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Windows Vista and the Internet
Asked by C. from Chicago
on October 26, 2007
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Is Windows Vista really as horrible as we are finding for the internet or did we get a fluke computer?? So we bought a new computer this week after waiting until Wind...
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- I haven't had any trouble with Windows Vista and the internet. The only problem I'm having with the internet is a blocked website which was blocked when I had XP so I ...
- I've heard the same thing.... that some people want to take it off and go back to XP... I dunno.. I want to get a new one too but not right now but I don't want all th...
- Hi, C., I just read your posting about the Vista. I don't know anything about this, but I sent the message to my husband and he does. He works on computers for side ...
Windows PC Vs. Mac?
Asked by E.S. from Chicago
on July 2, 2010
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We are in the market for a new laptop & I could use a little help. My husband and I currently both use our own Windows-based laptops, but his is on its last legs so h...
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- The reason Macs don't get viruses is because hackers don't make viruses for macs. That doesn't mean they are better, it just means you are less likely to get one on a...
- If you want your computer to come on immediately and work no matter what - you want a MAC. It is definitely worth the up front cost. Yes, it will print wirelessly if i...
- Love the Mac. I have the MacBook and a Dell and now I almost never use my Dell. The Dell is used by the kids to play games on
Computer Gurus
Asked by D.S. from Tulsa
on November 8, 2010
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my computer is popping up a thing that says someone tried to hack my email and steal my identity. trying to sell me an antivirus software. I know spyware is a virus an...
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- When your PC goes into the initial 'start-up' mode, hit F12. Arrow down to where it says to 'start in safe-mode'. You can then, do an actual virus scan. It's likely th...
- If it's trying to sell you antivirus, close out the program you're using. We get this occasionally. It's just spam.
- If your computer is already popping up the message then you already have part of the virus on your computer otherwise it wouldn't be popping up unless you open up an e...
Laptop for 10 Year old...best Buy or Sams
Asked by K.B. from Tulsa
on August 4, 2011
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OK. I have the cash and have left Best Buy and Sams twice. I want a laptop that holds a battery charge and doesn't crash all the time,. She will be using it to type, ...
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- My daughters netbook is not slow at all. It's an Asus with 2 gigs of ram. She has a 12 inch one so it's small, but not tiny.
- Kaspersky is a GREAT antivirus that doens't take up most of your utilities (unlike Symantec), so definitly stick with that one. For the processor/ram...etc....ANYTH...
- We got our 10 year old a samsung netbook and I HATE it and so does she. It's way slow! It holds battery life better than our laptop, but I'm way impatient with it and ...
Ugh, Computer Problems - Can Anyone Help?
Asked by T.A. from Sacramento
on December 15, 2010
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I desperately need some computer advice. We have a Gateway computer with Vista (I hate vista by the way!!!). We bought the computer brand new about 2 ½ years ago an...
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- I'm an IT professional. Your problem is both Gateway and Windows Vista. I say ditch the Gateway, and get you a nice HP or DELL laptop with Windows 7 on it- they are re...
- Mom has a Dell w/Vista on it - and hates it! Computer really isn't that old, but the geek squad told her it isn't worth fixing as the compacitor (think that's what sh...
- I love my iMac. SO easy. For you, call a real Computer Tech to come to your house. If you don't know what you are doing... it may get worse. You probably have ...
Internet Explorer Cannot Find Mamasource?
Asked by H.S. from Detroit
on February 1, 2009
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Every time I see a request that I want to respond to or see other peoples responses to and I click on it, no luck?? Is it a firewall issue, an antivirus blocker issue?...
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- it happenes to me on IE too at times.I would try it like J. T suggested.Maybe do a computer clean up. Good Luck!
- Are you using IE7? If so, it's an IE issue.... it just stops displaying some webpages. For me it's NBC and any show site from NBC. There doesn't seem to be any rhym...
- Use Firefox! It`s so much better! I will never go back to I.E.
Install/uninstall SQL Dumper Can You Help? FYI ALSO>>
Asked by C.H. from Boston
on April 13, 2009
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The computer has become such an important part of managing my home it is running VERY slow, FYI:I got rid of a virus by using malwarebytes.org free virus removal
I a...
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- We apparently had one of the "worst" viruses on our computer to the point where our pop-up blocker, adaware, etc. could not nip it. Spyhunter solved our problem. It is...
- Hi C., There is a very reputable forum that I use when I have computer problems at www.techguy.org . You have to register (for free) to post threaded requests for ...
- I'd look for spyware removal software on line as well. This is the one my husband recommended to me (he's my computer guy). http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-2008/30...
Going Back to College-best Laptop?
Asked by R.C. from Fort Collins
on February 6, 2011
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I'm going back to college in the fall--what are some things I would need? Like what kind of laptop would be best for college--or do i really need one? I do have a PC a...
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- I love my Dell Inspiron.
- I absolutely love LOVE L O V E my MacBook Pro. It takes a licking & keeps on ticking. It's less prone to viruses and runs quicker than my PC. My daughter is in col...
- I use a lot of programs that can only be run in Windows but everyone I know who has a Mac, Loves it. I have had a few Toshiba laptops and my husband does too. I real...
Win32 Trojan for 2012 Have You Gotten This
Asked by K.B. from Tulsa
on December 29, 2011
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It hijacks internet explorer. the tech guy has to send it off and he says it got past our working security program.
he says i hit surveys and that is probably how i...
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- I use firefox and just picked up a malware program on this site last night, in spite of my antivirus running. I was pretty p...ed. I was wondering if other people had ...
- Funny you should mention it -- my antivirus picks up something 3 out of 4 times that I'm on this site. Seems like it's happening more and more lately. I too have con...
- I had a similar issue last week. I restored my computer back to an old date but it happened again despite my antivirus software. I am beginning to think it might hav...
Computer Help
Asked by M.G. from Austin
on March 9, 2009
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My husband got me a new computer for Christmas and it came with free trials of Microsoft Word and Norton. Now they are running out and I have to update them. Do I HA...
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- If you are talking about the Norton antivirus. You can get the firewall just from your own computer control panel security system if you have Windows XP - just make su...
- I just ordered Microsoft Office home and student off of amazon for $70.00 (a lot cheaper than the $150.00 that they charge to get the key and this way I will have a ha...
- A free alternative to microsoft applications are google's. Which have very similiar functionality.
