Anti Virus Protection?

Just for the record, I've gotten some very good information from some of the
clerks I've dealt with at BestBuy and CompUSA along with some bad information
from others at the same places. I've found it really to be no different than
the ratio at places hiring "only the best". Some of the worst information
I've seen spread around has come from the so-called and sometimes self-called
experts on internet forums. Of course some of the best information comes
from those sources as well. I'm sure you would like to consider yourself
among that latter group, so I might offer a suggestion that you be a bit more
careful with such comments in the future. While your own sample may be
skewed in the direction you indicated, it can be, at best, only a
representation of a tiny subset of all the many fine folks who are working in
those positions without the arrogance it perhaps requires to be an internet
forum "expert". Thanks.

"Ken Blake, MVP" wrote:

> Unfortunately, getting misinformation from clerks in stores selling
> computers is common, especially if the stores are of the big chain
> variety--BestBuy, Circuit City, CompUSA, etc. Most of these places
> choose the people they hire based on their willingness to accept
> something close to minimum wage, not based on their skills. If these
> people knew anything, almost certainly they could get a better
> job.
> --
> Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User
 >> Stay informed about: Anti Virus Protection? 

The difference?
In a commercial venue - you should expect a "professional" would know what
he or she is taking about.
For Free - well, free advice comes with a built in caution. Common sense
dictates that, generally, you get what you pay for. When dealing with a
forum, you learn who gives good advice, who doesn't - eventually you learn
to read, research old posts ad archives, even wait a day or two giving many
people a chance to offer a solution before trying to act on the advice.
Matter of fact, it would be better to even research the advice for yourself
after you find a likely solution/answer.

No doubt there are questionable replies to messages on forums. You can not
expect a warranty for "free" information. I find it strange when someone
posts to a forum/BBS...usually because they do not want to spend the money
to hire a consultant/professional or are the end result of proof that the
"peter principle" is still alive and well.

My way of thinking about forums is much like using a library or dictionary
in particular. You have to know a little bit about the subject before you
try to use them. If you know nothing - then hire a professional.


"gullette" wrote in message

> Just for the record, I've gotten some very good information from some of
> the
> clerks I've dealt with at BestBuy and CompUSA along with some bad
> information
> from others at the same places. I've found it really to be no different
> than
> the ratio at places hiring "only the best". Some of the worst information
> I've seen spread around has come from the so-called and sometimes
> self-called
> experts on internet forums. Of course some of the best information comes
> from those sources as well. I'm sure you would like to consider yourself
> among that latter group, so I might offer a suggestion that you be a bit
> more
> careful with such comments in the future. While your own sample may be
> skewed in the direction you indicated, it can be, at best, only a
> representation of a tiny subset of all the many fine folks who are working
> in
> those positions without the arrogance it perhaps requires to be an
> internet
> forum "expert". Thanks.
>
> "Ken Blake, MVP" wrote:
>
>> Unfortunately, getting misinformation from clerks in stores selling
>> computers is common, especially if the stores are of the big chain
>> variety--BestBuy, Circuit City, CompUSA, etc. Most of these places
>> choose the people they hire based on their willingness to accept
>> something close to minimum wage, not based on their skills. If these
>> people knew anything, almost certainly they could get a better
>> job.
>> --
>> Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User
>
 >> Stay informed about: Anti Virus Protection? 

Answering questions on a forum is all too often limited by the lack of
information the OP provides. Even worse, more often than not, what is listed
as the problem often has nothing at all to do with the root problem.

The arrogance is usually on the part of the OP, he or she wrongly assumes
that solutions are nothing more than pushing a few buttons. Much of the
'problem', as I see it is Microsoft has done such a good job - with
automatic installation, default configurations, developed wizards for most
everything...that totally unqualified people are in positions way above
their skill levels.

Agreed, we all had to learn somewhere, but you don't learn, on a production
system, at the expense of your employer. Combined that with common
reluctance to actually read a manual once in a while and you get a pretty
good idea of the quality of the questions that permeate the board. Very
seldom do you see a really interesting problem, presented in a way that
doesn't require 3 more messages just to detail what the real problem is.
That is what worth the time of experts, the very people you choose to
disparage.

The rest of the us, including my meager efforts, answer questions because we
hope, one day, someone will return the favor when we are at a loss.


"gullette" wrote in message

> Just for the record, I've gotten some very good information from some of
> the
> clerks I've dealt with at BestBuy and CompUSA along with some bad
> information
> from others at the same places. I've found it really to be no different
> than
> the ratio at places hiring "only the best". Some of the worst information
> I've seen spread around has come from the so-called and sometimes
> self-called
> experts on internet forums. Of course some of the best information comes
> from those sources as well. I'm sure you would like to consider yourself
> among that latter group, so I might offer a suggestion that you be a bit
> more
> careful with such comments in the future. While your own sample may be
> skewed in the direction you indicated, it can be, at best, only a
> representation of a tiny subset of all the many fine folks who are working
> in
> those positions without the arrogance it perhaps requires to be an
> internet
> forum "expert". Thanks.
>
> "Ken Blake, MVP" wrote:
>
>> Unfortunately, getting misinformation from clerks in stores selling
>> computers is common, especially if the stores are of the big chain
>> variety--BestBuy, Circuit City, CompUSA, etc. Most of these places
>> choose the people they hire based on their willingness to accept
>> something close to minimum wage, not based on their skills. If these
>> people knew anything, almost certainly they could get a better
>> job.
>> --
>> Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP Windows - Shell/User
>
 >> Stay informed about: Anti Virus Protection? 

Windows Vista doesn't come with a virus protection but most the time
computers come with a trial version of an anti-virus program so maybe thats
what they ment
 >> Stay informed about: Anti Virus Protection? 

"William F. Welner" wrote:

> Does one have to purchase a separate anti Virus program for Windows Vista?
>
> The Computer Shop that sold me my new PC told me that Virus protection is
> provided as part of Windows Vista.
>
> Immediately turned the PC on I received a message recommending that I
> purchase an anti Virus program.
>
> I am confused. Please provided me advice on the Anti Virus issue.
>
> Bill Welner
>
>

Windows Vista doesn't come with a virus protection but most the time
computers come with a trial version of an anti-virus program so maybe thats
what they ment
 >> Stay informed about: Anti Virus Protection? 

William F. Welner;447204 Wrote:
> Does one have to purchase a separate anti Virus program for Windows
> Vista?
>
> The Computer Shop that sold me my new PC told me that Virus protection
> is
> provided as part of Windows Vista.
>
> Immediately turned the PC on I received a message recommending that I
> purchase an anti Virus program.
>
> I am confused. Please provided me advice on the Anti Virus issue.
>
> Bill Welner



HI,
As every one told above,the purchaser may lead you into confusion in
this matter...As no Windows version provide Built-in Anti-Virus
protection,You better go for good Anti-virus available for PC's and
choose the one that best suits your's.


Thank you


--
enricklary

'computer pc repair' (http://www.fixitlocal.co.uk/)
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 >> Stay informed about: Anti Virus Protection? 

There are a few free Anti-virus programs available,
One of the better ones is AVAST!
And it works with all versions up through Windows 7.

"Rhys1993" wrote in message

> Windows Vista doesn't come with a virus protection but most the time
> computers come with a trial version of an anti-virus program so maybe
> thats
> what they ment
 >> Stay informed about: Anti Virus Protection?