The1Guru Comments - Brought to you by JoeUser

The1Guru Comments - Brought to you by JoeUserhttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/rss/comments© 2006 - 2008 Stardock Corporation. All rights reserved.I have been a StarDock Wincustomize subscriber for years......Awsome Skinning Siteen-us2008-07-25T17:07:192008-07-25T17:07:19http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.htmlStardock Rss Generator v1.0, Andrew Powellinfo@stardock.comapowell@stardock.combryantsmithhttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238
Nice information, This is very helpful to me, i really need info about anti-spyware because recently I am using a 'Adware Alert' anti-spyware of www.adwarealert.com, and This is really a bad one, rascal, useless..

anyway reply is looking good i will try them

Thanks!!]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20bryantsmith on AntiVirus/ AntiSpywareJafohttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238

For those of you who may not be aware if you use Norton any of their products the anti-virus, Norton 360, whatever, you can actually remove/uninstall with a tool that was released by Norton. I have used it several times and it works very well. If anybody would like it, just leave some feedback and I will apply a link directly to it...Happy Holidays you all !

That uninstaller can 'permanently' disable the Windows 'BIT' service...and is a bitch to recover from. I'd seriously suggest you avoid it like the plague....hence NOrton AV likewise.

And please...it's 'you're' not 'your' so many times in this thread it hurts.... Spell checker

]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20Jafo on AntiVirus/ AntiSpywareHG_Eliminatorhttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20HG_Eliminator on AntiVirus/ AntiSpywareliquidguruhttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238 ]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20liquidguru on AntiVirus/ AntiSpywarexscorpxhttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238 ,is SECUNIA pc software inspector,it scans the computer for all installed software & lets you know what needs updating,what's no longer in service etc,it's free,that's "free" as in don't have to pay a cent.

One thing i'd avoid is having a security suite,basicly security ware all by the same company,the reason being if it gets a virus or whatever there's a good chance it could disable the lot including the firewall,basicly don't put all your eggs in one basket

WWW Link

HEY HG
what's a "pigns" ]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20xscorpx on AntiVirus/ AntiSpywareHG_Eliminatorhttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20HG_Eliminator on AntiVirus/ AntiSpywarebutch123http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238 For those of you who may not be aware if you use Norton any of their products the anti-virus, Norton 360, whatever, you can actually remove/uninstall with a tool that was released by Norton. I have used it several times and it works very well. If anybody would like it, just leave some feedback and I will apply a link directly to it...Happy Holidays you all ! ]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20butch123 on AntiVirus/ AntiSpywareLeo the Lionhttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238WWW Link. They do frequent tests on all the top brands although you have to register to view the results but it's free and quite informative.

I have also tested out quite a few programs and Kaspersky and ESET are my favs on the AV front and Spybot (if you can put up with the frequent nagging of Teatimer which you can disable) and Adaware are good choices for Spyware etc. I'm not so sure about Windows Defender. My main concern is the infrequency of their update system.

]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20Leo the Lion on AntiVirus/ AntiSpywareHG_Eliminatorhttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231I know who I am...the little voices in my head tell me so.

pssstt...Their lying...

]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20HG_Eliminator on Customizing your User PicsWebGizmoshttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231Most people who have WindowBlinds probably disable the user pic anyway

Yup....we don't need no stinkin user pics...I know who I am...the little voices in my head tell me so.

]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20WebGizmos on Customizing your User PicsFuzzy Logichttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238McAfee and Norton suffer from similar problems. They both take over your pc, fill it with junk, and reduce system performance dramatically.

The only real way to get rid of either is to do a clean install.

]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20Fuzzy Logic on AntiVirus/ AntiSpywareFuzzy Logichttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20Fuzzy Logic on Customizing your User PicsJewelCGhttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231

What you put up is most definitely helpful and informative. I was simply confused by all the steps to change ONE pic.. Makes a whole lot more sense when you're thinking about changing all those ugly default pics.

I wasn't displeased.. just confused. Don't think most of us would think right off about changing them all. I haven't, but it sure is a good idea. Could have a different pic for each WB you like to use.

Hmmm... goes off to contemplate that.

Thanks the1guru..

]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20JewelCG on Customizing your User Picskona0197http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238And AV? I prefer McAfee.

Two words for you - Too Bloated...]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20kona0197 on AntiVirus/ AntiSpywareHG_Eliminatorhttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20HG_Eliminator on Customizing your User PicsSkinhithttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231Please forgive me everyone

Dont be sorry sir, your offering info. I think that's a great thing]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20Skinhit on Customizing your User Picsjamespaulphttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231
Jewel just showed the easy way to change ONE picture. Your method allows to add more pictures for selection at any time directly from the control panel any user. It helps at least in a scenario where you create limited accounts with no access to folders with your creations. ]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20jamespaulp on Customizing your User Picsxscorpxhttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238
My fav free realtime spyware app is spywareterminator,if your looking to try something new give it a whirl.

WWW Link]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20xscorpx on AntiVirus/ AntiSpywarejamespaulphttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20jamespaulp on Customizing your User PicsJewelCGhttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231
I don't know about Vista, but in XP it's very simple to change the user pic at logon/on the start menu.

Go to Control Panel
Click on User Accounts
Choose the account to change
Choose Change my Picture
Browse for new pic.

I've never had to change the format or size of a pic to use it before.

*scratches head again*

Are we talking about the same thing??
]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20JewelCG on Customizing your User Picsterpfan1980http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20terpfan1980 on AntiVirus/ AntiSpywarejamespaulphttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20jamespaulp on Customizing your User PicsJewelCGhttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231
This for XP?]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20JewelCG on Customizing your User PicsInBloomhttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171228 Very sweet video.

]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171228http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171228Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20InBloom on From us to all of youDr Guyhttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238

(NOTE: all DSL and Cable modems are in fact a routing device)

That is false. These "modems" are in fact layer 2 devices (much like a modem), not a layer 3 device (a router). Some services do offer an all in one (Verizon has just started to package theirs that way), but just the cable "modem" or DSL "modem" offer no protection whatsoever. Unless bundled (usually at a cost to the consumer of $70-120) with a true gateway/router.

Other than that, most of the rest of your post is good suggestions and good common sense. I run both Spybot and Adaware, but do not like Windows Defender. It does run in the background, but is a resource hog. It also flags programs as trojans (VNC) that are clearly not. I prefer the on demand ones like Spybot and Adaware.

And AV? I prefer McAfee. So far so good on that one, but I do not have any problems with Avast either from the people I have seen running it.

]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20Dr Guy on AntiVirus/ AntiSpywarePhilly0381http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238 ]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20Philly0381 on AntiVirus/ AntiSpywareFuzzy Logichttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20Fuzzy Logic on AntiVirus/ AntiSpywarerickalothttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20rickalot on AntiVirus/ AntiSpywarePhilly0381http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238 ]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20Philly0381 on AntiVirus/ AntiSpywareFuzzy Logichttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238It's a good idea to test your online vulnerability at somewhere like Shields Up LINK

This is what I get... (NAT router and Zone Alarm)

Your system has achieved a perfect "TruStealth" rating. Not a single packet — solicited or otherwise — was received from your system as a result of our security probing tests. Your system ignored and refused to reply to repeated Pings (ICMP Echo Requests). From the standpoint of the passing probes of any hacker, this machine does not exist on the Internet. Some questionable personal security systems expose their users by attempting to "counter-probe the prober", thus revealing themselves. But your system wisely remained silent in every way. Very nice.

]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20Fuzzy Logic on AntiVirus/ AntiSpywareforeverserenityhttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171228 This was lovely. Thx for sharing!]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171228http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171228Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20foreverserenity on From us to all of youPhilly0381http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238
I think the important fact is to remember after you read this is that everyone does need to run anti-virus and anti spyware programs. You pick the programs you want, but do it, and get in the habit of scanning on a reqular basis.

]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171238Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20Philly0381 on AntiVirus/ AntiSpywareFuzzy Logichttp://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231 ]]>http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231http://the1guru.joeuser.com/article/171231Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:07:20 -04002008-07-25T17:07:20Fuzzy Logic on Customizing your User Pics


Your system has achieved a perfect "TruStealth" rating. Not a single packet — solicited or otherwise — was received from your system as a result of our security probing tests. Your system ignored and refused to reply to repeated Pings (ICMP Echo Requests). From the standpoint of the passing probes of any hacker, this machine does not exist on the Internet. Some questionable personal security systems expose their users by attempting to "counter-probe the prober", thus revealing themselves. But your system wisely remained silent in every way. Very nice.