FOR SHAREWARE/FREEWARE

OpenOffice 3.1.1

http://download.openoffice.org/contribute.html?download=mirrorbrain&files/stable/3.1.1/OOo_3.1.1_Win32Intel_install_wJRE_en-US.exe

Openoffice Tutorial.

http://www.tutorialsforopenoffice.org/

Photo Pos Pro FreePicture editing software

http://photo-pos-pro.en.softonic.com/

PhotoVidshow Slide show DVD maker For TV.. Only 29.95

http://www.photovidshow.com/

Web-Page Maker, Version 1.52

Free to try for 15 days, $39.00 to buy.

http://www.5star-shareware.com/Windows/WebDev/HTMLED/webpage.html

Web-Page Maker Version 3.03 $49.95

http://www.webpage-maker.com/download.html

MECCA HOSTING LOW COST WEB-SITE HOSTING

http://www.meccahosting.com/us/services/domain_registration/

Server Sea Hosting LOW COST WEB-SITE HOSTING

http://www.serversea.com/home/index.php

Free Web Hosting at frontiernet.net

http://support.frontiernet.net/webpage/

AVG 9.04 Virus Protection

Type "AVG 9.04 Free CNet" without the quotes into google or go to this site:

http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html?tag=list&cdlPid=10834624

Download AVG 9.04 Free file. Save to desktop.

Uninstall AVG 8.0 from the add and remove programs list.

Put checks in the two little boxes that show up during the uninstall. Restart your computer.

Doubleclick on the AVG file you downloaded. Do not install the security toolbar, uncheck it. Standard installation. Let it do an update.

When finished open AVG and doubleclick on email scanner. Check the outgoing mail box. Close that window. Open AVG again. Go to tools, Advanced Settings, Email scanner on the left side of the screen. On the right side of the screen, put check marks in both of the "with attachments only" boxes. Close out each screen.

Move the downloaded AVG file to a my downloads folder in my documents or delete it.

The default time to scan is 12 noon, reset this to some time when your machine is on, but you don't often use it. Open AVG, click on scanner, click on automatic scan time, click on edit time.

FTP Commander Tutorial

http://www.nexcess.net/support/tutorials/ftp-clients/ftp-commander/

How Do I Backup my Computer

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/update/howbackup.mspx

SUPERAntispyware: Optional Trojan and adware remover, (runs in the system tray):Here is the link for it: http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfile.html?productid=SUPERANTISPYWAREFREE

Free - Spybot Search & Destroy Latest Version 15.2– Spyware removal program http://security.kolla.de/index.php?lang=en&page=download

Note! If update fails, check to see if you have the latest version 1.5.2. If not, download and install the new one.

Free – Adware Prevention Tool – SpywareBlaster

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

Download, install, update, and then click on "Enable All Protection".

The latest version is 3.4 for this program. Spywareblaster blocks over 3200 of the most common spyware/adware from being installed. No scan is necessary for it to protect your computer.

Spywareblaster:

Notes: The newest version is 4.0. Update and enable all protection monthly

Free Browser – Try Firefox for a popup free experience

http://www.mozilla.org/

Look in the tips menu to view all of the new features in this program.

Startup Run: A Free Startup Utility

http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/strun.html

Download, install, and learn to use this Startup Run utility.

It allows complete control of items running in Startup unless they are viruses or hijackers. Hijackers can be removed with a separate utility called HiJackThis, which can be found online.

Free Zip/Unzip Utility

http://www.winzip.com/ddchomea.htm

Download and install the free evaluation version.

Tool to Help You Repair WinSock Files

http://qwest-tck-ip40.scinternet.net/downloads.aspx

This tool works with Win98, WinME, Win2000 and WinXP

Spyware Help Site

http://www.spywareinfo.com/

Read about spyware and what it does to your computer.

Notes: The newest version is 4.0. Update and enable all protection monthly

Un-interruptable Power Supplies

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/pcsound/computer-accessories-office-power-protection.html

See the Belkin 1200VA model for 1computer/monitor/modem & router.

These items are heavy, purchase from local stores to save shipping costs.

Defrag Windows XP

Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/ Disk Defragmenter/C: Drive/Analyze/ and follow directions to Defragment or not.

A Fix for "Outlook Express failure to open attachments"

In Outlook Express choose Tools/Options/Security/Uncheck Line:

Do not allow outlook to open attachments that could potentially be a virus.

Click on this link to go to

Kim Komando

http://www.komando.com/