Recommended AV Program?
Mar 23, 2008As a new (4 hours!) Vista user, what AV programs, free, do people use? (I used Avast! in XP and was quite happy with it....)
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Recommended Registry Cleaner Program?
Jul 6, 2008Is there any registry cleaners that you would recommend for vista ult. x64. Registry Mechanic only supports the x32?
View 4 Replies View RelatedIs OEM Recommended ?
Jul 5, 2008I'd like to upgrade PCs from my family to Vista (2 PC).
I also have to precise I regularly change PCs configuration : ex. I rebuilt completly one of the PC to put a big graphic card (for Games): the mother board and connectic were so old I had to change almost everything (box, mother board, new wireless PCI card.) The only things that didn't changed were the screen, the keyboard and the mouse.
Knowing this, what do you recommend : Vista OEM or the DVD pack?
And to be complete, is there somewhere reliable information with differences and possiblities of all Vista version (number of installation, what can be changed, what can't be changed in PC in order to reinstal, etc.)
AVG 9.0 Not Recommended
Mar 13, 2010In the past I had no problem recommending AVG Free 8.5, however I cannot recommend the version 9.0 because of apparant problems. A couple of days ago I downloaded AVG Free 9.0, uninstalled v8.5, installed v9.0 and went thru the settings; most were left as default. This AM while on the internet, the AVG scan started, that is when the problems started. I attempted to go from Yahoo home page to Yahoo mail. I was unable to redirect and IE8 showed (Not Responding) but yet system tray internet connection showed as still being connected.
I of course did the diagnose internet connection, it would not return a result so I ended both it and IE. I then attempted to open the user interface from the system tray, unable to do so. Attempted to stop process but it was not evan showing up in Applications. About the only thing I could do was restart the computer and do the uninstall upon load up.
Did not reinstall v8.5 because daughters computer while this was going on, was asking for a restart from AVG automatically downloading and installing v9.0. It would appear for whatever reason while performing the scan, it takes control of the computer instead of in the past allowing you to set priority, unless there is a setting that needs to be changed.
Recommended DVD Ripper
Feb 9, 2008I'm after a good piece of dvd ripping software. I currently use Imtoo but i'm not convinced by it.
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Oct 27, 2007Can anyone recommend a good psu for this system. I want a good one but at the same time i dont want to have to spend a fortune is possible.
View 9 Replies View RelatedRecommended 802.11g USB Adapter For X64?
Sep 20, 2007I have Vista Ultimate x64 installed on a dual core Pentium D 820, 3Gb ram machine. I also have a "bluenext" USB 2.0 wifi adapter, which is actually based on the ZD1211B chipset, recently renamed the Atheros AR5007UG. Running WPA-PSK
- all drivers since 2.0.0.125 result in very slow performance (~ 30 kbps)
- virtually every day the adapter stops working. Usually the LED is off & no error is logged, but device needs to be replugged to reactivate. Occasionally a reboot is needed.................
Recommended Virsus Protection With Windows
Mar 23, 2008After reading different posts, I am uninstalling my Symnatec Norton protection. Does anyone have a recommendation for protection that works well with windows vista?
View 9 Replies View RelatedShut Down, Sleep, Hibernate: Which Is Recommended?
Jun 10, 2008My Vista 32bit is used at home for a few hours daily. A comment in another group stated shutting down / starting back up is harder on the system over the years. True? Is there any difference between the button left of the lock symbol ('Saves session & puts comp. in low power state' and sleep? When I'm done for the day which is recommended by those who know?
View 9 Replies View RelatedRecommended User Accounts Setup?
Sep 11, 2009I have Vista Home Premium 32bit on my laptop and currently am using the admin account that was created during Vista setup. I was wondering if it would be more secure to use a standard account for everyday use then the admin account created during setup? I am the only one who uses the laptop for the most part. Is it true that the normal admin account is the same as a standard account except UAC asks for permission to perform admin tasks?
View 5 Replies View RelatedSoftware Recommended For Prevention Of Adware?
Apr 7, 2008I need to download software to prevent adware if I have Windows OneCare installed on my computers, one with Vista and one with XP OS.
View 5 Replies View RelatedRecommended Free Download Managers For 64-bit
Jun 30, 2008What are the recommended free download managers that work in 64-bit Vista? For IE?
For Firefox?
Recommended Registry Cleaner For Vista?
Oct 9, 2008What is a good and recommended registry cleaner for vista. It does not have to be freeware. If it's good I'll gladly pay for it.
View 6 Replies View RelatedVSync Recommended Enabled Or Disabled
Dec 6, 2008I think the title says it all - I mostly play games on my system and I would like to know what this function really is and what performance impact it has when enabled (besides frame cap). I noticed that when it is disabled scene on the screen sometimes gets 'desynchronized' (i.e. upper half of the scene is like somewhat 'nudged' compared to the lower half), especially when the player moves fast or camera makes rapid movements (reckon that is why it is also called 'vertical synchronization'). So the question is - should it be enabled or disabled ?
View 4 Replies View RelatedWindows Recommended To Format Fat32
Mar 23, 2008i have a 4Gb USB Flash disk that originally formated with FAT file system, but windows recommended to format it with FAT32. my Question is that FAT file system is FASTER than FAT32 for USB flash disks?
View 4 Replies View RelatedRecommended Simple Folder And Files Backup
Apr 11, 2008I currently have a Dell Dimension 8200 computer with window XP Pro installed. For specific folders and files, I use the AKGBackup Program and it has worked well for me, especially since it is so easy to use and I can access any backed up folder or file with just windows explorer. I don't need a lot of features. In the very near future, I plan to purchase a new Dell computer with Vista Business Edition. any simple folder/file backup programs (Vista compatible) that is similar to the AKGBackup program. I should note that the AKGBackup program web site does not indicate if it works with Vista (the last time I checked). I should also note that I have researched a bit about windows Live OneCare and it appears to be somewhat lacking. Imaging, I currently use the Symantec Livestate Recovery Desktop Edition for my current computer and plan to purchase the ShadowProtect Desktop Edition for my new computer.
View 4 Replies View RelatedAnti Virus Software: 1 Gig Hard Drive, 160mh. Is Nod 32 Recommended
Jun 13, 2008I have an HP. 1 gig hard drive, 160mh. Is nod 32 recommended
View 9 Replies View RelatedProgram Permissions: Add The Program To A Trusted List So I Dont Get This Any More
Sep 12, 2009I'm getting "a program needs your permission to continue" how do I add the program to a trusted list so I dont get this any more. Im bouncing around lots of different programs and its driving me crazy, I need to stop this for selected programs that I trust like putty
View 9 Replies View RelatedThe Recommended Updates Was KB940157: Windows Search 4.0 For Windows Vista For X64-systems (11,8MB).
Aug 19, 2008I'm running Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition Dutch Version, updated with SP1 and all the patches/updates until today. However, I have encountered two problems lately, that might be related. During one of the last Windows update sessions, one of the recommended updates was KB940157: Windows Search 4.0 for Windows Vista for x64-systems (11,8MB).
The update downloaded succesfully, created a restore point, but then during installation of Search 4.0, windows update stops and announces an update fail error:
Failed: 1 update
Errorcode: 800F0900
I've been googling this particular error code in combination with KB940157, but it doesn't bring up any entries. Then later on, I discovered that when I go into the Windows Components window (via Control Panel, Add/remove software), the entire windows stays blank (first it says "Wait a few moments..."). This only lasts a few seconds then shows a complete empty window.
Quicksys Registry Cleaner: Not Recommended To Defragment Registry Across Drives
Feb 27, 2009WARNING: only for advanced users who like to clean the registry. Quicksys regcleaner normally $25 free - only 4hrs left from here: http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/
Win 7 compatible - have used this and deleted all 1200 entries it found. It makes a backup - been running for several hours and reboots with no probs. Also working fine so far on my Vista x64 and Win 7 x86 installs. After cleaning you need to shut the app. and reopen it for it to find it's backups. (Easy to find them by hand - it can compress them to.7z files, too ). Have used their regdefrag a lot - identical scans and results to the Auslogics and Glary versions- so use whichever defragger you already have. WARNING: not recommended to defrag registry across drives.
Hp Recovery Manager: Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library Runtime Error Program C:windowssminst Estore7.exe Abnormal Program Termination
Jun 14, 2008whats wrong with my recovery manager program in HP pavilion laptop... when i run the program, a window appears: microsoft visual c++ runtime library runtime error program c:windowssminst estore7.exe abnormal program termination...
View 9 Replies View RelatedInstall "Important" And Recommended" Updates Then Reboot
Apr 12, 2009Use the following 5 steps to reduce compatibility issues and improve Vista performance. Update all your drivers in the following sequence. If you are unsure of what drivers you need and where to get them then open a new help topic in the Drivers Forum.
Update the components that are already a part of Vista. Run "Windows Update" and install all "Important" and Recommended" updates then reboot. Then install the updates listed below and reboot before running "Windows Update" again and installing all "Important" and "Recommended" updates..........
Deleting Program Files And Keeping Program Files X86?
Aug 16, 2008I have Windows Vista Ultimate x64, and it came with 2 set of program files: program files, and program files x86. Since my hard drive is only 100 gigs, I was wondering if I could delete the normal program files and keep the x86 ones, or would that cause problems?
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Sep 24, 2009When given the choice during software installation, what's the difference between installing to "Program Files" and "Program File (x86)"?
View 4 Replies View RelatedProgram Files X ? 2 Program Files Normal?
Dec 23, 2008is it normal for me to have 2 Program files?
One has (x86) next to it. ( I assume for the 32bit apps?!?! maybe)
Program Files And Program Files (x86) Folder?
Jul 23, 2008i installed ultimate 64 bit on my dell 1720. it originally came with like home premium 32 bit. why does it have a program files and program files (x86) folder? i just didn't know why it had both and what this means or doesn't mean.
View 4 Replies View Related8-bit DOS Program
Mar 24, 2010DOS has finally died (MS claimed this in Windows 3.1, but it only died in x64). I have an old program which worked from the days of 286-AT to Vista-32. Unfortunately, it no longer works in Vista/Win7 x64.
Code:
#include<stdio.h>
#include<stdlib.h>
voidmain (int argc, char *argv[])......................
End Program In Win 7
Nov 5, 2009I still haven't found a Win 7 NG. In XP I could hit Ctrl-Alt-Del to be able to end a program. How do I do that in Win 7?
View 7 Replies View RelatedUninstalling Program That You Can
Jun 24, 2009I was browsing the internet and was going to install this one software, but noticed i clicked on the wrong button and Advance Virus Remover was installed. I looked on the control panal to uninstall it, didn't show up, so i went through and deleted all the files pertaining to the program. now, there is an icon on my tool bar that i can't click on and it blocks some of my stuff, like when i try opening a movie, saying the the "Application cannot be executed. The file is infected. Please activate your antivirus software." i ran a virus scan, got nothing. I even tried a full restore, since i just got this computer monday, and it was still there.
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Nov 7, 2009it says not a valid win32 program installation cannot continue?
View 4 Replies View RelatedUninstall Program
Apr 17, 2009Normally when I uninstall a program I go into control
panel/programs-features and uninstall it. I tried to uninstall Forte
Agent(email program) and got the message "could not open INSTALL.LOG file".
There has to be another way to uninstall a program. I also have 2 programs
listed in programs-features that when I try to uninstall tells me it is no
longer located on computer. Help me fellows!