Guest 671- Registered: 4 May 2008
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#1
Beware new virus:-
Do not open "email from your isp" it's a lockout virus. If you open it, the next time you reboot it will ask for password. Reformat is only fix.
"My New Year's Resolution, is to try and emulate Marek's level of chilled out, thoughtfulness and humour towards other forumites and not lose my decorum"
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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#2
Thanks for the tip Gary. Wouldnt do to get locked out..think of the stress. Ive got a McAfee system running here which seems to do a good job keeping things safe, its very comprehensive anyway so it feels as if its doing a good job. I give them about £35 a year as I remember and it seems to be worth it.
Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#3
Thanks for the heads up Gary. I do a lot of my magazine work via my pc so would be lost without it. I use Panda antivirus which is excellent.
Guest 690- Registered: 10 Oct 2009
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#4
I`ve used McAfee for the last 3 years, and renew it annually online with no problem`s. About the same cost Paul. Jeane, just watch with Panda you don`t get Bamboozled into paying too much.
Tell them that I came, and no one answered.
#5
I use AVG and Ad-aware privately, and McAfee professionally.
Guest 671- Registered: 4 May 2008
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#6
I work with all of them from time to time. The one thing to remember is, the best goalkeeper in the world will let in a goal or two sometimes, don't be complacent, always back up important files and folders. Email virus's can be the worst out of them all.
"My New Year's Resolution, is to try and emulate Marek's level of chilled out, thoughtfulness and humour towards other forumites and not lose my decorum"
#7
Wise words Gary, plus, new viruses will require the software security companies to develop cleaning and protection, once the virus gets out there.
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#8
I have to echo what Gary is saying, a good back up is essential. I use external hard drives, backing up daily, and they have saved me a couple of times! Need to keep one off-site though and will be doing that from next weekend. Also considering a night-time download to a server elsewhere but security is a major concern for that so have not done it yet and still have doubts.
Guest 671- Registered: 4 May 2008
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#9
BarryW.
You can set your own server up using any old pc with one or more large hardrives as long as it is never conected to the internet, use flash drive to transfer data.
"My New Year's Resolution, is to try and emulate Marek's level of chilled out, thoughtfulness and humour towards other forumites and not lose my decorum"
Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#10
Thanks Colin, been with Panda years so get discounts.
I totally agree with external hard drive back up's (having learned the hard way.) I now do so on a regular basis.
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#11
The server download I have been considering is on-line to an off-site location Gary. That ideally should be my next step but the security worries me. My external hard-drives are passport sized so I can quite easily remove one at a time from site leaving the other connected to back up of an evening. I have been known to go away for a weekend with a hard-drive in my case!
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#12
i get stressed out enough with my computer, people whose livelihoods depend on the internet must pull their hair out every time they hear of another virus or worm or whatever the new thing is.
Guest 686- Registered: 5 May 2009
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#13
Reputable firewall and anti-virus programs are an absolute must-have - but don't trust the Microsoft built-in variety (in my opinion).
There are programs available which will scan email pre-download although I find that Outlook's spam filter does an adequate job, despite my distrust of Microsoft products. One easy solution to the spam/phishing email problem is to set up your email client to display emails as text only - not html. And don't trust any email that appears to be from your bank! Banks, as a general rule, do not send them and the few that do shouldn't expect you to click any links. The phishing emails from supposed banks stand out like a sore thumb when viewed as text only.
As for file backup I'll stick to the external hard drive option like BarryW as I, too, am highly sceptical of the on-line off-site solution.
Phil West
If at first you don't succeed, use a BIGGER hammer!!
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#14
Always have a backup harddrive of my home PC at work which I update every couple of weeks... which reminds me to take it home tonight
Been nice knowing you :)