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-=PCTechTalk=- Re: windows 7 (Larry Southerland)

You don't have to purchase the 64-bit version of Windows 7 BUT if you want to do an in place upgrade (keeping your settings and programs), you'd have to get the 64-bit version (probably professional or ultimate). I think that the upgrade price diff. is $20.00. The Ultimate version also has Multilanguage support and bitlocker to go, so that you can secure the data on USB devices so that if they are stolen or lost, bad people can't get your information. If you go either from a 64 bit version to a 32-bit version OR from a higher version of Windows to a lower version, you have to do a clean installation, ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: windows 7 (Mike the mod)

Hi Christy, both my versions came with both 32 bit and 64 bit DVD's and from others post the packaging contains both. BUT I see some vendors (NCIX) on line offering either a 32 bit or 64 bit versions?? As a mater of fact all versions are on the DVD you just need the correct key from Microsoft. That is how they are able to do an Anytime Update when you contact them. ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: windows 7 (Christy)

Thanks Larry for the good info. Christy ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Southerland larrysoutherland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 10:46 PM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: windows 7 ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: windows 7 (Christy)

Thanks Mike, But if I currently have vista 64 bit must I buy windows 7 64 bit or do they make it that way? I will read what you sent, if games is the only diff I may go for the less costly one. christy ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike the mod mikebike@xxxxxxxxx To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: windows 7 (Larry Southerland)

My two cents: 64-bit computing is the (near) future. 32-bit systems can only access a little over 3 Gigs of memory, while 64-bit computers can access (in theory something like 4 terabytes of RAM), but practically up to 192 GBs of RAM using Ultimate. I just ordered a 64-bit copy of Win 7 from Newegg.com and plan to set up two partitions (running either Vista 32-bit or Win7 64 bit). With Pro and Ultimate (of Win7), you can run XP mode, which will allow a lot of older programs to run that might not run under Vista or Win7 itself). To run WinXP in Virtual Mode, you need all the memory you can get. Even if you ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: windows 7 (Mike the mod)

Hi Christy, the Ultimate has more features including games. The Pro version has games (built in) disabled:( A comparison of the features in Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit ? Ed Bott comments ?Official Windows 7 Upgrade chart? ...

-=PCTechTalk=- windows 7 (Christy)

Hi, I can get microsoft windows 7 pro upgrade 32 bit for $39.98 or microsoft windows 7 ultimate upgrade 32 bit for $99.98 where I work. I am now using vista 64 bit on my fairly new laptop. Which is the better deal and what is different between the two. Wondering if I need the ultimate or even windows 7 at all? thanks, ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Bit Defender (Gman)

You're very welcome, Sandi. :) I do have to say that I typed a little too fast on that explanation. BitDefender is an anti-malware scanner, not an AV app. That's why it doesn't have a problem with already installed AV products. However, the online engine DOES also identify viruses, trojans and worms like an AV. I should have been more specific about this earlier. Peace, Gman ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Bit Defender (Sandi Beach)

Thanks for the link my good friend! I never could find it in available add ons, perhaps because it was never there. I studied a bit about how to download this little gem and could not figure it out so I ran the scan and that was when it went into my Firefox Extensions. I have the little icon back (not in the Notification Area as I reported in error) but at the bottom of Firefox. The scan showed no problems. A really quick scan I might add. And thank you too for the explanation as to why and how it works o.k. with other anti-virus apps. Sandi ----- Original Message ----- ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Avira (Gman)

Hi Stefan, That's not good. It's impossible to tell if your system is not allowing you to enter Safe Mode due to an infection or because of a system malfunction or corrupted system file. Since the start of this thread was brought about because of a possible rootkit infection, I recommend that you enlist the aid of one of the online malware removal professionals. If this is being caused by malware, they will be able to identify and help you remove it. The one I recommended earlier is below. ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Bit Defender (Gman)

This is an anti-malware app, similar in function to the BitDefender scanner we've been talking about, Spybot, Malwarebytes AdAware. I have not tried it yet, so I can't offer an opinion as to its effectiveness. Peace, Gman The entire future of humankind is yet to be written ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Bit Defender (Gman)

Part of the problem with running more than one AV on the same system at the same time is that each AV will often find the other's definition files to be greatly offensive. This specific BitDefender install doesn't use definition files. Another issue is with competing AV scanning engines. Simply put, they don't normally play well together, causing systems to hang, crash or worse. The passage below is from their online FAQ. ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Bit Defender (Sandi Beach)

ZD Net's Download Digest is featuring and app today that sounds pretty interesting. I will copy and paste the info and please let me know if anyone has tried it. Sandi IObit Security 360 IObit Security 360 is a free malware and spyware removal utility that detects and removes the deepest infections to protect your PC from potential spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, bots, worms, and hijackers. With the unique Dual-Core engine and the malware detection, IObit Security 360 detects the most complex spyware and malware in a very fast and efficient ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Bit Defender (Sandi Beach)

G, I know traditional wisdom is to run only one anti-virus program. Can you explain why Bit Defender is the exception? Does it not run in the background? Does it scan and fix problems upon demand? I don't think I used it but once and I did not think to shut down AVG while I ran it. Sandi ----- Original Message ----- From: Gman gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 9:52 PM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Bit Defender ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Bit Defender (Gman)

Hi Sandi, The link below takes you to what I use and have recommended here. It installs as a browser extension called BitDefenderQuickscanner. It also shows up in the Extensions list under that name. Peace, Gman ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Bit Defender (Sandi Beach)

G, my first thought was that it was an extension but when I went to tools, addons, and did a search I could not find it. I had just updated Firefox so I figured it must be one of those that was not compatible with the updated Firefox. Am I missing something here? I was also thinking this came by way of a recommendation from you and I could not find that in my saved pctechtalk files either. Sandi ----- Original Message ----- From: Gman gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Avira (Stefan B)

Well, I had restarted my pc when it first refused accessing Safe Mode. After your e-mail I updated Malware and restarted again the computer, 3 times, with no other consumer running in the house. The result is the same - I can't access Safe Mode. Stefan --- On Thu, 11/5/09, Gman gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx wrote: From: Gman gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Bit Defender (Gman)

I have the free BitDefender Firefox extension working without issue with my main system's NOD32 AV. Peace, Gman The entire future of humankind is yet to be written ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Bit Defender (Sandi Beach)

O.K., thanks Ed. Sandi ----- Original Message ----- From: EddieB fasteddieb216@xxxxxxxxx To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:00 PM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Bit Defender Sandi, ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Bit Defender (EddieB)

Sandi, Maybe it was just their free online scan you had installed. That is available on their free stuff page below. It probably installs a browser plugin and a tray icon for fast access. The online scanner should be safe to have along with AVG, but I wouldn't recommend installing their non-online anti-virus program because of the potential of conflicts. All Bit Defender free stuff: ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Bit Defender (Sandi Beach)

Ed, no Registration info. And I have AVG 9 Free. I think I got Bit Defender from this list when there was a lot of concern about Conflicker. And maybe it was just the scan. I did not use it regularly but it looked kind of neat in my Notification Area! Perhaps I should just bookmark the site. Sandi ----- Original Message ----- From: EddieB fasteddieb216@xxxxxxxxx To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Thursday, November 05, 2009 12:06 AM ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Has anyone done a successful Vista to Win 7 upgrade "in place" (Larry Southerland)

Vista 32-bit to Win 7 Pro or Ultimate? --------------------------------------------------------------- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. To subscribe, unsubscribe or modify your email settings: OR ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Avira (Gman)

Every once in a while, my own computer experiences what I can only call a 'bad boot'. I have come to believe that it's caused by my refrigerator's compressor kicking on at the exact same time an important operating system file is being copied into RAM. The cure, of course, is to reboot again. The best approach to your situation is to suggest that you also try again. If it happens a second time, then I will be inclined to give more serious thought to something else. Still, Safe Mode will not allow viruses and malware to run, so I don't feel that's the problem here. ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Bit Defender (EddieB)

Sandi, Do you have registration info? If so, then download the version that matches what your registration info says its valid for. If not, then you must have the free version. Is that the only anti-virus program you had installed? Its not a good idea to have more than one anti-virus installed at the same time as they can (and often do) create conflicts that can cause a lot of problems. If that was the only anti-virus program installed then it wasn't a good idea to uninstall it before downloading the new version. I've read about people saying they got virus infections during the time ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Suggestion on Dell freeze up (EddieB)

Patricia, Was it any different after following Gman's instructions on uninstalling and re-installing AVG? If you already mentioned this then please excuse me because I'm not getting all the messages on this list for some reason. Ed --------------------------------------------------------------- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: windows updates (Mike the mod)

Hi Christy, the Windows Updates generally address/that is for hardware on the computer checking for updates. That is part of the ActiveX component that Windows uses to identify a particular computer. If you go to Control Panel System it should tell you what your Display Adaptor/video card is. ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Suggestion on Dell freeze up (Patricia)

yes I suggested all that to him ----- Original Message ----- From: Christy poppy0206@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 7:26 PM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Suggestion on Dell freeze up Has he defragged his system in awhile? ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: windows updates (Christy)

Hi Mike, I did see one that looked like it was for a vid card but a large file. I am assuming it is for my vid card? christy ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike the mod mikebike@xxxxxxxxx To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 7:42 PM ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: windows updates (Mike the mod)

Hi Christy, I look at them as see if they represent anything I use on my computer. I always download the Critical Updates. There is no point in my installing the 37 language packs that Windows Updates suggest for my laptop. I do download the network card and video card patches. ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Suggestion on Dell freeze up (Christy)

Has he defragged his system in awhile? christy Just throwing out some thoughts here. ----- Original Message ----- From: Patricia rhekay@xxxxxxxxxx To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 12:33 PM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Suggestion on Dell freeze up ...

-=PCTechTalk=- windows updates (Christy)

I keep getting optional updates for my computer. How do you know which ones might be wise to install? I always install the critical ones. thanks, Christy --------------------------------------------------------------- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: New mail program (LilAnnie51)

In a message dated 10/26/2009 6:30:55 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, n4aoj@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: -------------------------------------------------- From: recklessmaverick@xxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 6:12 PM ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Bit Defender (Sandi Beach)

I have had Bit Defender in my Notification Area for quite a while. Recently I was told it needed to be updated and when I tried I got an error. I removed Bit Defender with the intent of downloading it again so I went to the website. Their are any number of downloads available. I believe it was originally put there because of the threat of Conflicker (Downadup?). I have searched through my techtalk files and cannot find any reference to that download. Can someone tell me which one I need in order to have the icon in my NA again? Or should I just try to remember this app and what it does in the event I need it in the future? Sandi ...

-=PCTechTalk=- All that you might want to know about Windows licensing (Larry Southerland)

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-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Suggestion on Dell freeze up (Patricia)

hes using what came with the laptop and he has no other anitvirus. ----- Original Message ----- From: Christy poppy0206@xxxxxxxxxxxxx To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 6:36 PM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Suggestion on Dell freeze up What firewall is he using? Is there another antivirus program running on ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Avira (Stefan B)

Hi Sandi, Thank you for your words. I received my pc as a present and haven't the slightest idea yet if it's worth taking it to a payed service or buying a new one. Stefan --- On Wed, 11/4/09, Sandi Beach sandib2@xxxxxxxxx wrote: From: Sandi Beach sandib2@xxxxxxxxx ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Avira (Sandi Beach)

This sounds like what was happening to my daughter-in-laws computer. I think she chose Last Known Good configuration but it did no good. I am sorry to report that they had to take it to the Computer Shop to get the crud cleaned out of their machine. I hope you have better luck and will anxiously await the results. Sandi ----- Original Message ----- From: Stefan B spuse_scrise@xxxxxxxxx To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 8:53 AM ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Avira (Stefan B)

Hi Gman, I updated Malware and rebooted in Safe Mode, but the message was Windows did not start successfully.A recent hardware or software might have caused this. You probably know the rest of the message,yet I will write it down. If your computer stopped responding, restarted unexpectedly, or was automatically shut down to protect your files and folders, choose Last Known Good Configuration. ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Suggestion on Dell freeze up (Christy)

What firewall is he using? Is there another antivirus program running on the computer also? christy ----- Original Message ----- From: Patricia rhekay@xxxxxxxxxx To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 10:41 AM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Suggestion on Dell freeze up ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Suggestion on Dell freeze up (Gman)

In that case, tell him to completely uninstall AVG (and running the separate uninstaller the company makes available on their website). Then, reboot and reinstall the app. Peace, Gman ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Avira (Gman)

Hi Stefan, These two files are part of your DirectX Graphics Driver set. There should be no reason for Malwarebytes to stop scanning when it reaches these files, so maybe they have been somewhat corrupted. Then again, it could be a malware providing you with a false positive. The first thing I would do is manually update Malawarebytes and then reboot into Safe Mode and run a Full scan from there. The DirectX files should not be in use in Safe Mode. This is also a good method to use to help unconver certain kinds of malware that hide themselves when running in normal mode. ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Test (Gman)

Your latest reply was flagged bt the freelists server for containing the word 'sub scribe' without the space. When this word is in the very first line, the server interprets that as a sub request. When it finds that the addy is already subbed, it just gets confused and comes crying to me. lol Peace, Gman ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Avira (Stefan B)

Hi, I have a problem with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, too. It scans and stops when reaching: - at first scan C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\dxg.sys - at second scan C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\dxgthk.sys I didn't make more scans. Before I use the link you suggested, tell me, please, your opinion. Stefan ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: replacing a heat sink and fan (Dan Chisolm)

Thanks Gman, Someone told me about ehow.com last evening during a small engine overhaul class. I decide to ask this germane question there; the answer is at I have never heard of ehow.com; I see that the answer agrees with yours, as I expected. ~ Dan ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Suggestion on Dell freeze up (Patricia)

Its a new laptop but when he shuts down AVG it stops freezing up ----- Original Message ----- From: Gman gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 10:59 PM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Suggestion on Dell freeze up Hi Patricia, There's not much info here to go on, but it sounds a heat issue to me. ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: replacing a heat sink and fan (bookworm54 tds.net)

Thanks G, It's been a while since I've done one, and the old memory is not what it used to be :) Jo Ann On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 11:15 PM, Gman gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx wrote: Hi Jo Ann, I wipe off the vast majority of it with small pieces of paper towel. Then, ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: replacing a heat sink and fan (Gman)

Hi Jo Ann, I wipe off the vast majority of it with small pieces of paper towel. Then, I use q-tips dipped in isopropyl alcohol (70% works well). The tips should be pressed against the side of the liquid container to swueeze out excess fluid before applying it to the top of a CPU or bottom of the heatsink. I usually coat these surfaces, let stand for 10 seconds or so and then use a clean dry q-tip to remove the result. Repeat two or three times, let both items dry for a few minutes (make sure all alcohol is gone) and then apply a very thin coat of fresh thermal compound to both mating surfaces, put them together and strap it down. ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Suggestion on Dell freeze up (Gman)

Hi Patricia, There's not much info here to go on, but it sounds a heat issue to me. If the system has been around for a while, it may be time to open up the case and blow out some of the cruft cobwebs that have accumulated inside. If he's not familiar with the procedure (power off, touch nothing elecronic, focus on fan blades and heatsinks, etc.), then I will suggest taking it to an experienced mom pop shop to have it cleaned out. It could be the result of a fan that's underperforming (or on its way out ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: bily has returned (Gman)

Bily is a long time Digest member of the group, actually. I currently have that addy set to both Moderated (incoming posts must be approved from now on) as well as set to Vacation Mode (so list posts will not be sent to that addy until the flag is unset). Those two changes should put a stop to the nonsense and, hopefully, alert Bily that something is not right. Peace, Gman ...

-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Test (Gman)

recklessmaverick@xxxxxxxxxx is not subscribed to the group, so I got a bounce on it. The message was just a submittal from a non-member, so it's not a 'reportable' problem. Peace, Gman The entire future of humankind is yet to be written ...