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We live in the NW side of Chicago…. and one of our computers has been infected with a virus, Im aware that if Im not mistaken even if we now go to lets say Best Buy and buy a Virus Protector it will not get rid of the virus.. even though I always thought there were Virus Remover programs… So my question is do you guys know of any cheaper alternatives to Best Buy who the starting fee is 0 of maybe a mom and pop shop or atleast a place I can trust in that may be a bit cheaper inside the city of Chicago? I believe Micro Center is also expensive.
My friend had gone to send me a music file and neglected to tell me that her computer had a virus. Typically I have a great virus and anti-spyware protection program and will alert and quarantine before anything can, I guess embed into my files! Well unlucky and stupid me this time nothing worked!
I’ve been using it offline but now that classes are starting up soon what are my options! It’s a new computer I got it in December…um Dell Inspiron 1520 I believe. It has the TrendMicro Protection service.
I know that some places will clean it out but I am wondering if that’s safe? Also what types of places, i.e. Staples or Best Buy will do a better job of wiping it out the fastest! && If I have the computer cleaned (stupid files I added on) will it also delete my Trend Micro Program?
so i went and bought virus/spyware protection and downloaded it and run virus scans on my computer everyday or every other day. but almost every time i go to a website, i still web pages popping up advertising some random thing, even with pop-up blocker. also random times my computer screen will go blank except for my background on my desktop, icons and all so i will have to restart my computer……all i know to do was get virus protection from best buy so im not sure if there is still somethin wrong or not.
I had a virus, and it took me two weeks to recover and remove it. So now i wanna buy an Anti-virus program from stores such as best buy and target that works very, very well. What do you suggest i should purchase?
I am not that computer savvy. I need a laptop so that I can keep working while traveling. How much do I need to spend for a good one which will serve for two years or so? Also can I use free software such as adware, to block viruses and such? It seems a waste to take what the store pushes, as far as anti-virus and spy-ware. When I bought my desktop at Best Buy it seemed I spent a lot extra for that stuff. Any recommendations on which laptop to buy, how much to spend, and how to outfit it with software to be up and running, without spening a lot of unnecessary money.. would be greatly appreciated. Again, I will need to be live with financial markets(such as stocks) and be able to download and view videos of ten minutes in length. I need something very reliable and to keep it very safe and free of virus or anything which would interfere with my financial trading. Thanks a lot.
I don’t mind spending money on spyware or antivirus programs, are they better then the free ones? Cause im trying to do it for free but everything sounds complicated. And what are some good ones i can buy that will fix my all my virus problems… or if there are any. stuff you can buy at a best buy or places like that.
Last week after visiting Best Buy, after watching a salesman try to sell anti-software to a customer, it brought me up questions. So the customer is purchasing a new computer, and the salesperson tries to sell anti-software along with the computer. He elaborates on how it can protect the computer from spy ware and viruses. Unfortunately, she buys into his brainwashing pitch. In the end, she buys it.
We all know spy ware and viruses are bad for our computers. However, when a anti-virus company creates a program to counter it, the cycle continues. Hackers create better viruses that surpass the anti-virus software. Soon the anti-virus companies discover it, then it goes on and on. The need for people to protect their computers can be costly. This can also mean companies are making millions on anti virus products. I want to read what everyone thinks about this.
I want to use it in my new laptop. And I dont want to buy expensive anti viruses at best buy. I am thinking using free anti virus software in the net or the Cox security suite. Which do you think is more effective?
Laptop number 1
Product Features
* AMD Athlon™ 2650e single-core processor
800MHz system bus with Cool’n'Quiet and HyperTransport™ technologies and Enhanced Virus Protection** for Windows Vista.
* 3GB DDR2 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 4GB.
* Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media.
* 15.4" WXGA widescreen display
Showcases movies, games and other images.
* 160GB Serial ATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
For fast read/write times.
* ATI RADEON XPRESS 1200 graphics
Feature up to 1919MB of HyperMemory supporting Shader Model 2.0 and Microsoft DirectX 9.0. High-definition audio (2-speaker support). Built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers.
* Built-in webcam
Makes it easy to chat with and send video mail to family and friends.
* 2 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
* Built-in high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g)
Connect to the Internet without wires.
* Weighs 6.2 lbs. and measures just 1.3" thin
For portable power.
* Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Edition operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1) preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
* Software package included
With Adobe Reader, Microsoft Works 8.5 and more included. Trial version of Microsoft Works Office Home and Student 2007 also included.
* AMD, AMD Arrow logo, AMD Athlon, AMD PowerNow!, HyperTransport and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Is this okay for downloading music and playing games like sims 2 and stuff?
or should I get this one
Laptop number 2
Product Features
* From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores
* Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core mobile processor T3200
With 667MHz frontside bus, 1MB L2 cache and 2.0GHz processor speed.
* 2GB DDR2 memory
For multitasking power; expandable to 4GB.
* SuperMulti DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible DVD+R DL and DVD-R DL media; also supports DVD-RAM.
* 14.1" WXGA widescreen TFT-LCD display
With CrystalBrite technology and 1280 x 800 resolution brings your movies, games and graphics to life.
* 250GB hard drive (5400 rpm)
Provides plenty of storage space and fast read/write times.
* Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M
With Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 and up to 1759MB of shared video memory for lush images. Intel® High Definition audio.
* Integrated CrystalEye webcam with integrated microphone
Makes it easy to chat with friends and family.
* 5-in-1 media reader
Supports Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card for easy digital photo transfer.
* 2 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
* Built-in wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
For easy access to your local network or area hotspots.
* Built-in Ethernet connectivity with RJ-45 connector
Along with built-in 56 Kbps V.92 modem supports a wired connection to the Internet.
* Weighs 5.2 lbs. and measures just 1.6" thin
For easy portability.
* Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1) preinstalled
Software package included with Acer GridVista, Adobe Acrobat Reader, NTI Media Maker and more.
* Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
or this last one
Laptop number 3
Product Features
* AMD Athlon™ X2 QL-62* dual-core processor
Features 64-bit platform, HyperTransport™ and AMD PowerNow!™ technologies and Enhanced Virus Protection.**
* AMD dual-core technology
Enables you to work or play with multiple programs without impacting performance; AMD64 technology provides simultaneous support for 32-bit and 64-bit computing; 1MB + 1MB L2 cache memory for efficient processing.
* 2GB DDR2 memory
For multitasking power, expandable to 4GB.
* Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible media.
* 15.6" WXGA widescreen display with BrightView technology
Supports high-definition video playback with 1366 x 768 resolution for movies and games with stunning clarity.
* 250GB SATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Offers spacious storage options and fast read/write times.
* NVIDIA GeForce 8200M graphics
Features up to 895MB shared video memory for
I need it to cost under 600 D;
Yeah…I know I’m cheap
And where is the nearest place that I can get it coming from San leandro. Office space doesn’t carry any nor does Best buy. Please respond asap.
Ok today i’m going to get my first laptop from Best Buy cause i’m going to use my mom to buy it and i will be paying it monthly for like 3 months so the interest would kill me. But i want it to have a Dvd player and Cd player and being able to burn them if possible and with enough memory to download softwares for virus and music and fast internet and good battery life.Which one should i can and can it be around 300-650 dollars, Thamks a lot. Oh heres the website http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcat17080&type=page&qp=crootcategoryid%23%23-1%23%23-1~~q70726f63657373696e6774696d653a3e313930302d30312d3031~~cabcat0500000%23%230%23%2311a~~cabcat0502000%23%230%23%23o~~f518||4c657373207468616e2024363030~~f534||31352671756f743b202d2031362671756f743b~~nf628||4f766572203230304742&list=y&nrp=15&sc=abComputerSP&ks=960&usc=abcat0500000&sp=%2Bbrand+skuid&list=y&iht=n&st=processingtime:>1900-01-01
Brief background. Its less than a year old, takes forever to start and log in and overheats quickly, even though I bought a really nice fan for it (Logitech) that works to stop my computer from shutting off in 30 minutes due to overheating on normal mode, but on safe mode the fan doesn’t do anything. I have nortons security and within the first 5-10 min of logging into the comp. no matter how many times I restart it there is that little shield with an exclamation mark, telling me to restart the comp. Even though I just restarted it ten minutes ago. I had this trojan on my computer a few months ago where I had to download fix.briv.a or something to get rid of it. So I used it on normal mode and found nothing then I went on safe mode and it detected and removed the trojan.
Fast forward to the present I thought maybe my computer is lagging and stupid because their is another trojan so I went on safe mode and used the fix.briv.a program and within the first five minutes my computer shuts off and the power button starts turning on and off repeatedly until I take out the battery. I’ve tried to a few more times,(even though my sister advised me to stop, I know I’m stupid). On normal mode my computer works (with the fix.briv.a), but on safe mode it shuts off every time I try using that trojan removal program.
So my question is: Isn’t my comp suppose to work on safe mode all the time? and the normal mode is suppose to be the one going hay wire, not the other way around? Is there a virus that the safe mode detects but not in normal mode? Or my computer just sucks? Should I just take it to best buy? I just don’t want to waste their time if I can fix it at home. Sorry for the long detail and blabbing random facts in a disorderly fashion. Anyways, if you have any advice please help! As you can tell I’m computer illiterate…
One of our computers has been infected with a virus, Im aware that if Im not mistaken even if we now go to lets say Best Buy and buy a Virus Protector it will not get rid of the virus.. even though I always thought there were Virus Remover programs… So my question is can’t there be a cheaper alternative than having to take my PC to a place like Best Buy which has outrageous fees to start of 0 to get rid of the virus…. I would rather be able to purchase something that can remove it for 40-100 dollars than go to a place like best buy…. where it will cost over 200 dollars to remove it, and them keep our PC for couple days.
I bought a new laptop from best-buy 2 months back. The laptop came with 60 days free anti-virus from norton anti-virus. I just had my subscription expired a day back. Should i continue with norton or are there any other cheap but better anti-virus out there in the market.
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iu have that annoying spyware2009 and winpc , malwarebytes wont get rid of it permanently, so what is a good program i can pick up from wal mart or best buy to help me keep these things away!
I went online and took your advice (thanx) by not fooling with best buy, and i downloaded a very good virus removal software. The only problem is that i still have the personal antivirus on there and it keeps popping up at the bottom of the screen. Can anybody tell me , if possible, how can I uninstall it off of my computer?
