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Ad aware is not an anti-virus but a crappy cookies scanner. I gave you the link to install recommended MSE. Have you installed it yet?
Solved Backup and restore cannot locate my external HD yet icon is visible
- Thread starter kenzolc
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jeez, so now i know it's no good... that's all i have ever used. well, first time for everything. i began installing MSE following you advice but when the prompt asking if i had other anti virus installed advised me to unistall them, i replied here asking about adaware. been at work so will install later. thanks!
My Computer
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Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7600 Mult...Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M 450 @ 2.40GHz4.00 GBIntel(R) HD Graphics
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- hp g62 laptop
- OS
- Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7600 Multiprocessor Free
- CPU
- Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M 450 @ 2.40GHz
- Motherboard
- Hewlett-Packard 1425
- Memory
- 4.00 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel(R) HD Graphics
- Sound Card
- (1) High Definition Audio Device (2) High Definition Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Generic PnP Monitor on Intel HD Graphics
- Screen Resolution
- 1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
- Hard Drives
- (1) Hitachi HTS725032A9A364 ATA Device (2) Generic- Multi-Card USB Device
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Use MSE with WIndows Firewall, turn on Automatic Windows Updates and acccept everything offered.
Install Malwarebytes to run a monthly full scan.
CCLeaner will clean up your cookies using it's Disk and Reg Cleaner tabs.
Install Malwarebytes to run a monthly full scan.
CCLeaner will clean up your cookies using it's Disk and Reg Cleaner tabs.
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Ad-aware is not an anti-virus program. I rarely hear of anyone using it anymore.
You should definitely install Microsoft Security Essentials and it should be checked in msconfig.
I'd also uninstall Ad-aware and replace it with something like Malwarebytes, a free download.
You should definitely install Microsoft Security Essentials and it should be checked in msconfig.
I'd also uninstall Ad-aware and replace it with something like Malwarebytes, a free download.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bitIntel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)none; graphics are integrated on CPU
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Ignatz Special; 4 speed manual gearbox; factory air conditioning; one of one
- OS
- Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
- CPU
- Intel Skylake i5-6600K, not overclocked
- Motherboard
- AsRock Z170M Extreme 4, micro ATX
- Memory
- 8 GB HyperX DDR4-2666 (2 x 4 GB)
- Graphics Card(s)
- none; graphics are integrated on CPU
- Sound Card
- onboard: Realtek ALC1150; external: USB Behringer UF0-202
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell S2340M 23 inch IPS
- Screen Resolution
- 1600 x 900
- Hard Drives
- System: Crucial MX100 series SSD, 128 GB;
Data: Samsung Spinpoint 103SJ, 1 TB;
Backup: WD Caviar Green WD30EZRX-00D8PB0, 3 TB
- PSU
- Rosewill SilentNight 500 watt fanless, semi-modular
- Case
- Antec Solo II
- Cooling
- Noctua NH-U12S; Noctua F12 intake, Noctua S12A exhaust
- Keyboard
- Microsoft 200 6JH-00001 USB
- Mouse
- Dell or Microsoft optical wired; USB
- Antivirus
- Microsoft Security Essentials and Malwarebytes Premium
- Browser
- Pale Moon
- Other Info
- All fans PWM; speeds at idle: CPU circa 500 rpm; intake circa 600 rpm; exhaust circa 600 rpm; CPU temps 27 idle and 47 C load in a warm room (27 C/81 F) when running Intel Extreme Tuning Utility stress test.
THANKS SO MUCH EVERYONE!
my request for assistance here has been treated in a mature fashion. at first i expected some kids to just give me a hard time, so thank you for sticking with me. i have saved some money and discovered how to take care of my pc and have it running smoothly. still a few mins on boot time but i had forgotten to unselect everything. have done this now so will see tomorrow.
thx greg. i have installed and performed a full scan with MSE. no issues. have installed malwarebytes and uninstalled ad-aware.
still a little confused on performing backups. last time using the system tool i thought it would replace the previous backup but it just makes another copy filling my ex HD. will do some reading on this when i can...
cheers!
ken
my request for assistance here has been treated in a mature fashion. at first i expected some kids to just give me a hard time, so thank you for sticking with me. i have saved some money and discovered how to take care of my pc and have it running smoothly. still a few mins on boot time but i had forgotten to unselect everything. have done this now so will see tomorrow.
thx greg. i have installed and performed a full scan with MSE. no issues. have installed malwarebytes and uninstalled ad-aware.
still a little confused on performing backups. last time using the system tool i thought it would replace the previous backup but it just makes another copy filling my ex HD. will do some reading on this when i can...
cheers!
ken
My Computer
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Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7600 Mult...Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M 450 @ 2.40GHz4.00 GBIntel(R) HD Graphics
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- hp g62 laptop
- OS
- Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7600 Multiprocessor Free
- CPU
- Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M 450 @ 2.40GHz
- Motherboard
- Hewlett-Packard 1425
- Memory
- 4.00 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel(R) HD Graphics
- Sound Card
- (1) High Definition Audio Device (2) High Definition Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Generic PnP Monitor on Intel HD Graphics
- Screen Resolution
- 1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
- Hard Drives
- (1) Hitachi HTS725032A9A364 ATA Device (2) Generic- Multi-Card USB Device
You're welcome.
When you have attached external hard drives the BIOS POST (power on self test) can impact your boot times but we are still talking ~ 30 seconds.
You should be noting the time after the Windows splash screen appears. Before this it is the BIOS doing its thing.
When you have attached external hard drives the BIOS POST (power on self test) can impact your boot times but we are still talking ~ 30 seconds.
You should be noting the time after the Windows splash screen appears. Before this it is the BIOS doing its thing.
My Computer
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Windows 7x64 Home Premium SP1Intel i7 2600kG.Skill Ripjaws (DDR3-1600) 2x4GBNvidia GeForce GTS 450; Intel HD Graphics 300...
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Own build
- OS
- Windows 7x64 Home Premium SP1
- CPU
- Intel i7 2600k
- Motherboard
- ASUS P8Z68 Deluxe
- Memory
- G.Skill Ripjaws (DDR3-1600) 2x4GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- Nvidia GeForce GTS 450; Intel HD Graphics 3000(GT2+)
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Dell Ultrasharp IPS panel U2311H, Samsung SyncMaster P2350
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- Samsung 850 Pro SSD 256GB, Samsung SSD 840 120GB, Seagates 1TB Barracuda ST31000528AS x2
- PSU
- Seasonic M12II 520W
- Case
- Lian Li Lancool PC-K60
- Cooling
- Case: 1x120mm, 3x140mm CPU: Hyper 212+
- Keyboard
- Logitech MK520 (wireless)
- Mouse
- Logitech MK520
- Internet Speed
- 6-7 Mbps
- Antivirus
- Norton Security Premium, Malwarebytes on 2 (MSE on 3rd PC)
- Browser
- FireFox
- Other Info
- Audio: Logitech Z523 2.1
thanks mate! woke up this morning and immediate boot. not a second wait! life is good...
thanks again all. : )
thanks again all. : )
My Computer
At a glance
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7600 Mult...Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M 450 @ 2.40GHz4.00 GBIntel(R) HD Graphics
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- hp g62 laptop
- OS
- Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7600 Multiprocessor Free
- CPU
- Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU M 450 @ 2.40GHz
- Motherboard
- Hewlett-Packard 1425
- Memory
- 4.00 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- Intel(R) HD Graphics
- Sound Card
- (1) High Definition Audio Device (2) High Definition Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Generic PnP Monitor on Intel HD Graphics
- Screen Resolution
- 1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
- Hard Drives
- (1) Hitachi HTS725032A9A364 ATA Device (2) Generic- Multi-Card USB Device