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Post by mohs on Aug 25, 2016 7:56:36 GMT -5
I chose to upgrade with the Win 10 anniversary update It took at least 4 hours for the update to upload I slept through that Woke this morning ( how pleasant) And the computer is working!
My main motivation for installing the update for the new feature where Window Defender can run in an offline mode.
I’ve never had a proper anti-virus program-- that I’ve ever paid for. Suppose I been pretty lucky.
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Intheswamp
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Post by Intheswamp on Aug 25, 2016 20:38:21 GMT -5
I use Avast! for my virus protection. So far it has done me good....been using for 5-6 years. I got away (finally) from the Norton/McAfee bunch a *long* time again...talk about some hooks getting into an operating system!!! Always have used the "free" version. That along with CCleaner (use it fairly often) and Malwarebytes (use it very infrequently) and things have been good. Hopefully it stays that way. Interesting that I haven't received one of the afore mentioned update/upgrade notices here on the computer at the house...just the one at work. Keeping viruses away is more than just a good anti-virus program...it's also got to do with user habits....clicking or not clicking on funky links, opening weird emails (even if from friends), etc.,. Looks like I'll stay with Win7...it does everything I need it to do.
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Post by mohs on Aug 25, 2016 20:51:23 GMT -5
Yep I’ve used the free stuff Just haven’t since W 8 & then 10
A month ago I did download SpyBot system seemed like it had some hic cups It didn’t find anything and uninstalled pretty quick As it wasn’t compatible with Defender
That why I’m stoked about this new feature of running Defender off line like before boot up
I’ve heard that the best way of running an anti-virus program
O and the upgrade to the system seems to be as good or bad as it ever was ha !
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Post by jamesp on Sept 1, 2016 7:17:23 GMT -5
IntheswampThis Mac upgrades from a base operating system. The operating system stays essentially the same. Revisions are more like additions. Instead of trashing the whole operating system and rewriting it. In the past year OS-X 10.5.6 to 10.5.8 to 11.2.4 to 11.5.1 for example(not real numbers but close). But back when it was OS-X 7.6.2 for example, the 7 is still 7, so what you have learned does not hardly change much. So you do not have to relearn a whole new operating system to such a degree as going from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Apple is slowly offering full time phone tech support for free. Talk about fine tech support, rarely a wait and every one of the techs is right here in the US. EVERY discussion and mod is recorded back to the serial number of your computer. Any tech you call gets your serial number and goes straight to your case-your computer-your mods-your full history. I switched to Mac almost 3 years ago. It has been messed with twice by virus, and those were due to the fact that I did not do my upgrades involving virus protection. The tech removed them both in less than 10 minutes, then did my upgrades for me. They knew the name of both virus' and attacked it with razor edged veracity. You are much more computer literate than I am though. Windows may be a breeze for you. My wife is about ready to go from 7 to 10. She seems to be struggling. She is going out of town to visit a friend. Her friend is going to do the download. Wife fairly computer literate. The last tech to visit house likes Malwarebytes for what it is worth.
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Post by Intheswamp on Sept 1, 2016 9:06:23 GMT -5
Interesting way of "upgrades" for the Mac OS. The consistency of the same user interface from one "upgrade" to the next sounds really good. For the last many years I've lived on eBay "refurbished" (yeah, right!) computers. Buy a box, maybe up the ram a bit and add a big hard drive. I'm not a gamer and not in a big hurry when editing photos (very limited edits) so it works for me. Don't really need to invest lots into computers right now. But, I've often wondered about the world of apple. I didn't think Mac's got viruses...
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Post by mohs on Sept 1, 2016 9:45:49 GMT -5
I’ve had computer since 1992 That first one I bought from Sears cost like 1500 dollars. It was mistake . One I said I would never do again .
Since then I’ve had 5 or 6 of other computers. Mostly built by me. Never top of the line. Not a gamer. Pirated software when possible. I only ever bought one operating system from Mr. Gates.
Through out those 20 years I don’t think I’ve spent more than 7 grand in my computing needs. That something I proud of. But I stay behind the curve.
As far as Win 10 is concerned. It seems all right. Never as broke. Never had a virus and I don’t run a anti-virus program. Some people tell me Window Edge is a good browser. I suppose it O.K. I’m not real big tech in specifications. I know my company is looking into new laptops with WIN 10 installed. They are also doing major business with Apple. I like the linux operating system.
I guess in conclusion-- most of us would agree-- that computing/internet is a necessary pain in the ass
M~
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Post by jamesp on Sept 1, 2016 9:48:55 GMT -5
Those would be a strong points with Apple. Yes, an occasional virus. More in the form of a persistent ad.
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