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Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 18:43:02 -0800
Come to think of it, I need an oil change also....
"OhMac" wrote:
> Thanks, got some work ahead of me.....
>
> "Shenan Stanley" wrote:
>
> > OhMac wrote:
> > > It comes in when the PC is unattendent, it is an ad for anti spyware.
> > > I have tryed everything I can think of to block it out, any ideas
> >
> > Share with us "everything you thought of"..
> >
> > Otherwise:
> >
> > Tips 9 & 10 in particular.. As well as tip 5..
> >
> > Protect your PC
> > http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
> >
> > What to Know Before You Download and Install Windows XP Service Pack 2
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/sp2_whattoknow.mspx
> >
> >
> > Let's take the cleanup of your computer step-by-step. Yes, it will take
> > up some of your time - but consider what you use your computer
> > for and how much you would dislike it if all of your stuff on your
> > computer went away because you did not "feel like" performing some
> > simple maintenance tasks - think of it like changing the oil in your car,
> > changing the air filter on your home A/C unit, paying your bills on time,
> > etc.
> >
> > Let's go through some maintenance first that should only have to be done
> > once (mostly):
> >
> > Tip (1):
> > Locate all of the software (the installation media - CDs, etc) that you
> > have installed on your computer. Collect these CDs into a single pile
> > and locate the original installation media (CDs, disks) in a central and
> > safe place along with their CD keys and such. Make backups of these
> > installation media sets using your favorite copying method (CD Burner and
> > application, Disk copier, etc.) You'll be glad to know that if you have
> > a CD burner, you may be able to use a free application to make a
> > duplicate copy of your CDs. One such application is ISORecorder:
> >
> > ISORecorder home page (with general instructions on use):
> > http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm
> >
> > Pre-SP2 version:
> > http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/IsoRecorder/download.asp
> >
> > Post-SP2 beta version:
> > http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/download/ISORecorderV2B2.zip
> >
> >
> > Tip (2):
> > Empty your Internet Explorer Temporary Internet Files and make sure the
> > maximum size for this is small enough not to cause trouble in the future.
> > Empty your Temporary Internet Files and shrink the size it stores to a
> > size between 10MB and 360MB..
> >
> > - Open ONE copy of Internet Explorer.
> > - Select TOOLS -> Internet Options.
> > - Under the General tab in the "Temporary Internet Files" section, do the
> > following:
> > - Click on "Delete Cookies" (click OK)
> > - Click on "Settings" and change the "Amount of disk space to use:" to
> > something between 10MB and 360MB. (Betting it is MUCH larger right
> > now.)
> > - Click OK.
> > - Click on "Delete Files" and select to "Delete all offline contents"
> > (the checkbox) and click OK. (If you had a LOT, this could take 2-10
> > minutes or more.)
> > - Once it is done, click OK, close Internet Explorer, re-open Internet
> > Explorer.
> >
> >
> > Tip (3):
> > If things are running a bit slow or you have an older system
> > (1.5GHz or less and 256MB RAM or less) then you may want to look into
> > tweaking the performance a bit by turning off some of the memory
> > using Windows XP "prettifications". The fastest method is:
> >
> > Control Panel --> System --> Advanced tab --> Performance section,
> > Settings button. Then choose "adjust for best performance" and you
> > now have a Windows 2000/98 look which turned off many of the annoying
> > "prettifications" in one swift action. You can play with the last
> > three checkboxes to get more of an XP look without many of the
> > other annoyances. You could also grab and install/mess with one
> > (or more) of the Microsoft Powertoys - TweakUI in particular:
> >
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/xppowertoys.mspx
> >
> >
> > Tip (4):
> > Understanding what a good password might be is vital to your
> > personal and system security. You may not need to password your home
> > computer, as you may have it in a locked area (your home) where no
> > one else has access to it. Remember, however, that locked area is
> > unlocked when you access the Internet unless you are taking proper
> > precautions. Also, you aren't always "in that locked area" when using
> > your computer online - meaning you likely have usernames and passwords
> > associated with web sites and the likes that you would prefer other
> > people do not discover/use. This is why you should understand and
> > utilize good passwords.
> >
> > Good passwords are those that meet these general rules
> > (mileage may vary):
> >
> > Passwords should contain at least six characters, and the character
> > string should contain at least three of these four character types:
> > - uppercase letters
> > - lowercase letters
> > - numerals
> > - nonalphanumeric characters (e.g., *, %, &, !)
> >
> > Passwords should not contain your name/logon name. Passwords should
> > be unique to you and easy to remember. One method many people are
> > using today is to make up a phrase that describes a point in their
> > life and then turning that phrase into their password by using only
> > certain letters out of each word in that phrase. It's much better
> > than using your birthday month/year or your anniversary in a pure
> > sense. For example, let's say my phrase is:
> > "Discharged from Marines in 1964"
> > I could come up with this password from that:
> > "DifrMain64"
> >
> > The password tip is in the "one time" section, but I highly
> > recommend you periodically change your passwords. The suggested time
> > varies, but I will throw out a "once in every 3 to 6 months for
> > every account you have."
> >
> >
> > Tip (5):
> > This tip is also "questionable" in the "one time" section. However,
> > if properly setup, this one can be pretty well ignored for most people
> > after the initial "fiddle-with" time.
> >
> > Why you should use a computer firewall..
> > http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/viruses/fwbenefits.mspx
> >
> > You should, in some way, use a firewall. Hardware (like a nice
> > Cable Modem/DSL router) or software is up to you. Many use both of
> > these. The simplest one to use is the hardware one, as most people
> > don't do anything they need to configure their NAT device for and
> > those who do certainly will not mind fiddling with the equipment to
> > make things work for them. Next in the line of "simplicity" would
> > have to be the built-in Windows Firewall of Windows XP. In SP2 it
> > is turned on by default. It is not difficult to turn on in any
> > case, however:
> >
> > Enable/Disable the Internet Connection Firewall (Pre-SP2):
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283673
> >
> > More information on the Internet Connection Firewall (Pre-SP2):
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320855
> >
> > Post-SP2 Windows Firewall Information/guidance:
> > http://snipurl.com/atal
> >
> > The trouble with the Windows Firewall is that it only keeps things
> > out. Truthfully, for most people who maintain their system in other
> > ways, this is MORE than sufficient. However, you may feel otherwise.
> > If you want to know when one of your applications is trying to obtain
> > access to the outside world so you can stop it, then you will have to
> > install a third-party application and configure/maintain it. I have
> > compiles a list with links of some of the better known/free firewalls
> > you can choose from:
> >
> > ZoneAlarm (Free and up)
> > http://snipurl.com/6ohg
> >
> > Kerio Personal Firewall (KPF) (Free and up)
> > http://www.kerio.com/kpf_download.html
> >
> > Outpost Firewall from Agnitum (Free and up)
> > http://www.agnitum.com/download/
> >
> > Sygate Personal Firewall (Free and up)
> > http://smb.sygate.com/buy/download_buy.htm
> >
> > Symantec's Norton Personal Firewall (~$25 and up)
> > http://www.symantec.com/sabu/nis/npf/
> >
> > BlackICE PC Protection ($39.95 and up)
> > http://blackice.iss.net/
> >
> > Tiny Personal Firewall (~$49.00 and up)
> > http://www.tinysoftware.com/
> >
> > Perhaps you can find the right firewall for your situation in that
> > list and set it up/configure it. Every firewall MAY require some
> > maintenance. Essentially checking for patches or upgrades (this
> > goes for hardware and software solutions) is the extent of this
> > maintenance - but you may also have to configure your firewall to
> > allow some traffic depending on your needs. Also, don't stack these
> > things. Running more than one firewall will not make you safer
> > - it would likely (in fact) negate some protection you gleamed
> > from one or the other firewalls you run.
> >
> >
> > Now that you have some of the more basic (one-time) things down..
> > Let's go through some of the steps you should take periodically to
> > maintain a healthy and stable windows computer. If you have not
> > done some of these things in the past, they may seem tedious at
> > first - however, they will become routine and some can even be
> > automatically scheduled.
> >
> >
> > Tip (6):
> > The system restore feature is a new one - first appearing in Windows
> > ME and then sticking around for Windows XP. It is a VERY useful
> > feature - if you keep it maintained and use it to your advantage.
> > However, remember that the system restore pretty much tells you in
> > the name what it protects - "system" files. Your documents, your
> > pictures, your stuff is NOT system files - so you should also look
> > into some backup solution.
> >
> > I'll mainly work around Windows XP, as that is what the bulk of this
> > document is about. I will, however, point out a single place for you
> > poor souls still stuck in Windows ME where you can get information on
> > maintaining your system right now:
> >
> > Windows ME Computer Health:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsME/using/computerhealth/articles/
> >
> > Pay close attention to the sections:
> > (in order)
> > - Clean up your hard disk
> > - Check for errors by running ScanDisk
> > - Defragment your hard disk
> > - Roll back the clock with System Restore
> >
> > Now back to the point at hand - maintaining your system restore in
> > Windows XP SHOULD be automatic - but I have seen the automatic go wrong
> > too many times not to suggest the following.. Whenever you think about
> > it (after doing a once-over on your machine once a month or so would
> > be optimal) - clear out your System Restore and create a manual
> > restoration point. Why? Too many times have I seen the system restore
> > files go currupt or get a virus in them, meaning you could not or
> > did not want to restore from them. By clearing it out periodically
> > you help prevent any corruption from happening and you make sure you
> > have at least one good "snapshot".
> > (This, of course, will erase any previous restore point you have.)
> >
> > - Turn off System Restore.
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310405
> > - Reboot.
> > - Turn on System Restore.
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310405
> > - Make a Manual Restoration Point.
> > http://snipurl.com/68nx
> >
> > That covers your system files, but doesn't do anything for the files
> > that you are REALLY worried about - yours! For that you need to look
> > into backups. You can either manually copy your important files, folders,
> > documents, spreadsheets, emails, contacts, pictures, drawings and so on
> > to an external location (CD/DV - any disk of some sort, etc) or you can
> > use the backup tool that comes with Windows XP:
> >
> > How To Use Backup to Back Up Files and Folders on Your Computer
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308422
> >
> > Yes - you still need some sort of external media to store the results
> > on, but you could schedule the backup to occur when you are not around,
> > then burn the resultant data onto CD or DVD or something when you are
> > (while you do other things!)
> >
> >
> > Tip (7):
> > You should sometimes look through the list of applications that are
> > installed on your computer. The list MIGHT surprise you. There are more
> > than likely things in there you KNOW you never use - so why have them
> > there? There may even be things you KNOW you did not install and
> > certainly do not use (maybe don't WANT to use.)
> >
> > This web site should help you get started at looking through this list:
> >
> > How to Uninstall Programs
> > http://snipurl.com/8v6b
> >
> > A word of warning - Do NOT uninstall anything you think you MIGHT need
> > in the future unless you have completed Tip (1) and have the installation
> > media and proper keys for use backed up somewhere safe!
> >
> >
> > Tip (8):
> > Patches and Updates!
> >
> > This one cannot be stressed enough. It is SO simple, yet so neglected
> > by many people. It is especially simple for the critical Windows patches!
> > Microsoft put in an AUTOMATED feature for you to utilize so that you do
> > NOT have to worry yourself about the patching of the Operating System:
> >
> > How to configure and use Automatic Updates in Windows XP
> > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306525
> >
> > However, not everyone wants to be a slave to "automation", and that is
> > fine - as long as you are willing to do things manually. Admittedly, I
> > prefer this method on some of my more critical systems.
> >
> > Windows Update
> > http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
> >
> > Go there and scan your machine for updates. Always get the critical ones
> > as you see them. Write down the KB###### or Q###### you see when
> > selecting the updates and if you have trouble over the next few days,
> > go into your control panel (Add/Remove Programs), match up the latest
> > numbers you downloaded recently (since you started noticing an issue) and
> > uninstall them. If there was more than one (usually is), uninstall them
> > one by one - with a few hours of use in between, to see if the problem
> > returns. Yes - the process is not perfect (updating) and can cause trouble
> > like I mentioned - but as you can see, the solution isn't that bad - and is
> > MUCH better than the alternatives.
> >
> > Windows is not the only product you likely have on your PC. The
> > manufacturers of the other products usually have updates as well. New
> > versions of almost everything come out all the time - some are free, some
> > are pay - some you can only download if you are registered - but it is best
> > to check. Just go to their web pages and look under their support and
> > download sections. For example, for Microsoft Office update, you should
> > visit:
> >
> > Microsoft Office Updates
> > http://office.microsoft.com/
> > (and select "downloads")
> >
> > You also have hardware on your machine that requires drivers to interface
> > with the operating system. You have a video card that allows you to see on
> > your screen, a sound card that allows you to hear your PCs sound output and
> > so on. Visit those manufacturer web sites for the latest downloadable
> > drivers for your hardware/operating system. Always (IMO) get the
> > manufacturers hardware driver over any Microsoft offers. On the Windows
> > Update site I mentioned earlier, I suggest NOT getting their hardware
> > drivers - no matter how tempting. First - how do you know what hardware
> > you have in your computer? Invoice or if it is up and working now - take
> > inventory:
> >
> > Belarc Advisor
> > http://belarc.com/free_download.html
> >
> > EVEREST Home Edition
> > http://www.lavalys.com/products/download.php?pid=1&lang=en
> >
> > Once you know what you have, what next? Go get the latest driver for your
> > hardware/OS from the manufacturer's web page. For example, let's say you
> > have an NVidia chipset video card or ATI video card, perhaps a Creative
> > Labs sound card or C-Media chipset sound card...
> >
> > NVidia Video Card Drivers
> > http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/drivers.asp
> >
> > ATI Video Card Drivers
> > http://www.atitech.com/support/driver.html
> >
> > Creative Labs Sound Device
> > http://us.creative.com/support/downloads/
> >
> > C-Media Sound Device
> > http://www.cmedia.com.tw/e_download_01.htm
> >
> > Then install these drivers. Updated drivers are usually more stable and
> > may provide extra benefits/features that you really wished you had before.
> >
> > As for Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP, Microsoft has made this
> > particular patch available in a number of ways. First, there is the
> > Windows Update web page above. Then there is a direct download site
> > and finally, you can order the FREE CD from Microsoft.
> >
> > Direct Download of Service Pack 2 (SP2) for Windows XP
> > http://snipurl.com/8bqy
> >
> > Order the Free Windows XP SP2 CD
> > http://snipurl.com/8umo
> >
> >
> > Tip (9):
> > What about the dreaded word in the computer world, VIRUS?
> >
> > Well, there are many products to choose from that will help you prevent
> > infections from these horrid little applications. Many are FREE to the
> > home user. Which one you choose is a matter of taste, really. I wouldn't
> > list one here I had not personally used - and they all work. Many people
> > have emotional attachments or performance issues with one or another
> > AntiVirus software. Try some out, read reviews and decide for yourself
> > which you like more:
> >
> > Symantec (Norton) AntiVirus (~$11 and up)
> > http://www.symantec.com/nav/nav_9xnt/
> >
> > Kaspersky Anti-Virus (~$49.95 and up)
> > http://www.kaspersky.com/products.html
> >
> > Panda Antivirus Titanium (~$39.95 and up)
> > http://www.pandasoftware.com/
> > (Free Online Scanner: http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/)
> >
> > AVG Anti-Virus System (Free and up)
> > http://www.grisoft.com/
> >
> > McAfee VirusScan (~$11 and up)
> > http://www.mcafee.com/
> >
> > AntiVir (Free and up)
> > http://www.free-av.com/
> >
> > avast! (Free and up)
> > http://www.avast.com/
> >
> > Trend Micro (~$49.95 and up)
> > http://www.trendmicro.com/en/home/us/personal.htm
> > (Free Online Scanner:
> > http://housecall.trendmicro.com/housecall/start_corp.asp)
> >
> > RAV AntiVirus Online Virus Scan (Free!)
> > http://www.ravantivirus.com/scan/
> >
> > Most of them have automatic update capabilities. You will have to
> > look into the features of the one you choose. Whatever one you finally
> > settle with - be SURE to keep it updated (I recommend at least daily) and
> > perform a full scan periodically (yes, it protects you actively, but a
> > full scan once a month at 4AM probably won't bother you.)
> >
> >
> > Tip (10):
> > The most rampant infestation at the current time concerns SPYWARE/ADWARE.
> > I hate this stuff. It has no purpose. I have seen people try to justify
> > it over and over - it's worthless. It slows down your PC, it can send
> > your private information to people you'll never meet and did I mention,
> > it's worthless. You need to eliminate it from your machine.
> >
> > If you use P2P software, this COULD make that stop working. Find some
> > decent software to do the same thing - what you are currently using is
> > crap.
> >
> > Anyway - there is no one software that cleans and immunizes you against
> > everything. Antivirus software - you only needed one. Firewall, you
> > only needed one. AntiSpyware - you may need several. I have a list and
> > I recommend you use at least the first 5. I know that sounds like a lot,
> > and you may be saying "But you said earlier that I should clean my system,
> > now you are telling me to install more software - 5 pieces in fact!" Okay,
> > I get your point, but please consider that this stuff has prevented the
> > install of the latest service pack for some people, it has the potential
> > to slow and crater your PC, it can send your private information around
> > the world to people you do not know - it is all around BAD.
> >
> > First - make sure you have NOT installed "Rogue AntiSpyware". There are
> > people out there who created AntiSpyware products that actually install
> > spyware of their own! You need to avoid these:
> >
> > Rogue/Suspect Anti-Spyware Products & Web Sites
> > http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
> >
> > Also, you can always visit this site..
> > http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm
> > For more updated information.
> >
> > Then, my suggestion again is that you at least install the first five of
> > these: (Install, Run, Update, Scan with..)
> >
> > Lavasoft AdAware (Free and up)
> > http://www.lavasoft.de/support/download/
> > (How-to: http://snipurl.com/atdn )
> >
> > Spybot Search and Destroy (Free!)
> > http://www.safer-networking.net/en/download/index.html
> > (How-to: http://snipurl.com/atdk )
> >
> > Bazooka Adware and Spyware Scanner (Free!)
> > http://www.kephyr.com/spywarescanner/
> > (How-to: http://snipurl.com/ate3 )
> >
> > SpywareBlaster (Free!)
> > http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.html
> > (How-to: http://snipurl.com/ate6 )
> >
> > IE-SPYAD (Free!)
> > https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/resource.htm
> > (How-to: http://snipurl.com/ate7 )
> >
> > CWShredder (Free!)
> > http://www.softbasket.com/download/s_8114.shtml
> >
> > Hijack This! (Free)
> > http://mjc1.com/mirror/hjt/
> > ( Tutorial: http://hjt.wizardsofwebsites.com/ )
> >
> > ToolbarCop (Free!)
> > http://windowsxp.mvps.org/toolbarcop.htm
> >
> > Browser Security Tests
> > http://www.jasons-toolbox.com/BrowserSecurity/
> >
> > Popup Tester
> > http://www.popuptest.com/
> >
> > The Cleaner (49.95 and up)
> > http://www.moosoft.com/
> >
> > If used properly, you should have a malware free system now. The last
> > two of the first five I suggest you install are immunization applications.
> > None of these programs (in these editions) run in the background unless you
> > TELL them to. The space they take up and how easy they are to use greatly
> > makes up for any inconvenience you may be feeling.
> >
> > Unfortunately, although that will lessen your popups on the Internet/while
> > you are online, it won't eliminate them. I have looked at a lot of options,
> > seen a lot of them used in production with people who seem to attract popups
> > like a plague, and I only have a few other suggestions that should help.
> > This
> > one ends up serving double duty (search engine and popup stopper in one):
> >
> > The Google Toolbar (Free!)
> > http://toolbar.google.com/
> >
> > Yeah - it adds a bar to your Internet Explorer - but its a useful one. You
> > can search from there anytime with one of the best search engines on the
> > planet (IMO.) And the fact it stops most popups - wow - BONUS! If you
> > don't like that suggestion, then I am just going to say you go to
> > www.google.com and search for other options.
> >
> > Please notice that Windows XP SP2 does help stop popups as well.
> >
> > Another option is to use an alternative Web browser. I suggest
> > "Mozilla Firefox", as it has some great features and is very easy to use:
> >
> > Mozilla Firefox
> > http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/
> >
> > One more suggestion is to disable your Windows Messenger service. This
> > service is not used frequently (if at all) by the normal home user and
> > in cooperation with a good firewall, is generally unnecessary. Microsoft
> > has instructions on how to do this for Windows XP here:
> >
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/communicate/stopspam.asp
> >
> >
> > So your machine is pretty clean and up to date now. If you use the sections
> > above as a guide, it should stay that way as well! There are still a few
> > more
> > little things you can do to keep your machine running in top shape.
> >
> >
> > Tip (11):
> > You should periodically check your hard drive(s) for errors and defragment
> > them. Only defragment after you have cleaned up your machine of
> > outside parasites and never defragment as a solution to a quirkiness in
> > your system. It may help speed up your system, but it should be clean
> > before you do this.
> >
> > How to use Disk Cleanup
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=310312
> >
> > How to scan your disks for errors
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=315265
> >
> > How to Defragment your hard drives
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314848
> >
> > I would personally perform the above steps at least once every three months.
> > For most people this should be sufficient, but if the difference you notice
> > afterwards is greater than you think it should be, lessen the time in
> > between
> > its schedule.. If the difference you notice is negligible, you can increase
> > the time.
> >
> >
> > Tip (12):
> > SPAM! JUNK MAIL!
> > This one can get annoying, just like the rest. You get 50 emails in one
> > sitting and 2 of them you wanted. NICE! (Not.) What can you do? Well,
> > although there are services out there to help you, some email
> > servers/services that actually do lower your spam with features built into
> > their servers - I still like the methods that let you be the end-decision
> > maker on what is spam and what is not. I have two products to suggest to
> > you, look at them and see if either of them suite your needs. Again, if
> > they don't, Google is free and available for your perusal.
> >
> > SpamBayes (Free!)
> > http://spambayes.sourceforge.net/
> >
> > Spamihilator (Free!)
> > http://www.spamihilator.com/
> >
> > As I said, those are not your only options, but are reliable ones I have
> > seen function for hundreds+ people.
> >
> >
> > Tip (13):
> > ADVANCED TIP! Only do this once you are comfortable under the hood of your
> > computer!
> >
> > There are lots of services on your PC that are probably turned on by default
> > you don't use. Why have them on? Check out these web pages to see what all
> > of the services you might find on your computer are and set them according
> > to
> > your personal needs. Be CAREFUL what you set to manual, and take heed and
> > write down as you change things! Also, don't expect a large performance
> > increase or anything - especially on today's 2+ GHz machines, however - I
> > look
> > at each service you set to manual as one less service you have to worry
> > about
> > someone exploiting. A year ago, I would have thought the Windows Messenger
> > service to be pretty safe, now I recommend (with addition of a firewall)
> > that most home users disable it! Yeah - this is another one you have to
> > work for, but your computer may speed up and/or be more secure because you
> > took the time. And if you document what you do as you do it, next time, it
> > goes MUCH faster! (or if you have to go back and re-enable things..)
> >
> > Task List Programs
> > http://www.answersthatwork.com/Tasklist_pages/tasklist.htm
> >
> > Black Viper's Service List and Opinions (XP)
> > http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm
> >
> > Processes in Windows NT/2000/XP
> > http://www.reger24.de/prozesse/
> >
> > There are also applications that AREN'T services that startup when you start
> > up the computer/logon. One of the better description on how to handle these
> > I have found here:
> >
> > Startups
> > http://www.pacs-portal.co.uk/startup_content.php
> >
> >
> > If you follow the advice laid out above (and do some of your own research as
> > well, so you understand what you are doing) - your computer will stay fairly
> > stable and secure and you will have a more trouble-free system.
> >
> > --
> > <- Shenan ->
> > --
> > The information is provided "as is", it is suggested you research for
> > yourself before you take any advice - you are the one ultimately
> > responsible for your actions/problems/solutions. Know what you are
> > getting into before you jump in with both feet.
> >
> >
> >
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