lansing Sound Speakers |
|
|
|
|
Jun 22 2006, 10:02 AM
Post
#6
|
|
|
Forum Addict Group: HJT Team Posts: 10,603 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 |
|
|
|
|
Jun 22 2006, 11:01 AM
Post
#7
|
|
 Distinguished Member Group: Members Posts: 657 Joined: 1-May 06 From: The US Member No.: 66,290 |
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).
-------------------- SSEF 3rd Place Finalist, Broward County Science Fair Grand Award Winner, and 1st Place Finalist in Computer Science.
CBHS Lightning, Alpha Team Member 07-08 Alumni of the CBHS Theta "Animals" 06-07 "When you find yourself arguing with a fool, make sure he's not similarly occupied." |
|
|
|
|
Jun 22 2006, 04:21 PM
Post
#8
|
|
|
Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 194 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.
-------------------- HP Pavillion a1723w, 820 dual-core processor, 250 G hard drive, 3 G RAM
Windows Vista Home Premium Norton 360, Windows Defender, Webroot SpySweeper, AVG Anti-Spyware Free Edition, Spybot S&D Altec Lansing Sound Speakers |
|
|
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
| Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 4th July 2009 - 06:43 AM |
© 2003-2009 All Rights Reserved Bleeping Computer LLC.