Re: Vista System maintenance (was Upgrade computer Was (Re: "budget" laptop?)

["Kathleen MacDowell" <kathleen -at- writefortheuser -dot- com>]

I downloaded AVG last night, but it won't run because I have McAfee.
Can I uninstall McAfee?

I'm not really in a hiring mood, as I recently became unemployed. Just
the absolute necessities. I'm pretty sure I can install memory if I
can find instructions. And uninstall too, as long as I remain patient.

No, my Windows firewall was off (viz a recommendation from my previous
employers IT folk). I turned it back on to the default settings.

I don't think my router has a built-in firewall because my internet cx
says its unprotected. I am concerned about that; the router is over 5
yo, so maybe I should invest in a newer one.

Thank you again.

Kathleen

On Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 2:31 PM, Chris Morton <salt -dot- morton -at- gmail -dot- com> wrote:
> Testy?
>
> After first making certain you have them should you ever want to reinstall,
> how about hiring an able-bodied geek to uninstall all the crapola
> applications you'll never use on your system?
>
> Make a point to learn about and use Windows' Restore Points.
>
> And why not install a well-revered anti-malware (a.k.a., spyware) utility
> that works in conjunction with your anti-virus software to help keep your
> system uninfected? Something like AVG. (I loathe Norton and am not too
> terribly fond of McAfee.)
> You DO have Windows Firewall (see Control Panel) engaged, do you not? (Not
> the ultimate, mind you, but it's already onboard.) And your hardware router
> has built-in firewall protection, right?
>
>> Chris



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