Recent content by LouBrandt

Then it doesn't sound as if you recommend that I get a free version of CCleaner.

Well, you're probably right that I won't get messages asking me to pay for it, but so far, every "free" software that I've looked at tells me that unless I pay, I won't be able to use it for more than 30 days or so.

Thanks again. One thing that I've noticed every time that I start to download a "free" piece of software (like Malwarebytes or Avast, etc.) I see messages that say that it will only be active for a month or so unless I buy it. So at this point, I've downloaded the "buy" versions of all of my...

Well, I was under the impression that Malwarebytes was only an anti-malware software and not an anti-virus software. I must confess that I'm really not up on viruses, malware, spyware, etc. We didn't run any anti-virus software on our previous XP computer, but on this Windows 7 computer, we want...

Thanks for the info. I appreciate it very much. Since I posted, I have installed AVAST (a paid version), and I have installed "System Mechanic" (also a paid version). My understanding is (and please correct me if I am wrong) is that Microsoft Security Essentials is somewhat like System Mechanic...

Hello, I just purchased and installed Malwarebytes. My question is, does Malwarebytes run in the background (similar to an anti-virus program) or do I have to run it myself? Thanks, Louis

Hello, Based on what some have said, AVAST seems to be a good anti-virus software. When I go to their site, I find that I can get it free, but that if I buy the more "full" version, I have to purchase it. My question is, is the free version all that I need, or should I buy it? I already...

Yes, I understand that the anti-virus is "running" in the background, and I have just added "Malwarebytes" to the computer, and it is my understanding that "Malwarebytes" is also "running" in the background. I do understand that other software such as CCleaner will have to be manually run or...

Thanks, I have installed Malwarebytes, and I intend to install either Microsoft Security Essentials or Avast (someone recommended Avast to me). Louis

Hello, When I set up my new Dell Windows 7 desktop, the Dell rep on the phone suggested that I buy "System Mechanic" to aid in keeping the computer running at its best. I did make the purchase and have it running. Later, a friend suggested that I install CCleaner to keep unnecessary files...

Hello, I've just bought and setup a new Windows 7 computer. It came with McAfee. I don't know whether on this forum, you are permitted to recommend a good anti-virus software, but if you are, please do. Another question. Can loading more than one anti-virus/spyware/malware software cause a...

Ok, but when I went to the site that you pointed me to, I thought that I noticed that Windows 7 was not listed among the systems that the software supported, so I assumed that I'd have to download it to the old XP machine.

Thanks. I found a way to do it in Windows 7 itself. The download that you pointed me to seemed to indicate that I would download the software to my old XP computer and convert the files from there, then take them to the Windows 7 computer. I'm sure that would work fine, but since I've already...

Hello, I'm new to this forum, and I have a question that I hope someone will be able to help me with. I just bought a new Dell Windows 7 computer. Everything is fine on the computer, but my question has to do with trying to transfer some text documents from my old computer to this new one...