It's funny. It all depends on what you do and where you go. I've been running Win7 without AV for the last year. Basically 0 issues and I do go places where the timid should really stay away.

How do you make a post, and not have the post counter increase? Also, why is MS going to the OT section of a Car Forum to answer questions?

Good question...

They're watching.....

Don't surf as an administrator- go as a user. I haven't had a virus in years and no AV on anything.

rjp

LOL, now that's hysterical. We're getting spammed by Microsoft! :eek:

Buy an Apple!!!! :D

I, for one, welcome the visit from our Microsoft overlords. :)

I'm sure that Microsoft is scanning the interwebs for any comments regarding the security of their systems. Then, stepping up and trying to debunk concerns.

Have to agree - Apple is the way to go.

However I have to say my Win7 machine is pretty darned stable.

I don't see the need for a desktop anymore. Seriously. Laptops are just as powerful, if not more so - and are portable if you need them to be. I doubt I'll ever waste money on another desktop computer. There just isn't a reason, IMHO.

I have been running Win7 for almost a year using Microsoft Security Essentials. Not a single issue. BTW - I have not had a BSOD since XP sp2.

I disagree with PoP regarding desktop computer. A desktop can be spec'd with better quality components and is easily upgradeable. After having made the move to a dual head display I find working with a laptop displays a PITA.
Apple products are really nice too. I just never got comfortable working with OSX and none of my customers use Apple. Made the switch back to Win and love it. I also run RedHat and various older Win systems with VMware. Awesome.

realize that Intel is about to release the Sandy Bridge processor family...

may make a diff. for you

I used to agree with this. But then I built a specific purpose desktop...and it was much faster than my laptop, which was still pretty state of the art.

I think the way to go now is a Win 7 desktop and my Win 7 tablet. The desktop is more powerful than my laptop, especially at drawings. The Tablet is much more portable than my laptop, and faster and still more portable than my older netbook. It is fast enough for most of my needs and runs the same programs as my laptop.

Win 7/ Microsoft Security Essentials and you're good to go. Keep the patches and updates current and you'll be fine and use Mozilla FireFox instead of IE.

I've had no issues with my Acer laptop with Win7 and Norton anti-virus software. And my computer's kind of a slut :D.

BTW, I just built my first computer with my son with parts from newegg. It started right up (on the second try, one wire was off). $900 for a pretty darn fast gaming computer including $99 for win7.

Best advice in this entire thread. IE sux and is nothing more than a train wreck going to happen.

Pffft....whatever.

Join the cult at your own risk.

I won't agree to the user agreement.

Firefox on my macbook= Lightning fast awesome.....



What happened to the Microsoft spammer?

Have pretty much switched over to Google Chrome. Even faster than FireFox.