Antivirus

[SGB]

Being it is September 2008, what would be the best anti-virus
program/version for Windows ME?

Thanks in advance!
SGB

 

[Alias]

SGB wrote:
> Being it is September 2008, what would be the best anti-virus
> program/version for Windows ME?
>
> Thanks in advance!
> SGB
>
>

Check out Avast! at www.avast.com

Alias

 

[Mart]

AVG 7.5 is still running and regularly updating on my WinMe boxes, without
any nag screens. No sign though, for how much longer.

Mart



"SGB" <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
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> Being it is September 2008, what would be the best anti-virus
> program/version for Windows ME?
>
> Thanks in advance!
> SGB
>
>

 

[dlsayremn]

I have Avast! on my ME. Regular updates and its FREE. You do have to register
with website every year. Only detract is popup that lets you know it has
updated.

"SGB" wrote:

> Being it is September 2008, what would be the best anti-virus
> program/version for Windows ME?
>
> Thanks in advance!
> SGB
>
>
>

 

[SGB]

Avast... 2 out of 3. Will do.
Mart - I want to reinstall AVG, but I do not think it is a wise decision,
because they just do not care about us Windows MEers no more like so many
others. :-(
Anymore input is always welcome.
This group is great!

Thanks all.
SGB

"dlsayremn" <dlsayremn@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> I have Avast! on my ME. Regular updates and its FREE. You do have to
register
> with website every year. Only detract is popup that lets you know it has
> updated.
>
> "SGB" wrote:
>
> > Being it is September 2008, what would be the best anti-virus
> > program/version for Windows ME?
> >
> > Thanks in advance!
> > SGB
> >
> >
> >

 

[SGB]

Whew!
Someone please send me send pain reliever for this A VAST headache. LOL
This program is so not easy for the organ within my cranium to understand.
I think I need new eyeglasses, too. I wore mine out straining through all
those options.
Still do not have the thing configured right I am thinking.
Oh, I need to stop thinking. It hurts to think.
Yikes!
SGB

"SGB" <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
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> Avast... 2 out of 3. Will do.
> Mart - I want to reinstall AVG, but I do not think it is a wise decision,
> because they just do not care about us Windows MEers no more like so many
> others. :-(
> Anymore input is always welcome.
> This group is great!
>
> Thanks all.
> SGB

 

[webster72n]

SGB: configure it to your liking.
Your persistence will pay off in the end, you'll see.
In my book it's the best one for WinME. The pop-up is a good thing and the
yearly registration no bother either. It did disable auto System CheckPoints
for SR in my case, but I do them manually instead.
Once everything is in place, you will be pleased, I'm sure.
Best of luck,

Harry.



"SGB" <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
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> Whew!
> Someone please send me send pain reliever for this A VAST headache. LOL
> This program is so not easy for the organ within my cranium to understand.
> I think I need new eyeglasses, too. I wore mine out straining through all
> those options.
> Still do not have the thing configured right I am thinking.
> Oh, I need to stop thinking. It hurts to think.
> Yikes!
> SGB
>
> "SGB" <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
> news:eU$ym6dFJHA.5036@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> > Avast... 2 out of 3. Will do.
> > Mart - I want to reinstall AVG, but I do not think it is a wise
decision,
> > because they just do not care about us Windows MEers no more like so
many
> > others. :-(
> > Anymore input is always welcome.
> > This group is great!
> >
> > Thanks all.
> > SGB
>
>

 

[Mart]

SGB wrote :-

> Mart - I want to reinstall AVG, but I do not think
> it is a wise decision, because they just do not
> care about us Windows MEers no more like
> so many others. :-(

Don't quite follow your reasoning here. As I mentioned earlier my (Free) AVG
7.5 copies update themselves (latest definitions) every day (or at least
every day I fire my WinMe boxes up) and there are no warnings or pop-ups
that AVG is going to suspend their updates in the near future. Also their
'free' support remains, therefore I can't agree that "they just do not care
about us Windows MEers no more". So until - or unless - they do, I'm
sticking with AVG 7.5 Free.

AVG 8 is a different kettle of fish, though. Apart from it not being WinMe
compatible, it's somewhat bloated.

> Someone please send me send pain reliever
> for this A VAST headache. LOL

No comment <g>

Mart



"SGB" <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
news:uaSQl%23eFJHA.4064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> Whew!
> Someone please send me send pain reliever for this A VAST headache. LOL
> This program is so not easy for the organ within my cranium to understand.
> I think I need new eyeglasses, too. I wore mine out straining through all
> those options.
> Still do not have the thing configured right I am thinking.
> Oh, I need to stop thinking. It hurts to think.
> Yikes!
> SGB
>
> "SGB" <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
> news:eU$ym6dFJHA.5036@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Avast... 2 out of 3. Will do.
>> Mart - I want to reinstall AVG, but I do not think it is a wise decision,
>> because they just do not care about us Windows MEers no more like so many
>> others. :-(
>> Anymore input is always welcome.
>> This group is great!
>>
>> Thanks all.
>> SGB
>
>

 

[Galen]

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message.

In news:uaSQl%23eFJHA.4064@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl,
SGB <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> typed:


> Whew!
> Someone please send me send pain reliever for this A VAST headache. LOL

Does Avira AntiVir (free) work with ME? I don't have a spare ME box (not
even a VM image) these days to check.

--
Galen (Not Current MS-MVP)

My Geek Site: http://kgiii.info
Web Hosting: http://whathostingshould.be

"In solving a problem of this sort, the grand thing is to be able to reason
backwards. That is a very useful accomplishment, and a
very easy one, but people do not practise it much. In the every-day affairs
of life it is more useful to reason forwards, and so
the other comes to be neglected. There are fifty who can reason
synthetically for one who can reason analytically." - Sherlock
Holmes

 

[dlsayremn]

"Galen" wrote:
> My reply is at the bottom of your sent message.
> Does Avira AntiVir (free) work with ME? I don't have a spare ME box (not
> even a VM image) these days to check.
>
> --
>Galen,

MSFN has a list of software that works for 98SE that is updated every two or
three months. As of August 31, 2008, Avira Antivir Personal Edition Classic
v. 7.06.00268 is the last that still works with 98SE and ME.

Version 8.1.0.331 released this year lists only 2000/XP/Vista as supported OS

DLSayremn

 

[Galen]

My reply is at the bottom of your sent message.

In news:EBBAB74D-5EAB-4954-92F4-D3AB463C2E80@microsoft.com,
dlsayremn <dlsayremn@discussions.microsoft.com> typed:

> MSFN has a list of software that works for 98SE that is updated every two
> or
> three months. As of August 31, 2008, Avira Antivir Personal Edition
> Classic
> v. 7.06.00268 is the last that still works with 98SE and ME.
>
> Version 8.1.0.331 released this year lists only 2000/XP/Vista as supported
> OS
>
> DLSayremn

Crappy 'cause Avira's been ranking VERY high in the AV Comparatives for a
while now. High enough to the point where it is worth considering if/when
you can.

--
Galen (Not Current MS-MVP)

My Geek Site: http://kgiii.info
Web Hosting: http://whathostingshould.be

"In solving a problem of this sort, the grand thing is to be able to reason
backwards. That is a very useful accomplishment, and a
very easy one, but people do not practise it much. In the every-day affairs
of life it is more useful to reason forwards, and so
the other comes to be neglected. There are fifty who can reason
synthetically for one who can reason analytically." - Sherlock
Holmes

 

[SGB]

AHHHHHH......
This program is an anti-virus, but the thing is an anti-christ.
It demonized my computer.
Sucked the life from my icons.
Then, sucked the life from my computer.
Uninstalled from my system.
Took many deep breathing exercises and many reboots to get my computer to
come back to life.
A VAST HEADACHE for little ol' me.
Will try AVG. Okay, Mart... you win. LOL

Gotta love this group though.
You all still rock!
Thanks, I think.
SGB

"webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> SGB: configure it to your liking.
> Your persistence will pay off in the end, you'll see.
> In my book it's the best one for WinME. The pop-up is a good thing and the
> yearly registration no bother either. It did disable auto System
CheckPoints
> for SR in my case, but I do them manually instead.
> Once everything is in place, you will be pleased, I'm sure.
> Best of luck,
>
> Harry.

 

[SGB]

Harry,

Since I uninstalled Avast from my system, SR will NOT stay enabled.
Any ideas!

Thanks!
SGB

"webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:eIwyXHfFJHA.616@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> SGB: configure it to your liking.
> Your persistence will pay off in the end, you'll see.
> In my book it's the best one for WinME. The pop-up is a good thing and the
> yearly registration no bother either. It did disable auto System
CheckPoints
> for SR in my case, but I do them manually instead.
> Once everything is in place, you will be pleased, I'm sure.
> Best of luck,
>
> Harry.
>

 

[Joan Archer]

That's the version on my WinME machine as well Mart. )
Joan

--
Joan Archer
http://www.freewebs.com/crossstitcher
http://lachsoft.com/photogallery

"Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
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> AVG 7.5 is still running and regularly updating on my WinMe boxes, without
> any nag screens. No sign though, for how much longer.
>
> Mart
>
>
>
> "SGB" <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
> news:uGSVg1aFJHA.5484@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Being it is September 2008, what would be the best anti-virus
>> program/version for Windows ME?
>>
>> Thanks in advance!
>> SGB
>>
>>
>
>

 

[Mike M]

SGB <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote:

> Harry,
>
> Since I uninstalled Avast from my system, SR will NOT stay enabled.
> Any ideas!

How much free space is there on your system drive?
--
Mike Maltby
mike.maltby@gmail.com

 

[SGB]

Hi Mike!

Hope all is well across the pond.

It reads 21.0 GB Free.

SGB

"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
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> SGB <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote:
>
> > Harry,
> >
> > Since I uninstalled Avast from my system, SR will NOT stay enabled.
> > Any ideas!
>
> How much free space is there on your system drive?
> --
> Mike Maltby
> mike.maltby@gmail.com
>
>

 

[Mike M]

OK, so that's not the problem. Try clearing the SR archive and rebuilding
the SR control files.

Disable SR using System | Performance | File System | Troubleshooting and
check "Disable System Restore",
IMMEDIATELY Reboot
Enable SR using System | Performance | File System | Troubleshooting and
UNcheck "Disable System Restore",
Reboot

Is SR still enabled? Do you see a checkpoint?

Now carry out the following quick test:
1) Create a shortcut on your desktop to a file (any file).
2) Create a manual checkpoint
Could you create a checkpoint?
3) Delete the shortcut
4) Restore your PC to the checkpoint you created.
Was the shortcut restored? Did you see any error messages?
5) Reboot your PC
Was the checkpoint retained?
--
Mike Maltby
mike.maltby@gmail.com


SGB <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote:

> Hi Mike!
>
> Hope all is well across the pond.
>
> It reads 21.0 GB Free.

 

[Heather]

To put this politely, don't ask Harry how to fix anything. He
specializes in breaking stuff. (G) IOW, he could quite conceivably
give you the wrong advice.

HF
"SGB" <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
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> Harry,
>
> Since I uninstalled Avast from my system, SR will NOT stay enabled.
> Any ideas!
>
> Thanks!
> SGB
>
> "webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:eIwyXHfFJHA.616@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> SGB: configure it to your liking.
>> Your persistence will pay off in the end, you'll see.
>> In my book it's the best one for WinME. The pop-up is a good thing
>> and the
>> yearly registration no bother either. It did disable auto System
> CheckPoints
>> for SR in my case, but I do them manually instead.
>> Once everything is in place, you will be pleased, I'm sure.
>> Best of luck,
>>
>> Harry.
>>
>
>

 

[Corday]

Using System Properties in the Control Panel, hit Performance then File
System then Troubleshooting and make sure Disable System Restore is cleared.
--
I mastered Wordstar graphics!


"SGB" wrote:

> Hi Mike!
>
> Hope all is well across the pond.
>
> It reads 21.0 GB Free.
>
> SGB
>
> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> news:%23zDMzO1FJHA.768@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > SGB <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Harry,
> > >
> > > Since I uninstalled Avast from my system, SR will NOT stay enabled.
> > > Any ideas!
> >
> > How much free space is there on your system drive?
> > --
> > Mike Maltby
> > mike.maltby@gmail.com
> >
> >
>
>
>

 

[Mart]

Hi Joan, - something about 'if it ain't broke' I guess <g>

But to be fair, I've nothing against Avast. It's just that I've never had
reason to use it. I know Alias always recommends it, and probably
justifiably so, but AVG (7.xx) had always done well on my WinMe boxes and as
I said elsewhere, I have no reason (yet) to pull it.

Mart



"Joan Archer" <archer_joan@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> That's the version on my WinME machine as well Mart. )
> Joan
>
> --
> Joan Archer
> http://www.freewebs.com/crossstitcher
> http://lachsoft.com/photogallery
>
> "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> news:eq6LyMdFJHA.3744@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> AVG 7.5 is still running and regularly updating on my WinMe boxes,
>> without any nag screens. No sign though, for how much longer.
>>
>> Mart
>>
>>
>>
>> "SGB" <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
>> news:uGSVg1aFJHA.5484@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> Being it is September 2008, what would be the best anti-virus
>>> program/version for Windows ME?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance!
>>> SGB
>>>
>>>
>>
>>