computer advice needed.

[Bedogsexor]

I have had my laptop going on 3 years now and its a Toshiba and McAfee came installed with it, thing is I never activated it and just recently just started getting popups and thought maybe I have a few viruses in the system. Thing is, I am a cheap bastard and I like things free rather than pay for it. People have suggest downloading AVG for free and using that and deleting all aspects of McAfee from the system.

What do you reckon I do? Do you think I have viruses? Should I just shell out the money for McAfee or download AVG for free and delete the other?

[txjeff07]

I have AVG on my laptop and desktop and don't have any problems with them.
I let McAfee expire on both computers, I'm cheap too

[Doc Awesome]

Agreed just get AVG. It'll cover you for your virus and spy-ware needs.

[FrighT MasteR]

I've used Avast for years and haven't had any issues. For firewall, I'd recommend Online Armor. Both programs are free :thumbup:

[Driden]

I wouldn't say you have a virus but you could possibly have malware, spyware, and trojans here and there which all can be fixed easily with programs. Do you find your laptop or internet being a little slower?

[Bedogsexor]

Yes the internet is a tad slower...so should I completely delete all aspects of McAfee from the system? And will AVG help with the existing problem or just fix future ones?

[Bedogsexor]

I chatted online with Geek Squad and they just suggest I stick with McAfee and activate it, saying you get what you pay for and that having 2 anti-viruses on my computer won't help any...

[FrighT MasteR]

Best Buy's Geek Squad? Those fools don't know anything.

Get avast:
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

Run a scan.

Get SUPERAntiSpyware:
http://www.superantispyware.com/downloads/SUPERAntiSpyware.exe

Run a scan.

Get Online Armor:
http://www.download.com/Online-Armor/3000-10435_4-10426782.html?tag=lst-1&cdlPid=10831167

Leave it on always.

Get CCleaner:
http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

Run a clean.

BOOM! Your computer's clean and faster than ever, and all FREE! :thumbup:

[Bedogsexor]

Can I download AVG instead of the one you have? Also...should I completely delete McAfee?

[Misfit]

bit defender

[FrighT MasteR]

Can I download AVG instead of the one you have? Also...should I completely delete McAfee?

If you want, they're both free :nod:

[Bedogsexor]

So I shouldn't trust geek squad?

[Bedogsexor]

Get avast:
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
I used AVG, do you know if I just let it be or do I have to go in a run things from time to time?

Run a scan.

Get SUPERAntiSpyware:
http://www.superantispyware.com/downloads/SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
How often do I go into this and run and check things?

Run a scan.

Get Online Armor:
http://www.download.com/Online-Armor/3000-10435_4-10426782.html?tag=lst-1&cdlPid=10831167
Just always leave it on?

Leave it on always.

Get CCleaner:
http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/
How often?

Run a clean.

Sorry for all the questions, I am still new at this. Oh and how is this going to protect my computer and make it faster when I just downloaded a crapfest of stuff?

[Bedogsexor]

Anyone know about AVG? I am getting a popup saying it was unable to hook up the toolbar to the system over and over and it won't go away...

[Bedogsexor]

Plus with that SuperAntiSpyware it says there are some files that just can't be deleted. Is that normal?

[darkoverlord]

Im having to deal with limewire and its becoming a royal pain especially with my firewall settings.:mad:

[Bedogsexor]

Some of the components of AVG are outdated and won't let me update them, I keep getting an error message, what do I do?

[koolmike]

I've been usuing Norton Antivirus 2008 w/ antispyware. Not too expensive and works real well.

[FrighT MasteR]

Just use Avast, it's free :straightface2:

[Bedogsexor]

So do I just up and delete AVG and get what Fright said?

[FrighT MasteR]

Yes :2far:

[Bedogsexor]

it says i need a registration key, I thought it was free?

Also, the demo version only last like 2 months...

[FrighT MasteR]

It is free. Just sign up for it, read the instructions :2far:

[Bedogsexor]

I just dont understand why I have to register if its free, but I did. IT IS COMPLETELY FREE RIGHT?

Also, do I just ocassionally click on that grey graphic and clean stuff up?

[FrighT MasteR]

:die:

[strtfghtr]

Here's what you do:

Save any files you want to an outside source (USB stick, external hard drive, etc) Get yourself a copy of windows or your system recovery disc and start from scratch.

Format the system
fresh operating system
no problems and your computer runs as new

or just do what fright has been saying...

[Bedogsexor]

Is DIVX a safe program? I usually watch movies on it and I kept getting a pop up saying I needed the latest version to watch some movies and just downloaded it. I assume its free since it didn't ask for any of my info and the older one was. What is weird is it gave me a free upgrade to IE 7, is this normal? Should I delete all of this?

[FrighT MasteR]

It's all safe. :straightface2:

[Bedogsexor]

what is a torrent and how do I download it?

[FrighT MasteR]

what is a torrent and how do I download it?

:die:

[steelba]

lol, thought everyone new about torrents.

[3/6]

Best Buy's Geek Squad? Those fools don't know anything.

Get avast:
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

Run a scan.

Get SUPERAntiSpyware:
http://www.superantispyware.com/downloads/SUPERAntiSpyware.exe

Run a scan.

Get Online Armor:
http://www.download.com/Online-Armor/3000-10435_4-10426782.html?tag=lst-1&cdlPid=10831167

Leave it on always.

Get CCleaner:
http://www.filehippo.com/download_ccleaner/

Run a clean.

BOOM! Your computer's clean and faster than ever, and all FREE! :thumbup:

fright, think if i did all that shit the UHM radio wouldnt freeze my mozilla firefox???
my comp is fast..im sure it needs some what of a cleaing...gonna haev to do all that tomorrow



and "what is a torrent and how do I download it?"

:lol2:

[FrighT MasteR]

If it doesn't help the freezing then it'll at least speed up your computer a little. I'd also recommend actually opening your comp up and cleaning all the dust in there. A can of compressed air should do the trick nicely :thumbup3:

[3/6]

If it doesn't help the freezing then it'll at least speed up your computer a little. I'd also recommend actually opening your comp up and cleaning all the dust in there. A can of compressed air should do the trick nicely :thumbup3:

:bigthumbup:

[Bedogsexor]

Seriously what is a torrent and how do I download it? I am a huge sports fan and my fav team isn't local and I have missed a few games this season and I know of places to download them but I need a torrent.

[steelba]

this cant be real :die:

torrents are here www.thepiratebay.com
dowload utorrent and you're set.

[Bedogsexor]

PC
64 MB video memory
512 MB RAM
Intel Pentium 4 2.33 GHz processor (or equivalent)
Windows XP, Media Center or Vista
Adobe Flash Player 9.0.124
Broadband Internet access

Mine
Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Max Allocated RAM Size 128 MB
RAM Installed Size 1 GB / 4 GB (max)
Processor Intel Core Duo T2050 / 1.6 GHz
Windows XP
Adobe Flash Player ActiveX
Broadband Internet access

The PC requirements are the basics needed for NBA League Pass Broadband

The Mine requirements are what consist of my laptop

I don’t speak computer, are they compatible enough?

I remember the free LPB preview only really working the last day of the preview, other days it was stop and buffer…

Please, can anyone help me? I don’t want to waste a hundred bucks…

I know those are the basic requirements for the program, and most people tell me I need more than the basics for it to work properly...

[FrighT MasteR]

:straightface2:

[steelba]

can we lock this?

[FrighT MasteR]

The mofo is obviously going to keep asking questions, whether we lock it or not. The difference is he'll just make new posts :dsp:

[Bedogsexor]

Wait, so asking questions is bad? I thought y'all were willing to help me out, I guess not...

[FrighT MasteR]

:smokin2:

[Bedogsexor]

Ok...great, so no one is going to help me.

[Bedogsexor]

nobody? damn

[Luris Blear]

Just download a demo if one exists.

If the demo runs, so will the game.

[Bedogsexor]

the demo runs...but what is to promise the game will?

[Bedogsexor]

My computer was infected with WIN32 stuff and it took a little over a half hour for my computer to fully scan and let me delete all the infected files. My question is, what is WIN32 and its components as well as did that scan fix everything?

[FrighT MasteR]

Stop checking so much porno and maybe you wouldn't run into these problems :2far:

[steelba]

oh yeah this is that pervert dude :nono:

[SpookyJ]

we're using AVG free on all three of our computers and they work fine, I would just delete the McAfee and go with AVG. I also use spyware doctor to diagnose virus and trogan problems and ccleaner.

[Bedogsexor]

I am not searching for porn, I just want to know what the hell is wrong with my computer, that is it.

[FrighT MasteR]

The problem is you check too much porn and probably got a virus from one of the sites :dsp:

[steelba]

I am not searching for porn, I just want to know what the hell is wrong with my computer, that is it.
:lies:

[Bedogsexor]

all I wanna know is if I fixed it.

[FrighT MasteR]

:shrugs:

[ZION]

My Internet Explorer is crashed and im pretty sure its because of this http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/111811;_ylt=AjmK8ltkQKOZ2XJMDDfYDLgazJV4 , so is anybody else having the same problem? If so how do you install the patch? I ran Avast on my computer and still nothing. When I click on Internet Explorer it says "Make sure the path or internet address is correct". Help!

[FrighT MasteR]

Just go to Windows Update and you should be able to install the patch. I installed it yesterday even though I don't even use IE.

[Shreds_of_Flesh]

I had that win32 crap, got a new computer. Go on the right porn sites! :stone:

edit- actuually it was something like rundll32

[Bedogsexor]

I just wanted to know if I fixed it.

[ZION]

Just go to Windows Update and you should be able to install the patch. I installed it yesterday even though I don't even use IE.

Thanks FrightT downloaded the update and my shit is working again! :bow:

[FrighT MasteR]

:hi5:

[Bedogsexor]

I am getting popups with my popup blocker on, it never really allowed popups before....anyone know the problem?

[FrighT MasteR]

I think the problem is that you're getting pop-ups :hmmm:

[Bedogsexor]

Very good, what is causing them?

[FrighT MasteR]

Is your pop-up blocker on :ahheh:

[steelba]

whatta n00b :nono:

[Mudvayne_Eternal]

Very good, what is causing them?


I am willing to bet that your using IE as your browser aren't ya? Two words for you good sir..Mozilla Firefox

[Bedogsexor]

my pop up blocker is on and yet I still get pop ups.

[FrighT MasteR]

Use Firefox. Problem solved :starefreak:

[False Blood]

Use Firefox. Problem solved :starefreak:

You and your Firefox

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