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From: Bob Villa on 1 Jun 2010 07:36
On May 31, 8:33 pm, "Victek" <vic...(a)invalid.invalid> wrote:
> > It happens that Young Bostelmann formulated :
> >> Microsoft keeps extending some support on XP.  I was wondering how the
> >> tech gurus around ACF keep their XPs secure and optimized now that
> >> support is so flickering from Windows?  Could you please discuss what
> >> is good management on XP,please?
> >> FYI:  OS: Windows XP  Serv.Pack 2 (purchased 2004), hardware: Dell
> >> Dimension 3000;
> >> browsers: FF,Iron, AV: Avira
> >> Thanks!
>
> > Like Ron mentioned, 1st step for you is to install SP3. When moving up the
> > SP chain, your comp must be bug/glitch free. If you have any unusual
> > things hapenning, fix those first, before you upgrade to SP3.
>
> Yes, to get ready I would run disk cleanup and ccleaner, delete all the
> restore points, and do a scan with MBAM or SuperAntiSpyware.  Last I would
> uninstall the antivirus right before installing SP3.  If you really want
> cover the bases create a disk image too.  Normally installing SP3 goes just
> fine, but it's good to be prepared.

I like your suggestions...to the point and not over-done. (although I
have an aversion to SAS, yuck!)

bob
From: Man-wai Chang to The Door (33600bps) on 1 Jun 2010 07:45
On 6/1/2010 01:26, Young Bostelmann wrote:
> Microsoft keeps extending some support on XP. I was wondering how the
> tech gurus around ACF keep their XPs secure and optimized now that
> support is so flickering from Windows? Could you please discuss what
> is good management on XP,please?

We are only trusting the tools. We never knew whether these tools are
doing the job.... :)

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From: Johnw on 1 Jun 2010 08:43
Bob Villa submitted this idea :
> I like your suggestions...to the point and not over-done. (although I
> have an aversion to SAS, yuck!)

bob, it is one of the recommended tools for cleaning up comps, prior to
presenting log files to experts, if after following their proceedures,
help is still needed.
http://forums.devshed.com/antivirus-protection-117/if-you-have-infection-issues-start-here-first-519852.html
http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic58138.html
http://www.techsupportteam.org/forum/malware-removal/2813-malware-removal-guide-read-before-posting.html
http://discussions.virtualdr.com/showthread.php?t=167915
http://www.greyknight17.com/spyware.php
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=204770
http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=795114
http://www.help2go.com/Tutorials/Protect_Your_PC/How_to_Start_Removing_Viruses_and_Spyware_from_your_Computer.html


From: Baron d'Holbach ~1723-1789~ on 1 Jun 2010 14:54
On Mon, 31 May 2010 10:26:49 -0700, Young Bostelmann wrote:

> Microsoft keeps extending some support on XP. I was wondering how the
> tech gurus around ACF keep their XPs secure and optimized now that
> support is so flickering from Windows? Could you please discuss what is
> good management on XP,please?
> FYI: OS: Windows XP Serv.Pack 2 (purchased 2004), hardware: Dell
> Dimension 3000;
> browsers: FF,Iron, AV: Avira
> Thanks!

First of all, I'd use a limited account instead of an admin one, the
principle of least privileges is almost 40 years old:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principle_of_least_privilege

Then, some useful links:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=196737
http://www.mechbgon.com/srp/
http://www.mechbgon.com/build/security2.html

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From: Steve Terry on 2 Jun 2010 00:15
"Young Bostelmann" <3d1c4b1a(a)gmail.com> wrote in message
news:2677069c-0c68-4a03-845c-0497073fec48(a)6g2000prg.googlegroups.com...
> Microsoft keeps extending some support on XP. I was wondering how the
> tech gurus around ACF keep their XPs secure and optimized now that
> support is so flickering from Windows? Could you please discuss what
> is good management on XP,please?
> FYI: OS: Windows XP Serv.Pack 2 (purchased 2004), hardware: Dell
> Dimension 3000;
> browsers: FF,Iron, AV: Avira
> Thanks!
>
>
After doing the obvious of installing SP3

Load Rising PC Doctor and under common functions, check the leaks option.
It'll show any missing win updates, and security leaks

http://www.rising-global.com/products/rising-pc-doctor.html

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