[Resolved] Win 7 Anti Spyware Virus

[lsvetka]

Ok Restore Point is created. Can you give me some info on Firewall? Like which can I install besides Windows Firewall and how to use it. And I saw that my Windows Defender is disabled. Is it ok to have it enabled at the same time Microsoft Essentials or they might conflict? Thanks.

[Hoov]

MSE has the same capabilities as Defender, so having them both running would be counter productive. As for firewalls, there is a list of free ones here. But just so that you know, some people like the Windows 7 built in firewall. The biggest thing is to pick one that you like and can understand, and stick with it.

[lsvetka]

Everything is done. Computer runs fine. Thank you very much for your help and patience Hoov. I was just curious what's the reason you guys spend your personal time helping other people for free?

[Hoov]

Well that is a hard question to answer. We each have their own reason. For me, when I first got an internet connection (just about when it became a commercial venture) I had been getting help protecting myself from various people on BBS's and Newsgroups (BBS's are basically pre internet if you didn't know) and they expected nothing in return except a kind word. The only way I could every repay them is to help others as I was. Also I have a problem with both shoulders that keeps me from working, helping people keeps me busy and keeps my mind occupied.