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Res Surection · Feb 01, 2006, 10:17 PM // 22:17

ever since i downloaded msn, my internet has gone a bit slower, why is this?

EchoSex · Feb 01, 2006, 10:20 PM // 22:20

Back round tasks, resource usage, bots that might've slipped into the download... Start -> Run -> Type MSCONFIG and hit enter -> Startup Tab. Uncheck anything there -> Services tab. Click Hide All Windows Services. Uncheck anything last. Apply. That'll take care of backround tasks

As for bots, download Spybot Search and Destroy, Ad-Aware Personal SE and Microsoft Antispyware Beta 1 and get crackin'.

Res Surection · Feb 01, 2006, 10:25 PM // 22:25

should i just delete msn completely?i dont want any type of virus trojan, anything

Omega Complex · Feb 01, 2006, 10:27 PM // 22:27

No, normally most IM programs run quite a bit in the background, and can slow down stuff. This can also happen if things are updating, or talking to one another. I would recommend MS Antispyware Beta highly, its an amazingly stable program and one of the best out there.

EchoSex · Feb 01, 2006, 10:27 PM // 22:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega Complex

No, normally most IM programs run quite a bit in the background, and can slow down stuff. This can also happen if things are updating, or talking to one another. I would recommend MS Antispyware Beta highly, its an amazingly stable program and one of the best out there.

<3 MS Beta. I didn't know about it until a month ago, and it completely saved my hard drive. Run that with SPSD and Ad-Aware and you'll NEVER have a problem.

Res Surection · Feb 01, 2006, 10:35 PM // 22:35

do i have to buy the programs? and where?

Omega Complex · Feb 01, 2006, 10:40 PM // 22:40

Nope, they are all free, you can buy a certain version of Ad Aware, but I wouldnt. MS Antispyware Beta is free off of the microsoft website (www.microsoft.com its on the front page) And Spybot S&D is free also, just google it.

Res Surection · Feb 01, 2006, 10:44 PM // 22:44

are you sure this is safe?

Omega Complex · Feb 01, 2006, 10:45 PM // 22:45

Absolutely, your talking to a carreer Network Technician/Systems Administrator, I tell this to all my clients.

Just think of it IT support, pro bono.

(Oh, and before you get yelled at by a mod, dont double post, just use the edit button.)

Res Surection · Feb 01, 2006, 10:46 PM // 22:46

what does pro bono mean? does it mean ur completely confident?

Res Surection · Feb 01, 2006, 10:48 PM // 22:48

thank you for the tip

Omega Complex · Feb 01, 2006, 10:48 PM // 22:48

pro bono = for free. ANd I have done this myself, to my own computer. As long as you download from the actual site that provides the aforementioned programs, you should be fine. Do you have a virus scan engine on your computer, such as mcafee or norton?

Res Surection · Feb 01, 2006, 10:49 PM // 22:49

no no virus scan engine at all

Omega Complex · Feb 01, 2006, 10:51 PM // 22:51

Thats your problem, you need one, if nothing else use the windows firewall. I personally would recommend Mcafee, as I have had no trouble with it.

awesome sauce · Feb 01, 2006, 10:51 PM // 22:51

Yea, ms antispy is safe

As for your background processes, do what echosex said and go to www.processlibrary.com and type in some of the processes listed there in your startup menu. It usually gives you a fairly good idea of what background processes you need and dont need.

Res Surection · Feb 01, 2006, 10:55 PM // 22:55

what is a firewall, and how do i get it, i mean i know what it is but....

and is using mozilla firefox good?

Omega Complex · Feb 01, 2006, 11:00 PM // 23:00

Firefox is awesome. I only use it. Windows firewall is built into SP2, and you need a virus scan engine, espically if your on high speed internet.

Res Surection · Feb 01, 2006, 11:02 PM // 23:02

is there such a thing like getting a better firewall? i just do whats said to be the best fire wall, unplug your internet connection.

awesome sauce · Feb 01, 2006, 11:03 PM // 23:03

Most firewalls You have to pay for, but there are some free ones. You can buy them at computer stores, or you can buy them and download them online. I think AVG is a free one, but I dont know where to get that. Also, you can get routers with firewalls.

Technically though, a firewall might also slow your comp down even more. Its still highly recomended though, as hackers are always trying to virus-up your computer

Omega Complex · Feb 01, 2006, 11:04 PM // 23:04

That doesnt always work if you've already caught something. I would say Mcafee Personal Firewall.