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Is this program good and safe to use. WindowsXP Home SP2 Norton AntiVirus 2008

walt wrote:
Is this program good and safe to use. WindowsXP Home SP2 Norton AntiVirus 2008

It is now called CCleaner. "Safe" is a relative term. I know what is
safe for me, a professional computer tech, to use but I can't know what
is safe for you to use.

I use CCleaner when I am working on clients' infected computers. I would
not suggest using the registry cleaning part of CCleaner but it is quite
good at removing temporary files, etc.

http://www.ccleaner.com/

So use at your own risk.


Malke
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"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Thanks for your advice.
"Malke" wrote in message
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walt wrote:
Is this program good and safe to use. WindowsXP Home SP2 Norton AntiVirus
2008

It is now called CCleaner. "Safe" is a relative term. I know what is safe
for me, a professional computer tech, to use but I can't know what is safe
for you to use.

I use CCleaner when I am working on clients' infected computers. I would
not suggest using the registry cleaning part of CCleaner but it is quite
good at removing temporary files, etc.

http://www.ccleaner.com/

So use at your own risk.


Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:50:55 -0500, "walt" wrote:

Thanks for your advice.
"Malke" wrote in message
...
walt wrote:
Is this program good and safe to use. WindowsXP Home SP2 Norton AntiVirus
2008

It is now called CCleaner. "Safe" is a relative term. I know what is safe
for me, a professional computer tech, to use but I can't know what is safe
for you to use.

I use CCleaner when I am working on clients' infected computers. I would
not suggest using the registry cleaning part of CCleaner but it is quite
good at removing temporary files, etc.

http://www.ccleaner.com/

So use at your own risk.


Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


Hi Walt:
Keep in mind that Malke has forgotten more things that I will ever
know; also that he has answers where I haven't even thought of the
questions yet.
Having said that, I have used CCleaner for quite some time (perhaps
proving that fools rush in where angels fear to tread), and I just say
"Run Cleaner". I thinks it does wonders keeping the "C" out of my
computer.

BTW Malke, in the version which I use (2.02.527) I don't see anything
where it will clean the registry - am I overlooking something?
I use RegSeeker for that purpose. Seems to do a good job also.

Cheers!

_________________________________
Old Enough
to know I don't know a thing ....

Old Enough wrote:
On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:50:55 -0500, "walt" wrote:

Thanks for your advice.
"Malke" wrote in message
...
walt wrote:
Is this program good and safe to use. WindowsXP Home SP2 Norton
AntiVirus 2008

It is now called CCleaner. "Safe" is a relative term. I know what
is safe for me, a professional computer tech, to use but I can't
know what is safe for you to use.

I use CCleaner when I am working on clients' infected computers. I
would not suggest using the registry cleaning part of CCleaner but
it is quite good at removing temporary files, etc.

http://www.ccleaner.com/

So use at your own risk.


Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


Hi Walt:
Keep in mind that Malke has forgotten more things that I will ever
know; also that he has answers where I haven't even thought of the
questions yet.
Having said that, I have used CCleaner for quite some time (perhaps
proving that fools rush in where angels fear to tread), and I just say
"Run Cleaner". I thinks it does wonders keeping the "C" out of my
computer.

BTW Malke, in the version which I use (2.02.527) I don't see anything
where it will clean the registry - am I overlooking something?
I use RegSeeker for that purpose. Seems to do a good job also.

Cheers!

_________________________________
Old Enough
to know I don't know a thing ....

The registry cleaner can be accessed on the left hand side.
If you really must use a reg cleaner I suggest this one

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download460.html

It is written by the same guy who made jv16 power tools and if you use the
software section to remove remnant's of uninstalled software you should
stay out of trouble because it does not touch the operating system.
Also here is a free program to "backup" the registry just incase.

http://www.larshederer.homepage.t-online.de/erunt/

--
Mike Pawlak

I see on the left side of the screen when you start it up there is an option
for "registry"
"Old Enough" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:50:55 -0500, "walt" wrote:

Thanks for your advice.
"Malke" wrote in message
...
walt wrote:
Is this program good and safe to use. WindowsXP Home SP2 Norton
AntiVirus
2008

It is now called CCleaner. "Safe" is a relative term. I know what is
safe
for me, a professional computer tech, to use but I can't know what is
safe
for you to use.

I use CCleaner when I am working on clients' infected computers. I would
not suggest using the registry cleaning part of CCleaner but it is quite
good at removing temporary files, etc.

http://www.ccleaner.com/

So use at your own risk.


Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User


Hi Walt:
Keep in mind that Malke has forgotten more things that I will ever
know; also that he has answers where I haven't even thought of the
questions yet.
Having said that, I have used CCleaner for quite some time (perhaps
proving that fools rush in where angels fear to tread), and I just say
"Run Cleaner". I thinks it does wonders keeping the "C" out of my
computer.

BTW Malke, in the version which I use (2.02.527) I don't see anything
where it will clean the registry - am I overlooking something?
I use RegSeeker for that purpose. Seems to do a good job also.

Cheers!

_________________________________
Old Enough
to know I don't know a thing ....

On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:06:24 -0500, "MAP"
wrote:


The registry cleaner can be accessed on the left hand side.
If you really must use a reg cleaner I suggest this one


On Sun, 25 Nov 2007 17:08:31 -0500, "walt" wrote:

I see on the left side of the screen when you start it up there is an option
for "registry"

OK folks - guess that proves that all I have to do is open my eyes.

Thanks!
_________________________________
Old Enough
to know I don't know a thing ....

I'm inclined to agree with Malke. I too use CCleaner on a regular basis. I
have used the registry cleaner option but have always checked to see exactly
what it is going to delete before actually deleting anything.


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"Malke" wrote in message
...
walt wrote:
Is this program good and safe to use. WindowsXP Home SP2 Norton AntiVirus
2008

It is now called CCleaner. "Safe" is a relative term. I know what is safe
for me, a professional computer tech, to use but I can't know what is safe
for you to use.

I use CCleaner when I am working on clients' infected computers. I would
not suggest using the registry cleaning part of CCleaner but it is quite
good at removing temporary files, etc.

http://www.ccleaner.com/

So use at your own risk.


Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Hi,

The first crap I'd get rid of is your Norton AntiVirus 2008
Nuf Said

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"walt" wrote in message
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Is this program good and safe to use. WindowsXP Home SP2 Norton AntiVirus
2008

I am having "issues" with the Norton. Keeps telling me that my subscription
is "expired" when it isn't. There "tech support (through email) can't figure
it out? What would you recommend to replace it? I also use adaware, spybot,
spywareblaster and Tune Up Utilities. I have rebates on the Norton so would
only be out about 5 bucks.
"SG" wrote in message
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Hi,

The first crap I'd get rid of is your Norton AntiVirus 2008
Nuf Said

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All the best,
SG
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On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:03:27 -0500, "walt" wrote:

I am having "issues" with the Norton. Keeps telling me that my subscription
is "expired" when it isn't. There "tech support (through email) can't figure
it out? What would you recommend to replace it?


I agree with SG. Norton is the worst security product on the market.


I also use adaware, spybot,
spywareblaster


Good.


and Tune Up Utilities.


Bad. Products like this are nothing but snake oil, and are more likely
to cause a problem than to fix one.

You run three good anti-spyware programs, so you should be good there.
Get rid of Norton and Tuneup Utilities, and get a good anti-virus
program. There are several good ones. I personally like the freeware
Avast!

You don't mention a Firewall program, but if you're not already
running one, you should do that too.

Regarding CCleaner, yes, it's good, as long as you avoid using its
registry cleaning feature. Registry cleaning isn't needed and is
dangerous.



I have rebates on the Norton so would
only be out about 5 bucks.

"SG" wrote in message
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Hi,

The first crap I'd get rid of is your Norton AntiVirus 2008
Nuf Said

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On Mon, 26 Nov 2007 10:03:27 -0500, "walt" wrote:


What would you recommend to replace it?

I know you didn't ask me, but I use AVG Anti-Virus by Grisoft
www.Grisoft.com

I'm told that AntiVir is better, but I haven't used it.
(I believe it does not check email for viruses - AVG does.)
http://www.free-av.com/

I also use adaware, spybot, and spywareblaster

As I understand it, the latter (Spywareblaster) always runs in the
background.
I make it a habit to update the definition files of all three about
once a week, and then run adaware and spybot.

If you clean out your cookies and MRU's frequently, these programs
hopefully won't find too much.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/mrublaster.html

I'm no expert, and none of the above is scientifically proven, but my
machine stays pretty clean.

Now, if only I could find a way to filter out the spam. Every time I
add filters, those @$!*&* spammers find ways of circumventing them.
Oh, wel . . . . . .

Cheers!
_________________________________
Old Enough
to know I don't know a thing ....

Are you sure it has expired or it 'Will Expire', Norton usually starts
warning you about 30 days in advance.

JS

"walt" wrote in message
...
I am having "issues" with the Norton. Keeps telling me that my subscription
is "expired" when it isn't. There "tech support (through email) can't
figure it out? What would you recommend to replace it? I also use adaware,
spybot, spywareblaster and Tune Up Utilities. I have rebates on the Norton
so would only be out about 5 bucks.
"SG" wrote in message
...
Hi,

The first crap I'd get rid of is your Norton AntiVirus 2008
Nuf Said

--
All the best,
SG
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"walt" wrote in message
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Is this program good and safe to use. WindowsXP Home SP2 Norton
AntiVirus 2008

Thanks to all for all the advice and help.
Yes I am sure that it says it's expired because there is a big red X on the
Norton Icon. When I go and check the subscription it comes back and says it
is not expired and will work again. I think I will look into the Avast
program.
Isn't the Windows Firewall a good enough Firewall? If not, what is
recommended?
"JS" @ wrote in message ...
Are you sure it has expired or it 'Will Expire', Norton usually starts
warning you about 30 days in advance.

JS

"walt" wrote in message
...
I am having "issues" with the Norton. Keeps telling me that my
subscription is "expired" when it isn't. There "tech support (through
email) can't figure it out? What would you recommend to replace it? I also
use adaware, spybot, spywareblaster and Tune Up Utilities. I have rebates
on the Norton so would only be out about 5 bucks.
"SG" wrote in message
...
Hi,

The first crap I'd get rid of is your Norton AntiVirus 2008
Nuf Said

--
All the best,
SG
How to Write a Newsgroup Post:
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"walt" wrote in message
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AntiVirus 2008

No Windows firewall is not good enough, see Zone Alarm (free) or others at:
http://www.firewallguide.com/software.htm

JS

"walt" wrote in message
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Thanks to all for all the advice and help.
Yes I am sure that it says it's expired because there is a big red X on
the Norton Icon. When I go and check the subscription it comes back and
says it is not expired and will work again. I think I will look into the
Avast program.
Isn't the Windows Firewall a good enough Firewall? If not, what is
recommended?
"JS" @ wrote in message ...
Are you sure it has expired or it 'Will Expire', Norton usually starts
warning you about 30 days in advance.

JS

"walt" wrote in message
...
I am having "issues" with the Norton. Keeps telling me that my
subscription is "expired" when it isn't. There "tech support (through
email) can't figure it out? What would you recommend to replace it? I
also use adaware, spybot, spywareblaster and Tune Up Utilities. I have
rebates on the Norton so would only be out about 5 bucks.
"SG" wrote in message
...
Hi,

The first crap I'd get rid of is your Norton AntiVirus 2008
Nuf Said

--
All the best,
SG
How to Write a Newsgroup Post:
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