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Old 09-23-2007, 12:51 PM   #31
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Okay - that kills that theory. I've seen issues exactly like that when the size is increased there.
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Old 09-23-2007, 12:57 PM   #32
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I have two programs that are doing that.... take a look>>

All other programs are fine
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Old 09-23-2007, 01:23 PM   #33
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What size monitor are you using and what is the screen resolution set to?

What video card are you using? Video driver up to date?

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Old 09-23-2007, 01:28 PM   #34
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BenQ 19" flat Monitor 1024 by 768

Video driver is latest one
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Old 09-24-2007, 09:34 AM   #35
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BenQ 19" flat Monitor 1024 by 768
CRT of LCD? For a CRT that resolution is okay but for a LCD that resolution isn't high enough.

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Old 09-24-2007, 10:06 AM   #36
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CRT of LCD? For a CRT that resolution is okay but for a LCD that resolution isn't high enough.

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You are right, but I tried the recommended setting and it still does the same
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Old 09-24-2007, 12:00 PM   #37
 
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You tried 1280 x 1024? Thats the standard for a 19" and a 17".
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Old 09-24-2007, 12:38 PM   #38
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Old 09-27-2007, 03:54 AM   #39
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I use Norton Antivirus since 2002 & really satisfied with it.

yes it takes some of PC resources but does detect everything
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Old 09-27-2007, 07:43 PM   #40
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I've also been a fan of NAV. I have it uninstalled right now so I could play with Avast before installing the newer NAV I have. (playing with AVG on my laptop) I have not noticed the miraculous performance increase that I've heard so much about: boot times are the same, shut down times are the same, and email and downloads show no difference, either. In the day of 2GB RAM, I'm not concerned with a few MB difference...
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Old 09-27-2007, 08:33 PM   #41
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I've been using Norton Internet Security 2008 on one of my rigs for about a week now and the footprint is almost half of what 2007 used.
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Old 09-27-2007, 08:37 PM   #42
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what are some good spyware and virues cleaners for a mac? perferably free
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Old 09-27-2007, 11:00 PM   #43
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I took in a PC with Norton Systemworks on it last week and found it to be the first computer running Norton that I've seen in several years that was NOT infected. Maybe they finally got off of their ass and improved it. Or...maybe it was just a savvy user.

Only time will tell...

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Old 09-28-2007, 09:52 AM   #44
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USAF members get NAV Corporate for free. I used it for a long time without issues but I think I like AVG better. I tried the Norton’s System Works with all the bells and whistles and I wasn’t happy with the footprint.
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Old 09-29-2007, 02:27 AM   #45
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Yeah, I had the same experience with it. I'm an AVG fan, no doubt. It's been good to me and all of my customers for quite some time now.
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Old 09-29-2007, 03:14 PM   #46
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It is odd/a little ironic that one of the best/preferred (on this site anyways) is totally free.
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Old 09-29-2007, 05:31 PM   #47
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I've tried the cooperate version, too, but didn't like it. I could not turn off scanning on boot up and scanning on outgoing mail.
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Old 09-29-2007, 05:31 PM   #48
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USAF members get NAV Corporate for free. I used it for a long time without issues but I think I like AVG better. I tried the Norton’s System Works with all the bells and whistles and I wasn’t happy with the footprint.
I used to also get it for cheap because of the company I worked for... but it was incredibly bloated compared to the other ones around, so I haven't touched it in over 4 years
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Old 09-30-2007, 06:16 PM   #49
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All of the anti-malware programs I use for cleaning customer machines are free.
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Old 10-12-2007, 01:26 PM   #50
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A non-expert here:
Anyone have an opinion on Avast vs AVG? Spyware Blaster (not as a spyware detector/remover, but as a blocker)?
Also, I'm intimidated by what I read about the complexity of Hyjack This. I've been using Win Patrol for years to avoid homepage highjacks and unauthorized start up programs. Anyone have any experience/opinions of it?
I get a bit of system slowdown with AVG Antispyware- does SAS have a smaller memory footprint?
Thanks!
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Old 10-12-2007, 01:30 PM   #51
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A non-expert here:
Anyone have an opinion on Avast vs AVG? Spyware Blaster (not as a spyware detector/remover, but as a blocker)?
Also, I'm intimidated by what I read about the complexity of Hyjack This. I've been using Win Patrol for years to avoid homepage highjacks and unauthorized start up programs. Anyone have any experience/opinions of it?
I get a bit of system slowdown with AVG Antispyware- does SAS have a smaller memory footprint?
splunge, please start your own thread regarding these concerns. Thank you.

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Sorry-not trying to highjack!
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