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[Scott]

Okay I did that, thank you for all your help, couple of questions though, at home I run Vista and I just got a laptop with (Sony VAIO) windows 7 and VAIO care in it are there any special anti virus/firewall programs I have to use or the same ones as I use for this XP

[PCBruiser]

Hi,

If the system is running 64 bit W7, then the issue of a firewall is a little tough.  Many have not yet released a W7 compatible version.  For 32 bit W7, you can use AntiVir (also works well in 64 bit) and OnlineArmor.  The paid version of AntiVir * includes a firewall which does work well in 64 bit, but the free version does not.

I have been using W7 on all three of my systems for a year now, and I haven't had any issues at all.  Personally, I think it is the best OS MS has released in many years.

* Edit: AntiVir Security Suite

[Scott]

you use W7 with or without these programs? and how do I find out if it is 32 or 64 bit

[PCBruiser]

I use W7 with these programs.  W7 does not have any anti-virus protection, but does have a better firewall than XP.  However, it is difficult to use and modify, and the default settings provide inadequate protection.

As to whether you are using 32 or 64 bit W7, open the boot drive in Explorer.  If you see a folder called c:\Program Files (x86) then you are using 64 bit.  If that folder isn't there, then your system is 32 bit.

[Scott]

Thank you for all your help
Scott