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I use Open DNS, Avast! and my Siemens SE567 modem/router is a NAT router so I have hardware firewall and even though I don't use the Wi-Fi I do have it encrypted with WAP2 and my MAC address filtering is set to only allow my computers Wi-Fi adapters MAC address.Wow... you've certainly got it all tied down... I have to admit it does sound a tad excessive but then again thats me... As long as your not getting compatibility problems nor system slow down then leave it as it is... As the saying goes, 'if it ain't broke then don't fix it'!
On reflection, I'd turn off Defender if I was you as your already using a spyware program.
Actually Super Antispyware is the free version so it doesn't do real time protection. I just scan with it occasionally. It catches a few tracking cookies usually. My ESET scans automatically twice a week during the night.Wow... you've certainly got it all tied down... I have to admit it does sound a tad excessive but then again thats me... As long as your not getting compatibility problems nor system slow down then leave it as it is... As the saying goes, 'if it ain't broke then don't fix it'!
On reflection, I'd turn off Defender if I was you as your already using a spyware program.
Yeah I've been thinking about dumping Super Antispyware. I might use it once a month or 6 weeks. I forget it's there. Duh!!Ross,
There is nothing in Stuey's list that does what Defender does, nor that conflicts w/ it. His A-V w/ Firewall will shut the OS Firewall down (I hope, not both; the W7 Firewall is pretty good, though). But, if that A-V has no anti-malware component then Defender should be on. That Super Anti-spyware prolly isn't needed. Spyware Blaster is cool.
Really all W7 needs is a good A-V, a good A-M, maybe SpywareBlaster & a good firewall. Also doesn't hurt to have some intelligence & common sense in the chair but, that's true no matter what OS.
Certainly, as I get everything back on track in my W7s but, in general, too, I sure do like having Quick Launch!!
Cheers,
Drew
"A scan a day keeps the nasties away!"
LOL!! I sure do like having Vista Start Menu!! You're a funny man Drew, Pickin on me like that.I sure do like having Quick Launch!!
Cheers,
Drew
"A scan a day keeps the nasties away!"
Actually Super Antispyware is the free version so it doesn't do real time protection.
Well I'm just a little fella. 6'2" and weigh about 275 pounds. But I wouldn't hurt a fly.Hey Stuey,
Hell, I'd only pick on someone smaller than me & hopefully someone who is already down (just kidding )
Cheers,
Drew
"A scan a day keeps the nasties away!"
Stratocaster?? That's ok, I like those guitars too. The reason I call myself stueycaster is because I own a Fender Telecaster. I did some of my own electronic customizing on it. Now I call it my Stueycaster. It looks just like the one in my avatar except mine has a Stratocaster pickup between the 2 Telecaster pickups. It's cool. My Tele has Strat sounds too.stratocaster, I;ll call you up next time I need my engine lifted out of the car for painting.
Yeah you're cool Drew. I just wish I had your computer knowledge.Got picked on a lot as a kid... it sux. But, grew up where I wouldn't harm a fly either. Strange, u'd think I'd wanna get back & the world. Just bizarre, instead I try to help others, oh well...
Yeah me too on the drugs. Been over 20 years for me. Now my only vice is I can't seem to break the coffee habit.I was the class clown.
Myself and a friend had to sit in the wastebaskets in 1st grade.
Went downhill in my teens when i started using drugs.
But know I' kicked the habit. Clean for 5 years