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whiterabbit06 · 01-27-2009, 10:21 PM

I would definately use Norton for your antivirus/firewall. I've been using it for years and never had any problems. Also you might want to try to find via torrents a copy of norton ghost. It's a simple program to use. Basically you install windows/your favorite OS, set up antivirus/your most used programs, copy the ghost files onto a floppy or make a bottable cd and restart your computer with it. It makes an exact image of your hard drive and it can save it onto cds/dvds or on a second hard drive. I use it a lot because if i want to reformat i use the image and I don't have to go searching for drivers and waiting hours for windows updates to download sp1 sp2 and sp3.

YBLEGAL · 01-28-2009, 12:16 AM

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I would definately use Norton for your antivirus/firewall. I've been using it for years and never had any problems. Also you might want to try to find via torrents a copy of norton ghost. It's a simple program to use. Basically you install windows/your favorite OS, set up antivirus/your most used programs, copy the ghost files onto a floppy or make a bottable cd and restart your computer with it. It makes an exact image of your hard drive and it can save it onto cds/dvds or on a second hard drive. I use it a lot because if i want to reformat i use the image and I don't have to go searching for drivers and waiting hours for windows updates to download sp1 sp2 and sp3.

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Lol Norton is the worst. And that belief is held thruout the internet.

Instead of torrenting ghost, use PING (Part Image Not Ghost), a free open source backup utility that can image hard drives and supports usb hard drives better.

Calesta · 01-28-2009, 12:42 AM

Norton is ok... but it's REALLY slow and eats a TON of resources.

Windows 7 FTW

endlesszeal · 01-28-2009, 02:03 AM

yes norton WAS a resource hog and a piece of shit. but they put a new team together and their 2009 releases are really good. i was using nod32 up until i gave symantec 2009 suite and its been very fast.

windows 7 is what vista shouldve been. never the less, im still pretty excited about it.

eg6sir · 01-28-2009, 10:52 AM

just heard about Windows 7 from my buddy yesterday... he said he was glad he never got Vista

TurboMirage · 01-28-2009, 11:15 AM

im still impressed with vista.

i think my only complaint about it so far was no telnet client.

whiterabbit06 · 01-28-2009, 11:34 AM

Say what you want about Norton but they have come a long way. Besides the reason it was a resource hog is because it was constantly scanning everything that was going on on your computer which is why it stoped more stuff from happening.

TurboMirage · 01-28-2009, 11:43 AM

im actually running a free 180 day script to norton 360 atm. trying it out.

whiterabbit06 · 01-28-2009, 11:46 AM

Like I said norton has been good to me where others have failed...miserably.

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Nevermind

YBLEGAL · 01-28-2009, 12:58 PM

And Norton has failed me miserably on every encounter I've ever had with the program. The new version of 2009 comes pre-installed on most Asus netbook PCs, and let me tell you it still slows your computer down more than most viruses!

I'm a computer professional, I deal with new and different computers every day, and just from my wide experience out there I'm highly recommending not using Norton (or Macafee for that matter).

Use process explorer and know what's running on your machine. Read prompts so you don't open anything you don't want to open and be safe.

Use Virtual PC as a test environment for downloaded applications (hacked).

eg6sir · 01-28-2009, 02:07 PM

already have process explorer, hijack this and some others.. i was using those trying to figure out what was wrong with my computer a little bit ago..

endlesszeal · 01-28-2009, 02:38 PM

ive built and dealt with computers for about a decade now and calesta (mike) has been around even longer. so dont bring that to the table. regardless, everyone has their own opinion and flvaors so eg just try the recommended ones noted and pick your favorite. if you want an indepth discussion of security software go here:
AnandTech - AntiVirus Detection Rate Thread

turbo, i would give 2009 a try because 360 was built by the old team. i suggest this one:
Spyware Protection - Anti Virus Software | Norton Internet Security

eg6sir · 01-28-2009, 02:46 PM

yea.. i'm gonna try out the ones you listed earlier.. gotta get the HD first though so i can reformat windows

TurboMirage · 01-28-2009, 03:14 PM

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turbo, i would give 2009 a try because 360 was built by the old team. i suggest this one:
Spyware Protection - Anti Virus Software | Norton Internet Security

free dude...

i dont plan on upgrading unless to 2009 unless they offer it for free to me with a machine i purchase.

we run corporate AVG so regardless ill be secure one way or the other. i dont often visit horrible websites on this machine and i have a torrent machine at home that would take the brunt of any real attack.

Calesta · 01-29-2009, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by endlesszeal

ive built and dealt with computers for about a decade now and calesta (mike) has been around even longer. so dont bring that to the table. regardless, everyone has their own opinion and flvaors so eg just try the recommended ones noted and pick your favorite. if you want an indepth discussion of security software go here:
AnandTech - AntiVirus Detection Rate Thread

turbo, i would give 2009 a try because 360 was built by the old team. i suggest this one:
Spyware Protection - Anti Virus Software | Norton Internet Security

I've been building on them for about 20 years now... maybe more. Can't remember. Getting old.

I actually run AVG on most of my new installs, and don't run anything at all on my main computer. It's fine.

Calesta · 01-29-2009, 01:26 AM

Oh, and quite a few of my friends work for Symantec now, so if the 2009 release is a lot better, I'm going to give the credit to them.

TurboMirage · 01-29-2009, 08:58 AM

norton 360 just upgraded itself to the 2.0 version. got a bunch of new features. hmmmm.

disabled my windows defender too with this update

YBLEGAL · 01-29-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Calesta

I actually run AVG on most of my new installs, and don't run anything at all on my main computer. It's fine.

lol, literally, same thing here

new installs [for clients]

George777 · 02-20-2009, 09:52 PM

What's the good word? You fix this thing yet?

eg6sir · 02-20-2009, 10:48 PM

no.. i cant find my XP reboot disc..

George777 · 02-20-2009, 10:54 PM

Of all the luck.

Have you considered using a hacked version of XP? I've been running one for well over a year and a half now and I have never had any problems...

cjvictoria · 02-21-2009, 08:33 AM

dude why dont you just use linux??? its free and works great.. i got ubuntu 8 on both my ps3 and one of my computers and its pretty damn awesome

01-28-2009, 12:42 AM	#28
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Age: 32 Posts: 24,525 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 291	Norton is ok... but it's REALLY slow and eats a TON of resources. Windows 7 FTW __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

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TurboMirage Running on two cylinders Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southbridge, MA Age: 25 Posts: 18,155 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer RPW E5 Coupe Rep Power: 338	im still impressed with vista. i think my only complaint about it so far was no telnet client. __________________ Home of the RPW built 2000 Lancer CC Coupe. See what is done to the little Evo5. "If you don't like what I've done with my car, I will gladly refund all the money you put into it."

01-28-2009, 11:43 AM	#33
TurboMirage Running on two cylinders Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southbridge, MA Age: 25 Posts: 18,155 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer RPW E5 Coupe Rep Power: 338	im actually running a free 180 day script to norton 360 atm. trying it out. __________________ Home of the RPW built 2000 Lancer CC Coupe. See what is done to the little Evo5. "If you don't like what I've done with my car, I will gladly refund all the money you put into it."

01-28-2009, 12:58 PM	#35
YBLEGAL Regular Member w/ Cheese Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 2,746 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2000 EJ8 w/ SiR-II Rep Power: 72	And Norton has failed me miserably on every encounter I've ever had with the program. The new version of 2009 comes pre-installed on most Asus netbook PCs, and let me tell you it still slows your computer down more than most viruses! I'm a computer professional, I deal with new and different computers every day, and just from my wide experience out there I'm highly recommending not using Norton (or Macafee for that matter). Use process explorer and know what's running on your machine. Read prompts so you don't open anything you don't want to open and be safe. Use Virtual PC as a test environment for downloaded applications (hacked). __________________ YBLEGAL.NET → Profile • Projects • Parts For Sale → Steel Braided Brake Lines • Front Camber Kit (Price Drop) • Manual Brake Pedal

01-29-2009, 01:26 AM	#41
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Age: 32 Posts: 24,525 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 291	Oh, and quite a few of my friends work for Symantec now, so if the 2009 release is a lot better, I'm going to give the credit to them. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688


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01-28-2009, 02:03 AM	#29
endlesszeal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,068 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 68	yes norton WAS a resource hog and a piece of shit. but they put a new team together and their 2009 releases are really good. i was using nod32 up until i gave symantec 2009 suite and its been very fast. windows 7 is what vista shouldve been. never the less, im still pretty excited about it.

01-28-2009, 02:38 PM	#37
endlesszeal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,068 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 68	ive built and dealt with computers for about a decade now and calesta (mike) has been around even longer. so dont bring that to the table. regardless, everyone has their own opinion and flvaors so eg just try the recommended ones noted and pick your favorite. if you want an indepth discussion of security software go here: AnandTech - AntiVirus Detection Rate Thread turbo, i would give 2009 a try because 360 was built by the old team. i suggest this one: Spyware Protection - Anti Virus Software \| Norton Internet Security

01-29-2009, 08:58 AM	#42
TurboMirage Running on two cylinders Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southbridge, MA Age: 25 Posts: 18,155 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer RPW E5 Coupe Rep Power: 338	norton 360 just upgraded itself to the 2.0 version. got a bunch of new features. hmmmm. disabled my windows defender too with this update __________________ Home of the RPW built 2000 Lancer CC Coupe. See what is done to the little Evo5. "If you don't like what I've done with my car, I will gladly refund all the money you put into it."

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cjvictoria Neon Owner Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: JAX, FL Age: 20 Posts: 2,098 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: '04 NEON Rep Power: 89	dude why dont you just use linux??? its free and works great.. i got ubuntu 8 on both my ps3 and one of my computers and its pretty damn awesome __________________ *XBOX LIVE* - jdmJO3 >>>Click ME<<< I have D16Y7 injectors and fuel rail fo sale. pm me if interested**.

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