tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post1042505535113797406..comments2024-03-10T06:36:07.176-04:00Comments on A Southern Daydreamer: Is your computer sick?Susan @ A Southern Daydreamerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01461305719808680967noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-60014256527981311902009-01-21T16:47:00.000-05:002009-01-21T16:47:00.000-05:00Thanks for the info - I let my Norton expire last ...Thanks for the info - I let my Norton expire last year and have been looking for some good free programs.<BR/><BR/>ManuelaManuela@A Cultivated Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282273791971364124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-48452137775069372952009-01-21T00:38:00.000-05:002009-01-21T00:38:00.000-05:00thanks susan for sharing the links, it never hurts...thanks susan for sharing the links, it never hurts to check and recheck!a quiet lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764214603632867021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-25157248176632006322009-01-19T07:41:00.000-05:002009-01-19T07:41:00.000-05:00I try to have all my programs set to run automatic...I try to have all my programs set to run automatically but some I have to manually do. Thanks for the tips...bjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432398383127199206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-38852672414519966772009-01-18T23:47:00.000-05:002009-01-18T23:47:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing. After spending a small fortu...Thanks for sharing. After spending a small fortune on virus protection, my daughter set up a free program that runs everyday.<BR/>Hugs,<BR/>SweetieSweetiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01216509812299330017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-11346512275861733502009-01-18T23:29:00.000-05:002009-01-18T23:29:00.000-05:00My techno-geek Hero Hubby has these things set up ...My techno-geek Hero Hubby has these things set up to auto-scan each evening. This week's maintenance involves clearing out some hardrive space in both my computer and the back-up drive.<BR/><BR/>I hate these kinds of decisions. <BR/><BR/>Good post to remind us these machines do have to be taken care of.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08808409121932480786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-12101929353519686772009-01-18T22:37:00.000-05:002009-01-18T22:37:00.000-05:00Susan, I'm so glad you liked the room. I think tha...Susan, I'm so glad you liked the room. I think that's a wonderful idea. I believe Miss Gollum needs to serve us tea and cookies and we all visit in my litte room.. :-) hugs ~lynne~Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01257730471888896363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-80765513518292445662009-01-18T22:12:00.000-05:002009-01-18T22:12:00.000-05:00I have always had trouble wrapping my head around ...I have always had trouble wrapping my head around the fact that there are people out there who spend their time producing viruses. They must be extremely unhappy people.<BR/><BR/>My daughter's computer is in need of a clean up. She is the download queen of the family, much to my dismay.akawesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16350339028694858110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-12636668887915051932009-01-18T21:18:00.000-05:002009-01-18T21:18:00.000-05:00Susan,thank you for the info. It's something I was...Susan,<BR/>thank you for the info. It's something I was actually looking for since my virus protection/spyware trial is expiring.<BR/>Have a great evening,<BR/>TamGypsy aka Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103722062919432432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-66046334534827572072009-01-18T20:13:00.000-05:002009-01-18T20:13:00.000-05:00Victory for you!!! Hard fought though...but i am g...Victory for you!!! Hard fought though...but i am glad that she has learned something from you! :)<BR/>Great tips for us too...thanks so much!The Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698847569200418376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-48833044942493642732009-01-18T20:06:00.000-05:002009-01-18T20:06:00.000-05:00Just had this happen to my business computer...the...Just had this happen to my business computer...the virus was disguised as a virus protection program renewal. It had a shield that looked just like the windows shield. Unfortunately I had to have my computer completely reformatted.<BR/>Aarrgghhhh!!!!!!!White Iris Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03526451326310707295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-40203695081331191862009-01-18T19:35:00.000-05:002009-01-18T19:35:00.000-05:00Hi Susan thank you for your visit on Pink Sat. I ...Hi Susan thank you for your visit on Pink Sat. I was gone all day and I am still trying to get to the Pinkies. I don't think my Mac has that problem. It is good to know though.<BR/><BR/>Hugs...JeanneJeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496069719875179788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-52013810355583843142009-01-18T19:19:00.000-05:002009-01-18T19:19:00.000-05:00Thanks Susan for the infro...I will do this..girl ...Thanks Susan for the infro...I will do this..girl I buy a new hard drive at least every year and a half..hugs and smiles GloriaHappy To Be/ Gl♥riahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515180398559277746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-33945557945644130032009-01-18T18:08:00.001-05:002009-01-18T18:08:00.001-05:00Thanks for this great info, Susan!Thanks for this great info, Susan!PAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12891387278850772808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-13857441928740132912009-01-18T18:08:00.000-05:002009-01-18T18:08:00.000-05:00I use SpyBot and AVG, too. I spent a few hours la...I use SpyBot and AVG, too. <BR/><BR/>I spent a few hours last week on my boss's computer trying to find out why it moves at a snail's pace. I downloaded a registry cleaner which seemed to help, but I still need to do more tomorrow. I suspect he has a virus, too.<BR/><BR/>It's like a detective game, don't you think? I always feel so good if I discover what the problem is. I bet you felt great yesterday when you got it all fixed!Diana LaMarrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11324428666401187803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-26669181765725808522009-01-18T17:18:00.000-05:002009-01-18T17:18:00.000-05:00Great info! ♥ DianeGreat info! ♥ DianeFour Paws and Cohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283354014217433510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-67839417909972108362009-01-18T16:30:00.000-05:002009-01-18T16:30:00.000-05:00I run my programs all the time. I'm always afraid ...I run my programs all the time. I'm always afraid something will try to get in.<BR/><BR/>My head is still hurting but I'm in bed. I've drafted my first 'Outdoor Wednesday'. This is fun. <BR/><BR/>Hugs<BR/>Pat2 Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06304946822134166498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-29386531500369708672009-01-18T15:35:00.000-05:002009-01-18T15:35:00.000-05:00Thanks, Susan! I appreciate this so much. I will ...Thanks, Susan! I appreciate this so much. I will get Mr. Magpie to install this. I am terrified of technology! LOL! <BR/><BR/>XO,<BR/><BR/>Sheila :-)The Quintessential Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04010105595059019883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-84256657233296092072009-01-18T14:50:00.000-05:002009-01-18T14:50:00.000-05:00Great info. Thanks Susan. Glad I "know" at least o...Great info. Thanks Susan. Glad I "know" at least one computer savy person. laurieBargain Decorating with Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13582640485560903639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-74308452489225902752009-01-18T14:08:00.000-05:002009-01-18T14:08:00.000-05:00I am sorry you had to go through all of that. I k...I am sorry you had to go through all of that. I know that it takes many, many hours of aggravation to get it fixed. Computers can be really cranky!!<BR/><BR/>Now that it is fixed, I hope you have a great day. <BR/> <BR/>Nicole~Nicole ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/13644716939257314906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-45950784557745537352009-01-18T14:02:00.000-05:002009-01-18T14:02:00.000-05:00oh man I just went thru this and COULDNT fix it. b...oh man I just went thru this and COULDNT fix it. but then it was a work day and i didnt have alot of time to do this. funny-I have that AVG anti virus, and I was downloading spybot but when i ran it--my computer would shut down before it finishing scanning. hubby brought ours in and they took care of it. but exactly what you used is what I was trying to use.Dawn Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11738975580656220888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-80678680106250224442009-01-18T13:18:00.000-05:002009-01-18T13:18:00.000-05:00Or, you could buy a Mac. Macs are so easy to run, ...Or, you could buy a Mac. Macs are so easy to run, and they don't catch viruses. I have had a problem, but it's with my modeum and that company is making the corrections. My Mac computer is fine.SmilingSallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479373067844173653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-30480902541294002762009-01-18T13:01:00.000-05:002009-01-18T13:01:00.000-05:00Thanks for the info. I spent hundreds of $$$$ las...Thanks for the info. I spent hundreds of $$$$ last summer fixing my son's computer.<BR/><BR/>When it comes to things like this, I am totally lost.<BR/><BR/>WendyWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13345121947474595600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120641310930411174.post-85193769905490897142009-01-18T12:53:00.000-05:002009-01-18T12:53:00.000-05:00Oh boy...I went through a horrible time last sprin...Oh boy...I went through a horrible time last spring with a virus that was imbedded so bad that the geeks could not figure out what to do...I ended up getting a new hard-drive!<BR/><BR/>I had let my spyware and such lapse and not replaced it....needless to say "lesson learned" the hard way, which is always my way...lol!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com