Microsofts guaranteed new virus blocker

There were no new updates since earlier this month. Check your past update list to see what failed to redo them. I have not seen any problem since a "Silverlight" update early after Windows7 introduction. That one was straightened out eventually.

For some computers it is better to not take automatic updating since problems can occur if using computer at the same time, or accidently shutting down during updating.

I prefer to use "notify me", but I normally check for updates manually each day.

bucky wrote:
Just installed some new updates for Win7, and they blocked LAN and wireless connectivity. Had to take the tower to the office and pay the IT guy on the side to disable the problem software. It was something about ID shortcut, he didn't want to tell me too much. What fun those Microsoft guys are.

If you go to bed with dogs, there's a good chance you will wake up with fleas.

The answer is Ubuntu.

Nice helpful post.

Ubntu is not the answer.. Nor is APPLE, here is why.

The O/P has a lot invested in Windows. Time, Knowledge perhaps even windows only programs, applications and hardware.. If he switches to a different operating system... He has a new system to learn, He has new stuff to buy and some programs may not be available on the new platform.

Thus you "Change platform" folks..Need to get your head out and see the light a little.

wa8yxm wrote:

Thus you "Change platform" folks..Need to get your head out and see the light a little.

Actually change platform will help our old brains exercising more.:)

wa8yxm wrote:
Ubntu is not the answer.. Nor is APPLE, here is why.

The O/P has a lot invested in Windows. Time, Knowledge perhaps even windows only programs, applications and hardware.. If he switches to a different operating system... He has a new system to learn, He has new stuff to buy and some programs may not be available on the new platform.

Thus you "Change platform" folks..Need to get your head out and see the light a little.

Lets break this down. He will not have as much time invested in a new platform, because he wont have to deal with the fixing Microsofts problems. Knowledge? If he had the knowledge he wouldn't have to pay an IT guy to fix the problems that again were caused by microsoft. As for windows specific programs there are many programs equal to or better than those on the windows platform, and they are free. However if he really likes a specific windows program, most all will work under emulation. Next.

Linux is not for everyone. Accept that and move on.

Yes urbanto is great. You install it and you learn all the great ways to do searches for installing your software. But then you realize your programs don't work. What to do? Then you find one of those as god or better programs. Another program to learn instead of the easy one you know by heart. Okay if that is the way it is. But wait, what about my data? I have to convert it or rekey? Goodbye urbanto I will,stay with what works thank you.

I have mentiomed the Edsel as a case for innovation not in sync w/ users. I am sure this is a deep story and my connecting it w/ W8 and/or Linux x.x is simplistic

But this is the rub: be it who I vote for, or what product is selling best, I – consumer – follow the masses

Ok I get it that most of you are windows users and probably always will be. However when I see a post that could help someone who wants to make life easier, I try to help. A large number of people only use the computer as a means to get info, that is get emails, use facebook, search the net and yes go on the rv forums. For these people life will be much easier with Linux. Why? Because there is no learning curve to using it for that purpose and the likelyhood of getting infected with malware is greatly reduced. I had a cousin inlaw that I setup with a computer to keep him from getting bored. My first attempt was a windows machine running xp. Because he wasnt computer savy, it wouldnt be long (sometimes the same day) and he would be infected with viruses and malware and I would have to go over and clean it off for him. After a time I tired of doing this and set him up with Ubuntu. I believe that was about 3 years ago and he is still doing what he always did, but without getting whacked. So I know first hand that Linux is a much better system especially for those that are for lack of a better term computer illiterate. So for that reason I will continue to beat the drum in hopes that I can make someones life on the internet a little easier. If you don't like my posts, just ignore them as I don't plan on giving up on my quest to make life a little easier for anyone willing to listen. Anyone interested in learning how easy it is to setup a Linux machine can PM me and I will try my best to help.