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Carter_00 · 09-30-2005, 01:57 PM

Many thanks for the Input.

Well...I have been without a virus scanner for quite some time. Same with the firewall, but I never did take a good look at my network before.I did just reformat my computer a few days ago. The first thing I tend to do after I get Windows running, I install Spybot, update it, activate the resident & the TeaTimer. So as for spyware, there isnt any, and making sure of that, I scanned both with Adaware and spybot, and also backed up my registry. I will also give the MS version a try. Viruses...well I downloaded AVG Free and scanned...nothing found. In short, my PC at the moment is free of spyware/adware and viruses.

I also downloaded and installed that firewall. Surprisingly, its actually much easier to understand than Zonealarm, and easier to set up (it could just be me), and I love that you can monitor Incoming / Outgoing speeds, as well as it listing the programs that are using them.

EDIT: Also, I have noticed since I installed these things, that my connection lags a bit in some games. I was wondering if this is just setting, or perhaps its just the firewall/antivirus acting up with all the data when playing online?

09-30-2005, 01:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Carter_00 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York, USA Posts: 9 OS: Windows XP	Many thanks for the Input. Well...I have been without a virus scanner for quite some time. Same with the firewall, but I never did take a good look at my network before.I did just reformat my computer a few days ago. The first thing I tend to do after I get Windows running, I install Spybot, update it, activate the resident & the TeaTimer. So as for spyware, there isnt any, and making sure of that, I scanned both with Adaware and spybot, and also backed up my registry. I will also give the MS version a try. Viruses...well I downloaded AVG Free and scanned...nothing found. In short, my PC at the moment is free of spyware/adware and viruses. I also downloaded and installed that firewall. Surprisingly, its actually much easier to understand than Zonealarm, and easier to set up (it could just be me), and I love that you can monitor Incoming / Outgoing speeds, as well as it listing the programs that are using them. EDIT: Also, I have noticed since I installed these things, that my connection lags a bit in some games. I was wondering if this is just setting, or perhaps its just the firewall/antivirus acting up with all the data when playing online? Last edited by Carter_00 : 09-30-2005 at 02:00 PM.