[Ham-Computers] Avoiding Malware During Reinstallation

[Jim Hill]

Hi Marcel:
I have the anti-virus CD, so no on-line delays while installing it.

I don't know what you mean about setting the Internet/download scan. Could 
you give me more detailed information?
Thanks, Jim

At 12:54 AM 11/13/2005, you wrote:
>dear Jim.
>
>Get a anti-virus program on CD (or burn your copy on CD).
>
>Instal OS+SP2 on system.
>The second step is to install the anti-virus program.
>Set also Internet/download scan.
>
>An then you are protected to the shit-ware comming from the internet.
>Now can download the patches....
>
>Marcel Pe1nms
>
>
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>[mailto:ham-computers-bounces at mailman.qth.net]Namens Jim Hill
>Verzonden: zaterdag 12 november 2005 20:36
>Aan: ham-computers at mailman.qth.net
>Onderwerp: [Ham-Computers] Avoiding Malware During Reinstallation
>
>
>I'm preparing to reformat and reinstall Win XP Pro.  It's an older computer
>(Dell OptiPlex with a Pentium 933 or 966, I forgot which) connected with a
>cable modem through a Linksys router. It will take plenty of time to
>download upgrades for Norton Internet Security - at least a half hour. I
>obtained a CD with SP2 from Microsoft, but additional time will be required
>for other Microsoft updates.
>
>I'm concerned about malware problems that may occur during the time the
>computer is unprotected. In the past, I obtained info on avoiding the
>Sasser and Gabot viruses, but no doubt other problems have occurred since
>them.
>
>Any suggestions?  Jim
>
>
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