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[David Matusiak <dave AT matusiak.org>]

Wasn't someone looking for Windows XP licenses recently?  Here ya go!   
Even has SP3 rolled into it (which might save hours of updating)!   
$133.99

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DM


On Mar 2, 2009, at 3:42 PM, Jim Ray wrote:

> When it takes 2 hours to wipe and reload, I had rather use that  
> method than spending time searching for solutions that will fix a  
> problem. Not everyone will agree with me; however, my methods are  
> tried and proven over many, many years.
>
> I load AVG for folks that do not want to buy a commercial version.  
> My mom uses it. If it is good enough for mom, well, go for it.
>
> As for the wipe and reload, we’ll do it for flat $149. Sometimes you  
> can find deals on new systems, though, on par with repair costs
>
> Besides, it is not way difficult to do it yourself. The method is  
> what is most important, not who pushes the buttons.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jim Ray
>
> From: Colleen McCarthy
> Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 3:10 PM
> To: Internetworkers@Lists. Ibiblio. Org
> Subject: [internetworkers] FW: Virus Problem
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> A friend of mine just sent me this email.  Have any of you run into  
> this lately?  If so, do you know which (I guess it's a hijacking  
> trojan) malware it is and what security software can get rid of it?
>
> Thanks much!
>
> Colleen
>
>
> Seems as though I have a virus on my laptop. I'm getting re-directed  
> to other sites when I google search and choose a site.
>
> AVG has been recommended -- free version.
>
> I liked Kaspersky but have let me subscription expire. I probably  
> have old versions of Norton and Sematiec around the shelves somehwere.
>
> Suggestions?  I need to act on this today!
>
> Going out for walk in the snow now.  Have been dealing with biz  
> issues this am.
>
> Advice welcomed!!