JNO, thank you for this info...
I have reinstalled the old version but do not know how to manually update it. I did download it to a zip file but now what??? Please direct my next step..Once again, thank you, Nancy
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From: JNO <[log in to unmask]>
> Nancy,
>
> My apologies .. it never occured to me that anyone would still be running
> Windows 98/Me because the operating systems are no longer supported by Microsoft
> and therefore vulnerable to security flaws that have been revealed since active
> support via patching ended. The same would apply for Internet Explorer and
> Outlook Express running under Windows 98/Me, if you use either of those
> products.
>
> A quick google check seems to indicate that Windows Millenium is supported by
> Lavasoft's previous version of Ad-Aware, Ad-Aware Personal 1.06r1. You may
> download it directly here:
> http://www.filehippo.com/download/9595ee1f762a8de9073ab22e521f98db/download/.
> Please note that you'll need to update the definitions file manually once the
> program is installed for the reasons I described in my original post on this
> topic. The most up-to-date definitions file, released earlier today and dated 12
> Feb 2008, can be accessed here:
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/single/mirror_download.php?f=948DEWk12.
>
> HTH.
>
> One last observation if I may .. while I certainly respect your decision to
> continue using Windows Millenium for your PC's desktop environment, I would
> recommend giving thoughtful consideration to upgrading to Windows 2000
> Professional if your hardware will support it. There's a world of difference
> 'under the hood' between the two operating systems with W2K being more capable
> and stable in every possible way; and it's an easy transition for the user, too,
> as the Windows 2000 GUI is similar or identical to that of Windows Millenium.
> Not surprising I guess since both product's GUIs were developed in the same time
> period.
>
> Good luck my friend, and please let us know how you make out.
>
> JNO
> eom
>
>
> % % % % %
>
>
> Original Message --
> From: "Nan Barnes"
> To:
> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 8:48 PM
> Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] Ad-Aware personal (free) can't update
>
>
> Just for your info: Ad-Aware is not avail. for an Operating System below windows
> 2000....I have ME and cannot download it and the old version will not
> upgrade...Nancy
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