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on it,now how would i go about getting vista 64 bit, since my system is a 64
bit processor?
Thanks in advance
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| | | | | Post in reply to: donamouse
You only should use the 64-bit version of Vista if you
have software programs written for a 64-bit operating
system. Since you have a notebook computer, I seriously
doubt you have any high-end 64-bit programs that could
benefit from a 64-bit operating system.
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows System & Performance
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I bought my notebook at walmart and it had vista home premium pre-installed
on it,now how would i go about getting vista 64 bit, since my system is a 64
bit processor?
Thanks in advance
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| | | | | Post in reply to: donamouse
It it is possible, you would need to ask your laptop manufacturer (not
Wal-Mart, the folks who made the laptop) how to go about it. The odds are
that 64 bit Windows is likely not supported on your laptop. It is also
unlikely that switching to 64-bit Windows would benefit you unless you
specifically need it.
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| | | | | Post in reply to: Popke
There is a conflict with Vista screen saver and several types of wireless
mice. MS has an optional update that corrects it.
Try this link for an alternative:
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/Download.mspx
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| | | | | Post in reply to: AliceZ
I am using Vista Ultimate and only use the Windows Vista Firewall however,
my broadband connection does work through a modem/router (the router
effectively being a hardware firewall rather than software). The 'ping' you
refer to from ShieldUp simply means that the ShieldsUp program managed to
get through the firewall and register your IP address.
While I use Vista's firewall I have also always been an advocate of Zone
Alarm (the free version). If you feel worried or threatened by what you read
regarding firewalls and want to make the change, the by all means download
Zone Alarm (free version) I would certainly recommend it.
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Windows Desktop Experience
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| | | | | Post in reply to: AliceZ
There is nothing wrong with Vista's built-in firewall.
However, for maximum protection, consider installing
a comprehensive anti-virus/security program, such as
Windows OneCare. You can try it FREE for 90 days.
http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast
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I just bought a Toshbia A305 S6825 notebook with Vista Premium sp1 (which I
was told had good security programs installed) and someone told me yesterday
that the Firewall on Virsta Premium is not (very) effective. They suggested I
should use the (new) ZA (which is about 45MB, so they say). They mentioned
that they used "ShieldsUP" to test Vista Premium's Firewall and found a
"ping" (don't know what that is!) got through.
Does anyone have any thoughts/suggestions about the Vista Home Premium's
Firewall? Or is this just too "hi tech" for me to get worried about now since
I just bought the new Toshiba with Vista Home Premium sp1 and since I am a
novice at all of this? I am trying to learn so much, as soon as possible,
which is a bit confusing and daunting
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| | | | | Post in reply to: AliceZ
Just wanted to mention that I tried the Shields Up not only on the Toshiba
notebook with Vista Home Premium Sp1 (with also AVG-AV; AVG-AS, SpyBlaster),
but also on our WinXPsp2 desktop which has NAV (AVG-AS; AdAware, SpyBlaster)
and that also showed the same "ping" thing.
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| | | | | Post in reply to: AliceZ
Sorry - forgot to mention that I also use DSL.
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| | | | | Post in reply to: AliceZ
Run the Symantec Security check:
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym
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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Desktop Experience -
Windows Vista Enthusiast
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Sorry - forgot to mention that I also use DSL.
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| | | | | Post in reply to:
On Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:35:02 -0700, AliceZ
what security programs are those?
That's just the usual nonsense from clueless "outbound control"
junkies.
For what purpose? - For screwing up your network and making your
system possibly more vulnerable? Fine - go ahead.
Yes. Followers of Gibsons "stealthing" nonsense will often say
something like that. They are mostly clueless security wannabees. As
long as you're not exposing any open ports you should be fine.
Responding to pings is not to be considered a security risk unless you
believe in security theater.
It's good enough.
As a novice you should pay more attention to what you do, what sites
you visit and so on. Don't click on everything you see and don't
run/install/allow all kinds of crap from dubious sources.
And most important: Keep your system patched.
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