Re: Thanks! what about 'Spy Sweeper?'

On Sat, 28 Jan 2006 10:25:38 -0500, "maligold" <like@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>Hi:
>Many, many thanks for your responses. I really appreciate it.
>
>My computer has 'System Works' that includes 'Anti-Virus.'
>Also, I purchased 'Spy Sweeper,' as concerning over 'Security,'
>because of eBay/Pay Pal activities. However, I still do NOT know
>whether I should install this, 'Spy Sweeper,' because 'Beta' I installed
>yesterday that could cover all of 'current' security issues? Just, I do NOT
>know, then just keep it on the table, in the meanwhile.
>Also, I plan to install more 'Security' by downloading and CD I just ordered
>through the site you provided. I paid just $1.75 for SH. Thanks!
>
>What is you opinion on 'Spy Sweeper?'
>I need your opinion as to 'Spy Sweeper,' because I do not like to make
>a mistake by installation of 'Spy Sweeper.'
>
>
>In regard to 'eBay Security,' ... I just downloaded the site you provided me
>and already I'm using it. For this, I am VERY grateful that you read my
>post
>and gave me the site.
>
>Thanks,
>
>
>
>
>"Kyuzo" <none> wrote in message
>news:eTE#Fz9IGHA.2696@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Wat up Haru:
>>
>> Answer to #1: You should always install all of the security update issued
>by
>> Microsoft. You need to keep your system up-to-date because viruses and
>other
>> baddies can easily infect your system if you do not take precautions. You
>> should first update your computer to Service Pack 2. I also recommend that
>> you install a Antivirus software to better protect your computer. Some
>> popular products include TrendMicro
>> (http://www.trendmicro.com/home/default.asp), Norton
>(http://symantec.com/)
>> and McAfee (http://www.mcafee.com/us/). If you want a free one, then use
>AVG
>> (http://www.grisoft.com/doc/1). In order to protect against eBay and such,
>> you need to be aware of a method hackers use called phishing
>> (http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/p/phishing.html). I suggest you let your
>> family member know about it so you won't be victims of it.
>>
>> Answer to #2: Yes you can order a CD from Microsoft containing SP2. A
>better
>> method would be to just download it from their website.
>>
>(http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=049c9dbe-3b8e-4f30
>> -8245-9e368d3cdb5a&DisplayLang=en) If you have more questions, post back
>and
>> hopefully others can assist you as well. Peace
>>
>> "haru" <haru@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>> news:uYbPjH9IGHA.2212@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > Hi:
>> > My machine, HP is pre-installed with XP home edition.
>> > After the installation of SP 1, my computer got slow-down, then I never
>> had
>> > a desire/reason
>> > to install any of 'update' since.
>> >
>> > However, recently I started to concern over 'security' issue, because
>one
>> > of my family
>> > members participating eBay/Pay Pal. Then, in my second thought, I
>decided
>> > to install
>> > at least some of 'Security' part of 'Update.'
>> >
>> > There are many, many 'update' I need to install because I never 'update'
>> > since SP 1.
>> > There are 'two' questions I need to ask:
>> >
>> > (1) Except 'beta' that I already installed, which 'security' update
>do
>> I
>> > need to install in order
>> > to protect my eBay/Pay Pal account and its activities?
>> > (2) Is there any way to purchase SP 2 by mail? In my recollecltion,
>back
>> > SP 1, I obtained SP 1
>> > by a mail paid $10.00. Is there still existing this mail-service, ...
>> > buying SP 2 directly from MS?
>> >
>> > Thanks for your help in advance.
My opinion of Spysweeper: 100%, running and updated continuously.
My opinion of System Works: 0%
I would not use Norton/Symantec products except for GoBack which
apparently they have not modified since the days of Roxio.
For Antivirus, I use AVG; for drive backup I use CasperXP and ABF for
OE mail.
Other anti-malware I use: Spybot, Spyware Blaster, AdAware,
usoftantispy/antivirus on line scans.
.

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