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    4 Questions regarding Malware Programs

    Hi all, nice to be back on this forum. I have the latest paid version of Kaspersky Total Security and I also have the latest free version of WinPatrol. I've had Kaspersky installed for just over one year and during that time periodically ran on demand scans with Malwarebytes free. I've never...
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    Is there a good alternative to Iolo System Mechanic 8?

    I greatly value the opinion of you guys, so I would like your comment on the following: I currently have Iolo System Mechanic 6 and thinking of upgrading to System Mechanic 8, but I am not 100% impressed with these products. I also find, from my experience, that Iolo customer service/support...
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    your comments on SpywareBlaster appreciated

    I just downloaded SpywareBlaster because it seems like a good product. Do you agree?
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    please give your opinion on SUPERAntiSpyware free version

    Do you recommend or not recommend SUPERAntiSpyware free version? I use Ad-Aware 2008 Free Version and was thinking about also running SUPERAntiSpyware free version. What is your opinion? Thank you for your time!
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    Iolo System Mechanic 6 vs. Iolo System Mechanic 8

    You all seem like very knowledgeable people when it comes to PC tools etc., so I would like your opinion on the following: I currently have System Mechanic 6 and I would like to know if there is much difference with System Mechanic 8 (i.e. Is it worth spending the $19.95 to update)? Also...
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    questions regarding registry cleaning

    I would like your comments on the following, thank you for your time, it is greatly appreciated: I use CCleaner and find it to be very good. I was curious about Registry Mechanic (from PC Tools) and decided to download it on a trial basis. After cleaning my registry with CCleaner, I scanned...
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    XP SP 3 question.....quick reply really appreciated

    I downloaded SP 3 on my pC and all went well. I am currently in the process of downloading SP 3 on my wife's PC. I have closed all running programs including AV and Firewall software. Approx 60% completed (according to the progress bar), it appears as though the download is frozen because the...
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    Various

    Hi, I am not a complete novice, as some of you may assume by some of these questions. Your response to any or all of these questions will be greatly appreciated. My OS is XP Home. (1) When you click the "Start" button and then click "All Programs", a long list of programs are shown. It...
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    Advice needed for connecting 2 PCs to the Internet

    We only have one Cable modem and 2 computers withing the same room. For Internet access from each PC, would it be possible to network the two PCs and use a hub, as opposed to a router - or is it much better to utilize a router? Is there a better solution? Both PCs operate with XP. Your...