Problem Vista & Security [Judey1012]

I don't know where to go for my questions... 3 kind of basic ones...
Help! I have Vista Home Premium and "Norton Internet Security" came pre-installed.
Everytime I run the Norton I find "one" item to "fix" and I run every 2 days or so... had the computer for 2 months... is Norton That good ??
If not, which specific version that you offer in Freeware (if any) can I maybe "booste" it with ??
Thirdly can I install Ad-Aware 2007 (my good ole' trusted Program)..

 

Re: Problems with updating Vista

Well hello again... I didn't see where to post to address my questions so I did the next best thing, I posted in the wrong place (because I connect to the internet just fine)... but I thought I explained the real problem... well anyway, since then I have used AD-AWARE and found 206 threats. I am also having an extremely hard time keeping my cursor where it's supposed to be.... it jumps around terribly... and even though I set the cursor response to "fast" ... I better not because I'll loose my place.... over and over and over.... even now this page has minimized about 8 times... This is a laptop...
I can't use the icons here either... they turn into words instead...


Well I'll be back on the computer after 12:00 so either way... you guys rock !!
You helped me with an anxient machine before so I know this is probably gravy for Major Geeks !!

Judey

 

Wow that was wonderful and very specific information and I am in the of doing
what you wrote.... your so cool to be there free of charge for anyone asking anything really. I just shelled out so much to make this purchase that I needed to try to not put out more $$ if at all if I can avoid it so... I have my homework cut out for me...

Well I'll let you know an update and Thanks Again,

Judey

 

I am having trouble locating the Vista Firewall without only Norton Firewall popping
up instead... it seems so easy but man, I can't find it to make sure that it's on like you said before uninstalling Norton ...
Judey

 

Ok I do feel a bit stupid ... of course I did find it ...

 

Ok I cannot disconnect from the internet. I disconnect, it pops on in 3 seconds or so. Even unplugging the phone cord from the wall doesn't do it ! It takes away my ability to use my phone all the hwireless won't go off. I spent days on the phone getting this router to work. Earthlink Techs (a manager explained days later) don't really
understand enough as of yet about the 4 versions of "Vista" and it took a Manager to
finally get me up and running. He said they don't even have a CD for Vista yet...
I am so afraid to have another "Earthlink Telephone Tech Week" if I have to undo everything to stay off line. They don't give you strait to the manager by far... they have to see several attempts first.... and sometimes their English was so heavily accented that I had to excuse myself from the call because I started to cry (it's ok to laugh now, I just had to laugh typing this, well this is hind sight now so)..

Is there any other choice I have to get off the DSL Wireless except to break down my entire life into a thousand tiny pieces ?? I really am ROTFLMAO... but at the same time sincerely asking a question....
Judey

 

wow, ok then. I'l do it now...man, really, I know the value of our communication.... you rock !

 

hey,
following forward, is this the same as grisoft's 7.5 ?
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AVG_Anti-Rootkit_d5249.html ? That is what is there to assume.. ?