I occasionally come across Windows XP computers that are underpowered and that run slowly when NIS2012 is installed. Will NAV 2012 be less...
OK thanks for info. I see what you mean about the switch idea not being workable. I am running it now with the computers I want to protect on...
BrandiCandi, I guess it depends on how you define "independent". I've tried both configurations, and while I cannot see the other computers with...
Thanks for the responses. I've created the 2nd network it seems to be working well. Kees, my router has does not have lan partition option....
The teenager isn't the only issue. I also bring in virus laden computers from friends that I clean up.
I want to create a second network for a teenager whose surfing habits seems to get him lots of viruses, to provide some isolation and protection...
I am setting up port forwarding on a VPN router (Netgear FVS318N). On other routers the port forwarding is fairly straightforward. On this router,...
Thanks to all the great information. I am looking into the programs that were suggested. Vince
I've got someone who wants me to ensure that some laptop computers are free of keylogging software and other types of spying software. Would...
I downloaded the manual, which is 360 pages. Not much help. The only online tutorial I found on the netgear site is a generic setup video for all...
I've got a friend who has purchased a VPN router - Netgear FVS318N Prosafe Wireless N 8 port Gigabit VPN Firewall. He has asked me if I would...
I just installed chrome a few days ago, and I've not manually installled Flash. I see the same info. That seems to say it is the built in version.
My question is "is it safer?". I think that says what I am interested in finding out.
I think I don't know enough about the inner workings of sandboxing, and about how malware works, to have a valid opinion. That's why I posted...
I read a review of Chrome http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2373860,00.asp that implies that Google's implementation of Flash is safer...
Thanks to all for the responses. This has been very helpful. I'll have to look into a newer router since my present one does not support guest...
We will be having some teenagers staying over for the holidays. Since they connect their computers to our network, I have in the past installed a...
It just says "Enabled". The Oracle page says "No working Java was detected on your system." Thanks
In light of the recent Java exploits, I uninstalled it from my Windows 7 machine. But when I go to this site...
Yes, a virus file would still exists on a device after a format, but my understanding is that it cannot propagate itself or deliver its payload....
Thanks, that's good to know. But for the purpose of making sure any virus threat is removed, a format should be good enough, correct?
Update: I formatted these flash drives using a boot disc for Gparted. Also, I think if there was a boot sector installed on any of these, it would...
OK thanks for that info and for the link. Are there any boot disks that have the ability to format the flash drives, so I do not risk a Windows...
I have some flash drives (USB memory sticks) that I want to be 100% sure are clean of malware. I know I can format them, but is there a boot...
OK thanks for the help. I will run some more scans on the files.
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