Re: Anti-Virus software

2018-02-11 Thread John
Thanks. Not running Windoze 10. On 2/11/2018 08:53, Toine wrote: If you are running Windows 10 the build-in Defender is ok. I'm running with defender only for about 1 year without troubles, I does detect the virusses I once in a while throw at it to test the scanner and I think before clicking

Re: Anti-Virus software

2018-02-11 Thread Toine
If you are running Windows 10 the build-in Defender is ok. I'm running with defender only for about 1 year without troubles, I does detect the virusses I once in a while throw at it to test the scanner and I think before clicking on emails from the bank, paypal etc. Most of them are fake. On 10

RE: Anti-Virus software

2018-02-10 Thread John Coyle
Try Trend Micro - I've used it for years without problems, and it is very efficient. John in Brisbane -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sent: Sunday, 11 February 2018 6:36 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List <pdml@pdml.net> Subject: Anti

Re: Anti-Virus software

2018-02-10 Thread P. J. Alling
I've been using AVG but it's always asked if I want Google Chrome installed.  I already have it installed for a project I was working on a few years ago, I don't use it as a rule,  but it doesn't bother me being there, but so far AVG has always asked first. On 2/10/2018 3:36 PM, John wrote:

Anti-Virus software

2018-02-10 Thread John
I've been using AVG, but lately it's become a problem, trying to take over. It just installed Google Chrome without my permission and made it the default browser. I don't want Google Chrome. I had to uninstall it. So, now I'm looking for new antivirus software. Not Norton; not Kaspersky. --

Re: Attn: Virus from "photo.net": do NOT open attachments in messages from Photo.net

2017-09-21 Thread Igor PDML-StR
teresting thing is that clamav doesn't indentify any virus in this .js file. Igor Richard Dell Thu, 21 Sep 2017 09:50:33 -0700 wrote: Good advice for almost all emails ... never open an attachment unless you absolutely know it is ok, particularly .zip, .exe, .docx, .xlsx, or any of the

Re: Attn: Virus from "photo.net": do NOT open attachments in messages from Photo.net

2017-09-21 Thread Richard Dell
it to my hard drive first, before opening .. then the anti-virus software will be sure to take a look at it. On 9/21/2017 9:06 AM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Hi All, I just responded to David's e-mail, but I thought, I would have a separate message with the warning in the Subject, since

Re: Attn: Virus from "photo.net": do NOT open attachments in messages from Photo.net

2017-09-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
y concerns. > > 3. Both messages have an attachment. > Do NOT open it. It is masqueraded as a ZIP-ed document, but it is a > JavaScript, - most likely a virus. > > Igor > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pd

Attn: Virus from "photo.net": do NOT open attachments in messages from Photo.net

2017-09-21 Thread Igor PDML-StR
came from an address (and via server) in Finland, and that confirmed my concerns. 3. Both messages have an attachment. Do NOT open it. It is masqueraded as a ZIP-ed document, but it is a JavaScript, - most likely a virus. Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: OT: maybe I should change my virus protection subscription

2014-04-19 Thread John Sessoms
It seems like all of them want to do that. I'm using AVG, and it keeps trying to change my search engine to AVG Safe Search make AVG my homepage. When I was using Norton it used to tell me what I could couldn't do as well. On 4/18/2014 8:19 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: I'm using Avast on my small

Re: OT: maybe I should change my virus protection subscription

2014-04-19 Thread John Sessoms
The only reason I recommend that one is I *KNOW* it has the firewall built in. If you don't have one already, you really should look at getting a strong HOSTS file to complement your anti-virus firewall. http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm I found this years ago, and it really works

OT: Anti-Virus Software Again

2014-04-19 Thread John Sessoms
Handler page and there's no way to try to reload the page unless I've memorized the link URL and can type it in manually. So now I'm looking for new Anti-Virus software. Is there a good (preferably free) Anti-Virus product that *won't* hijack my browser for their own purposes? -- PDML Pentax

RE: Anti-Virus Software Again

2014-04-19 Thread Bob W
of people here, and it too seems to be ok and is completely unobtrusive. B -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sessoms Sent: 19 April 2014 19:58 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT: Anti-Virus Software Again I've been using AVG

Re: Anti-Virus Software Again

2014-04-19 Thread Paul
unobtrusive. B -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sessoms Sent: 19 April 2014 19:58 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT: Anti-Virus Software Again I've been using AVG for several years and up until this very morning I've been quite satisfied

Re: Anti-Virus Software Again

2014-04-19 Thread Ann Sanfedele
- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sessoms Sent: 19 April 2014 19:58 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT: Anti-Virus Software Again I've been using AVG for several years and up until this very morning I've been quite satisfied with it. But it seems like they've made

Re: Anti-Virus Software Again

2014-04-19 Thread Mark C
] On Behalf Of John Sessoms Sent: 19 April 2014 19:58 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT: Anti-Virus Software Again I've been using AVG for several years and up until this very morning I've been quite satisfied with it. But it seems like they've made some kind of deal with Yahoo

Re: OT: maybe I should change my virus protection subscription

2014-04-18 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com: Trend Micro is what I'm paying for .. Been happy with it.. but then I got their newsletter and an article leads with this: Microsoft Ends Support of Windows XP Old operating systems that are no longer supported are a BIG threat. After April 8, 2014,

Re: OT: maybe I should change my virus protection subscription (and a digression )

2014-04-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Brian - Thanks! One thing is, I'm already using Google Chrome for browsing and I _never_ use or have used IE for anything. Boy it is quiet around here - suspect that the overlap of Passover,US Spring breaks and Easter and Tax time here too. It is a bit scary on eekbay - 56 items listed - no

Re: OT: maybe I should change my virus protection subscription (anda digression )

2014-04-18 Thread Ken Waller
GOod morning, guys And a good morning and happy weekend to you ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Re: OT: maybe I should change my virus protection subscription (anda digression

Re: OT: maybe I should change my virus protection subscription

2014-04-18 Thread John Sessoms
On 4/17/2014 7:37 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Trend Micro is what I'm paying for .. Been happy with it.. but then I got their newsletter and an article leads with this: Microsoft Ends Support of Windows XP Old operating systems that are no longer supported are a BIG threat. After April 8, 2014,

Re: OT: maybe I should change my virus protection subscription

2014-04-18 Thread P.J. Alling
I'm using Avast on my small Dell laptop, (D410), it works well, however every once in a while it requires a program update, which includes making Google Chrome as your default web browser. Make sure you uncheck that option if you don't want a surprise next time you decide to click on a link

Re: OT: maybe I should change my virus protection subscription

2014-04-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Google Chrome IS my default browser... so I wouldn't be too surprised.. thanks for the endorsement Haven't downloaded yet.. ann On 4/18/2014 20:19, P.J. Alling wrote: I'm using Avast on my small Dell laptop, (D410), it works well, however every once in a while it requires a program update,

Re: OT: maybe I should change my virus protection subscription

2014-04-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Thanks, John can't afford that for sure.. I have a feeling I can get a router second hand from a neighbor.. at any rate I'm defintely not going wireless.. Sounds like AVAST for virus protection is what I'll be doing thanks to Brian and PJ ann On 4/18/2014 15:09, John Sessoms wrote: On 4/17

OT: maybe I should change my virus protection subscription

2014-04-17 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Trend Micro is what I'm paying for .. Been happy with it.. but then I got their newsletter and an article leads with this: Microsoft Ends Support of Windows XP Old operating systems that are no longer supported are a BIG threat. After April 8, 2014, running Microsoft Windows XP is a public

Re: OT: Suggestions for Anti-virus software?

2014-03-10 Thread John
On 3/9/2014 10:22 PM, steve harley wrote: on 2014-03-09 18:29 John wrote Proper handling, understanding ergonomics, AppleCare Service and Support, Regulatory Compliance Information, ... that one's not a manual so much as things Legal deemed must be printed on paper; you'll probably find the

Re: OT: Suggestions for Anti-virus software?

2014-03-09 Thread Philip Northeast
... gives a whole new meaning to fine print.) Anyway, I know Macs aren't supposed to get viruses, but I'd rather be safe than sorry. So, before I take the plunge plug it in, I'd like suggestions for anti-virus software for the Mac. Also, do Macs have a hosts file? On Windoze, I use a robust

Re: OT: Suggestions for Anti-virus software?

2014-03-09 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 9/3/14, John, discombobulated, unleashed: I have acquired a Mac Mini When did hell freeze over? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT: Suggestions for Anti-virus software?

2014-03-09 Thread Paul Stenquist
The best anti virus software for Macs seems to be what Apple provides via OS updates . Paul via phone On Mar 9, 2014, at 3:34 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I don't know anything about AV software for Macs but I do know they have have a hosts file and I'm pretty sure

Re: OT: Suggestions for Anti-virus software?

2014-03-09 Thread Aahz Maruch
rather be safe than sorry. So, before I take the plunge plug it in, I'd like suggestions for anti-virus software for the Mac. Also, do Macs have a hosts file? On Windoze, I use a robust hosts file to block unwanted SPAM Malware sites. -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more

Re: OT: Suggestions for Anti-virus software?

2014-03-09 Thread Bruce Walker
for software authentication. (I've been reading the manual ... gives a whole new meaning to fine print.) Anyway, I know Macs aren't supposed to get viruses, but I'd rather be safe than sorry. So, before I take the plunge plug it in, I'd like suggestions for anti-virus software for the Mac. Try

Re: OT: Suggestions for Anti-virus software?

2014-03-09 Thread Jan van Wijk
On Sun, 9 Mar 2014 10:58:28 + Steve Cottrell wrote: When did hell freeze over? Must have been somewhere near the end of 1993 :) Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com Flickr : jvw_pentax -- PDML

Re: OT: Suggestions for Anti-virus software?

2014-03-09 Thread steve harley
it in, I'd like suggestions for anti-virus software for the Mac. i have heard good things about ClamXav; installed it once years ago, but have not used it recently the only things i have to add to Bruce's suggestions are 1) keep your OS up-to-date (esp. after the go to fail debacle) 2) use Little

Re: OT: Suggestions for Anti-virus software?

2014-03-09 Thread John
for anti-virus software for the Mac. Try this: http://clamxav.com/ FWIW to you, I don't use any AV software on Mac OS X and never have. I am a veteran of both Mac OS X and antivirus technology, having been the principal architect of a corporate network messaging security product for a firewall company

Re: OT: Suggestions for Anti-virus software?

2014-03-09 Thread John
suggestions for anti-virus software for the Mac. i have heard good things about ClamXav; installed it once years ago, but have not used it recently the only things i have to add to Bruce's suggestions are 1) keep your OS up-to-date (esp. after the go to fail debacle) 2) use Little Snitch (sort

Re: OT: Suggestions for Anti-virus software?

2014-03-09 Thread Rob Studdert
be safe than sorry. So, before I take the plunge plug it in, I'd like suggestions for anti-virus software for the Mac. Also, do Macs have a hosts file? On Windoze, I use a robust hosts file to block unwanted SPAM Malware sites. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: OT: Suggestions for Anti-virus software?

2014-03-09 Thread John
On 3/9/2014 6:58 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 9/3/14, John, discombobulated, unleashed: I have acquired a Mac Mini When did hell freeze over? It must have been sometime the last week of February. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Suggestions for Anti-virus software?

2014-03-09 Thread steve harley
on 2014-03-09 18:29 John wrote Proper handling, understanding ergonomics, AppleCare Service and Support, Regulatory Compliance Information, ... that one's not a manual so much as things Legal deemed must be printed on paper; you'll probably find the same and some more helpful stuff from the

OT: Suggestions for Anti-virus software?

2014-03-08 Thread John
a whole new meaning to fine print.) Anyway, I know Macs aren't supposed to get viruses, but I'd rather be safe than sorry. So, before I take the plunge plug it in, I'd like suggestions for anti-virus software for the Mac. Also, do Macs have a hosts file? On Windoze, I use a robust hosts file

Re: OT: Suggestions for Anti-virus software?

2014-03-08 Thread P.J. Alling
, before I take the plunge plug it in, I'd like suggestions for anti-virus software for the Mac. Also, do Macs have a hosts file? On Windoze, I use a robust hosts file to block unwanted SPAM Malware sites. -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy

Re: OT: Anti virus spyware programs

2014-02-16 Thread Miserere
On February 15, 2014 1:33:26 AM EST, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: Same happened to Peter Norton, IIRC. I remember when any software with his name on it was a must-have. Cheers, Dave On Feb 15, 2014, at 3:47 am, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: I can totally understand the

Re: Anti virus spyware programs

2014-02-14 Thread Attila Boros
I'm using Kaspersky Anti-virus, it's small and fast. Not running a firewall on windoze, I have an ADSL modem / router for that. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above

Re: OT: Anti virus spyware programs

2014-02-14 Thread Attila Boros
I can totally understand the guy, I remember using the first versions when the product came out. It was brilliant innovative software. Later they turned it into crapware. Bloody shame! On Fri, Feb 14, 2014 at 6:05 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: IIRC McAfee is being renamed after Intel

Re: OT: Anti virus spyware programs

2014-02-14 Thread John
Intel is probably even happier about not having his name associated with any of their products. On 2/13/2014 11:05 PM, David Mann wrote: On Feb 14, 2014, at 4:15 am, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: I think McAffee has a deal with Mozilla, because I used to get a prompt to install McAffee

Re: Anti virus spyware programs

2014-02-14 Thread Rob Studdert
Kaspersky Anti-virus, it's small and fast. Not running a firewall on windoze, I have an ADSL modem / router for that. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow

Re: OT: Anti virus spyware programs

2014-02-14 Thread David Mann
Same happened to Peter Norton, IIRC. I remember when any software with his name on it was a must-have. Cheers, Dave On Feb 15, 2014, at 3:47 am, Attila Boros attila.p...@gmail.com wrote: I can totally understand the guy, I remember using the first versions when the product came out. It was

Re: Anti virus spyware programs

2014-02-13 Thread Rob Studdert
also use Trend Micro's Titanium Maximum Security on older Pc's, and I have not had a virus slip through for a very long time. Of course, I'm also careful about what I open in email or download from anywhere! HTH John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: PDML

Re: OT: Anti virus spyware programs

2014-02-13 Thread Darren Addy
I'm generally not a fan of Microsoft products, but this one is free and actually works very well: Microsoft Security Essentials http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-essentials-download It is not only virus protection, but also protects you from spyware (like Malwarebytes does

Re: OT: Anti virus spyware programs

2014-02-13 Thread Carlos R.
El 13/02/2014 5:19, Bill escribió: After a decade at least of not running any sort of antivirus, I am giving some thought to installing some sort of anti virus/spyware program. What's the consensus on what is a good but not bloated AV program. The last one I ran was a Norton program

Re: OT: Anti virus spyware programs

2014-02-13 Thread John
On 2/12/2014 11:19 PM, Bill wrote: After a decade at least of not running any sort of antivirus, I am giving some thought to installing some sort of anti virus/spyware program. What's the consensus on what is a good but not bloated AV program. The last one I ran was a Norton program

Re: OT: Anti virus spyware programs

2014-02-13 Thread Mark C
Malware Bytes periodically - it is an on demand scan program and is pretty good at getting anything that may have slipped through. Mark On 2/12/2014 11:19 PM, Bill wrote: After a decade at least of not running any sort of antivirus, I am giving some thought to installing some sort of anti virus

Re: OT: Anti virus spyware programs

2014-02-13 Thread David Mann
On Feb 14, 2014, at 4:15 am, John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: I think McAffee has a deal with Mozilla, because I used to get a prompt to install McAffee whenever there was an update to Firefox. IIRC McAfee is being renamed after Intel bought it out. John McAfee is pleased because his name

OT: Anti virus spyware programs

2014-02-12 Thread Bill
After a decade at least of not running any sort of antivirus, I am giving some thought to installing some sort of anti virus/spyware program. What's the consensus on what is a good but not bloated AV program. The last one I ran was a Norton program that was almost worse than getting a virus, so

Re: OT: Anti virus spyware programs

2014-02-12 Thread Walt
I'm a big believer in Avast! http://is.gd/duX4AT I use the free version and have no complaints whatsoever. It even has a reassuring female voice with an English accent to let you know when it's updated your virus definitions. On 2/12/2014 10:19 PM, Bill wrote: After a decade at least

Re: OT: Anti virus spyware programs

2014-02-12 Thread Alan C
: Thursday, February 13, 2014 6:19 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT: Anti virus spyware programs After a decade at least of not running any sort of antivirus, I am giving some thought to installing some sort of anti virus/spyware program. What's the consensus on what is a good but not bloated

Re: OT: Anti virus spyware programs

2014-02-12 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com: After a decade at least of not running any sort of antivirus, I am giving some thought to installing some sort of anti virus/spyware program. What's the consensus on what is a good but not bloated AV program. The last one I ran was a Norton program

RE: Anti virus spyware programs

2014-02-12 Thread John Coyle
Bill, if you are using Windows 7 or later, MS Security Essentials does a pretty good job, without needing anything more. I also use Trend Micro's Titanium Maximum Security on older Pc's, and I have not had a virus slip through for a very long time. Of course, I'm also careful about what I

Re: OT -- New Nikon may be succeptable to computer virus.

2012-08-23 Thread David Mann
On Aug 23, 2012, at 10:10 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: As an option, it would ignore the GPS and randomly download a sunset, baby, HDR'ed landscape or swimsuit shot. And upload it to Flickr where you'd get 5,000 views in hours. I'd have to wait for the next model when they

Re: OT -- New Nikon may be succeptable to computer virus

2012-08-23 Thread Tom C
photographic needs to be ultra-serious and old-fashioned. And, contrary to what some people think, not everyone that uses a smartphone is using instagram and cheesy digital filters. I agree somewhat. And the last thing I'd be worried about is my camera getting a virus. Having had 5 Android

Re: OT -- New Nikon may be succeptable to computer virus.

2012-08-23 Thread steve harley
on 2012-08-22 23:40 David Parsons wrote And, contrary to what some people think, not everyone that uses a smartphone is using instagram and cheesy digital filters. right; like i said (and as Godfrey perhaps unwittingly confirmed) we can't imagine some of the uses these can be put to; offhand

RE: OT -- New Nikon may be succeptable to computer virus.

2012-08-23 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of steve harley on 2012-08-22 23:40 David Parsons wrote And, contrary to what some people think, not everyone that uses a smartphone is using instagram and cheesy digital filters. right; like i said (and as Godfrey

Re: OT -- New Nikon may be succeptable to computer virus.

2012-08-23 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 23/8/12, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: Everything has already been invented. Except a way of outsmarting Bob ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

RE: OT -- New Nikon may be succeptable to computer virus.

2012-08-23 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steve Cottrell On 23/8/12, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: Everything has already been invented. Except a way of outsmarting Bob ;-) oh, that's easy - just be a woman... B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

OT -- New Nikon may be succeptable to computer virus.

2012-08-22 Thread P. J. Alling
My conclusion anyway, it's powered by the Android OS... http://www.bhphotovideo.com/indepth/announcements/new-android-powered-nikon-coolpix-s800c?BI=8938kw=S800c -- Don't lose heart, they might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthly search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT -- New Nikon may be succeptable to computer virus.

2012-08-22 Thread Bruce Walker
Worse still, you may be interrupted by phone calls pushing duct cleaning services just when you were about to get that once-in-a-lifetime snoozing cat shot. And I wonder how much crapware you'll have to clean off of it to make it useable? On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 2:22 PM, P. J. Alling

RE: OT -- New Nikon may be succeptable to computer virus.

2012-08-22 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Worse still, you may be interrupted by phone calls pushing duct cleaning services just when you were about to get that once-in-a- lifetime snoozing cat shot. And I wonder how much crapware you'll have to

Re: OT -- New Nikon may be succeptable to computer virus.

2012-08-22 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob W wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Worse still, you may be interrupted by phone calls pushing duct cleaning services just when you were about to get that once-in-a- lifetime snoozing cat shot. And I wonder how much crapware

Re: OT -- New Nikon may be succeptable to computer virus.

2012-08-22 Thread steve harley
on 2012-08-22 12:22 P. J. Alling wrote My conclusion anyway, it's powered by the Android OS... just like every Android device (and many others of course), but yet smartphones are hugely popular ... the flip side is that such a camera should be extremely hackable; i think we're going to see

RE: OT -- New Nikon may be succeptable to computer virus.

2012-08-22 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts Bob W wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker Worse still, you may be interrupted by phone calls pushing duct cleaning services just when you

Re: OT -- New Nikon may be succeptable to computer virus.

2012-08-22 Thread Tom Cakalic
the flip side is that such a camera should be extremely hackable; i think we're going to see more of these, and we're going to see people doing things with them we can't even imagine yet Like taking pictures? Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT -- New Nikon may be succeptable to computer virus.

2012-08-22 Thread Bruce Walker
On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 5:05 PM, Tom Cakalic caka...@gmail.com wrote: the flip side is that such a camera should be extremely hackable; i think we're going to see more of these, and we're going to see people doing things with them we can't even imagine yet Like taking pictures? Literally

Re: OT -- New Nikon may be succeptable to computer virus.

2012-08-22 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 6:10 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 5:05 PM, Tom Cakalic caka...@gmail.com wrote: the flip side is that such a camera should be extremely hackable; i think we're going to see more of these, and we're going to see people doing

Re: OT -- New Nikon may be succeptable to computer virus.

2012-08-22 Thread P. J. Alling
On 8/22/2012 4:34 PM, steve harley wrote: on 2012-08-22 12:22 P. J. Alling wrote My conclusion anyway, it's powered by the Android OS... just like every Android device (and many others of course), but yet smartphones are hugely popular ... the flip side is that such a camera should be

Re: OT -- New Nikon may be succeptable to computer virus.

2012-08-22 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I can't imagine why I'd want a camera operated by Android OS. I don't even want a camera powered by iOS ... I bought my iPhone because it's a great little communications device, the fact that it also includes a decent camera is secondary. The solution to getting hacked is to turn off network

Re: OT -- New Nikon may be succeptable to computer virus.

2012-08-22 Thread Boris Liberman
that most of the folk around have at least one such device, the problem of computer virus in the camera shouldn't really bother anyone... IMHO, naturally, for sake of avoiding any misunderstanding. On 8/22/2012 9:22 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: My conclusion anyway, it's powered by the Android OS

Re: OT -- New Nikon may be succeptable to computer virus.

2012-08-22 Thread David Parsons
On the fly panoramas are a useful app. I know people like to be curmudgeons on this list (and other places), but there are things that I'd love to be able to do with photography that isn't really possible or practical with dSLRs. Not everything photographic needs to be ultra-serious and

Re: OT Help - Virus infected

2012-03-10 Thread Dario Bonazza
, due to the many hardware updates). Dario -Messaggio originale- From: Darren Addy Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 4:29 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT Help - Virus infected Sorry to hear of your problems, Dario. MalwareBytes is the usual tool for removing this stuff

OT Help - Virus infected

2012-03-07 Thread Dario Bonazza
Hi folks, my XP PC has been infected by Trojan Generic 27 PN virus. AVG can locate multiple incarnations of it, but cannot remove. Online resources tell me to manually remove virus registry entries, but I don't know how to recognize them from needed vital registry stuff, and windows registry

Re: OT Help - Virus infected

2012-03-07 Thread Dario Bonazza
OK, for a number of reasons I'll take this opportunity to update to 7. Dario - Original Message - From: Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 11:46 AM Subject: OT Help - Virus infected Hi folks, my XP PC has

Re: OT Help - Virus infected

2012-03-07 Thread Darren Addy
Sorry to hear of your problems, Dario. MalwareBytes is the usual tool for removing this stuff (called MBAM for short). Sometimes a virus is clever enough to keep it from being downloaded/installed/updated. Personally, I think MBAM is one program that is worth paying for to turn on the Real Time

RE: OT Help - Virus infected

2012-03-07 Thread John Sessoms
From: Dario Bonazza Hi folks, my XP PC has been infected by Trojan Generic 27 PN virus. AVG can locate multiple incarnations of it, but cannot remove. Online resources tell me to manually remove virus registry entries, but I don't know how to recognize them from needed vital registry stuff

Re: OT: virus protection for a PC

2011-03-01 Thread John Sessoms
and easy. I'll give it a go when my work PC gets dropped off. I did a full virus scan on the machine a couple of weeks ago when I saw a weird net connection (turned out to be a Skype server connection). It brought the machine to its knees for several hours. I just love virus scanners. And ancient

Re: virus protection for a PC

2011-03-01 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 12:22 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: When my PC went to digital heaven in December, i wen tot my McAfee account and turned off the auto renewal, and then decommissioned the unit. I get about 2-5 emails a week asking why i turned the feature off, do i want to

Re: virus protection for a PC

2011-02-28 Thread eckinator
which won't do the trick 100%, same as with other manufacturers. both the symantec and kaspersky support hotlines have free tools for a full removal (symantec NoNAV or CleanWipe and Kaspersky KAVremover) so I think it is reasonably safe to assume MacAfee will require a similar procedure. can't

Re: OT: virus protection for a PC

2011-02-28 Thread David Mann
On Feb 28, 2011, at 11:11 AM, Matthew Hunt wrote: I used to use AVG Free, which also tends to do well in the reviews, but I got tired of playing find the hidden link to the free version and then parse the quadruple negatives to avoid installing crapware with it every time they released a new

Re: OT: virus protection for a PC

2011-02-28 Thread Rob Studdert
On 28 February 2011 20:43, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: I think we paid for AVG at work but version 8 became a bit too bloated so we switched to Comodo.  It seems to work alright but the latest version is starting to spam me by way of the Comodo Message Center and I haven't

Re: virus protection for a PC

2011-02-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Doug. Much appreciated. Paul On Feb 27, 2011, at 10:20 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: On 2011-02-27 22:07, Paul Stenquist wrote: How would I go about uninstalling it? Do I have to find uninstall software.? First, look in the regular Start menu for McAfee. There may be an Uninstall me

Re: virus protection for a PC

2011-02-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Feb 27, 2011, at 10:31 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:20 -0500, Doug Franklin jehosep...@mindspring.com wrote: On 2011-02-27 22:07, Paul Stenquist wrote: How would I go about uninstalling it? Do I have to find uninstall software.? First, look in the regular Start

Re: virus protection for a PC

2011-02-28 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2011-02-28 3:52, eckinator wrote: which won't do the trick 100%, same as with other manufacturers. both the symantec and kaspersky support hotlines have free tools for a full removal (symantec NoNAV or CleanWipe and Kaspersky KAVremover) so I think it is reasonably safe to assume MacAfee will

Re: virus protection for a PC

2011-02-28 Thread David J Brooks
. Regards,  Bob S. I have comcast. I don't know if they will provide virus protection. In any case, I followed Matt's suggestion and downloaded the Microsoft software. It was easy. That's a good thing: Paul On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 4:34 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: My wife

Re: virus protection for a PC

2011-02-28 Thread Stan Halpin
easily. Regards, Bob S. I have comcast. I don't know if they will provide virus protection. In any case, I followed Matt's suggestion and downloaded the Microsoft software. It was easy. That's a good thing: Paul On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 4:34 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: My

Re: virus protection for a PC

2011-02-28 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 11:21 AM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Hey, they are just friendly folks. I bet they would like you to Friend them on Facebook so they can keep up with you and vice versa. Don't you find that sort of close personal attention to current and former

Re: virus protection for a PC

2011-02-28 Thread John Sessoms
itself in my system I didn't uninstall McAfee, but I assume that once the free trial expires, it will lie harmlessly dormant. Am I correct or nieve? Paul In my experience, it stays active after the free trial and periodically nags you about the virus definitions being out of date. It *might

RE: virus protection for a PC

2011-02-28 Thread Bob W
When my PC went to digital heaven in December, i wen tot my McAfee account and turned off the auto renewal, and then decommissioned the unit. I get about 2-5 emails a week asking why i turned the feature off, do i want to renew, hey how's it going Brooksie, kind of emails. Dave I get

Re: virus protection for a PC

2011-02-28 Thread John Sessoms
the replacement until you've completed removing McAfee, then reboot one more time for good measure. :-) - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3472 - Release Date: 02/27/11 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: OT: virus protection for a PC

2011-02-28 Thread John Sessoms
do wait until the warranty expires before purging crap-ware from the system so they can't blame me if anything goes wrong with it. - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3472 - Release Date: 02/27/11 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: virus protection for a PC

2011-02-28 Thread mike wilson
On 28/02/2011 17:21, Stan Halpin wrote: Hey, they are just friendly folks. I bet they would like you to Friend them on Facebook so they can keep up with you and vice versa. Don't you find that sort of close personal attention to current and former customers just heartwarming? stan I find it

Re: OT: virus protection for a PC

2011-02-28 Thread David Mann
give it a go when my work PC gets dropped off. I did a full virus scan on the machine a couple of weeks ago when I saw a weird net connection (turned out to be a Skype server connection). It brought the machine to its knees for several hours. I just love virus scanners. And ancient hardware

OT: virus protection for a PC

2011-02-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
My wife has a PC, because I didn't want to spend the money to get her a Mac:-). Seriously, all she does is e-mail and a bit of web surfing, and her Acer laptop works fine. It came with McAfee virus protection, but it has expired and they want $40 a year to continue. Sounds like a lot

Re: OT: virus protection for a PC

2011-02-27 Thread Peter McIntosh
On 28 February 2011 08:44, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: My wife has a PC, because I didn't want to spend the money to get her a Mac:-). Seriously, all she does is e-mail and a bit of web surfing, and her Acer laptop works fine. It came with McAfee virus protection, but it has

RE: virus protection for a PC

2011-02-27 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Just a quick reply as we just got in from going to the flea market. Paul you can get AVG which is a good virus and spyware program for free http://free.avg.com/us-en/download-free-antivirus It will somewhat install itself but I am sure there will be a few things you will need to do. I just can't

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