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Old 04-18-2007, 07:18 AM
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so i just bought a new comp, and don't want to get it fucked up. it already has trend micro pc-cillin internet security on it, but i don't know how good it is or even how to use it. not very computer smart so any simple tips or tricks would be cool. also, how good of a firewall is it? should i just go out and buy a better one? thanks for help or flaming.
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Old 04-18-2007, 08:37 AM
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meh windows firewall nod 32 and spybot should more than do the job of keeping the pc secure and clean
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Old 04-18-2007, 09:42 AM
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there is tons of free software that you can download from the internet...i have Norton wich was not free and slows my laptop down when scanning ----...but just search around....

read this and it might help you a lil...https://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/...?topic=50028.0
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Old 04-18-2007, 10:13 AM
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---- firewalls and antivirus

I install them but they end up annoying me so I uninstall them. I haven't got a virus since I was rocking a 133mhz pentium years and years ago and accidentally opened a program I knew was a virus. Open router, open pc, and no problems. Just be smart.

I think I used kaspersky for security, not sure.
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Old 04-18-2007, 10:53 AM
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---- firewalls and antivirus

I install them but they end up annoying me so I uninstall them. I haven't got a virus since I was rocking a 133mhz pentium years and years ago and accidentally opened a program I knew was a virus. Open router, open pc, and no problems. Just be smart.
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Old 04-18-2007, 11:27 AM
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I use AVG Anti-Virus (completely free), and refuse to use a firewall...its not gonna do anything..if someone wants to get into your computer, they will, firewall or not
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AVG (free) ftw
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