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No, I don't have jaws.
Mike
KD2CDU

On 7/12/2015 5:06 PM, Tom Behler wrote:
> Mike:
>
> Do you use Viper with Jaws?
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Mike
> Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 3:51 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Off Topic: Antivirus
>
> I have viper internet security, they say that is what I need, I have them in
> all of the computers here.
>
> On 7/12/2015 2:26 PM, Tom Behler wrote:
>> Mike:
>>
>> Do  you use  the 2014 version, and does it have the latest 2015 virus
>> definitions?
>>
>> Again,using Jaws 16 and Windows 7 here.
>>
>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators
>> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Mike
>> Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 12:29 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Off Topic: Antivirus
>>
>>        I have Viper,and I use window-eyes and windows 7.  It seams to
>> work for me.
>>
>> On 7/12/2015 12:01 PM, Tom Behler wrote:
>>> Hello, all.
>>>
>>>     
>>>
>>> I know this might be considered off topic, but then again, if you get
>>> a virus, and your computer becomes non-functional so that you can't
>>> post to the list, I guess my question can be considered to be  relevant.
>>>
>>>     
>>>
>>> Anyway, I'm wondering what basic anti-virus prrogram people on the
>>> list
>> use?
>>>     
>>>
>>> As you may recall, I have had a number of issues with my home Windows
>>> 7 PC this summer, but I think they have now been resolved, and I want
>>> to get a good anti-virus program back on that machine before I start
>>> using it regularly again.
>>>
>>>     
>>>
>>> I've posted quiries to the two Jaws lists I'm on, and opinions vary
>> widely.
>>>     
>>>
>>> I'd prefer a free program, but will pay for one if that would be the
> best.
>>>     
>>>
>>> I've not had the greatest luck with A V G, since the latest update
>>> seemed to slow my system down considerably, and I also found it did
>>> not catch everything.
>>>
>>>     
>>>
>>> I tried Avast for a while, but the folks at F S suggest that
>>> sometimes, Avast can conflict with Jaws, although I didn't
>>> exxperience
>> this issue.
>>>     
>>>
>>> Others have suggested Avira,  Viper, Panda, and Microsoft Essentials.
>>>
>>>     
>>>
>>> I guess sometimes it just boils down to the luck of the draw, but I
>>> like to be as informed about these sorts of things before making a
>> decision.
>>>     
>>>
>>> I'm  using Jaws 16 with Windows 7.
>>>
>>>     
>>>
>>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>>
>>>     
>>>

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