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  1. simpleheart
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    is the AVG the best anti virus program to use with 7?
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  3. usasma
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    I prefer the Avira Free for Win7 32 bit, and the Avast Free for Win7 64 bit - but that's just a personal opinion.
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  4. jcgriff2
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    Hi -

    Boot into SAFEMODE to get some breathing room while you back up files. The NVIDIA drivers do not load in SAFEMODE.

    Are you backing up in preparation for a re-install ... ?

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  6. simpleheart
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    i got rid of the McAfee and Norton, ran a full backup, and so far still up and running.. I did download AVG9.0 to try it out and see if any issues reappear..

    I usually do complete back ups beacuse of the data on the system to keep all my photos and other files backed up.. and maintain a schedule to keep the backup up to date... I keep saying nee top put one of the backups in the fire safe.. hate to lose all these pics of the kids and trips
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  7. simpleheart
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    fixed BSOD.. but still have some issues


    I still get a screen freeze on a cold start.. everything comes up, but when the users screen comes on my mouse freezes and I have to hold in the power button to reboot..

    any ideas..
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  8. jcgriff2
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    The freezing when the mouse hits on users could be RAM. Logon to another user account & and see if the freezing persists. Use the hidden admin account if no others available -
    START | cmd.exe | RIGHT-click on cmd.exe - type the following -

    net user administrator /active:yes

    Logoff your account. Administrator is waiting.

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  10. simpleheart
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    my real copy of 7 came yesterday and I loaded it last night.. have to see what issues are resolved and if any new ones pop up..

    as for switching users because of a ram issue.. it freezes and I can't log in as any user
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  11. dserodio
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    athrx.sys BSOD


    I've been experiencing frequent BSODs blaming athrx.sys (the Atheros wifi driver), specially when I have Bittorrent running. I remember having updated this driver a while back using Device Manager's own "Update Driver" function, but it hasn't solved the problem.

    The currently installed driver is:
    athrx.sys 2.0.0.75 09/06/2009

    BTW, this notebook came with Vista factory installed, and I'm not running any antivirus software (dangerous, I know).
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  12. usasma
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    dserodio - Please start your own topic where your issue can get the individual attention that it deserves.
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