Comments on: The Castellini Approach to Internet Security http://helpmerick.com/the-castellini-approach-to-internet-security.htm Easy to understand computer help Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:54:10 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Rick http://helpmerick.com/the-castellini-approach-to-internet-security.htm/comment-page-1#comment-5299 Rick Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:55:50 +0000 http://helpmerick.com/wordpr/?p=190#comment-5299 You are welcome. I looked over that article and there isn't much new I'm doing today except maybe using Combofix for some tough spyware problems. The big key is PREVENTION. Be cautious, use an alternative browser, and keep security updates and Windows updates current. You are welcome. I looked over that article and there isn’t much new I’m doing today except maybe using Combofix for some tough spyware problems. The big key is PREVENTION. Be cautious, use an alternative browser, and keep security updates and Windows updates current.

]]> By: Roger http://helpmerick.com/the-castellini-approach-to-internet-security.htm/comment-page-1#comment-5297 Roger Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:50:58 +0000 http://helpmerick.com/wordpr/?p=190#comment-5297 Hey Rick. Thanks for all you do. It makes a difference. I was looking at the extricating spyware page. There is lots of good info but it is three years old. Any new programs, links or advice? Hey Rick. Thanks for all you do. It makes a difference. I was looking at the extricating spyware page. There is lots of good info but it is three years old. Any new programs, links or advice?

]]> By: jimsing59 http://helpmerick.com/the-castellini-approach-to-internet-security.htm/comment-page-1#comment-5225 jimsing59 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:49:16 +0000 http://helpmerick.com/wordpr/?p=190#comment-5225 Always reformat your harddrive before doing an install. Always reformat your harddrive before doing an install.

]]> By: Rick http://helpmerick.com/the-castellini-approach-to-internet-security.htm/comment-page-1#comment-5210 Rick Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:00:37 +0000 http://helpmerick.com/wordpr/?p=190#comment-5210 Thanks Matt. Appreciate you stopping by and your comment is "spot on" as they would say across the pond. Thanks Matt. Appreciate you stopping by and your comment is “spot on” as they would say across the pond.

]]> By: Matthew Kettlewell http://helpmerick.com/the-castellini-approach-to-internet-security.htm/comment-page-1#comment-5208 Matthew Kettlewell Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:10:42 +0000 http://helpmerick.com/wordpr/?p=190#comment-5208 Great post Rick. Very through. Security is becoming more and more important to prevent fraud, identity theft, material theft (most businesses store proprietary info on unsecured computers). And with cyberwarfare starting, the unsecured computers are getting compromised and used for evil purposes. You provide great advice that is sound for personal use, and business use all the same. Matt Great post Rick. Very through.

Security is becoming more and more important to prevent fraud, identity theft, material theft (most businesses store proprietary info on unsecured computers). And with cyberwarfare starting, the unsecured computers are getting compromised and used for evil purposes.

You provide great advice that is sound for personal use, and business use all the same.

Matt

]]> By: Rick http://helpmerick.com/the-castellini-approach-to-internet-security.htm/comment-page-1#comment-4505 Rick Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:08:40 +0000 http://helpmerick.com/wordpr/?p=190#comment-4505 Reformatting is always the best and most thorough solution, but if you want to try one more option, download and install the ComboFix utility I have linked in the sidebar. Read the instructions first and always have a backup. Reformatting is always the best and most thorough solution, but if you want to try one more option, download and install the ComboFix utility I have linked in the sidebar. Read the instructions first and always have a backup.

]]> By: Robert http://helpmerick.com/the-castellini-approach-to-internet-security.htm/comment-page-1#comment-4504 Robert Sun, 19 Apr 2009 19:46:55 +0000 http://helpmerick.com/wordpr/?p=190#comment-4504 I have a virus, that causes popups whenever I get on the internet. I have AOL and it has a firewall. We use Verizon DSL for our ISP and we pay $5 per month for the Verizon Security Suite. We have old AOL accounts that we use to access the internet. Usually when accessing the internet via AOL the popups are far fewer, but if I use Internet Explorer or click on a website via my Verizon email I get lots of popups. The popups say you have an infected computer and you need this "Antivirus 2008", (or 2009) software - click here to download, but of course I never do. Scanning for Viruses does nothing. I have purchased a $30 software called "Fix-It Utilities 9" from Walmart. It is made by Avanquest, www.avanquest.com Do you think that might find this irritating virus, or do I need to take my computer in to a shop and have them erase the hard drive and start over? Thank You for your advice. I have a virus, that causes popups whenever I get on the internet. I have AOL and it has a firewall. We use Verizon DSL for our ISP and we pay $5 per month for the Verizon Security Suite. We have old AOL accounts that we use to access the internet. Usually when accessing the internet via AOL the popups are far fewer, but if I use Internet Explorer or click on a website via my Verizon email I get lots of popups. The popups say you have an infected computer and you need this “Antivirus 2008″, (or 2009) software – click here to download, but of course I never do.

Scanning for Viruses does nothing.

I have purchased a $30 software called “Fix-It Utilities 9″ from Walmart. It is made by Avanquest, http://www.avanquest.com

Do you think that might find this irritating virus, or do I need to take my computer in to a shop and have them erase the hard drive and start over?

Thank You for your advice.

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