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Res Surection · Feb 01, 2006, 11:04 PM // 23:04

im guessing i have the windows fire wall, how much does a good one go for, and what do you have as one?

Omega Complex · Feb 01, 2006, 11:06 PM // 23:06

I have McAfee Internet Security 06. It comes with virus scan, firewall, spamkiller, and privacy service. Each of those programs alone runs you around $30. THe Suite is aobut $40 - $50.

EchoSex · Feb 01, 2006, 11:07 PM // 23:07

Viruses are the least of your worry since they can be avoided easily - just don't be too trusting of ZIP Files, links and downloads. The thing about a virus is that YOU have to put it on the system - so you CAN avoid them. Spybots sneak in with downloads and cached files.

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

spy bots eh, those things are what can find out what your doing and typing at any time right? they can get credit card numbers also right? i clean out the cache every day i defrag everyday use disk clean up everyday clear temp files everyday

awesome sauce · Feb 01, 2006, 11:15 PM // 23:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by EchoSex

Viruses are the least of your worry since they can be avoided easily - just don't be too trusting of ZIP Files, links and downloads. The thing about a virus is that YOU have to put it on the system - so you CAN avoid them. Spybots sneak in with downloads and cached files.

I think you can get them from hackers even if you dont download them if you dont have a firewall.

Res Surection · Feb 01, 2006, 11:17 PM // 23:17

i clean out the cache every day i defrag everyday use disk clean up everyday clear temp files everyday,Am i being to cautious? im already worried, took me like 7 seconds to get this message up, brand new pc

specs:
P4 HT 3.4ghz proccessor
80gb hard drive
512+128mb ram
nVidia 256mb video card
7.1 sound card
680watt Power Supply

awesome sauce · Feb 01, 2006, 11:21 PM // 23:21

Have you turned your comp off in a while? Some times it can slow down if you leave it on for too long.

Also, the length its taking you to post could be purely the server for this site. Sometimes it runs slow.

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

yes i have, its only been on for close to 13 hours now

awesome sauce · Feb 01, 2006, 11:24 PM // 23:24

I would try restarting just for the heck of it.

Res Surection · Feb 01, 2006, 11:25 PM // 23:25

ok ill do that

Res Surection · Feb 01, 2006, 11:28 PM // 23:28

ok i have done it

Res Surection · Feb 01, 2006, 11:30 PM // 23:30

seems to me its going a lil slower...

Res Surection · Feb 01, 2006, 11:38 PM // 23:38

what can be the problem? maybe my mozilla is just to secure and runs a tad bit slower on this site?

Res Surection · Feb 01, 2006, 11:47 PM // 23:47

any help please?

EchoSex · Feb 01, 2006, 11:54 PM // 23:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by awesome sauce

I think you can get them from hackers even if you dont download them if you dont have a firewall.

*Giggle snort* "Hackers" are a thing of the past.. And actually the term was really Cracker, before that became a deorgratory term for skinny white men. The real cracker, one who could get into your system from online, was RARE. Just because they have your IP doesn't mean they could do anything. It took hours, and once in, it all matered wether or not the user was on and if he got frustrated enough to shut down the computer. An original cracker was just one who got your password and used it on your computer AT the computer's location. With Window's Security Updates, firewalls that are instaleld bY DEFAULT and browser support as well as even ISP support... Your chances of dealing with a cracker are slim to none. Those idiots you see on counter-strike and stuff, the ones that call themselves hackers? They ain't even that - they're just manipulating the data on THEIR machine. They can't go anywhere beyond that.

So, in short - don't worry about it. It's a thing of the past and anyone show-boating that they can do it is probably full of baloney.

Res Surection · Feb 01, 2006, 11:56 PM // 23:56

so what could be my problem?

EchoSex · Feb 01, 2006, 11:57 PM // 23:57

Like we said - spybots and backround applications.

Res Surection · Feb 02, 2006, 12:00 AM // 00:00

lol, ok so i just need those programs and a firewall?

fiery · Feb 02, 2006, 12:37 AM // 00:37

ya my mozilla updated as well... try to edit ya posts so we dont have to scroll every post to read one sentence

Mercury Angel · Feb 02, 2006, 12:41 AM // 00:41

Despite the guise of being a semi-useful topic...
The sheer amount of your own posts dominating it, particularly the long string of them without interruption, indicates that this is merely just that - a facade.

If you still need help with your computer, I suggest seeking a troubleshooting forum elsewhere.