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Question

New Computer, need help

Jan 2, 2015 8:00AM PST

Hi, I need some help as to what to put on my new laptop for antivirus, adware, spyware.

I don't understand how it all works. Someone suggested Ninite to me and that looked interesting but I still don't know what to put on it.

Here is my new computer....
Acer Red 15.6" Aspire E1-532-29574G50Mnrr Laptop PC:
Acer Aspire Laptop PC, E1-532-29574G50Mnrr Key Features and Benefits:
Intel Celeron 2955U Dual-Core processor
1.40GHz, 2MB Cache
4GB DDR3 SDRAM system memory (expandable to 8GB)
Gives you the power to handle most power-hungry applications and tons of multimedia work
500GB SATA hard drive
Store 333,000 photos, 142,000 songs or 263 hours of HD video and more
DVD-Writer drive
Watch movies and read and write CDs and DVDs in multiple formats
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN
Connect to a broadband modem with wired Ethernet or wirelessly connect to a WiFi signal or hotspot with the 802.11b/g/n connection built into your red 15.6" laptop PC with Intel Celeron 2955U Dual-Core Processor and 4GB memory
Intel GMA HD Graphics
With HDMI capabilities

Additional Features:
Webcam
3 x USB 2.0 ports, 1 x HDMI port, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet port
4-cell lithium ion battery for up to 4 hours run time
The Acer laptop PC with 500GB hard drive and Windows 7 Home Premium is 5.18 lbs, 1" x 15" x 10.1"

Software:
Genuine Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit Edition (To learn more about the features of Windows 7, click here)
Backup and Restore options built into Windows allow you to create safety copies of your most important personal files, so you're always prepared for the worst when using the red 15.6" laptop PC with Intel Celeron 2955U Dual-Core Processor and 4GB memory


I just need some guidance. Thanks

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No. Simply no.
Jan 2, 2015 8:17AM PST
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninite shows another one of those update systems that well, can corrupt systems automatically. Drivers don't wear up. If they work do not need updating and this system is not advised by folk I know.

As to the antivirus folk seem to like the free versions of Avast and AVG.
Bob
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depends
Jan 2, 2015 1:35PM PST

first thing you need to do is to create recovery disks in case the harddrive crashes.

http://acer.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/12866/kw/recovery%20disk

Then you need to uninstall any antiviruses trial versions that came with the computer if you do not want to use it. Most likely it is nortons.

https://support.norton.com/sp/en/us/home/current/solutions/kb20080710133834EN_EndUserProfile_en_us

then you need to download the antivirus. I would suggest microsoft security essentials. That is what I use and never had a problem. once you install it, you can forget it. but the other two suggested in the previous post is also good.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5201

Finally you need to download a companion utility for your antivirus. I would suggest the free version of malwarebytes. This is needed because it checks for malware not covered by the different antivirus software.

https://www.malwarebytes.org/mwb-download/

that is really all that is necessary. good luck

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(NT) I appreciate both of your responses. That helps!
Jan 2, 2015 11:26PM PST
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Anti products
Jan 2, 2015 11:26PM PST

There's more than a few of them.
There's more than a few combo's.
There's more than a few opinions.

Here's mine.
Verify the windows firewall is turned on.
Verify windows defender is set to real time.
Install avast free.
Use a browser other than IE.

That will not protect you from yourself.
Mean if you go and do dumb stuff expect to have problems.

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Jan 3, 2015 1:33AM PST

Do I not turn on the McAfee Internet Security then as it is walking me through set up? This is all so greek to me but I can't afford to take it to someone for set up. This is where I struggle the most is all this set up and knowing what are the right products to use.

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Jan 3, 2015 6:58AM PST

Perhaps best to take the stock setup options.
Verify the machine functions.

If it does and you want to change your anti products then you can investigate how to do that.

Your right.
When you first start it is all Greek.
If you put a little effort into it over time the Greek turns to English.