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paschenk

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Since: Nov 08, 2006
Posts: 35

(Msg. 31) Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:14 am
Post subject: too many security updates
Archived from groups: microsoft>public>windowsxp>security_admin (more info?)

The computer runs very slow. Went to add-remove to see what I could take out.
Found more than 20 security updates and other similar programs.
A. - is this slowing the computer?
B. - should I do something to remove them?

>> Stay informed about: too many security updates

paschenk

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(Msg. 32) Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:14 am
Post subject: too many security updates
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

>> Stay informed about: too many security updates

paschenk

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Since: Nov 08, 2006
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(Msg. 33) Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:14 am Post subject: too many security updates Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

The computer runs very slow. Went to add-remove to see what I could take out. Found more than 20 security updates and other similar programs. A. - is this slowing the computer? B. - should I do something to remove them? >> Stay informed about: too many security updates

paschenk

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Since: Nov 08, 2006
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(Msg. 34) Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:14 am Post subject: too many security updates Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

The computer runs very slow. Went to add-remove to see what I could take out. Found more than 20 security updates and other similar programs. A. - is this slowing the computer? B. - should I do something to remove them? >> Stay informed about: too many security updates

paschenk

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(Msg. 35) Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:14 am Post subject: too many security updates Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

The computer runs very slow. Went to add-remove to see what I could take out. Found more than 20 security updates and other similar programs. A. - is this slowing the computer? B. - should I do something to remove them? >> Stay informed about: too many security updates

Mike Hall - MS MVP Window

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Since: Mar 28, 2006
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(Msg. 36) Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 6:32 am Post subject: Re: too many security updates [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

The most likely cause of a computer slowing down is spyware.. try these measures first.. also check that your hard drive is not near capacity.. Some basic steps to removing Spyware/Adware.. First step is to run a one shot virus remover.. I have found that Trend Housecall works for people.. download and run it.. http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ ... select the 'online scan' and follow the directions given. This takes a while to complete but is a necessary first step. You will also need to download Spyware removal software.. Spybot and Adaware are available at these websites.. both are free.. download and run them.. don't forget to check for updates after you have started them.. Adaware SE - http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/ ... and how to use it.. http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial48.html SpyBot S&D - http://www.safer-networking.org/ ... and how to use it.. http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial43.html Spybot has the ability to immunize a system, but there is better for this function, so download and run Spyware Blaster too.. again, check for updates.. SpywareBlaster - http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html ... and how to use it.. http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial49.html NOTE.. FOR Windows 2000/XP users ONLY.. Ewido online scan - http://www.ewido.net/en/ .. The full installable program has been replaced by AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5 since the takeover by Grisoft CWShredder will eliminate CoolWebSearch and variants.. there is a free download here.. CWShredder.. http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html To use CWShredder, simply start the program, use 'check for update' to make sure you have the latest version, then hit 'fix.' It will check your system against a list of current CWS variants, and fix any infections it finds. You must also run a firewall and anti-virus program.. here are some links for you.. Zonealarm Firewall (free)..http://www.zonealarm.com .. recommended AVG Anti-virus (free).. http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ .. recommended The weekly 'housekeeping' will not take long.. run Adaware, Spybot, and SpywareBlaster weekly, ensuring that you update them prior to starting a scan. -- Mike Hall MS-MVP Windows Shell/User "paschenk" <paschenk.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:66FD9919-ABDF-425A-A630-7C057B90C90D@microsoft.com... > The computer runs very slow. Went to add-remove to see what I could take > out. > Found more than 20 security updates and other similar programs. > A. - is this slowing the computer? > B. - should I do something to remove them? >> Stay informed about: too many security updates

Jim236

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