I agree with you - also agree with Gil, W0MN and, of course, with Dave!
Been using PCs since 1979 and, for many years, thought I was a lot smarter than the average bear. I was probably wrong. On the issue of PC software protection,
I was definitely wrong. When this mess began two or three weeks back, I had the same issues as many of my fellow readers. I suddenly became painfully aware
that I was one of those Dave singled out - I really had very little idea how to use my virus protection!
On Day 1 (my personal timeline) I stumbled around and managed to restore Commander. I have to conclude that was somewhat sheer luck!
On approximately Day 3, I stumbled around yet again, somehow managing to successfully restore Commander yet again.
On Day 4, Commander was yet again quarantined. Now adding insult to injury, DXKeeper was thrown into the mix.
My reaction at that point was to operate as best I could, handcuffed by the inability to run a couple of major pieces of DXLabs. Yea, right!
Several days ago I finally got off my lazy rear end, clicked on a HELP button (I'm disappointed in that too, but that's another story!)
and started learning how to use my protective software. I'm still upset about the way it works but I know understand it at least a bit better.
Thanks to Dave for all his patience.
Several years ago I bought a PC from a local "mom & pop" dealer. It came with a free virus checker. I found another virus checker of the same?
name with a "...pro" suffixed on the end of it. I purchased said software, assuming that the "pro" version (for a price) would offer better protection.
The next time I was in the store, one of the family members (whom I trust explicitly with my hardware/software) cautioned me about my choice
of virus protection. He said "...blah, blah, blah Pro is like a big dog that protects your computer. But every once in a while, the dog goes
berserk and won't let you in either!"
It appears that dog is back, but at least I think this leash will work better!
Art - N4PJ
Victimized by Windows Software but still effectively hiding from that other virus. Stay healthy guys!
