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

["Chris Morton" <salt -dot- morton -at- gmail -dot- com>]

On Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 12:53 PM, Kathleen MacDowell <
kathleen -at- writefortheuser -dot- com> wrote:

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


*Yep. **Control Panel* > *Add/Remove Programs*.

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.

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADBR_enUS293US293&q=installing+memory

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.

*They're very inexpensive. maybe purchase a refurbed unit, which more often
than not are better than what's on the shelf at the Big Box store.*

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
>
>
>
>  --
> Kathleen MacDowell
> www.writefortheuser.com
>
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