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    AVG vs Nod32

    Here are some websites that have detection rate tests against real viruses, (note all antivirus products in those test are at their highest scan setting, with herustics on max.) http://www.av-comparatives.org/ (click on Comparatives on the left)...
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    Looking for VGSOH Open Beta players

    It is so open that only FilePlanet subscribers and people with preorders are allowed in!
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    KOTOR I to KOTOR II

    You can thank Lucas Arts for that, they forced Obsidian to release the game WAY early and Obsidian had to cut an entire chapter from the game to meet schedule.
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    NOD32 or Kaspersky?

    If it matters, here is a freeware version of Kaspersky AV: http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.aspx?catid=33&threadid=1982241&enterthread=y
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    Odd About:Blank hijack

    You did run all the programs stated in the OP in safe mode, correct? Also, have a look at A2, I have found it handy. http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4281.html Also, that Spyware Nuker has had a bad past it seems: http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
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    Odd About:Blank hijack

    About:buster maybe? http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4289.html
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    NeverWinter Nights 2 installs "rootkit like" software on your PC!

    It does many questionable things, Kaspersky does not like it: http://nwn2forums.bioware.com/forums/viewtopic.html?topic=535073&forum=116&highlight=securom Also stays on your system even after you remove all of the games that use it (from thread above): Wikipedia about Securom7...
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    NeverWinter Nights 2 installs "rootkit like" software on your PC!

    Greetings, I am posting this to help raise awareness of DRM that crosses the line. If you are thinking of purchasing NWN2, think again, please read about just a few of the problems that SecuRom 7 have caused legit (if the post is on the official NWN2 forums, the person bought the game, for a...
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    Portable WoW question

    I have played WoW from my iPod, just copy/paste the wow directory over. and yes, load times are hell, but no install needed!
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    Neverwinter Nights 2 problem.

    Make a miniimage using Alcohol 120%'s trial (this game uses SecuRom 7, see Alc's forums for a guide on making a miniimage of it), then mount it using Daemon Tools or the now freeware Alcohol 52%.
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    World of Warcraft meets Lord of the Rings

    Enjoy
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    'Firefox 1.0 feels faster' thread

    if you think its fast now, try this speed patch.
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    Any Good Memory (Ram) Cleaner Freeware?

    The best way to help with ram usage is to remove non needed apps from starting up upon startup. use something like Startup Control Panel to see the items in the startup and to remove them from startup. To cross check items to see if they are needed, check out Sysinfo.
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    Hijackthis V1.99 released

    Download would have posted it sooner, but forums were down ;)
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    How to run a DOS app

    FreeDos
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    Thunderbird 1.0 RC1 out

    Link
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    Please Help

    try running it in compatability mode?
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    Freakin' Pop-ups...

    nuke these entries by fixing them in HJT, if they are still there, Do this in Safe Mode, so the apps are not running when you remove them and they might try to repair themselves. R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://websearch.drsnsrch.com/sidesearch.cgi?id=...
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    Freakin' Pop-ups...

    some do, some dont, i have never had any trouble with firefox blocking legit pop ups. BTW, i saw some things that might be trojans in your old log, can you post a new one?
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    Freakin' Pop-ups...

    according to Spyware Warrior, ScanSpyware is not your friend. If you are gonna buy, i would go with Webroot's Spy Sweeper.
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    Freakin' Pop-ups...

    take a look at the steps listed here . then post your hijackthis log
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    CWShredder is under new management

    people over at spywareinfo are reporting false positives, this disturbs me.
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    Trojan uses banner ads to spread

    Link
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    Upcoming Games in the Next Year; DX9 vs. OGL

    the only company still using OpenGL in the gaming area is id software, take it quake4 and probably some other games will be based on the doom 3 engine that will use OpenGL but for the most part. DX9 will be the dominant API by far in the gaming market. Professional market is another story.
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    stupid job requires A+, thinks it means something

    when i took hardware, it was easy. The OS one asked me mainly macintosh questions..... :confused:
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    Help me get my computer back to normal...

    bluey424, be sure to take steps to help ensurethat this does not happen again. IE, look at some of the prevention stuff mentioned by ice czar in the security FAQ thread.
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    seemingly random popups

    take a look at This Thread . You have some adware
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    Help me get my computer back to normal...

    your loaded with malware alright. Check out Ice Czar's post at the top of this forum. Also, look through my Malware Removal Guide. If you are still having trouble after going through the steps listed in removal, post your Hijackthis log for us to review.
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    winRAR alternative?

    try the freeware, open source, 7-Zip supports
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    too many processes

    see my Guide to Free Performance
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    IE randomly crashing?

    let us see you hijackthis log so we can see what is going on inside IE and help you solve your issue.
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    AOL Security Tips

    see my Guide to Malware Prevention (malware=spyware, viruses, trojans, etc.)
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    AVG 7.0 Free edition is out

    meh, i like antivir (also free) better no registration and better detection rate, according to spywareinfo
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    Antivirus Comparison

    SchadenTech's Antivirus Roundup includes memory usage, detection rate, etc. It has free and commercial products in it. Direct link to the charts of memory usage and detection
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    what are some alternatives to regular AIM?

    freeware, opensource, Miranda
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    Officiall WHQL'd ForceWare 66.93 available from NVIDIA

    Here is a review i wrote of it, it includes image quality comparison with screen shots and performance comparison of 66.93, the 61.77s and one of the betas preceding 66.93. Link to Review
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    Soyo i875P Skt478 motherboard, free after MIR

    link Free 2 day air too, sorry if repost. Requires ECC ram :(
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    attacked by spyware!

    1. Reboot into safe mode 2. Disable system restore (they can return through this) 3. Fix the following using hijackthis then delete the file associated with it (the ones you need to remove are marked by a red square) 4. After those files are removed, clear the temp files and recycle...
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    norton antivirus 2005 or mcafee virusscan 8???

    Review of both here
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