[Hidden-tech] Random crashes in XP?

[Edbride-PR]

Although I'm usually reluctant to recommend a Microsoft product (perhaps a 
baseless bias), I have been using Windows Live OneCare without incident. It 
came with a new laptop, and I also licensed it with a newly-acquired used 
desktop. Besides the anti-virus and anti ad/spamware, it automates your 
backup process (assuming you will allow such). I believe I have only had to 
re-boot once or twice in all this time, and it was when signing-on to a new 
website while I may have had too many apps open.

When my 1-year (free) license to OneCare expires, I'll certainly renew it. 
Meanwhile, I uninstalled my F-Secure anti-virus protection; two a-v programs 
are a recipe for contentious behavior.

Ed


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "DAVID F. FARKAS" <david at farkas.com>
To: <hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 6:24 PM
Subject: Re: [Hidden-tech] Random crashes in XP?


> The saga continues...
>
> My installed virus scanner crashes when it tries to scan. Bit Defender 
> online crashes as well.
>
> I've seen references to running a Linux bootable disk and virus scan from 
> the command prompt. Sounds like a plan, but I've never done that.
>
> Anyone have either a disc or a link to a download to make this disc? Would 
> the disc include a virus scanner? Anything else I should know?
>
> Thanx.
> David
>