windoze-7

[momaka]

Re: windoze-7

just turn off the reminder for automatic updates then and you wilol never see a thing.

Exactly. I did this for the antivirus and firewall as well. Don't need a firewall since my router has a built in hardware one. Don't really need an anti-virus either since I only visit a handful of websites (scanning with Malwarebytes once every few months works just fine).

i suspect they can update if they want no matter what you say.

Not sure about Windows 7, but in XP when you say you want Automatic Updates off, they do become turned off. Furthermore, you can turn off even the service for Automatic Updates from Computer Management in Administrative Tools. Saves a few extra KB of RAM .

As far as Windows Genuine Advantage, that stuff is easy to remove. It is actually installed on a few of my computers, though, but I left it alone as it doesn't really bother me. It starts with Windows on every other boot or so and is usually gone from memory before I can even open Task Manager, so it's not really taking any resources. If WAT is like this as well, I don't see what's the big deal. So what, some process calls home once every 90 days, who cares. Yeah, I don't like this "you're a thief until we verify that you're not" crap either, but I think there are many other things worse that that.

[kaniki]

Re: windoze-7

you can turn it off for windows 7 too. when you first set windows 7 up, the option to turn it off is not there, but there is a option to set the option later. after windows is set up, then you can turn it off. just go to windows update under the start --> all programs and when the screen comes up, it will say something about turning it on or something like that. click to change the settings and it can be turned off from there. then you can do the updates by choice of what you want..

[kaniki]

Re: windoze-7

I already know about this WAT thing (aka. update KB971033, XP had a similar thing, called WGA), because I do run pirate Windows 7.
Most people in my country use pirate Windows, mainly due to price.

My point exactly. I don't see why MS can not just make a more reasonable price scheme. make it so you get update for 50, OEM for 70, and retail for $100. Then people would be more willing to purchase windows. But look at the restrictions they even put on it. By EULA, OEM can only be used on new builds and not be bought for yourself by the new EULA for 7. What is the harm of selling the OEM version and letting people buy it for their own PC.

The only difference between OEM and retail is price and retail is supported by MS if you have a problem. OEM you have to go the the person that built the PC. If they can sell OEM licenses to big companies like HP and compaq for what, 15 or 20 dollars each, then why cant they sell an OEM version the the home user for $70? I know i wouldnt compalin half as much about their prices if they did and Ill bet that sales would about double and the hacked versions would drop by 70% (25% would probably be china and 5% the rest of the world.)

Well, I don't see that red shield icon in the tray bar (maybe because I already have too many icons there).

There is a double arrow next the the icons by the clcok. click it and all the hidden icons will appear.

[c_hegge]

Re: windoze-7

use clamav, it is 100% Linux & scans windoze drives for windoze viruses.
http://www.clamav.net/

I don't trust ClamAV at all in windows. It's OK for linux since there are no linux viruses but the bigger companies such as symantec, McAfee, etc would more than likely discover and find cures for new viruses long before the group of volunteers behind Clam would. I'm not saying open source is all bad, I just don't trust it for antivirus.

[ratdude747]

Re: windoze-7

no '7 here.

or here...

[Topcat]

Re: windoze-7

Here either.....atleast on this machine... Wheres Kerijane when we need her.

[c_hegge]

Re: windoze-7

I don't use windows 7 either. I have XP on my 'hovercraft' gaming rig and ubuntu on my laptop (the modified briefcase https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showpo...0&postcount=53)

[stj]

Re: windoze-7

Ubuntu & OSX, love it.
i hope ms is reading.

i wouldnt use chrome though, google infested it with spyware.
there is a version a german guy compiles with the junk removed you should check out.
http://www.srware.net/en/software_srware_iron.php

[goodpsusearch]

Re: windoze-7

Furthermore, you can turn off even the service for Automatic Updates from Computer Management in Administrative Tools. Saves a few extra KB of RAM .

I didn't know that! Just applied it. thanks!

[deckart]

Re: windoze-7

I was part of the testing program for Win7,I actually quite liked it!,didn't seem as bloated as Vista/OSX10.5,but reverted to XP when I d/l Bioshock 2 from Steam and had major grief trying to make it run,XP just loaded it and I'm a happy bunny.
What I do resent with MS is the different price scales for all their SW,Mac just comes at one price,but then again the way they are starting to behave,it is probably on their to do list.

[c_hegge]

Re: windoze-7

... I do run pirate Windows 7.

It's probably not a good idea to mention that in a public forum. What if microsoft reads?

[stj]

Re: windoze-7

microsoft prefers people running pirates, to people running osx or linux.

[ddscentral]

Re: windoze-7

microsoft prefers people running pirates, to people running osx or linux.

100% true.

[ratdude747]

Re: windoze-7

Here either.....atleast on this machine... Wheres Kerijane when we need her.

someone who shall not be named told her to shove it over that opera thread...

[Topcat]

Re: windoze-7

someone who shall not be named told her to shove it over that opera thread...

That thread was a trainwreck from the start......The damage was done by the time I even read it....

[stj]

Re: windoze-7

an opera thread?

the browser, or the stupid acting on stage?
time to use "search"

[acstech]

Re: windoze-7

You just try and have a little fun with some people and look what happens.

A link to the train wreck:

https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=7977

[mattch]

Re: windoze-7

i made the switch to windows 7. i kinda have to for work purposes.. def. not as horrid of an OS as vista, its like a nice mix of XP and 'vista that works'. and as your computer is OEM activated then automatic updates are nothing to worry, i download them for security patches, theres tons of them in MS products. In the event i am non-geniune i will "re-do" my oem activation just like they do so far i have not had to 're-do' anything except for when that leaked lenovo key came out before it was actually used... but hey mistakes happen and im confident in my geniune software.

Now if some guys is black suits step at my door with a warrant for my systems then my attitude towards all this would def. change, and fast

[stj]

Re: windoze-7

black suits & sheriff's have knocked on some doors, but they only target profitable businesses.

afterall, if your ass is broke, they cant screw you for big cash!

[electroguy75]

Re: windoze-7

That thread was a trainwreck from the start......The damage was done by the time I even read it....

wasnt intending on posting, but i have to say this. kerijanes departure from being a contributing member here is the sites loss, not hers. i have read many of her posts and her intelligent input would be a welcome addition at any tech site on the net.just my opinion. cheers