Q: Ok I just bought a new computer and spent over 2,500 for. Once my processor u0026amp; second HD arrive from Newegg, I will put together. I would like the best idea is to another router, I already know my computer safe. On my old machine I use Norton Anti-virus 2004, but I do not think I like it. It seems Norton is very lazy to work since the year 2001 when I bought my first computer. I use to get updates at least once every two weeks. Now it appears two months per update is the norm. Not only that, I have never seen a Norton virus detection from a scan. Believe me, I download stuff I know some kindof virus had all that time I had my computer. I have to wipe my drive because, Norton went to pretend it was actually doing something, because these viruses eventually cuased me again a few times.
I curious what people are doing everything you protected your comp these days? I do not want to go through the BS of each reformat because I spent $ 50 on a nice yellow box. Any info would you appreceated.
Thank
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Link to: Internet infestation -Or, how …your Computer/Network? (http://www.ezlan.net/infestation.html)
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Re:IMPORTANT: 940 socket processors don't fit into 939 mobos. The 940 socket has 940 pins… clearly a circle into square sort of thing. There's an FX-53 for 939 you need to find. Sockets always need to match they aren't ever interchangable.
Ok thanks for the imprtant info. It's a good thing I did not buy that yet. I have asked a few people already about this and one of them said it was interchangable. You can never get enough opinions. I will probably spring the extra money for the fx-53 939
Something is wrong or broken in your configuration, latest defs I have are from today. We do update alot more often than your seeing (I work there, I know), something is definately wrong (just not sure what yet). Since it's a clean install, I'd reinstall NIS and make sure you ahve all the current SP2 updates.
Right after my last reformat 6 months ago, I upgraded from win98 to xp. 2001 is not compatible with xp and I did not know, so I had to buy 2004. I don't think I completely removed all of the 2001 program. That might be part of the problem. I may need to reformat to completely remove it.
Set up a limited user account and use that for day-to-day computing tasks (browsing the web, email, writing documents, etc.). If you don't have administrative access, it will be difficult for many spyware and virus programs to do damage.
How is this done?
Honestly, I dont see what you would pay $2500 on in that setup… You may as well have just bought a system from Alienware if you wanted to waste your money.
I'm not sure if you're being sarcastic.. I have spent time reading reviews about each of these components and have heard nothing but very good to excellent about each part. I got most of this through http://{$MySite}/me…1717&enterthread=y (http://{$MySite}/messageview.cfm?catid=27&threadid=1371717&enterthr ead=y) You make it sound like I went to Best Buy
One thing you are overlooking is a UPS, ie:battery back up. THey will protect the computer from power spikes, brownouts, etc. The better ones will provide "clean" power at a constant and consistant rate.
I have a Cyber Power 3200SL from a few years ago. Not sure if these batteries are like cordless drills where you need to replace them becuase they develope short term memory. It seems to work fine on my comp now, since I can say nothing has gone wrong from the 4 or 5 power outs per year I have had
Re:One thing you are overlooking is a UPS, ie:battery back up. THey will protect the computer from power spikes, brownouts, etc. The better ones will provide "clean" power at a constant and consistant rate.
Re:Honestly, I dont see what you would pay $2500 on in that setup… You may as well have just bought a system from Alienware if you wanted to waste your money.
Re:Run an up-to-date antivirus.
Run an up-to-date spyware scanner regularly.
Run a firewall.
Make sure you turn automatic updates on, or visit Windows Update on at least a weekly basis.
Set up a limited user account and use that for day-to-day computing tasks (browsing the web, email, writing documents, etc.). If you don't have administrative access, it will be difficult for many spyware and virus programs to do damage.
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Lol just checked again. the last update was weeks ago and it says all symantec products and blah blah are currently up to date.
Something is wrong or broken in your configuration, latest defs I have are from today. We do update alot more often than your seeing (I work there, I know), something is definately wrong (just not sure what yet). Since it's a clean install, I'd reinstall NIS and make sure you ahve all the current SP2 updates.
Bill
Re:IMPORTANT: 940 socket processors don't fit into 939 mobos. The 940 socket has 940 pins… clearly a circle into square sort of thing. There's an FX-53 for 939 you need to find. Sockets always need to match they aren't ever interchangable.
Re:Lol just checked again. the last update was weeks ago and it says all symantec products and blah blah are currently up to date.
Re:BTW, what did you get for $2500?
Ok since you asked.
AMD Athlon 64 FX-53, 1MB L2 Cache, 940-pins, Windows Compatible 64-bit Processor – Retail
MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum NForce3 Ultra Motherboard S939
Cooler Master Hyper 6 P4/K8 CPU Cooler
Corsair Value Select 1GB (512MBx2) PC-3200
Thermaltake Xaser V Damier Black Full-Tower Case, Model "V5000A" -RETAIL
Antec 550W TruePower PSU
eVGA GeForce 6800GT 256MB DVI/VO
Two – Western Digital Raptor 74GB 10,000RPM SATA Hard Drives, Model WD740GD
Got a cheap Dvd burner since Im not into burning cd's much- CDRW/DVD COMBO52X32X52X16|LITEON B%
Also- will use my old 19'' flat I bought a few years back, till I get more $$$ to buy another
Don't care much for sound, so I will use the on board, but may change my mind later
I have not bought the processor yet, and most likely will monday. thing that has me concerned is the 940 pin, while my mobo says its for 939. Will this work?
Huh? You should be seeing updates weekly if not more often…
I swear I do not. I dunno why. I only have the norton anti-virus, might be why. Before I had the firewall/anti-virus combo and I was getting updates weekly. Not sure if they update the firewall more, but I would think with all the viruses floating around, Norton would try to stay on top of that updating anti-virus more than every couple of months.
Re:I use to get updates at least once every 2 weeks. Now it seems 2 months per update is the norm
Huh? You should be seeing updates weekly if not more often…
Bill
Re:Best way to protect it is simple….
Don't connect it to the internet
Re:There's a stickied thread (http://{$MySite}/messageview.aspx?catid=33&threadid=1346173&enterth read=y) about this.
Re:Load a linux distro on it and you will never have the problems you described.
BTW, what did you get for $2500?
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