George, I was going from memory, and if you read my last post you will see I said I was wrong. I am a Linux user. I don't have your problems. I just help those that do. I can always stop. Les Hardy On 08/12/11 18:36, george wrote: > That�s because scanreg does not exist since win 98 and I have no idea why he > recommeded it other than hea may have thought you were running win98. > > Cheers > George& the 6pack > > -----Original Message----- > From: Yvonne Strong > Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 11:18 AM > To: gen-newbie@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [GN] Replacement for Ad Aware > > Hi Les, > > I am not having problems but like to learn. I can't use "scanreg" or > "scanreg /fix" on my Windows 7 from my prompt run - error message says > it can't find the program. I'm just wondering why - is it a program > that has to be installed? > > Thanks. > > Yvonne > > > On 12/8/2011 12:39 AM, Les Hardy wrote: >> At a command prompt run scanreg /fix >> >> >> >> >> > > ******************** > > Gen-Newbie's website: > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~newbie/ > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GEN-NEWBIE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ******************** > > Gen-Newbie's website: > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~newbie/ > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GEN-NEWBIE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Oh, jeepers, don't anyone stop giving computer advice! I am so out of whack here - hubby's been ill for the last 5 yrs., I didn't keep up and my computer took a dump in September of this year, bought a new one with Win7, 64 bit & I have no idea what I do have on here or don't have on here nor what I should have on here. :) It would be really, nice if someone (anyone) would list the suggested 'protection' programs according to the Windows version the user has, how to install them (or see if they are stock Windows programs and are already runnin) for those of us (like me) who need a kick in the butt to protect their computer investment and get up to speed. That's my Holiday Wish and I'm stickin' to it! :) Shari On Thu, Dec 8, 2011 at 12:46 PM, Les Hardy <les@webmayo.com> wrote: > George, > I was going from memory, and if you read my last post you will see I said > I was wrong. > I am a Linux user. I don't have your problems. I just help those that do. > > I can always stop. > > Les Hardy > > On 08/12/11 18:36, george wrote: > > That�s because scanreg does not exist since win 98 and I have no idea > why he > > recommeded it other than hea may have thought you were running win98. > > > > Cheers > > George& the 6pack > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Yvonne Strong > > Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 11:18 AM > > To: gen-newbie@rootsweb.com > > Subject: Re: [GN] Replacement for Ad Aware > > > > Hi Les, > > > > I am not having problems but like to learn. I can't use "scanreg" or > > "scanreg /fix" on my Windows 7 from my prompt run - error message says > > it can't find the program. I'm just wondering why - is it a program > > that has to be installed? > > > > Thanks. > > > > Yvonne > > > > > > On 12/8/2011 12:39 AM, Les Hardy wrote: > >> At a command prompt run scanreg /fix > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > ******************** > > > > Gen-Newbie's website: > > > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~newbie/ > > > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > GEN-NEWBIE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > ******************** > > > > Gen-Newbie's website: > > > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~newbie/ > > > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GEN-NEWBIE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ******************** > > Gen-Newbie's website: > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~newbie/ > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GEN-NEWBIE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >
Shari; I have no idea what you are running for security on your system now, and What I would recommend might require you to remove whatever it is you are running. As a new system most come preloaded with a AV program that includes a subscription include in the price of the PC. If you already have a paid for AV program or suite, you may just be better off keeping it till the subscription ends, or you have a problem. Until than, If your not having any problem why change? You could download & install Bel Arc advisor and it should give you a list of installed software which you could than foreword to me privately. No need to waste list space by copying and pasting. Depending on what you have My choices would be MSE(a/v), free, Malwarebytes or Superantispyware, both have free versions, CCleaner,free version available, and I suggest if you haven't already done so update to IE9. The default win7 firewall is more than capable in the none corporate world and a lot less problematic for those less the geeky. The rest of your security pretty much relies on you following some simple rules,,,Don't open unsolicited emails or attachements, Save all downloads to a download file or your desktop and scan before using or running. Be wary of .zip, n.exe, .php , .pdf files you haven't requested....and lastly,,,follow the instructions for making a backup as provided for in win7. -----Original Message----- From: Shari B Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 1:57 PM To: gen-newbie@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GN] Replacement for Ad Aware Oh, jeepers, don't anyone stop giving computer advice! I am so out of whack here - hubby's been ill for the last 5 yrs., I didn't keep up and my computer took a dump in September of this year, bought a new one with Win7, 64 bit & I have no idea what I do have on here or don't have on here nor what I should have on here. :) It would be really, nice if someone (anyone) would list the suggested 'protection' programs according to the Windows version the user has, how to install them (or see if they are stock Windows programs and are already runnin) for those of us (like me) who need a kick in the butt to protect their computer investment and get up to speed. That's my Holiday Wish and I'm stickin' to it! :) Shari On Thu, Dec 8, 2011 at 12:46 PM, Les Hardy <les@webmayo.com> wrote: > George, > I was going from memory, and if you read my last post you will see I said > I was wrong. > I am a Linux user. I don't have your problems. I just help those that do. > > I can always stop. > > Les Hardy > > On 08/12/11 18:36, george wrote: > > That�s because scanreg does not exist since win 98 and I have no idea > why he > > recommeded it other than hea may have thought you were running win98. > > > > Cheers > > George& the 6pack > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Yvonne Strong > > Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 11:18 AM > > To: gen-newbie@rootsweb.com > > Subject: Re: [GN] Replacement for Ad Aware > > > > Hi Les, > > > > I am not having problems but like to learn. I can't use "scanreg" or > > "scanreg /fix" on my Windows 7 from my prompt run - error message says > > it can't find the program. I'm just wondering why - is it a program > > that has to be installed? > > > > Thanks. > > > > Yvonne > > > > > > On 12/8/2011 12:39 AM, Les Hardy wrote: > >> At a command prompt run scanreg /fix > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > ******************** > > > > Gen-Newbie's website: > > > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~newbie/ > > > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > > GEN-NEWBIE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > ******************** > > > > Gen-Newbie's website: > > > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~newbie/ > > > > > > ------------------------------- > > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GEN-NEWBIE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ******************** > > Gen-Newbie's website: > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~newbie/ > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GEN-NEWBIE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > ******************** Gen-Newbie's website: http://www.rootsweb.com/~newbie/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GEN-NEWBIE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Les: I agree as a linux user ( or any of it's derivatives Ubunti etc) you are spared many of the pitfalls of the windows user, but linux is far from being as well supported or as user friendly for Joe average user. Linux use is a must for those who have to maintain systems or cross/platform servers. Having said that, it was not my intent to dissuade anyone from helping other users, but to bare in mind the choice of OS that they are using and to make decisions based on that. The average windows users security needs are completely different from those you or I may need. Couple that with a few budgetary requirements for those on fixed or limited incomes and not into the why's and wherefores of how and OS works can be the most frustrating thing we have to deal with. I Personally don't have any problems with windows and it is especially well suited and convenient for my multimedia uses and I am willing to deal with its shortcomings. That being said I certainly understand the pluses and minus of several other OS's and am sufficiently adept at using them when it is necessary to accomplish a task that they are better suited for than windows. I only took issue with your dismissal of Malware bytes, a well recognized and highly thought of tool based on the fact a user got a false positive , and didn't offer a substitute that works better in a windows environment. A comment like that could have the undesirable effect on those less knowledgeable by not using it at all, and thereby leaving them open to other problems less benign than a false positive. Maybe I'm wrong, but I try to keep in mind that when helping others it is best to error on the side of caution and do no further harm . Than I still have a chance of recovering the system. To loose someone's Data is on my list only as and avoid at all cost item. Cheers George & the SixPack -----Original Message----- From: Les Hardy Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 1:46 PM To: gen-newbie@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GN] Replacement for Ad Aware George, I was going from memory, and if you read my last post you will see I said I was wrong. I am a Linux user. I don't have your problems. I just help those that do. I can always stop. Les Hardy On 08/12/11 18:36, george wrote: > That�s because scanreg does not exist since win 98 and I have no idea > why he > recommeded it other than hea may have thought you were running win98. > > Cheers > George& the 6pack > > -----Original Message----- > From: Yvonne Strong > Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2011 11:18 AM > To: gen-newbie@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [GN] Replacement for Ad Aware > > Hi Les, > > I am not having problems but like to learn. I can't use "scanreg" or > "scanreg /fix" on my Windows 7 from my prompt run - error message says > it can't find the program. I'm just wondering why - is it a program > that has to be installed? > > Thanks. > > Yvonne > > > On 12/8/2011 12:39 AM, Les Hardy wrote: >> At a command prompt run scanreg /fix >> >> >> >> >> > > ******************** > > Gen-Newbie's website: > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~newbie/ > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GEN-NEWBIE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > ******************** > > Gen-Newbie's website: > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~newbie/ > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > GEN-NEWBIE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message ******************** Gen-Newbie's website: http://www.rootsweb.com/~newbie/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to GEN-NEWBIE-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message