Q. I am using linux in my computer and do not like it and i want to remove it but i have no idea and i only have xp cd tell the full step.
A. HI There,
I had the same experience using LInux and decided to switch back to XP. Many of the applications I used simply did not work with LInux. Also configuring the printer, scanner (and wireless adapter) were difficult or even impossible. Not Linux's fault but the manufacturers did not include drivers for LInux.
It is not difficult to install XP and it only takes about 40 minutes or so for the installation. After installing there will be about 80 updates from Microsoft which will take longer than the install. If you have the original XP then you will want to update to SP-2 and then update to SP-3 since SP-3 is the only version still supported.
Before installing I like to write down the 25 digit key code on the tag located on the CD ( use big letters and numbers to make it easy to read later ).
Also write down all the settings needed to connect to the internet. Once XP is installed they will no longer be available.
Another thing to do is decide upon which antivirus app you want to install and have the CD or file ready on a flash drive ready for when you connect to the internet. At the very least have the URL written down so you can install ASAP. It only takes a few minutes for an unprotected system to be infected by a virus. The first thing to do after connectingto the interent is to install your antivirus and make sure the firewall is enabled.
Now you are ready to install XP.
To install all you need to do is insert your XP CD/DVD into the optical drive and boot from it then follow the instructions.
You will be asked for your time zone , keyboard configuration, password for admin account and at some time you need to enter the 25 digit COA that you have written down.
You do not need to enter a password (just press <Enter> with the dialog box blank or if you want a password; go ahead and enter it (write it down and save in a safe place). I don't use a password but if you do make sure to remember it .
To boot from the optical drive restart your computer and watch the monitor. It will show the memory and hardware check and at the bottom of the screen it will tell you which key to press to change the boot order. Probably <F12>, <F8>, <Esc> or <Delete>.
As soon as that message appears; press the key and it should boot from the CD/DVD.
If you are not quick enough; shut down and try again.
Once the computer has booted from the CD/DVD drive just follow the instructions for a full installation.
This will format the hard drive and install XP to the entire C-Drive. Formatting will erase Linux and set up the drive for Windows XP.
After the installation has finished you will need to reboot and you will be running Windows XP.
First go into security settings and enable the firewall.
Second setup your internet and connect to the internet. Immediately install your antivirus and let it update. Your antivirus may want to do a full system scan as part of the installation. That's OK.
After the antivirus is running Windows will want to update. If it does not ask then go to the Microsoft website and find updates and install them.
Good luck,
Al
Note: if you XP CD/DVD is not a genuine copy for your system the installation will fail at some point or it will not update.
I had the same experience using LInux and decided to switch back to XP. Many of the applications I used simply did not work with LInux. Also configuring the printer, scanner (and wireless adapter) were difficult or even impossible. Not Linux's fault but the manufacturers did not include drivers for LInux.
It is not difficult to install XP and it only takes about 40 minutes or so for the installation. After installing there will be about 80 updates from Microsoft which will take longer than the install. If you have the original XP then you will want to update to SP-2 and then update to SP-3 since SP-3 is the only version still supported.
Before installing I like to write down the 25 digit key code on the tag located on the CD ( use big letters and numbers to make it easy to read later ).
Also write down all the settings needed to connect to the internet. Once XP is installed they will no longer be available.
Another thing to do is decide upon which antivirus app you want to install and have the CD or file ready on a flash drive ready for when you connect to the internet. At the very least have the URL written down so you can install ASAP. It only takes a few minutes for an unprotected system to be infected by a virus. The first thing to do after connectingto the interent is to install your antivirus and make sure the firewall is enabled.
Now you are ready to install XP.
To install all you need to do is insert your XP CD/DVD into the optical drive and boot from it then follow the instructions.
You will be asked for your time zone , keyboard configuration, password for admin account and at some time you need to enter the 25 digit COA that you have written down.
You do not need to enter a password (just press <Enter> with the dialog box blank or if you want a password; go ahead and enter it (write it down and save in a safe place). I don't use a password but if you do make sure to remember it .
To boot from the optical drive restart your computer and watch the monitor. It will show the memory and hardware check and at the bottom of the screen it will tell you which key to press to change the boot order. Probably <F12>, <F8>, <Esc> or <Delete>.
As soon as that message appears; press the key and it should boot from the CD/DVD.
If you are not quick enough; shut down and try again.
Once the computer has booted from the CD/DVD drive just follow the instructions for a full installation.
This will format the hard drive and install XP to the entire C-Drive. Formatting will erase Linux and set up the drive for Windows XP.
After the installation has finished you will need to reboot and you will be running Windows XP.
First go into security settings and enable the firewall.
Second setup your internet and connect to the internet. Immediately install your antivirus and let it update. Your antivirus may want to do a full system scan as part of the installation. That's OK.
After the antivirus is running Windows will want to update. If it does not ask then go to the Microsoft website and find updates and install them.
Good luck,
Al
Note: if you XP CD/DVD is not a genuine copy for your system the installation will fail at some point or it will not update.
What is the best free antivirus for a Macbook Pro with Mac OS X?
Q. I just bought a Macbook Pro and I run Frostwire and I don't have antivirus to protect my Mac. I am new to Apple so I hardly know anything about this yet, so any help with be great, Thanks.
A. clamav is a good antivirus program that has long existed for linux and since the macos is now based on bsd which is a very very similar os to linux, there is a version of clamav for mac too. Im not a mac user so beyond knowing about it, i don't know much about any others.
edit - Actually, there is a very good reason to have virus protection on a mac. Even though most viruses can't run on macs, it doesn't mean they can't be there and transferred to a pc and infect that pc. He says he is downloading stuff using a p2p network and that tends to be one of the most common ways viruses are spread so it is only prudent to have an antivirus program that can scan the downloaded files and clean them up if needed.
edit - Actually, there is a very good reason to have virus protection on a mac. Even though most viruses can't run on macs, it doesn't mean they can't be there and transferred to a pc and infect that pc. He says he is downloading stuff using a p2p network and that tends to be one of the most common ways viruses are spread so it is only prudent to have an antivirus program that can scan the downloaded files and clean them up if needed.
Can I run an antivirus on windows installed on a mac?
Q. I am soon to be getting a macbook, and I plan to run a dual-boot system on it. My question is whether it is safe to install an antivirus on windows, like nod32 while having an antivirus on osX as well. I know that intalling more than one antivirus is a very bad idea, I am wondering if that is true for two operating systems on the same machine.
A. why even dual boot --unless u have a large hdd---just use linux from a pen drive --it is an open source an is safer then windows --it's a plug and play OS----i use it in travel --it's great for cafes and airports --plug in log on lo gout put pen drive in ur pocket
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