[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by Reveeen

I don't have anything against Macs, except their premium price.

Macs certainly are not now what they once were, but my Mac is 12 years old, cost $2500 new, and was hand made by Americans. Knock off current resale (do 12 year old PCs have a resale?) and cost of ownership is less than $200 a year.

Yes, they are more expensive, but if mine is any indication, they last longer. (and I download anything I choose to download)

I don't believe Macs last any longer than PCs. Several years ago my brother bought a very nice, new PC for $600. He had his previous PC for ten years. Therefore, based upon his past experience, he will probably spend $60 a year for his latest computer, which is about $5 per month. As I said, I don't have anything against Macs, except their premium price. If people want to buy them, I think it's great, but most people choose otherwise.

Originally Posted by Jim

I download anything I choose to download on the pc too... I don't have problems, the one time I did it was something to do with Java (not a fan).

I have a theory that virus developers are funded by anti virus companies.

As with Jim, I don’t have any problems with downloads either. However, I do exercise discretion whenever I choose to download something. I think Jim’s theory about computer viri has some merit.

Originally Posted by JTCAndrew

...Download Malwarebytes...Malwarebytes and MS Security essentials is the best software out there. MSE Is FREE from microsoft...

I agree with Andrew. I have Malwarebytes, the free version, and it is excellent. I’m glad to learn Microsoft distributes MSE, or anything, for free! I spent a number of years in the computer industry myself, and I witnessed Bill Gates engage in a lot of ruthless, unethical business practices that destroyed a lot of his competitors. :x I’m not a fan of “Billy the Borg.”

http://microborg.ytmnd.com/

I'm glad you got the problem fixed, 2LZ. As I said, my free, AVG anti-virus program saved me from a similar fate a few months ago.

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