File from disk (because technically I did break it)
lgfuad:
^ Thanks, but I'd still have to burn it to put it on the new comp.
I had Avast and I got a virus. And I don't really trust free downloaded software from the internet. I'm actually apprehensive over these arrred games.
witch:
Quote from: lgfuad on 2009 April 17, 14:00:36
^ Thanks, but I'd still have to burn it to put it on the new comp.
I had Avast and I got found a virus. And I don't really trust free downloaded software from the internet. I'm actually apprehensive over these arrred games.
1) Why would you have to burn it to put it on the new PC?
2) Try reading comments from people, on both torrents and software. Scan the downloads with Avast, or whatever, before using them.
3) Check out reputable sites, like PC World for example, to see what they say about the software. Check comparison reviews from reputable sources.
4) Do not install Norton. This software is a system hog, can mess with your internet settings and is not particularly efficient - plus it is not free. People in the know have been dropping Norton in droves since about 2003.
5) Try reading and comprehending this thread.
lgfuad:
Thanks for the info. I think I've absorbed it. Basically, don't pay for antivirus find a free one and the same goes with the eps. I got it.
I'd have to burn the files or whatever on a disk because I wouldn't be downloading the eps directly to my new pc. No antivirus = No internet.
morriganrant:
Quote from: lgfuad on 2009 April 17, 14:00:36
I had Avast and I got a virus. And I don't really trust free downloaded software from the internet. I'm actually apprehensive over these arrred games.
Paid antivirus or not, you are going to get a virus sooner or later if you don't take the precautions, and sometimes even if you do. They are inevitable. Adblock for firefox is one good precaution, just being paranoid is another. I have a friend who's computer I have to work on every few months because she gets a virus ...or several. She doesn't even go anywhere online, so it is beyond me how she manages it, I blame myspace. A good antivirus is one that can tell you that you have one and get rid of it for you. It's not necessarily going to prevent them from happening at all. The thing about antiviruses is, you have to actually update and run the things. I use Avast and Malwarebytes to get her pc running smooth each time. The reason why she keeps getting them, to the point where I have to come and take care of it? She never runs or updates the fucking antivirus until I come over and do it for her. I use Avast on my pc and my boy uses AVG, neither of us has gotten a virus that can't be taken care of with what we have. He looks at porn on his and hasn't picked up anything as nasty as the stuff my friend manages to. Avast's scan on boot option is awesome, and malwarebytes is also awesome, you just have to be diligent about running scans about once a week and updating.
lgfuad:
I'll give Avast another chance. I downloaded adblock yesterday and love it. And I'll try Malwarebytes.
Yeah, I freak out if someone checks their Myspace on my comp. It's like looking at someone coughing and full of snot. Dangerous and contagious. I was super paranoid about protecting my computer. I still am. But I just found out that those sweepers/file/registry cleaner things can be dangerous. So the things I thought that were good aren't.
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