Re: My Favorite Windows Software

On Fri, 09 May 2008 06:53:17 -0700, Rita <Rita@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

On Thu, 8 May 2008 20:42:46 -0700 (PDT), mg <mgkelson@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

snip list of software

I should, perhaps, mention that I don't use anti-virus software. I
haven't had a virus for as long as I can remember--maybe since XP
Service Pack 2 or before.

What is your rationale for not using anti-virus software? It is
effortless to use, automatic updates, etc. I did have one virus
detected, albeit not a very noxious one. I run XP, like it, have
had no problems with it and plan to keep it as long as feasible.
I do use anti-spyware programs and of course a firewall.


I'm with you Rita. Comcast offers McAfee free with their service.
Download and install it and from then on it updates automatically. I
also have a router that is in effect a firewall.
Thumper
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