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    Windows 7 What security suite are you using?

    I'm about install Windows 7 later this evening and was wondering which internet security suite or anti-virus everyone is using. Currently, I am running Windows Vista 64bit with Windows Live OneCare which is not supported. Frankly, it's worked flawlessly and I'm looking forward to the freebie...
  2. Windows 7 Firewalls & Anitvirus Programs

    Been running 7 since late january and seems faster and more stable than Vista. That said, what is going on with AVG vs. Windows Firewall and Windows Defender? I've set AVG as my main firewall, anti-virus, anti-spam etc etc. All the options are Active and running fine. Only hangup is scanning of...
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    Windows 7 Does Anyone reccommend a good free firewal for Win 7?

    Since ZoneAlarm won't work for Win 7, I was wondering if there are any other good free firewalls that you guys would recommend using. Right now, I am using the Windows firewall, and I don't like it.(And to quote the Joker) Not. One. Bit. Anyway, what are you guys recommendations?
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    Windows 7 Cannot install or download .exe-files

    For some reason I can't run any .exe-files I've downloaded (both drivers and most programs). When I download i.e. Foxit Reader it can't be run from the download list in Firefox and the destination I picked for the download doesn't contain the file. It's gone! I hav e the same problem when...
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    Windows Vista Programs can't connect to internet

    Hey, I've been using the beat for a few days now, and can't resolve this predicament. My programs (notable, the Zune Software) can't connect to the internet. I can't login to my Zune ID, access the marketplace, or get info from the album info DB when needed. Another program I use, a twitter...
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    Windows Vista User Account Controls

    I just bought a new PC with Windows Vista Home Premium in it. It had been alright during the first few weeks until this time when I can no longer access the User Accounts and Family Safety as well as the Security Menu in the Control Panel. There is a shield besides the Allow a Program through...
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    Windows Vista How to block thousands of IP addresses with Windows Firewall

    I want to set up an IP block from a bunch of blocklists for my Internet security. I can't do this, even with Windows Firewall with Advanced Security in Administrative Options. This is pissing me off. As far as I can tell, Windows Firewall requires you to put in an entry for each IP range and...