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[redshift]

Cnet.com has about every free piece of software available....

[_paralyzed_]

Thanks guys! In 6 yrs. of computer ownership I haven't once used an av program. I figure it is the ISP's responsibility to keep my pc safe, even though I know that's not the case. Time to bite the bullet.

[BrianG]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

I figure it is the ISP's responsibility to keep my pc safe, even though I know that's not the case.

Oooh, bad policy! How does the ISP know what you are downloading is something you wanted or not? At the very least, every PC should be running an AV program, a firewall (Windows firewall works, but is lame), and some type of spyware/adware remover.

[_paralyzed_]

Originally Posted by BrianG

Oooh, bad policy! How does the ISP know what you are downloading is something you wanted or not? At the very least, every PC should be running an AV program, a firewall (Windows firewall works, but is lame), and some type of spyware/adware remover.

I guess I knew that but was in denial. Sometimes I live by the idiot theory. You see, idiots don't know to run AV programs, check their oil, look both ways before crossing etc. etc., and yet they continue to live and breathe and don't have problems. I think the problems only come when you're smart enough to recognize them, some kinda cruel twist of fate.....