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Post by loxfiredance on May 7, 2009 13:22:47 GMT -5
MalwareBytes Antimalware (MBAM).
Best antivirus EVAH. <3
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Post by The Almighty Kuzonnn on May 7, 2009 19:32:42 GMT -5
I looked it up in Wikipedia before. I still don't trust the newer versions of windows, after what vista bought us. I think I'll still stick with XP or even lower when I buy another windowsy computer when my dies out.
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Post by loxfiredance on May 8, 2009 5:50:04 GMT -5
^ It's very difficult getting computers with XP or lower installed on them, though. It's also very difficult to buy Win XP (or lower) CDs to add the software yourself; you either have to have somone install it for you so they know what they're doing, or pay through the nose to roll a Vista/Win7 PC back to XP/98/95. Trust me, I've explored every avenue. Lol. PC World will only uninstall Vista/Win7 and add XP or lower for £60 in England, and on top of that they require you to have a business or work from home. Fail. I tried swinging it by saying I'm a Uni student and do journalism reports/essays from home, but they smelt a rat.
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Post by The Almighty Kuzonnn on May 8, 2009 8:18:43 GMT -5
I guess you're right. Mine is still in good standing anyway. "PC World will only uninstall Vista/Win7 and add XP or lower for £60 in England, and on top of that they require you to have a business or work from home." I never knew that. I think that's a little unfair.
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Post by loxfiredance on May 8, 2009 15:42:29 GMT -5
^ Very unfair! I was pretty annoyed that they're exploiting us sensible ones that want XP!
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Post by increment on May 8, 2009 19:03:21 GMT -5
Small correction: it's difficult to get a computer that comes with XP, but it's not hard to put XP on one yourself - just have to make sure you choose a computer for which XP drivers are available (and obviously you need the disks, lol). Unfortunately you'd still be paying for Vista (except with some Dells, which can come without an OS), but at least you're not paying extra to get Vista+XP.
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Post by Brynn on May 8, 2009 22:46:10 GMT -5
The other issue with using XP is that it can only register 2 gb of RAM, it might be slightly higher than that, but I don't think so. So if you want a powerful computer that's going to last, XP isn't really a viable option. Windows 7 is so far working out well for me, and I despise Vista. I'll get cracking on more testing this weekend; today was the last day of classes, so I've been occupied.
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Post by loxfiredance on May 9, 2009 1:59:55 GMT -5
Thanks Increment :]
ahah well my XP computer doesn't even have 1GB of RAM, I think it's on something like 256MB. Something pointless and slow anyway!
So when will Win7 computers be available, Brynn? As standard? At the moment nearly everything comes with Vista installed and I'm keen to wait for Win7 now!
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Post by Brynn on May 9, 2009 9:08:29 GMT -5
It's going to be publicly available in the fall I believe, and I'm certain it'll become the standard about a month later, or sooner.
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Post by loxfiredance on May 9, 2009 15:43:33 GMT -5
^ Would you recommend it over Vista?
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Post by Brynn on May 9, 2009 19:00:41 GMT -5
At this point? Wholeheartedly, with the only reservations expected to be resolved before it is sold. I'm mostly concerned at this point about programs like Zonealarm catching up and switching over, but on the whole I'm sold. The interface is much more intuitive, the way they have the menu bar set up is fantastic (can't tell you how much I hated having teeny tiny little boxes on my menu that I had to cycle through to find the right one). For example, if I have multiple instances of FF open like so: (side note, it will only show three 'tabs' total, but the reason becomes apparent in a second) When you hover over the program's icon, this pops up: This way you can quickly and easily find the window you want, while saving space on the task bar and making it easy and intuitive.
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