I would NOT install SP3. Not only does it still have a lot of compatibility problems, but it really does nothing for YOU - its mostly M$ trying to load a bunch of VISTA's spyware/controlware (like NAP) into your XP. I would also avoid ANYthing to do with Windows "Live" - DRM on steroids for ALL your software.
Avast is excellent.
AnnaSummers
----- Original Message -----
From: Russ Cox
To: [log in to unmask]
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 5:40 PM
Subject: Re: [PCSOFT] AVAST Anti-virus Program and Windows XP update
I have been using Avast for quite awhile. Once installed, it does a good job
of preventing viruses. It automatically updates the virus database
frequently, almost every day. And it updates the Avast program
automatically. I have found it to be reliable and quite effective.
I do run a scan once in awhile to catch anything that might have slippd
through, but almost never find anything when I run a scan. So it must be
doing an effective job in real time.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 7:35 AM
Subject: [PCSOFT] AVAST Anti-virus Program and Windows XP update
I would like some advice for using the Free AVAST Anti-virus program. I have
always used AVG Free Anti-virus program and do not quite understand on how
to use AVAST. AVG seemed on the most part, to update and scan itself at
least once a day. AVAST confuses me. I am not very computer wise. I think I
need a basic step-by-step lesson in using AVAST. I am hoping someone can
help me.
I changed to AVAST basically because I have read several times that is a
good program plus the fact that the updated AVG version will not scan e-mail
after thirty days.
I use Windows XP, have all the updates -- except for Service Pack 3. I run
three or more antispyware programs and Windows Defender, Ccleaner, and
really try to maintain my computer the best that I can. I must add allof
these are not purchased but are free programs.
I would like to know how I should maintain my computer using AVAST. Do I
have to update it and scan it manually on a daily basis? I want to be safe.
I would rather be over safe than not.
If I have any computer problems I am basically on my own and not quite sure
of handling any computer issues when they happen. So far, I have been lucky
since I haven't had anything I could not handle.I am learning, slowly but
surely. I must add that I have learned a lot reading this list when time
allows me.
Also, I have read that there are problems with the Windows Service Pack 3
update. I am very nervous about running it. Do I really need to run it being
I keep Windows XP updated?
Any advice on these issues will be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.
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