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Making It Way Too Easy
Copied this from a post on the HJT forum:
"Hi all, I'm hoping someone can help me with this. I just got a new Dell Dimension E521 a couple of days ago, and
I didn't have any virus protection for only one day, and somehow I have gotten infected with something that I can't get rid of." It depressed me to read that.
The sad truth is that only takes a few seconds to get infected with something...its almost like these things are sitting at the portal waiting to get in. I learned from my own experience that a few seconds of brain freeze can ruin a whole weekend, or more. Don't know what the answer is...the sellers of computers, manufacturers like Dell or retail stores, are not likely to advise buyers and new users of the free products that are available for download that can protect against spyware and viruses, preferring to sell their own products. I guess we can only hope that the good guys and gals are staying as busy as possible ferreting out the never ending threats and finding ways to protect against them or defang them before they can cause trouble. :smileysad:
Message Edited by dalem29 on 01-07-200706:40 PM
millenium0chi
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Posted January 8th, 2007 13:00
Also, I think it would be unrealistic to expect a retailer or manufacturer to hold the consumer's hand throughout the process of choosing the anti-virus/spyware program that is best (which is extremely subjective, in my opinion). When you're investing in something as important (and potentially vulnerable) as a PC or notebook, you have to do your homework. That means that not only should you know exactly which system is right for your needs, but you need to determine which software you will be most comfortable using to protect that system. Forums like this are an excellent resource for free and paid programs, and a quick Google search will pull up everything you need to know. So really, there's no excuse for being open to attack, even for one day.- it is absoluteley not dells responsibility - it falls to the end user. IMO anyone in that position would find trouble anyway - it would just be a matter of time. frankly i can not fathom how something like that could happen. i have not used any antivirus software for a couple of years now, and have not gotten a single virus or trojan. common sense is free and is not as much of a resource hog.*disclaimer* - use antivirus software. lots of it, all the time. not using anti virus software is reckless and downright un-american.
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Posted January 8th, 2007 17:00
Yes If the seller recommended using say brand x antivirus software and the consumer got a virus they would post "well the seller recommended i use brand x now i got a virus so the seller did not know what they were talking about"Raheem.Please do not send me emails to my email address asking for help. I will try and answer what i can on the boards.Raheem.Message Edited by dwaynelukas1 on 01-08-200701:40 PM
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Posted January 8th, 2007 04:00