I just wanted to say trusting something like MSE is not smart. Microsoft does not keep up with viruses like Norton, AVG, etc... Please if your going to give advice know what your talking about.
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I've already seen my first snarky, arrogant, "you don't know what you're talking about and I do" comment. It's good to be home.
System Manufacturer/Model Number: Hewlett-Packard OS: Windows XP Professional x32 CPU: x86 Family 6 Model 15 Stepping 13 GenuineIntel ~2199Mhz Motherboard: ASUSTeK Computer INC. Model 2A73h Memory: 4096 DDR2 PC2-6400 (400 MHz) Monitor(s) Displays: HP L1906 19" LCD
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