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Dirty Dane · 08-26-2004, 08:34 AM

new antivirus & firewall, managing browser add-ons, popup-blocker...

Just installed it, and also compared firefox with IE. IE loads faster, and the popup blocker is efficient.

No problems/conflicts with existing programs or network/internet.

The add-ons managing is pretty cool, not only because of controlling it. It also shows what was used. Not a dialerprogram best friend - hehe.

However I can recommend lots of RAM and HD buffer - lucky I got them

I like it so far.

bye bye popups and dialers & bye bye firefox!

Cman · 08-26-2004, 08:36 AM

works fine for me so far. the "new" firewall seems much better than the original XP firewall.

not that any software firewall is rock solid, but its better than nothing.

macho · 08-26-2004, 08:38 AM

I heard that it conflict with Service Pack 1.

Google toolbar is also very good popups blocker!

Babaganoosh · 08-26-2004, 08:50 AM

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Originally posted by macho
I heard that it conflict with Service Pack 1.

Google toolbar is also very good popups blocker!

Google's toolbar sucks at blocking popups. I don't even use it anymore now that I have SP2.

Doctor Dre · 08-27-2004, 12:42 AM

I'm not taking the chance ... not yet

SGS · 08-27-2004, 12:48 AM

Like most sensible paysite owners we downloaded SP2 onto one of the stand-alone PC?s in the office here to anticipate any subscriber customer support issues that might arise over the coming days as surfers auto update and we have found no problems with it at all.

webmaster x · 08-27-2004, 12:50 AM

Can it block Offshore Clicks' popups?

Quote:

Originally posted by Dirty Dane
new antivirus & firewall, managing browser add-ons, popup-blocker...

Just installed it, and also compared firefox with IE. IE loads faster, and the popup blocker is efficient.

No problems/conflicts with existing programs or network/internet.

The add-ons managing is pretty cool, not only because of controlling it. It also shows what was used. Not a dialerprogram best friend - hehe.

However I can recommend lots of RAM and HD buffer - lucky I got them

I like it so far.
bye bye popups and dialers & bye bye firefox!

Dagwolf · 08-27-2004, 12:50 AM

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Originally posted by Armed & Hammered
Google's toolbar sucks at blocking popups. I don't even use it anymore now that I have SP2.

I'm sticking with the toolbar, but it needs an update. It lets too much crap through.

webmaster x · 08-27-2004, 12:51 AM

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Originally posted by Doctor Dre
I'm not taking the chance ... not yet

I'm giving it two months. Once there's enough updates, I'll go ahead and update.

Just going by my experience with SP1

mardigras · 08-27-2004, 12:57 AM

I agree Google has slipped to the suckiest at blocking popups, but I have tried other programs that are great at stopping popups since they slipped. I'm still waiting for SP2 to be on the regular Windows Update site for a week or so...

iwantu · 08-27-2004, 01:11 AM

We installed it today as well!

Seems to be running fine and smooth!

let's hope it remains this way!

More Booze · 08-27-2004, 01:57 AM

Antivirus? Do SP2 have a built-in antivirus program?

GatorB · 08-27-2004, 01:58 AM

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Originally posted by mardigras
I agree Google has slipped to the suckiest at blocking popups, but I have tried other programs that are great at stopping popups since they slipped. I'm still waiting for SP2 to be on the regular Windows Update site for a week or so...

it was on there om wednesday. that's where I got it from.

mind · 08-27-2004, 01:59 AM

waiting for SP2a or b lol

chemicaleyes · 08-27-2004, 02:06 AM

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Originally posted by More Booze
Antivirus? Do SP2 have a built-in antivirus program?

doubt it MicroSoft is not a anti-virus company

GatorB · 08-27-2004, 02:08 AM

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Originally posted by chemicaleyes
doubt it MicroSoft is not a anti-virus company

No, but their Security Center makes it easier for mot people to know WTF they've got going on. I mean for the ignorant people.

irishfury · 08-27-2004, 02:13 AM

sp2 is awesome pop up blocker awesome....

mind · 08-27-2004, 02:15 AM

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Originally posted by chemicaleyes
doubt it MicroSoft is not a anti-virus company

Microsoft did announce that they are making some sort of virus software - so i wouldt be too sure about them not being a Virus Company ;)

GatorB · 08-27-2004, 02:15 AM

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Originally posted by irishfury
sp2 is awesome pop up blocker awesome....

Yes it is. dumped google's already. I also get this thingt that tells me when someone tries putting some Active X shit on my computer

wdsguy · 08-27-2004, 02:36 AM

my roommate just installed it and it fucked up his windows installation

TheMob · 08-27-2004, 02:37 AM

hehe, i'd be too nervous having read all the reports

GatorB · 08-27-2004, 02:41 AM

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Originally posted by wdsguy
my roommate just installed it and it fucked up his windows installation

because he's a reatrd

TheMob · 08-27-2004, 02:42 AM

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Originally posted by GatorB
because he's a reatrd

no, because m$ is a retarded company

chemicaleyes · 08-27-2004, 02:44 AM

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Originally posted by mind
Microsoft did announce that they are making some sort of virus software - so i wouldt be too sure about them not being a Virus Company ;)

Cool, but was speaking to MS yesterday on a number of issues I have with them.. antivirus was one issue and their senior techs and some other people dealing with customer service problems all say Microsoft doesn't consider itself to be an antivirus company. (their words not mine)

GatorB · 08-27-2004, 02:45 AM

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Originally posted by TheMob?
no, because m$ is a retarded company

what exactly happened. Jeez download it and install it. how hard is that?

PersianKitty · 08-27-2004, 02:50 AM

Updated my laptop with it yesterday. I was afraid I'd have to run out and buy a new one if it didn't work right because I'm headed out for a trip in a few hours.

Everything worked fine. No problems or conflicts so far. Took a bit to get my wireless on my laptop to see the network, etc.. seems they changed the wireless networking a bit. All is well now tho.

TheMob · 08-27-2004, 02:51 AM

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Originally posted by GatorB
what exactly happened. Jeez download it and install it. how hard is that?

it won't work if you ever installed a 3rd party piece of software

GatorB · 08-27-2004, 02:52 AM

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Originally posted by TheMob?
it won't work if you ever installed a 3rd party piece of software

Such as?

Muff · 08-27-2004, 02:59 AM

The only thing it doesn't seem to stop is manipulation of the back button.

Try going to some of CE cash's sites and you'll see what I mean.

RicardoB · 08-27-2004, 05:21 AM

I still say it's just a matter of time will work arounds are found, created and used.

Give it a few months and ya'll have pop ups as usual

08-26-2004, 08:34 AM	#1
Dirty Dane Sick Fuck Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: www Posts: 9,491	Windows XP Service Pack 2 new antivirus & firewall, managing browser add-ons, popup-blocker... Just installed it, and also compared firefox with IE. IE loads faster, and the popup blocker is efficient. No problems/conflicts with existing programs or network/internet. The add-ons managing is pretty cool, not only because of controlling it. It also shows what was used. Not a dialerprogram best friend - hehe. However I can recommend lots of RAM and HD buffer - lucky I got them I like it so far. bye bye popups and dialers & bye bye firefox! Last edited by Dirty Dane; 08-26-2004 at 08:36 AM..

08-26-2004, 08:36 AM	#2
Cman Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 697	works fine for me so far. the "new" firewall seems much better than the original XP firewall. not that any software firewall is rock solid, but its better than nothing. __________________ I could put stuff here, but you don't care.

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macho Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Internet Posts: 2,875	I heard that it conflict with Service Pack 1. Google toolbar is also very good popups blocker! __________________ GayPay X2 -- #1in the niche! $35 per sign! Up to 70% revenue share! http://www.gaypay.com

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SGS Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mallorca - Nottingham Posts: 5,176	Like most sensible paysite owners we downloaded SP2 onto one of the stand-alone PC?s in the office here to anticipate any subscriber customer support issues that might arise over the coming days as surfers auto update and we have found no problems with it at all. __________________ See sig...

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mardigras Bon temps! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: down yonder Posts: 14,194	I agree Google has slipped to the suckiest at blocking popups, but I have tried other programs that are great at stopping popups since they slipped. I'm still waiting for SP2 to be on the regular Windows Update site for a week or so... __________________ .

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More Booze Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 5,116	Antivirus? Do SP2 have a built-in antivirus program?

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irishfury Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: In the hearts of cowards Posts: 2,611	sp2 is awesome pop up blocker awesome.... __________________ Trust no one there all snakes

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wdsguy Ryde or Die Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California-Shanghai Posts: 19,568	my roommate just installed it and it fucked up his windows installation

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TheMob Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 2006 Posts: 8,584	hehe, i'd be too nervous having read all the reports

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PersianKitty Meow Media Inc. Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: In the valley of the sun, cactus, tacos, tequila, and nod Posts: 7,785	Updated my laptop with it yesterday. I was afraid I'd have to run out and buy a new one if it didn't work right because I'm headed out for a trip in a few hours. Everything worked fine. No problems or conflicts so far. Took a bit to get my wireless on my laptop to see the network, etc.. seems they changed the wireless networking a bit. All is well now tho. __________________ Wondering what webmaster programs PK uses? Check them out here!

08-27-2004, 02:59 AM	#29
Muff Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,782	The only thing it doesn't seem to stop is manipulation of the back button. Try going to some of CE cash's sites and you'll see what I mean.

08-27-2004, 05:21 AM	#30
RicardoB Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,576	I still say it's just a matter of time will work arounds are found, created and used. Give it a few months and ya'll have pop ups as usual __________________ Let Me Show Ya How I Really Feel Ricardo's Rants