Windows 10 - do I REALLY need?
I am running Windows 7 on Acer laptop. I don't do much other than email, facebook, Neopets (Yes, I play Neopets! sue me), shopping online, itunes and putzing General. While it's free to download... can I REALLY it? I'm sure I'll get some of the contradictory answers (that I receive by word of mouth), but I just in the way in which the tide. I see no benefit of a new system for my use. Keep in mind - I'm old) 1 2) don't have anybody to help me learn the new scream 3) easy system.
Thanks Kat
Why are you asking this in a community of Apple technical support. I think it would be more productive and more appropriate your question in a forum of Windows.
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If you have firewall and windows defender, do you really need another security software?
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Yes you still need an antivirus program and you are right that Norton tends to cause problems.
Norton Removal Tool
http://Service1.Symantec.com/support/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039You want to remove Norton and old and even uninstalled antivirus can leave remnants then download and run
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Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - right click - RUN AS ADMIN - REBOOT after each.
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Here is what I use:
Avast and Prevx proved extremely reliable and compatible with everything I threw at them.
Avast Home free - stop any shields is not necessary except away from Standard, Web and network is working.
Prevx - Home - free
Windows Firewall
Windows Defender
Protected IE - mode
IE 8 - SmartScreen filter WE (IE 7 phishing filter)
I also IE always start with asset if filter InPrivate IE 8.
(Sometimes you have to temporarily turn off with the little icon to the left of the + bottom right of IE)Avast - stop home - free - all shields you do no need except leave Standard, Web and network running.
(Double-click the blue icon - details look OK. - upper left Shields - those that you do not cancel).
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
Prevx - Home - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD free protection, working with other security programs. It comes
a scan only, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back here or use Google to see how to remove.
http://www.prevx.com/PCmag - Prevx - Editor's choice
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Windows defender do I really need?
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I prefer to use WIndows Defender and Avast (Prevx - free). You have not really
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launched on them. Microsoft Security Essentials and Prevx have also proven to be very
reliable and compatible. Use MSE or Avast and Prevx, Prevx 3 but not all.Avast Home free - stop any shields is not necessary except leaving Standard, Web, and
Operation of the network.Prevx - Home - free
Windows Firewall
Windows Defender (is not necessary if you use MSE)
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I also IE always start with asset if filter InPrivate IE 8.
(It may temporarily turn off with the little icon to the left of the + bottom
right of IE)Two versions of Avast are available 6.x and 4.8 x
Avast - home - free - 6.x stop shields you do not use (except files, Web, network, &)
Shields of behavior) - double click on the icon in the Notification area - real time Orange - click on the
Shield that you want to stop - STOP. To stop the Orange icon to show an error indicator-
Click on the Orange icon - top right - settings - click on the status bar - uncheck shields you
disabled - click OK
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and the network running. (Double-click the blue icon - look OK. - upper left - Shields details
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http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download#TAB4Or use Microsoft Security Essentials - free
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programs. It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something come back here
or use Google to see how to remove.
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necessary.Repeat to the manufacturers - BTW in the DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER device - check
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http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
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How to install and use the Recovery Console in Windows XP
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307654
Error message: "Windows did not start because of a configuration of the disk of the computer problem.
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314477
"Invalid Boot.ini" or "Windows did not start" error messages when you start your computer
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/330184
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I have several errors on my computer and can't do some things that I really need to.
1. I can't update my windows and I have not for a long time.
2. I can't install a lot of programs including; TeamSpeak3 and now iTunes (which I really need for my phone)
(iTunes error = microsoft.vc80.crt, version = "8.0.50727.4053", type is "win32", publickeytoken = "1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b" processorarchitecture = "x 86" HRESULT:0x8007054F)
I can download pictures of errors if you need and I have microsoft support emails for about a year ago which might be useful if you need.
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Start - type this in the search box-> find COMMAND at the top and RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN
Enter this at the command prompt - sfc/scannow
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generates in Windows Vista cbs.log
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/928228Also run CheckDisk, so we cannot exclude as much as possible of the corruption.
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Taskbar - the Task Manager process - take a look at stored by - Services - this is a quick way
reference (if you have a small box at the bottom left - show for all users, then check that).How to check and change Vista startup programs
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Process Explorer - free - find out which files, key of registry and other objects processes have opened.
What DLLs they have loaded and more. This exceptionally effective utility will show you even who has
each process.
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653.aspxAutoruns - free - see what programs are configured to start automatically when you start your system
and you log in. Autoruns also shows you the full list of registry and file locations where applications can
Configure auto-start settings.
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
Process Monitor - Free - monitor the system files, registry, process, thread and DLL real-time activity.
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896645.aspxThere are many excellent free tools from Sysinternals
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/default.aspx-Free - WhatsInStartUP this utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically
When Windows starts. For each request, the following information is displayed: Type of startup (registry/Startup folder), Command - Line String, the product name, Version of the file, the name of the company;
Location in the registry or the file system and more. It allows you to easily disable or remove unwanted
a program that runs in your Windows startup.
http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/what_run_in_startup.htmlThere are many excellent free tools to NirSoft
http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/index.htmlWindow Watcher - free - do you know what is running on your computer? Maybe not. The window
Watcher says it all, reporting of any window created by running programs, if the window
is visible or not.
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Vista and Windows 7 updated drivers love then here's how update the most important.
This is my generic how updates of appropriate driver:
This utility, it is easy see which versions are loaded:
-Free - DriverView utility displays the list of all device drivers currently loaded on your system.
For each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver,
Description, version, product name, company that created the driver and more.
http://www.NirSoft.NET/utils/DriverView.htmlFor drivers, visit manufacturer of emergency system and of the manufacturer of the device that are the most common.
Control Panel - device - Graphics Manager - note the brand and complete model
your video card - double - tab of the driver - write version information. Now, click on update
Driver (this can do nothing as MS is far behind the certification of drivers) - then right-click.
Uninstall - REBOOT it will refresh the driver stack.Repeat this for network - card (NIC), Wifi network, sound, mouse, and keyboard if 3rd party
with their own software and drivers and all other main drivers that you have.Now in the system manufacturer (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) site (in a restaurant), peripheral
Site of the manufacturer (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI, for example) and get their latest versions. (Look for
BIOS, Chipset and software updates on the site of the manufacturer of the system here.)Download - SAVE - go to where you put them - right click - RUN AD ADMIN - REBOOT after
each installation.Always check in the Device Manager - drivers tab to be sure the version you actually install
presents itself. This is because some restore drivers before the most recent is installed (sound card drivers
in particular that) so to install a driver - reboot - check that it is installed and repeat as
necessary.Repeat to the manufacturers - BTW in the DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER device - check
manually by model.Look at the sites of the manufacturer for drivers - and the manufacturer of the device manually.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/HT/driverdlmfgr.htmHow to install a device driver in Vista Device Manager
http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-Device-Manager-install-driver.htmlIf you update the drivers manually, then it's a good idea to disable the facilities of driver under Windows
Updates, that leaves about Windows updates but it will not install the drivers that will be generally
older and cause problems. If updates offers a new driver and then HIDE it (right click on it), then
get new manually if you wish.How to disable automatic driver Installation in Windows Vista - drivers
http://www.AddictiveTips.com/Windows-Tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-Windows-Vista/
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730606 (WS.10) .aspx=============================================
=============================================Be careful that a lot of these programs and services really needs to run and often remove some
contributes little to the speed of the machine while making the less friendly machine to use.It's a little more complicated that you might have a few running services that you can do without.
Be careful by disabling a service may impact the ability of other agencies to run and cause problems of
on the road.Also some programs add services that might not really need to start automatically. You
can often put these type to manual services to reduce their impact on performance.To view these compare those to start - type in the search box-> find Services just a click right dessu
RUN AS ADMIN thereon to those of the default in Vista as listed here by BlackViper. Ignore and
who are on the disabled (which do not run) or manual (which work only on request) - for all
Automatic or automatic delayed start you can post them here if you need help to decide if
you will need to run them. Some of these can be assigned to the judgment and manual so that the program calling
can run them as needed.BlackViper made also some improvements to default windows services but I wouldn't
These unless you really understand the full meaning of change a default service. So use
It's like a tool to compare.Windows Services - list by default.
http://www.blackviper.com/WinVista/servicecfg.htm------------------------------------------------------------------
ReadyBoost can help, more RAM, and ReadyBoost is even better and RAM is pretty cheap these days.
The max supported in Vista readyboost drive is 4 GB - if you get a read more than 4 gig, you can
use the rest for storage.You need a very quick drive and bring a lot of attention to the demands of the manufacturers that they are ready for ReadyBoost
as even some slow readers claim that.ReadyBoost does make a difference
http://www.PCSTATS.com/ArticleView.cfm?articleid=2160How to find clues of speed readyboost
http://www.techcrater.com/2007/04/06/how-to-find-ReadyBoost-speed-rating/Flash memory speed list
http://www.techcrater.com/2007/04/05/ReadyBoost-Flash-memory-speed-list/I use a SanDisk titanium and it does pretty well - check speed ratings users get to Techcrater
to help decide the brand.Hope these helps.
Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.
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Do I really need these updates before installing SP2?
I've had this laptop in December 2009. It came with Vista Home Premium SP1 on it. I have installed all the updates since I got except the three following:
Compatibility of Microsoft Office Service Pack 2 SP2 35.5 MB
Office Genuine Advantage Notifications (KB949810) 712KB
Power Point Viewer 2007 Service Pack 2 SP2 34.2 MB
I have already installed the update SP1 for MS Office Compatibility and Power Point Viewer, and this laptop has even no MS Office on this subject. I know that the SP2 for Vista is available, and if I hide 3 updates listed above, the SP2 update displays in the available updates window, so I know system is prepared to consider, but it will not be displayed until these "major updates" are shown but not installed. I intend to download the SP2 stand alone package and installing it from a clean boot, but do I really need to install updates three listed above?
Thank you. DELL Dimension Desktop Pentium 4 CPU, 1.8 GHz, 768 MB of RAM, Windows XP SP3, DELL Inspiron Laptop, Pentium Dual Core 2.0 GHz, 2 GB Ram, Windows Vista Home Premium, Firefox 3.5.7 I.E.6.0 SP3 Microsoft Security Essentials SpyBot S & D 1.6.2 CCleaner 2.25, SpywareBlaster 4.2 MalwarebytesWindows Update Forum:
It comes with Vista, upgrade install and activate Forum.
You will get the best help for any issue of Update/Service Pack in the Windows Update Forum; the link below:
http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/vistawu/threads
You will receive the best advice here.
See you soon.
Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner
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Can someone tell me please how to fix programs icon who turned into VLC player? I really need your help guys as soon as possible...
From what you have stated above, I think that the file association for LNK files has been given misdirection to the VLC Player. I've seen this happen when opening a program via a shortcut (for example. LNK file), you are asked what type of program to open it with. After selecting the VLC Player (or another program) via the Select a program from a list of programs installedand check always use the selected program to open this type of file (circled in red below), the document or program referenced by the shortcut of origin opens in VLC Player as it should.
The problem is that now all shortcuts (for example. LNK files) on the desktop or in the browser will want to be opened by VLC Player and VLC Player icon to view the shortcut no matter what shortcut was originally intentioned to open. This is known as a file association and the default icon. The same condition can occur if you have performed these actions 'Open with' on one. JPG or even a. EXE, but the. LNK explanation is much more likely for the items on the desktop.
The good news is that a small free utility was written to cancel the. LNK file association was created. There is also a registry hack to achieve, but I recommend the utility unAssoc for its ease of use. I used to send people on another site to download this utility, but this site has become confused with all the ads and fake download links. I put a copy on own OneDrive here.
Just download, then use the utility to unassociate the. LNK files for the user or globally delete the file type and let windows rebuild a new default.
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I accidentally deleted my command prompt, and I really need this back. Any help?
I accidentally deleted my command prompt, and I really need this back. Is it possible anywhere I can download it? Help, please.
You have cmd.exe here C:\Windows\System32? If it isn't you can copy it from another similar device or run the System File Checker if the system restore does not work.
How to repair the operating system and how to restore the configuration of the operating system to an earlier point in time in Windows Vista (or 7)
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/936212/#appliesToHow to use the System File Checker tool to fix the system files missing or corrupted on Windows Vista or Windows 7
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Creating recovery discs - HP Pavilion 17 - I am a novice at this and really need support
I downloaded information and directions to do this procedure on the HP site. I have a few questions to clarify some of my concerns.
1 using the dvd - recordable dvd is the same as you would use to burn videos or other?
2. I learned later that this procedure should be done just after I bought the computer. The only information I have on my PC are my emails. I have not bought any software. Just got the things installed at the factory. My question about this is in the article that says it will save all the software, but you can save the software to a system image using windows 8 to create a system image. I have instructions to do but ned opions on the question of whether I should just do to only my e-mail of files) or do it for the drivers, windows, programs, system settings files:. It also shows the following which is very confusing to me that the HP recovery restores the image of the software in its original state. Any software that is installed later is deleted when you perform a recovery of HP. Does that mean if I do the first HP recoveering I lose my emails as well as bar favorites that I created to facilitate the connection to important websites without having to type in the address. It was created for me and is installed with the screen of my provider verizon internet.
3. I have an ALERT noting this update of windows 8 crashes 12% 13% 14% or 15%. This alert has appeared on the results of product warranty HP detection/HP site and also another site that I don't remember. What does that mean? I don't know if I'm supposed to do something.
I really need your help and your advice on how I should proceed on the above problems.
Lynn
I have instructions to do this, but need advice on if I should make every effort to only my (e-mail) files or do it for cover discs, windows, Control Panel, programs and files? He
joseysgirl wrote:
Thank you very much for your quick response. I have a few questions/comments to check that I understand your answers.
1 DVD - I understand that I must use the best discs that will work in my DVD, such as Verbatim, Sony, etc.
In addition to this is there any other preferences for the current DVD and for use on a 64-bit process that I have on my laptop, speed, other important characteristics? No, just get the DVD + R discs or good quality r. Sony usually works well for me.
2. I unerstand that the actual creation of the recovery disc will affect in any way my software added and created documents such as e-mails and the bookmarks bar, etc., that it concerns only the factory installed components... Fix. Using disks to restore/reinstall on the laptop says back to out of box state. With this procedure, many people use a regular backup of the files to get back on the machine after a factory Recovery.An external USB hard drive is very nice for this, but backups can also be done on DVD.
3. create a system image - am I right in assuming that this process does not duplicate topics in the created recover disks? Also, when you add details such as software, the documents, etc. to your computer requires another creation of system images. She does double duty with elements of recovery such as Windows, drivers & software - but also an exact copy of the hard drive with your added files, newly installed programs, photos, etc. All of your personal files + recovery disc files are in an Image. In front of the effect of the restore with recovery disks - this process restores laptop with original Windows, software & drivers so that your files added. And Yes - additional Images would be required to maintain an up-to-date image.
4 USB Flash drive - I have no idea what it is but I have instructions for the use of this procedure for creating recovery image on using flash player and it's faster than a DVD. Is the ddrive USB flash something that I have to buy, it's expensive and my PC has the ability to use this process? Your laptop has Betacam do recovery on USB - but in reality this process gives owners more trouble than DVDs. Several times resulting in the purchase of several flash drives before finding one that works. My advice-stck with DVD.
Thanks for your help.
Here is the full information on my laptop.
HP Pavilion 17-e040us
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