Windows XP and McAfee

[traveller]

grrrr.

OK - I have Windows XP and I did what they told me and downloaded the newest Upgrade, the Service Pack 2 or something. Anyway, it comes with a firewall but no anti-virus scan. Now, I already have McAfee and it's done a nice job for me. However, this latest upgrade is not compatible with it. I get an error msg that says there is no solution to the problme because Windows is not McAfee. sigh.

What do I do now? Any of you ran into this?

[Guest Christian Counselor]

Mcafee seems to have a problem with windows xp.One or the other seems to have back-slided.Norton anti-virus software works well but the prize goes to AVG anti-virus software because they offer a free service,with daily updates to individuals.It is completely compatible with all versions of windows even though it contains its own firewall.

[other one]

I use norton antivirus and firewall. I had to turn off all the microsoft stuff that was started in the service pack, and uninstall norton and reinstall it..... was a mess. I also had several programs that I had to reload.

se

[RGR]

Traveller,

Service Pack 2 gave me absolute headaches! I done the obligatory install and it took me 5 minutes or more just to get Internet Explorer to come up!!!! I wound up de-installing it and doing a system restore-no more Service Pack 2 for me!

[Leonard]

The combination of 'service pack 2' and McAfee was horrific for my computer. I had to erase the hard drive twice in one week.

I put in AVG and AVOID SERVICE PACK 2 LIKE THE PLAGUE, and my computer got over it's flu.

[traveller]

I use norton antivirus and firewall.  I had to turn off all the microsoft stuff that was started in the service pack, and uninstall norton and reinstall it..... was a mess.    I also had several programs that I had to reload.

se

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How do I turn off all the microsoft stuff? ?

[traveller]

Traveller,

Service Pack 2 gave me absolute headaches!  I done the obligatory install and it took me 5 minutes or more just to get Internet Explorer to come up!!!!  I wound up de-installing it and doing a system restore-no more Service Pack 2 for me!

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Can you do an uninstall on just the service pack without messing up everything else?

[carlos123]

May I make a slightly different suggestion?

A couple of years ago I got sick and tired of Microsoft's shenanigens and decided once and for all to switch to Linux. Although it was hard at first, now that I have gotten over the learning curve of Linux, I would never go back.

And I would recommend that you consider this option. What you are experiencing with Microsoft will not end and will simply resurface in some other way at some other time when they bring out still more changes that may not be in line with what you want done. With Microsoft you are utterly helpless to accept whatever they dish out.

Under Linux you have a choice not to mention that you are freed up from the burdensome licencing issues that are to be found under Windows.

Linux is not for everyone and it all ldepends on what you use your computer for but if you are willing I would be more than happy to discuss your computer use to see if Linux might indeed be a good alternative for you.

I am so very, very happy that I switched two years ago! My computer is rock stable, I have not experienced a single virus at all in years, my software is free (from Word Processing to browsing to email and beyond, I can change anything I care to take the time to change, I can set up my system exactly as I want it, I can freely copy and use the software on any computer or as many computers as I want, and no one and nothing ends up "phoning home" from my computer unless I let them (from the operating system on up - under Microsoft if they want to phone home you are pretty much stuck letting them unless you are willing to jump through hoops to try and stop them).

Carlos

Edited February 4, 2005 by carlos123

[JesusisGod2]

Traveller,

Service Pack 2 gave me absolute headaches!

[JesusisGod2]

May I make a slightly different suggestion? 

A couple of years ago I got sick and tired of Microsoft's shenanigens and decided once and for all to switch to Linux.  Although it was hard at first, now that I have gotten over the learning curve of Linux, I would never go back. 

And I would recommend that you consider this option.  What you are experiencing with Microsoft will not end and will simply resurface in some other way at some other time when they bring out still more changes that may not be in line with what you want done.  With Microsoft you are utterly helpless to accept whatever they dish out. 

Under Linux you have a choice  not to mention that you are freed up from the burdensome licencing issues that are to be found under Windows. 

Linux is not for everyone and it all ldepends on what you use your computer for but if you are willing I would be more than happy to discuss your computer use to see if Linux might indeed be a good alternative for you. 

I am so very, very happy that I switched two years ago!  My computer is rock stable, I have not experienced a single virus at all in years, my software is free (from Word Processing to browsing to email and beyond, I can change anything I care to take the time to change, I can set up my system exactly as I want it, I can freely copy and use the software on any computer or as many computers as I want, and no one and nothing ends up "phoning home" from my computer unless I let them (from the operating system on up - under Microsoft if they want to phone home you are pretty much stuck letting them unless you are willing to jump through hoops to try and stop them). 

Carlos

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Wow Carlos! Thanks for this tip.

I might do some research on this myself. Do you experience any software compatibility problems?

God Bless

Kevin