"Ginnie" <Ginnie> wrote in message
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> just actually how does one know what security program to
> subscribe to!!!!

Word of mouth from a trusted source. The MVPs here (not the impostors!)
and a number of other knowlegeable posters tend to give excellent
advice.

Or you can do your own research:

http://www.av-comparatives.org/

In your review you overlooked the cosy deals McAfee and Norton have with
large computer suppliers. Also with some ISPs.

In another post you gave these figures:

Total = 573132
Limit = 1274764
Peak = 790824

Your PC has 512 MB RAM

The Total figure represents the amount of memory you are using at that
very moment. The Peak figure represents the highest amount of memory you
used since last bootup.

512 MB RAM equals 524, 288 KB RAM. Since the Total figure is *higher*
(573,132), you clearly don't have enough RAM for how you use your PC.
What is happening is that because you don't have enough physical memory
(RAM), your PC is heavily using the pagefile, which slows everything
down. You need to either run more lean (by switching to programs that
don't have as large of a footprint as McAfee) or purchase and install
additional RAM. Or perhaps you may choose to do both.

"Ginnie" <Ginnie> wrote in message
news:1f37
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From the 10 listed in the link, I have tested 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 10 and only
AVG required an e-mail registration.

Best Free AntiVirus Software Download List
http://www.techmixer.com/best-free-a...download-list/


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"Ginnie" <Ginnie> escribió en el mensaje
news:2037
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AVG does NOT require a registration...

Free i 131 GB
Used 14.4 GB
Thanks for any help

"Gerry" wrote:
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Thanks as I said computer is 4 years old - to increase the ram would I go to
a store such as Staples - or from Dell and increase -
Thanks

"Daave" wrote:
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Do NOT go to Dell. They'll rip you off. Go to www.crucial.com
"Ginnie" <Ginnie> wrote in message
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On Mon, 5 Jan 2009 10:26:41 -0800, Ginnie
<Ginnie> wrote:

> Run Windows Defender every day = and AdWare once a week - besides the full
> scan with McAfee


Several points:

1. "Some software to speed things up" is almost always both
ineffective and dangerous. I strongly recommend your staying far away
from anything that advertises itself as such.

2. The most common cause of a slow computer these days is malware
infection, and unless you use really good software to give you
confidence that you are not infected, malware infection would be my
first guess as to what your problems are. Unfortunately, the software
you are using does not give me confidence that you are free of
malware.

3. McAfee is the second worst anti-virus program available; only
Norton is worse. I would strongly recommend your uninstalling it and
replacing it with NOD32, if you are willing to spend the money, or, if
you want a free product, Avast or Avira (neither is quite as good as
NOD32, but both are decent products).

4. Regarding anti-spyware software, you mention "Adware." Did you mean
"Adaware"? I hope so.

Adaware and Defender aren't terrible, but both are nowhere near the
top level available. Moreover, no anti-spyware program is anywhere
near perfect, and you should have at least two or three good ones
installed for real protection. I recommend that you add the
MalwareBytes program and also SuperAntiSpyware. If you want still more
(it wouldn't hurt), add Spyware Blaster and Spybot Search and Destroy.
[..]

Ginnie

I would not go to Staples for memory. If your computer is a Dell it is
logical to go Dell. What is your computer make and model?

Ginnie

That seems OK.

Select Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk CleanUp to
Empty your Recycle Bin and Remove Temporary Internet Files. Also
select Start, All Programs, accessories, System Tools, Disk CleanUp,
More Options, System Restore and remove all but the latest System
Restore point. Run Disk Defragmenter.

Crucial is where I would go
http://www.crucial.com/systemscanner/

Gerry wrote:
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Logical only if you want to pay an inflated retail price. You're in hell
with Dell.
"Gerry" <gerry> wrote in message
news:4412
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And yet you would buy at Staples!

Bob

For many computers that is a fair suggestion. For a Dell I would like to
know the price differential. I am not sure the cheapest is always the
best.

Crucial are a popular supplier but there are others. Kingston used to be
highly respected but I do not know what their standing is today.