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dede

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sufficient software protection?
« on: November 27, 2006, 06:36:36 PM »
i've read computer hopes "safe computing" of june 10th & I now have ccleaner slim, windows defender & norton antivirus i run on pc---is this enough to keep from getting infected? if not, what would you recommend? i use dial up modem so computer is not connected all the time.  thanks

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    Re: sufficient software protection?
    « Reply #1 on: November 27, 2006, 06:39:01 PM »
    adaware

    spybot

    avg anti-spyware


    get thoses and you should be good


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      Re: sufficient software protection?
      « Reply #2 on: November 27, 2006, 10:39:32 PM »
      You need a firewall. ;)
      Both Norton Antivirus & Windows Defender are very heavy on resources >:( AVG Free and Spybot S&D running realtime protection will make your computer happier. :)
      Keeping your Windows fully updated is a must.
      If you are running IE it should be hardened as should your email program.

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        Re: sufficient software protection?
        « Reply #3 on: November 28, 2006, 09:49:18 PM »
        definetlu I run a nighly scan of norton and then a rotaing scan (one other program a night) of all the programs listed above. I have found this works. I find this works and doest eat up too many resources.
         ;D ;D I am sure you have herd this time and time again, but Whatever you do dont go to websites you dont know and dont open e-mail if you aren't expecting them. ;D ;D

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          Re: sufficient software protection?
          « Reply #4 on: November 28, 2006, 11:29:16 PM »
          I don't scan my computer. :)

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          Re: sufficient software protection?
          « Reply #5 on: December 01, 2006, 05:26:20 PM »
          so if i understand correctly, i should uninstall windows defender & install AVG Free & Spybot S&D in it's place? i have about 1 gb of free space on my c drive---will i be able to install them w/ this after i uninstall windows defender?  

          FED: you mentioned i need to harden IE & my email program---how do I do that?

          I have ccleaner slim, windows defender, norton antivirus & windows firewall on my pc currently.  i use dial up modem so computer is not connected all the time

          thanks all!

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            Re: sufficient software protection?
            « Reply #6 on: December 01, 2006, 06:53:31 PM »
            OK, first level the field by setting IE to the defaults.

            1. Start
            2. Settings
            3. Control Panel
            4. Internet Options
            5. Security tab
            6. Reset all 4 security zones to Default
             
            1. Start
            2. Settings
            3. Control Panel
            4. Internet Options
            5. Privacy
            6. Restore 1 Default button
             
            1. Start
            2. Settings
            3. Control Panel
            4. Internet Options
            5. Advanced
            6. Restore 1 Default button

            You may need to do the following as well
              
            1. Start
            2. Settings
            3. Control Panel
            4. Internet Options
            5. General tab
            6. Remove cookies, temporary files and history

            Kudos to Raptor.


            Then tighten the screws up, you may want to print this out.

            IE>Tools>Internet Options>Security>Internet>Custom Level

            ActiveX controls & plug-ins
            Download signed ActiveX controls
            Download unsigned ActiveX controls
            Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins
            Initialize and run ActiveX controls and plug-ins not
            marked as safe
            Script ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting
            Set these to Disable
             
             
            Microsoft VM
            Java permissions
            Set this to High Safety
             

            Miscellaneous
            Access data sources across domains
            Allow META REFRESH
            Display Mixed Content
            Installation of desktop items
            Launching programs and files in an IFRAME
            Navigate sub-frames across different domains
            Userdata persistence
            Set these to Disable


            Scripting
            Active scripting
            Scripting of Java programs
            Allow paste operations via script
            Set these to Disable
             
             
            User Authentication
            Logon
            Set this to Prompt for user name and password
             
                
            EI>Tools>Internet Options>Privacy>Advanced
            Tick 'Overide automatic cookie handling'
            Block to suit your needs (I block 1st & 3rd)
            Tick Session Cookies


            Last but not least, loosen the screws on your trusted sites.

            IE>Tools>Internet Options>Security>Trusted Sites>Sites
            Untick the 'Server Verification' box
            Type in your trusted address as below
              *.computerhope.com
            Press the Add button
            Do this for trusted sites if you experience any access problems.


            As to Email you should be able to set your email client to read in plain text only and never open or save attachments.

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            Re: sufficient software protection?
            « Reply #7 on: December 03, 2006, 12:56:26 PM »
            Fed, thanks for info about hardening computer.  You mentioned:
            As to Email you should be able to set your email client to read in plain text only and never open or save attachments.

            I do not open email attachments except photos from relatives & friends.  seems like i get a message on hotmail that it is scanned for viruses before downloaded opened or saved, is this correct?--in this case is it unsafe to save or open attachments in emails from family or friends?  thanks

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              Re: sufficient software protection?
              « Reply #8 on: December 03, 2006, 07:35:31 PM »
              You should be OK opening attachments from trusted sources but do make sure your Antivirus program is set to monitor your email in real time.

              dede

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              Re: sufficient software protection?
              « Reply #9 on: December 04, 2006, 08:16:35 PM »
              thanks fed!  quick question:  how to i set norton antivirus program to monitor email in real time?  regards, dede

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              Re: sufficient software protection?
              « Reply #10 on: December 04, 2006, 08:40:46 PM »
              I stopped using Norton a few months ago when my subscription expired and I don't recall the exact menu sequence to change certain settings.  Do you have the printed User's Guide?  If not, visit Norton's website and search for a manual in PDF format.  For example, the manual for Norton Anti-Virus 2006 can be obtained at http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/home_homeoffice/products/nav/nav_2006/manuals.html.  

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                Re: sufficient software protection?
                « Reply #11 on: December 04, 2006, 09:39:30 PM »
                I removed the Norton virus years ago. :)

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                Re: sufficient software protection?
                « Reply #12 on: December 04, 2006, 09:45:52 PM »
                Well, I actually liked my Norton virus.  We got along just fine.   :)

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                  Re: sufficient software protection?
                  « Reply #13 on: December 05, 2006, 12:58:41 AM »
                  dede ...... open up norton av ....... there should be a tab or button called options ....... click it ...... you should get a new window ...look for internet and in that section find Email protection ...click that and then make sure Email is ticked to monitor incoming as well as out going and that should do it .


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                  Re: sufficient software protection?
                  « Reply #14 on: December 24, 2006, 10:54:59 PM »
                  dl65:  i opened up norton av & did not find a tab called "options".  tabs include "file, edit, view, scan, configure, histories, & help".  I did find under the configure tab "file system realtime protection" & " Microsoft exchange realtime protection" but neither seemed to have a section on email protection.  can you  help me navigate so i can do the following:

                  "open up norton av ....... there should be a tab or button called options ....... click it ...... you should get a new window ...look for internet and in that section find Email protection ...click that and then make sure Email is ticked to monitor incoming as well as out going and that should do it ."

                  thanks!!!!!!!!!!

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                  Re: sufficient software protection?
                  « Reply #15 on: January 06, 2007, 03:03:25 PM »
                  can anyone help me with the following?

                  i opened up norton av & did not find a tab called "options".  tabs include "file, edit, view, scan, configure, histories, & help".  I did find under the configure tab "file system realtime protection" & " Microsoft exchange realtime protection" but neither seemed to have a section on email protection.  can you  help me navigate so i can do the following:
                   
                  "open up norton av ....... there should be a tab or button called options ....... click it ...... you should get a new window ...look for internet and in that section find Email protection ...click that and then make sure Email is ticked to monitor incoming as well as out going and that should do it ."
                   
                  thanks!!!!!!!!!!

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                  Re: sufficient software protection?
                  « Reply #16 on: January 06, 2007, 03:48:15 PM »
                  ok i reset my internet explorer options as directed & now i can't access forums & can't get ie to work properly.  for example one site said to: Your browser's cookie functionality is turned off. Please turn it on.  another site said scripting is disabled in my ie browser & wouldn't let me access site.

                  how do i fix these problems & still have some security on ie?  thanks

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                    Re: sufficient software protection?
                    « Reply #17 on: January 07, 2007, 11:40:19 AM »
                    Did you use the trusted sites as directed?

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                    Re: sufficient software protection?
                    « Reply #18 on: January 07, 2007, 01:37:46 PM »
                    Try reply #6 again...
                    " Anyone who goes to a psychiatrist should have his head examined. "

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                    Re: sufficient software protection?
                    « Reply #19 on: February 16, 2007, 04:51:22 PM »

                    i need to download updated peoplepc dialup internet software ASAP but can;'t because i used the advice on this forum previously to make my IE more secure &  now I can't download peoplepc software as I get message "javascript: void(0)"  & can't use IE to access a number of websites as I get the message that "scripting is disabled in your browser."  I looked at past forum notes & ccan't figure out how to fix this problem.  can you help me asap?  thanks, ded

                    i opened up norton av & did not find a tab called "options".  tabs include "file, edit, view, scan, configure, histories, & help".  I did find under the configure tab "file system realtime protection" & " Microsoft exchange realtime protection" but neither seemed to have a section on email protection.  can you  help me navigate so i can do the following:
                     
                    "open up norton av ....... there should be a tab or button called options ....... click it ...... you should get a new window ...look for internet and in that section find Email protection ...click that and then make sure Email is ticked to monitor incoming as well as out going and that should do it ."
                      

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                      Re: sufficient software protection?
                      « Reply #20 on: February 19, 2007, 10:06:42 PM »
                      Reset IE to the defaults or use the Windows Internet Connection Wizard.

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                      Re: sufficient software protection?
                      « Reply #21 on: February 20, 2007, 02:56:37 AM »
                      Fed, where have you been?  ;D

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                      Re: sufficient software protection?
                      « Reply #22 on: February 20, 2007, 01:13:21 PM »
                      It might not be a bad idea to also get SiteAdvisor.  I just installed it the other day and I'm so glad I did.  Very handy indeed.  It installs a small toolbar in your browser, but you can disable the toolbar (if they bug you as much as they bug me) and the program will still run normally.
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