The Official Computer Geek Thread

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With all the users on here with various experience and qualifications etc. I thought it would be cool if we had a thread dedicated to helping each other with various computer problems, hardware and software issues etc.

For example my friend has an issue with his machine whereby he got nailed wityh an online malware called Virus Remover 2009 . exe and it in turn gave him a nice trojan. It appears the only way to nail it without a lot of fluffing around is the old Format C. Anyone know of an easier way?

Genuine help please. And who knows, with various other computer problems, perhaps we can help each other overcome them.

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Lonegunmen wrote:

Genuine help please. And who knows, with various other computer problems, perhaps we can help each other overcome them.

Says it all really.

ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH

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my computer has a virus where it keeps going to porn sites whenever my wife goes out.

Mad thing is, she keeps blaming me

All I do is make the stuff I would've liked
Reference things I wanna watch, reference girls I wanna bite
Now I'm firefly like a burning kite
And yousa fake fuck like a fleshlight

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almost 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

ive got a song that wont take long, Adelaide are rubbish.. the second verse is same as the first.. ADELAIDE ARE RUBBISH

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almost 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Did you know that if you type "Google" into Google and hit the Google Search button you will make the whole World Wide Web crash!

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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Lonegunmen wrote:

Try getting them to go to folder options and viewing hidden files, unhiding known extensions and unhide protected system files. then do a simple windows search for that virus file. If you can see it then you have several options. If not it could be a bit harderfrustr8dstriker2009-04-05 21:26:05

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How can I make it that my laptop wakes me up in the morning, Washes me and gets me ready for work?
Is there such software?

This thread makes me giggle when I see it.
What I see is.. Official Greek ThreadStefan2009-04-05 21:29:32

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Stefan wrote:

Not enough of them can spell for there to be a Greek thread. And nothing greek is official

But it would be deservedly placed in Off Topic with the tripe some of them spoutfrustr8dstriker2009-04-05 21:32:49

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almost 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Unless it's a simple problem don't count on getting much help here; computer problems can be complex to solve.

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almost 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I know it's a lost cause but I was hopeful that it might be taken seriously for once with good intentions to help each other. Then Frankie started the downfalll

Lonegunmen2009-04-06 22:05:44

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almost 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

My 2 cents
Common Sense for prevention of Virus's:

Have a working Firewall
Have working SpyWare
Have a working anti-virus software
Scan your computer once a week.

I have these and I can proudly say I have never had a virus. And this probably isnt much help since this is AFTER the infection but.. meh

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almost 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Some things to add:

Apply windows updates - go to your control panel, turn Automatic Updates on.

Backup!
At least once a month, maybe even every day.
Just work out what you wouldn't want to lose.
Need to copy it to somewhere external to your computer; e.g. CD-Rom.
There is a backup program in Windows under System Tools.

Free Anti-virus for PCs:
http://free.avg.com/

Free anti-spyware:
http://www.lavasoft.com

There's a free firewall in Windows XP; you can download an even better one from
http://www.zonealarm.com

Run the scans once a week. Some of them can be scheduled automatically.

And use Firefox or Safari browsers.

Bevan2009-04-07 16:54:22

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almost 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Question: is AVG free as good as one you have to shell out clams for and if not, why?

Incredible stamina. No shame. Yellow Fever.

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almost 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I have AVG free and it works well for me... not too sure about the 'Full Version'

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Avoid AVG . Remember, what you pay for is what you get - Free usually means substandard.

My friend uses AVG and he got nailed with the virus. His argument is that no viruses would have gotten through as AVG would have told him. My logic is, if a virus gets through, your anti virus is hardly going to tell you is it?? My friend is about to part with some serious dosh as the Virus got into his boot sector. I tried running his machine off his XP CD Rom to format the HDD and it wouldn't let in any access.

Kasperksy is an excellent AV. If you want an execellent alround product, go for Zone Alarm Pro. It has the firewall, anti phishing, pop up blockers etc, it also uses Kapsersky AV as it's AV of choice.

Avoid McAfees which has had a long history of being a Ram hog and until this latest release of Norton's, it too was previously guilty of grabbing your Ram and your other resources. Word I've heard is the new 360 version is quicker and less resource hoggish but that it was still one not as good as it could be and not as good as some magazines are making it out to be.

Oh and torne, the only difference between the free version of AVG and the Paid version is that the paid version gets new AV definitions 2 hours ahead of the freebie users. Which will help with it's moderate % success rate of nailing viruses.

Link for Reviews

Lonegunmen2009-04-07 23:46:03

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almost 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I have used AVG for years and have other antivirus software that I use as well. I have hardly ever had a problem with it. So far I have only had one virus that AVG didn't catch.

Though if you do run AVG run something along the lines of Spybot and AdAware at the same time.

If you are seriously concerned about viruses and are willing to spend some dosh. Nod32 has reportedly never been beaten by any virus. A tad pricey though.

Flick me a PM and I could take a look at your mates drive over the uni term break and see what can be done if you want.

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Thanks for the offer but he took it into a shop yesterday to sort it. NOD32 has been beaten but it is a good product. The last set of tests i saw done had AVG with an 87% success ratio, although that was with ver 7.5. Ver 8 may be better. I hope everyone with any comp interest visits the link I attached above. One thing that does amuse me is that PC World franchises seem to rate Nortons stuff, yet is is not that good. When I have bought a new comp, it's the first thing I uninstall, and you have to go into the regustry to completely remove it otherwise it plays havoc with any replacement product. Yet once removed and replaced, one's computer also seems to be more stable.

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The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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almost 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Buy a MAC

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almost 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Corkster wrote:

Buy a MAC

why's that, are they forecasting rain???

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If only Macs were so much cheaper. The equivalent MAC to what I just bought as an ibm type would have cost me $4,300NZ, whereas my new laptop cost $1500.

I do agree, MACs are an awesome computer. I'm surprised more game manufacturers haven't gone down that track as their graphics hardware is brilliant. For the mphoto work and website work I'd like to do, a MAC would be a real bonus for me.

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almost 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

New problem for you guys/girls to advise me on......

Telecon phones save any movie clips done on their phones as a clipname.3g2 file.

3g2. Is therer anyway to convert this into a format such as WMV or MOV and run it off a CD??

I'd like to convert some files for my Aunty. I have them on my lapt top now but on the 3g2 format.

Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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almost 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Google "Any Video Converter" software, it's a freebie. Have a look at what formats it supports. I've found it pretty good with other formats, not sure about mob phone formats. Worth a look.

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almost 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Yep, got onto it thanks.

Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

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almost 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Credit where it is due....

I just flicked off an e-mail to Microsoft regarding a hardware issue. I kid you not - within 2 mins of me sending the e-mail, I received an international phone call from Microsoft about the issue. I have never ever had that sort of personal response before or that quickly. My issue will be taken up with Microsoft NZ tomorrow. Now that is impressive customer service!!

Lonegunmen2009-04-21 10:17:43

Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

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almost 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

sounds like someone is trying to keep thier job

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almost 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Chrome or Firefox?

We will never fully decide who has won the football.

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almost 17 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

Firefox

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