Avast after windowa 7 install

[Char Jackson]

On Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:11:06 -0800, "Charles Tomaras"
<tomaras@tomaras.com> wrote:

>
>"Char Jackson" <none@none.invalid> wrote in message
>news:5lp1l59iq7la9kbm9u2eefcpq2792j1ic6@4ax.com...
>
>>
>> Also note that AV programs usually aren't good at detecting non-virus
>> malware, so I'd recommend also using one or more antimalware apps, as
>> well. I like MalwareBytes and SuperAntiSpyware, but there are others
>> to choose from.
>
>This one is free:
>http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx

So are the two I mentioned.

 

[Al Smith]

Charles Tomaras wrote:
> "Char Jackson"<none@none.invalid> wrote in message
> news:5lp1l59iq7la9kbm9u2eefcpq2792j1ic6@4ax.com...
>
>>
>> Also note that AV programs usually aren't good at detecting non-virus
>> malware, so I'd recommend also using one or more antimalware apps, as
>> well. I like MalwareBytes and SuperAntiSpyware, but there are others
>> to choose from.
>
> This one is free:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx
>
>


The main thing wrong with it is that it is by Microsoft. It says
on their Web site "you are being watched ..." Sure, by Microsoft!
I don't want them monitoring everything I do.

-Al-

 

[Charles Tomaras]

"Al Smith" <invalid@address.com> wrote in message
news:QBc4n.59800$Db2.45779@edtnps83...
> Charles Tomaras wrote:
>> "Char Jackson"<none@none.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:5lp1l59iq7la9kbm9u2eefcpq2792j1ic6@4ax.com...
>>
>>>
>>> Also note that AV programs usually aren't good at detecting non-virus
>>> malware, so I'd recommend also using one or more antimalware apps, as
>>> well. I like MalwareBytes and SuperAntiSpyware, but there are others
>>> to choose from.
>>
>> This one is free:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx
>>
>>
>
>
> The main thing wrong with it is that it is by Microsoft. It says on their
> Web site "you are being watched ..." Sure, by Microsoft! I don't want them
> monitoring everything I do.
>
> -Al-

You know...I've run many different anti-malware applications over the last
decade or so since it's become pertinent and just haven't snagged much.
Maybe it's because I'm single and don't have teens using my computer, or
maybe it's because I don't download malware ridden files preferring to
actually purchase intellectual properties instead of stealing them...or
perhaps it's because I don't have a porn habit?

Have you been able to snag a considerable amount of malware with your apps?

Do you really have the free time and computer power to waste running and
configuring numerous security applications when you can just run Microsoft's
Security Essentials, practice intelligent computing, perform regular backups
and have a life?

Do you really think Microsoft is watching you and if so have you found a
good tin hat supplier?

 

[Kadaitcha Man]

"Charles Tomaras", thou pot-bellied most arch heretic. An index and
obscure prologue to the history of lust and foul thoughts. Ye enunciated:

> You know...I've run many different anti-malware applications over the
> last decade or so since it's become pertinent and just haven't snagged
> much. Maybe it's because I'm single and don't have teens using my
> computer, or maybe it's because I don't download malware ridden files
> preferring to actually purchase intellectual properties instead of
> stealing them...or perhaps it's because I don't have a porn habit?

Don't tell me. Let me guess. You never grew up past "girls are for
throwing rocks at", right?

 

[Al Smith]

Charles Tomaras wrote:
>
> "Al Smith" <invalid@address.com> wrote in message
> news:QBc4n.59800$Db2.45779@edtnps83...
>> Charles Tomaras wrote:
>>> "Char Jackson"<none@none.invalid> wrote in message
>>> news:5lp1l59iq7la9kbm9u2eefcpq2792j1ic6@4ax.com...
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Also note that AV programs usually aren't good at detecting non-virus
>>>> malware, so I'd recommend also using one or more antimalware apps, as
>>>> well. I like MalwareBytes and SuperAntiSpyware, but there are others
>>>> to choose from.
>>>
>>> This one is free:
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> The main thing wrong with it is that it is by Microsoft. It says on
>> their Web site "you are being watched ..." Sure, by Microsoft! I don't
>> want them monitoring everything I do.
>>
>> -Al-
>
> You know...I've run many different anti-malware applications over the
> last decade or so since it's become pertinent and just haven't snagged
> much. Maybe it's because I'm single and don't have teens using my
> computer, or maybe it's because I don't download malware ridden files
> preferring to actually purchase intellectual properties instead of
> stealing them...or perhaps it's because I don't have a porn habit?
>
> Have you been able to snag a considerable amount of malware with your apps?
>
> Do you really have the free time and computer power to waste running and
> configuring numerous security applications when you can just run
> Microsoft's Security Essentials, practice intelligent computing, perform
> regular backups and have a life?
>
> Do you really think Microsoft is watching you and if so have you found a
> good tin hat supplier?


To answer your questions, the one and only time I contracted a
real virus was through a ZIP disk that came with my new ZIP drive
(someone had open the package, infected the install disk, then put
it back into the package -- I assume probably an employee of the
place I bought it, Future Shop, since they would have the easiest
access. Otherwise, somebody bought the product, infected the disk,
returned it, and Future Shop sold it as new. That was many years
ago. I haven't had a virus since ... but I practice safe Web
surfing, and I seldom install "iffy" software (not never, but
infrequently).

And yes, I really do think Microsoft is determined to gain as much
information as possible on all its customers. Information is
power, and it is money. I don't trust Microsoft at all. They have
demonstrated, time and again, in the courts, that they engage in
criminal practices.

-Al-

 

[Charles Tomaras]

"Al Smith" <invalid@address.com> wrote in message
news:Fqg4n.59823$Db2.16192@edtnps83...
> And yes, I really do think Microsoft is determined to gain as much
> information as possible on all its customers. Information is power, and it
> is money. I don't trust Microsoft at all. They have demonstrated, time and
> again, in the courts, that they engage in criminal practices.
\
Please cite ANYTHING that shows Microsoft has used identifiable customer
information for criminal purposes.

Would you really want to use any AV type of software that doesn't report
back findings and communicate with the signature makers? Wouldn't matter
what real company I did my AV business with, I'd always check the yes box
and offer to report anything found. Thankfully Microsoft is very good about
asking first.

 

[Al Smith]

Charles Tomaras wrote:
> "Al Smith"<invalid@address.com> wrote in message
> news:Fqg4n.59823$Db2.16192@edtnps83...
>> And yes, I really do think Microsoft is determined to gain as much
>> information as possible on all its customers. Information is power, and it
>> is money. I don't trust Microsoft at all. They have demonstrated, time and
>> again, in the courts, that they engage in criminal practices.
> \
> Please cite ANYTHING that shows Microsoft has used identifiable customer
> information for criminal purposes.
>
> Would you really want to use any AV type of software that doesn't report
> back findings and communicate with the signature makers? Wouldn't matter
> what real company I did my AV business with, I'd always check the yes box
> and offer to report anything found. Thankfully Microsoft is very good about
> asking first.
>
>

In so far as it is possible, I prevent all my software from
reporting anything at all, of any kind. I cut my software off from
the Internet, as much as I can. This makes using my computer more
restful. As to what uses the software companies might put my
information to, I don't know and I don't care ... I didn't
volunteer to give them my information and they have no right to
collect it. This is part of my general computer security -- the
less communication between my computer and the Internet that I
don't know about, the better.

-Al-

 

[Charles Tomaras]

"Al Smith" <invalid@address.com> wrote in message
news:9rz4n.59926$Db2.24821@edtnps83...
> In so far as it is possible, I prevent all my software from reporting
> anything at all, of any kind. I cut my software off from the Internet, as
> much as I can. This makes using my computer more restful. As to what uses
> the software companies might put my information to, I don't know and I
> don't care ... I didn't volunteer to give them my information and they
> have no right to collect it. This is part of my general computer
> security -- the less communication between my computer and the Internet
> that I don't know about, the better.

Guess I've always felt better opting in to reporting errors and for sharing
any virus information, browser information and other stuff which helps
improve the quality of my favorite software applications and OS. I just
figure that if everyone contributes anonymous information about that stuff,
computing will be better for everyone. I'm not a NIMBY and I believe lots of
people making small contributions actually helps in computing and life.

 

[Al Smith]

Charles Tomaras wrote:
> "Al Smith"<invalid@address.com> wrote in message
> news:9rz4n.59926$Db2.24821@edtnps83...
>> In so far as it is possible, I prevent all my software from reporting
>> anything at all, of any kind. I cut my software off from the Internet, as
>> much as I can. This makes using my computer more restful. As to what uses
>> the software companies might put my information to, I don't know and I
>> don't care ... I didn't volunteer to give them my information and they
>> have no right to collect it. This is part of my general computer
>> security -- the less communication between my computer and the Internet
>> that I don't know about, the better.
>
> Guess I've always felt better opting in to reporting errors and for sharing
> any virus information, browser information and other stuff which helps
> improve the quality of my favorite software applications and OS. I just
> figure that if everyone contributes anonymous information about that stuff,
> computing will be better for everyone. I'm not a NIMBY and I believe lots of
> people making small contributions actually helps in computing and life.
>
>

I try to make contributions also, by giving stuff away for free on
the Internet, and by offering what helpful suggestions I can offer
on Usenet. But as for my private data, that I don't share -- not
voluntarily, at least.

-Al-

 

[Kadaitcha Man]

"Al Smith", thou befogged clog. Hang yourself, you muddy conger. Ye
yackety-yakked:

> I try to make contributions

You omitted the qualifier.

", but fail."

 

[Kadaitcha Man]

"Al Smith", thou knotty-pated wanton gambol. The common people swarm like
summer flies. Ye expectorated:

> In so far as it is possible, I prevent all my software from reporting
> anything at all, of any kind. I cut my software off from the Internet,
> as much as I can. This makes using my computer more restful.

Restful, in your tiny whatever it is you are pleased to pass off to
unsuspecting passers by as your mind.

> As to what
> uses the software companies might put my information to, I don't know
> and I don't care

If you don't care, why do you, "In so far as it is possible, ...prevent
all [your] software from reporting anything at all, of any kind"?

> I didn't volunteer to give them my information and
> they have no right to collect it. This is part of my general computer
> security

Wow! Amazing! A 19th century mindset is part of 21st century "general
computer security".

> -- the less communication between my computer and the Internet
> that I don't know about, the better.

So, the less you know, the more secure you are, right?

God, man. How does it feel to be a waffling fucktard who knows bugger all
about nothing in particular? I mean, I can understand your driven desire
to appear pragmatic when you are far from it, but fuck me dead, when
all's said and done, you're just a fat-mouthed pillock with a very
dangerous and maladjusted opinion that counts for nothing except in your
own delusional little world.

 

[Kadaitcha Man]

"", thou dumb unspeaking sot. Thy sin is not accidental, but a trade. Ye
hiccupped:

> To answer your questions, the one and only time I contracted a real
> virus was

When you fucked the bird next-door, and you only admitted it because your
stinking Nelly of a wife caught you sinking it into the stinking nelly of
the bird next door.

> I assume probably an employee of the place I bought it,
> Future Shop, since they would have the easiest access.

Someone other than you had easier access to your Nellie's nelly?

> Otherwise, somebody bought the product, infected the disk, returned it

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA!

Translation: If it appears that you are a fuckwit, it is possible that
someone else is a fuckwit.

> Shop sold it as new. That was many years ago. I haven't had a virus
> since ... but I practice safe Web surfing, and I seldom install "iffy"
> software (not never, but infrequently).

Yes, you "practice safe Web surfing". You always have a blown-up condom
on your tiny pin head.

> And yes, I really do think Microsoft is determined to gain as much
> information as possible on all its customers. Information is power, and
> it is money. I don't trust Microsoft at all. They have demonstrated,
> time and again, in the courts, that they engage in criminal practices.

So, why do you still use Microsoft OS?

User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.1; en-US; rv:1.9.1.4)
Gecko/20091104 SeaMonkey/2.0

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHHA! Fucking sucks to be you, hey.

 

[Kadaitcha Man]

"Al Smith", thou weak-hinged thing most brutish. Sweep on, you fat and
greasy citizen. Ye dilated:

> To answer your questions, the one and only time I contracted a real
> virus was

When you fucked the bird next-door, and you only admitted it because your
stinking Nelly of a wife caught you sinking it into the stinking nelly of
the bird next door.

> I assume probably an employee of the place I bought it,
> Future Shop, since they would have the easiest access.

Someone other than you had easier access to your Nellie's nelly?

> Otherwise, somebody bought the product, infected the disk, returned it

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA!

Translation: If it appears that you are a fuckwit, it is possible that
someone else is a fuckwit.

> Shop sold it as new. That was many years ago. I haven't had a virus
> since ... but I practice safe Web surfing, and I seldom install "iffy"
> software (not never, but infrequently).

Yes, you "practice safe Web surfing". You always have a blown-up condom
on your tiny pin head.

> And yes, I really do think Microsoft is determined to gain as much
> information as possible on all its customers. Information is power, and
> it is money. I don't trust Microsoft at all. They have demonstrated,
> time and again, in the courts, that they engage in criminal practices.

So, why do you still use Microsoft OS?

User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.1; en-US; rv:1.9.1.4)
Gecko/20091104 SeaMonkey/2.0

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHHA! Fucking sucks to be you, hey.

 

[Kadaitcha Man]

"Al Smith", thou reeky coward and coistrel. Despised substance of
divinest show. Ye dribbled:

> To answer your questions, the one and only time I contracted a real
> virus was

When you fucked the bird next-door, and you only admitted it because your
stinking Nelly of a wife caught you sinking it into the stinking nelly of
the bird next door.

> I assume probably an employee of the place I bought it,
> Future Shop, since they would have the easiest access.

Someone other than you had easier access to your Nellie's nelly?

> Otherwise, somebody bought the product, infected the disk, returned it

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA!

Translation: If it appears that you are a fuckwit, it is possible that
someone else is a fuckwit.

> Shop sold it as new. That was many years ago. I haven't had a virus
> since ... but I practice safe Web surfing, and I seldom install "iffy"
> software (not never, but infrequently).

Yes, you "practice safe Web surfing". You always have a blown-up condom
on your tiny pin head.

> And yes, I really do think Microsoft is determined to gain as much
> information as possible on all its customers. Information is power, and
> it is money. I don't trust Microsoft at all. They have demonstrated,
> time and again, in the courts, that they engage in criminal practices.

So, why do you still use Microsoft OS?

User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Windows NT 6.1; en-US; rv:1.9.1.4)
Gecko/20091104 SeaMonkey/2.0

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHHA! Fucking sucks to be you, hey.

 

[Kadaitcha Man]

"", thou lice-infested fishwife. O you beast, o faithless coward, o
dishonest wretch. Wilt thou be made a man out of my vice. Ye implied:

> The main thing wrong with it is that it is by Microsoft. It says on
> their Web site "you are being watched ..." Sure, by Microsoft! I don't
> want them monitoring everything I do.

And again, why do you continue to use Microsoft software?

 

[Kadaitcha Man]

"Al Smith", thou jelly-blubbered white-bearded satan. As I told you
always, thy self and thy brain go not together. Ye derided:

> The main thing wrong with it is that it is by Microsoft. It says on
> their Web site "you are being watched ..." Sure, by Microsoft! I don't
> want them monitoring everything I do.

And again, why do you continue to use Microsoft software?

Either you are an experienced troll or you are a complete fuckwit devoid
of the ability to independently scrutinise the total crap in your own
musings.

My money is on the latter.

Not that any word that might imply "thoughts" on your part was
deliberately avoided.