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ggrobot Elite Member
Joined: 28 May 2004 Posts: 46310
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Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2004 3:35 am Post subject: Nightly Tech Reading [16583] |
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[!] Windows XP Service Pack 2 - Microsoft now has "Windows XP Service Pack 2 Network Installation Package for IT Professionals and Developers" in the Microsoft Download Center. Start updating your desktops now! (Windows XP SP2 English ~ Windows XP SP2 German ~
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FX5950 Contributor
Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 28
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Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 6:33 am Post subject: |
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Has anyone had a chance to use that Ad-Aware SE Personal 1.01? I was kinda curious how it compared to Spy-bot S&D (free) or even Ad-Aware's Plus and Professional packages. I've heard good things about the regular Ad-Aware programs. The Ad-Watch (processes) is great, but I don't think the personal version includes it. Spy-Bot uses something called TeaTimer, but it seems to act a little flakey sometimes. |
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FX5900 Junior Member
Joined: 07 Jun 2004 Posts: 216
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Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 10:32 am Post subject: |
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i installed SP2 and OH NO... now my system doesn't work ... and i can't boot up.. just blue screens repeatedly. man, my whole system is whacked out.... please help!!!! |
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FX5900 Junior Member
Joined: 07 Jun 2004 Posts: 216
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Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 11:19 am Post subject: |
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oh wait... i pulled out the X800 pro and my system is all sweet again. It wasn't SP2 afterall. Go figure that one out??? |
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FX5950 Contributor
Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Posts: 28
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Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah..I figured it out. It's not the hardware, or even the software (imagine that), but the idiot sitting behind the computer. Seriously FX5900, you need to stop trying to be funny, cuz you're not. I bet you get a lot of strange looks from people out on the streets don't ya? That's to say if anyone even looks your way at all, which is probably more the case. |
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xxxx Elite Member
Joined: 07 Jun 2004 Posts: 1755 Location: Canada
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Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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hehehe @FX5900. actually i was quite amazed to install SP2 and zero problems. the firewall is a much needed improvement over the last one which has had me now deinstall zonealarm and go with MS. so far so good with all the hack utility check sites, of course, running the old firewall was the same but i didn't use it because i wanted more flexibility. i usually don't run any firewall and just AVG but heck, i'll run with MS Sp2 firewall, seems very good and doesn't seemingly affect my net connection much. @FX5950, you meant to say, i downloaded a RIP version of Adaware Plus and now you are wondering if the Personal edition includes adwatch, let me save ya the time, no it doesn't include the Adwatch addition. Additionally, there is little point running SB S&D if you have adaware. Firstly, it's been reviewed all over the net that it is EXTREMELY rare if S&D will find anything Adaware hasn't and Adaware is updated more often. I use SpywareBlaster and Adaware only and Spywareblaster alone has pretty much wiped away anything new in terms of Spyware. |
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xxxx Elite Member
Joined: 07 Jun 2004 Posts: 1755 Location: Canada
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Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2004 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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love the ATI debate too on GL issues and interesting little hacks that have come out to get better performance on ATI. man, what a mistake it was to trust ati in one of my machines. i think it's the worst mistake i ever made in purchasing. i feel bad too since initially when i got it it performed admirably and i told others it's a good card, but all the constant problems and constantly poor drivers just is insane. how anyone can call their products good is beyond me, obviously not too technically inclined nor money conciencious. i learned my lesson though, no more ati ever. i should have never skipped nvidia.. ah well, soon i'll have a 6800u and never really worry about driver updates again or at least being screwed with drivers. Get in the Game, what a farce. how about Get in the Door first ATI. pfff |
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