I am starting new topic. :D
Dear comrades. Now I creating an automatic installation images for Windows XP and Windows 7. Images will be used for my customers PCs. In this images I want to add usefull programs, which will be installed by default. And, I want to ask you all, what programs may be useful for such program pack? Please post you answers as a list. For example - my first-thinking list of progs:
1) MS Packages
-DirectX (most new version)
-DotNetFX 2,3,4
-VC++ Redist 2005-2008-2010
2) Utilites
-WinRar
-Notepad++
-SpeedFan (CPU fan control util)
-CCleaner (registry fixer/cleaner)
-CPU-Z (Hardware information checker)
3) CD/DVD
-Daemon Tools Lite (Virtual CD Drive)
-CD Burner (Freeware NERO Analog)
4) Multimedia
-iTunes (now in Russia is crazy boom for i-gadgets.)
-CCCP codec pack (codecs - mpeg4, divx, ffdshow and other, splitters + Media Player Classic, all in one package)
-WinAmp
5) Internet
-Mozilla Firefox
-DownloadMaster
-BitTorrent
-AdobeFlashPlayer, AdobeAir, ShockwavePlayer (like a plugins for Firefox)
6) Doc Readers
-Adobe Reader
-DjVu Libre (.djvu reader/viewer)
Quote from: Daniil on July 14, 2012, 12:08 PM
2) Utilites
-WinRar
-Notepad++
-SpeedFan (CPU fan control util)
-CCleaner (registry fixer/cleaner)
-CPU-Z (Hardware information checker)
You could add
7zip [Freeware]
Quote from: Daniil on July 14, 2012, 12:08 PM
3) CD/DVD
-Daemon Tools Lite (Virtual CD Drive)
-CD Burner (Freeware NERO Analog)
Ultra ISO
Nero Burning Rom 11
Quote from: Daniil on July 14, 2012, 12:08 PM
4) Multimedia
-iTunes (now in Russia is crazy boom for i-gadgets.)
-CCCP codec pack (codecs - mpeg4, divx, ffdshow and other, splitters + Media Player Classic, all in one package)
-WinAmp
VLC Media Player
KM Player
Quote from: Daniil on July 14, 2012, 12:08 PM
5) Internet
-Mozilla Firefox
-DownloadMaster
-BitTorrent
-AdobeFlashPlayer, AdobeAir, ShockwavePlayer (like a plugins for Firefox)
Internet Download Manager
Java
Quote from: Daniil on July 14, 2012, 12:08 PM
6) Doc Readers
-Adobe Reader
-DjVu Libre (.djvu reader/viewer)
Foxit Reader
Open Office
Picasa
Terra Copy
do PDF
Yamicsoft Windows 7 & XP Manager
Tuneup Utilities
:) :)
Good Luck buddy :D
@ BLADESHARK
Thank you very much, comrade.
It was a very important notice about Java and TerraCopy. I forgot about this progs.
So, who else can add another roster? :)
Pls add (1) Advanced System Care under utilities; and
(2) mpcstar in multimedia
Are you shure, katana? ??? I can accept mpcstar, but Advanced System Care is software "tweaker", and, as I know, most of such tweakers improves performance less than makes a troubles in registry... :P
Oh... It can fix, clean & defrag the registry. And I try not to use much of its other features... If I'm using it in a somewhat slow PC, after I use it, I remove it.
Quote from: Daniil on July 26, 2012, 10:28 AM
but Advanced System Care is software "tweaker", and, as I know, most of such tweakers improves performance less than makes a troubles in registry... :P
Advanced System Care is getting better in the race except for the NEW Antivirus thing ;D
How about Malwarebytes...
Quote from: edvaness on July 31, 2012, 02:41 AM
How about Malwarebytes...
MalwareBytes is not free, however it is still quite useful.
Anti-VirusComboFix
Microsoft Security Essentials
MulitmediaMedia Monkey - Itunes Alternative (Somewhat free but I do find it better than Itunes)
Xion and AIMP - Lightweight music players
InternetGoogle Chrome - I do find it faster than FF
Bittorrent Clients - Utorrent 2.2.1 / Transmission / Azureus Vuze (Now with integrated media server, while coded in Java? It is quite slow and not really worth the hassle due to it being bloated now with junk)
Quote from: Mito on August 01, 2012, 11:47 PM
Quote from: edvaness on July 31, 2012, 02:41 AM
How about Malwarebytes...
MalwareBytes is not free, however it is still quite useful.
So it's not free. Since when do we are if something is free or not? ;)
you only need this
1.Nero7(only install nero StartSmart and NeroBurningRoom);
2.Antivirus NOD 5 (crack with nodfix);
3.Office 2003 ;
4.Adobe reader,flash player;
5.netfix,+++c;
6.mozila,chrom;
7.winzip,7zip,powerISO;
8.CCleaner,YourUninstaler;
9.YTD VideoDownloader,Utorrent2.2;
10.Winamp,BSplayer,K-Lite MCP
very important - dont install any antimalware you neeed only ESET Nod 32 and delete startup programs from runing on the start with YourUninstaler
@ BLADESHARK
?? Hitman?? :o 8)
@ Malwarebytes
I think, Malwarebytes for customers PC may be dangerous. The less difficult software - the better. They're like monkeys - "Ow, what's a bright icon?? ??? Let's click on it! E-ek!! ??? Ow, where is my Windows??!! :o :-[ :'(" The best system, IMHO, is when on user PC sets office progs, utilites/tools and entertainment soft, and any diagnostic or antivirus tools is on bootable CD.
@ Milo
M$ Antivirus, you think? Well, as for me, it's strange to trust M$ in virus protection. Windows is corrupted on its idea level, it is unprotected just because it's Windows...
Yes, I agree with you, Chrome is faster, but Mozilla is more comfortable. Maybe it'll be usefull to make a selector in installation program.
@ Hellboy22
You offer mostly a very old soft. Why we need Office 2k3 today?
And - I don't like NOD, I think AVG is better.
Quote from: Daniil on August 03, 2012, 12:02 AM
@ BLADESHARK
?? Hitman?? :o 8)
;D
can't wait for
HITMAN ABSOLUTION :-*
but no Graphic card here :(
Quote from: Daniil on August 03, 2012, 12:02 AM
@ Malwarebytes
Same here. Malwarebytes has lost my trust the other day. I installed the
pro version and inserted the serial and got the updates, from that time my PC started acting weird - very slow shutdown (10-15 sec) whereas before installing Malwarebytes it was [5-7 sec] same with the start-up. Even installing a software was taking a bit more time, this is not it after all this it started blocking my
internet and sites >:( :o
I simply
uninstalled it and my PC is back to normal & I am very happy now :-* :)
Quote from: Daniil on August 03, 2012, 12:02 AM
Chrome is faster
but not
stable
@ BLADESHARK
O yeah, "Hitman" game series is my favorite too! ::) From "Hitman 2" it caught me and won't release. 8)
If speak about Malwarebytes - I never used it, but read some bad announces about it, and you only proved my fears. On a user PC, I think, it's, as minimal, useless.
If about Chrome - hm-m... Maybe, pig-iron-solid stability is not a main for a browser? What you mean under stability? Virus resistance or count of program crashes per minute(hour, day)? :D
Quote from: Daniil on August 03, 2012, 10:25 PM
From "Hitman 2" it caught me and won't release. 8)
Same thing happened with me :)
Quote from: Daniil on August 03, 2012, 10:25 PM
What you mean under stability?
count of program crashes per minute(hour, day)?
Yeah the program crashes
unintentionally.
My family members really think 1000 times before making a
bank transaction via
chrome + the download manager of chrome doesn't even catch the full speed of bandwidth while downloading. Though Chrome was my fav, I was forced to shift to Firefox. Now Chrome is not even close to my fav list. :( :'(
@ BLADESHARK
If you speak about bank transactions through browsers - then yes, you're right.
But - as I know, with bank transactions main thing is not in browser, but in the way of its use. Banking systems just stores a cookies and some files in browser cache on your PC. "On the fly" bad guys can not catch your password or data, and main is to keep your data in safe on your computer. So the main thing is not a browser, but a good antivirus.
Am I right?
And yes, I know that they can use methods of "social engineering", and try to deceive you, that you click on wrong link, for moving you to site with outfit like a bank system but with a poison code inside or something else... But no browser can save you from methods of "social engineering".
Quote from: Daniil on August 04, 2012, 09:05 AM
So the main thing is not a browser, but a good antivirus.
I use AVAST Internet Security [Pirated ;) ;D]
which one do you suggest???
Quote from: Daniil on August 04, 2012, 09:05 AM
Am I right?
YES you are right!! :)
Cool List Daniil. I Suggest You To Add A TuneUp Category In Which CCleaner Becomes A Most Useful Lead Utility. Thanks For The Share!
I mentioned CCleaner, comrade!
Btw, why you type all words from capital letter? :)
Capitalization Matters :P
;D Lol! ;D ;D ;D
How many different meanings in this phrase!
Quote from: Hellboy22 on August 02, 2012, 01:10 PM
you only need this
1.Nero7(only install nero StartSmart and NeroBurningRoom);
2.Antivirus NOD 5 (crack with nodfix);
3.Office 2003 ;
4.Adobe reader,flash player;
5.netfix,+++c;
6.mozila,chrom;
7.winzip,7zip,powerISO;
8.CCleaner,YourUninstaler;
9.YTD VideoDownloader,Utorrent2.2;
10.Winamp,BSplayer,K-Lite MCP
very important - dont install any antimalware you neeed only ESET Nod 32 and delete startup programs from runing on the start with YourUninstaler
I have actually tried Nod 5 with nod fix, i can surely say that it is not problem free, once in a while you have to re-run the program for it to keep updating the database which is kind of annoying later if you wait too long that it says "Nod is not genuine" Also, YTD is detected as Unwanted application from NOD, so it will have problems with the Automatic installed toolbar.
yo Guys! Just Thought Of An App, Namely "Free Opener" I Did Never Used It Much. Most Of The Computer Services Here, In Saudi Arabia Use It Instead Of Installing A Bunch Of Software. Like Skipping All The Software And Just Installing Free Opener (Like Microsoft Office, Adobe Reader, Multimedia Programs). Comment On It.
Official Link:- [ http://www.freeopener.com/ ]
Recommended Download Link:- [ http://www.softpedia.com/get/File-managers/Free-Opener.shtml ]
Quote from: The Nawab on August 10, 2012, 05:21 AM
Official Link:- [ http://www.freeopener.com/ ]
Recommended Download Link:- [ http://www.softpedia.com/get/File-managers/Free-Opener.shtml ]
Wow! What an interesting application, bro! And almost unknown in Russia, as I know... I'll write an article about it on my site, and mention you as man who directed me to it. Do you mind?
QuoteI'll write an article about it on my site
Of Course!
Quoteand mention you as man who directed me to it. Do you mind?
Just Give A Link To The Source:-
http://forum.technoroles.com/threads/freeopener.39/
Quote from: The Nawab on August 17, 2012, 06:26 PM
QuoteI'll write an article about it on my site
Of Course!
Quoteand mention you as man who directed me to it. Do you mind?
Just Give A Link To The Source:-
http://forum.technoroles.com/threads/freeopener.39/
OK. :D
Thanks :)
everything,imgburn,totalcommander,terracopy,ultraiso,unlocker,utorrent,winrar,dx,dotnetfx,djvu,foxit,java,adobe f.p.,silverlight,foxit
Speaking of necessary program, I'd like some recommendations. For simply reading PDF's I use Sumatra (I didn't like Win8's PDF reader). What's a good program for editing PDF's? I'm looking for something non-bloated that will simply allow me to fill out forms and maybe insert a picture, but not much more. Foxit Phantom is good but it's got all kinds of things I'll never use.
I have been using Sumatra since hearing about it.
I loved it as it's simple, small and does the wanted job very well.
I agree! In fact I too have Sumatra installed, I love it and I have no intention of removing it. However, it's only a reader.
What I'm looking for is a PDF program that'll allow me to do things such as fill out downloaded application forms without having to put them on paper and do it with a pen. I've got several I've been collecting from the torrent sites but I don't know all that much about them.
Once BladeShark recommended Foxit Phantom with I still have. The problem is the fact that it's much too bloated for what I want, which is far more simple and doesn't need a full 200 MB on the hard drive. It goes without saying that Adobe Acrobat is infinitely worse.
Any recommendations?
Sorry, dear.
I never dealt with such things.
I only used PDF readers not editors because I didn't need them.
imdisk virtual disk driver (mounting images)
pdf xchange imo is freeware & better than foxit & better support than sumatra
djview
Calibre is the king of ebook readers\libraries
directx & all dlls \ distributions that are needed should be installed
kmplayer & vlc together don't hurt
irfanview for viewing all images
gimp photoshop like freeware
imgburn
format factory (must have)
http://www.pcfreetime.com/index.html
look here for more ideas
http://www.portablefreeware.com/
If you actually compile a winxp or 7 with such programs, it would be lovely to have it uploaded here!
Best wishes & thanks to all for the beneficial apps
I would add two freeware programs.
Bullzip PDF Printer.
http://www.bullzip.com/products/pdf/info.php
Great for re-distilling or creating PDF files. Even allows you to "print" copy-protected PDFs to DRM free PDF.
Secunia PSI
http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/
Free personal vulnerability scanner. Essential for those of us that browse the more colorful side of the web. It automatically keeps your system up-to-date with the latest patches for Java, Flash, Acrobat, and MS Updates. It also tracks the CVE database and informs when vulnerabilities are present. I actually do Enterprise Anti-Malware support for a living and this is one of the most useful tools I have come across (I don't work for Secunia BTW).
One program looking for is a simple PDF editor. All I'm looking to do is to something like being able to fill out PDF forms and print them, with the possibility of maybe inserting a pic. I know there's a lot of stuff out there that'll do this, but the problem is most of these progs are extremely bloated and add gazillions of features you'll never even use. Some even integrate themselves into MS Office, Firefox and heaven knows what else.
Any recommendations?
Well, I don't know any good PDF editors except of made by Adobe.
If you need to change something in PDF docs, I can remember a method used at one office which I know.
You need for this an Abbyy FineReader.
In FineReader, as I can remember, there was a function for scan from file. You scan data from PDF, FineReader read scanned data (as it can) and then you can save it to .doc. You edit it in .doc, and then use any of .PDF virtual printers to convert .doc back to .PDF.
Well, you should know, that FineReader reads scanned data "fine" not always. ;D
Yes, I know, that's a bit difficult and weird method, but that's only one I know.
I'm seeing there's quite a bit of OCR in Abbyy Finerader, something I don't really need. I think if I really needed to edit a PDF, I'll look at those programs I have in stock and see if I can select the least bloated. I guess something will work.
Thanks for your help
Freware programs that I will add : Skype , IrfanView , ImgBurn , Ccleaner , ....about antivirus programs Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.0.1 (freeware) is not bad solution for me (extremly light and do all job) ...... ;)
Quote from: gale82 on November 29, 2012, 08:33 PM
Freware programs that I will add : Skype , IrfanView , ImgBurn , Ccleaner , ....about antivirus programs Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.0.1 (freeware) is not bad solution for me (extremly light and do all job) ...... ;)
I'm with you on Irfanview and Ccleaner. I prefer Burnaware for burning. As for Skype, it it simply a program for making free phone calls or does it have other uses too?
If you're on Windows 8, I honestly see no need for an external antivirus. The one it includes is pretty good and very lightweight. In fact, in the 3 years I was on Win7, I never installed nor saw the need for an external antivirus and my worst problem was when it falsely identified keygens and patches as viruses. Fortunately it could be configured to ask me what to do first before killing it.
I've previously requested daniil to upload such a windows installation that includes such apps.. I'd like to again ask & also Maher could release such a feature packed release on a bi-yearly or quarterly basis.. it would be just great wouldn't yous think?
What do you mean? All these apps are readily available on almost all the torrent sites. On these lists people upload, I personally find useful maybe 20% or less of what's on there. I never said the other stuff is garbage or won't work, it's that I personally have no use for it.
:)And mail client for users very important,etc.Mozilla Thunderbird
I think that e-mail clients isn't so necessary. Most of users, at least in Russia, used web mail interfaces.
Well, if people so want it, maybe I'll upload my installation package, but I don't think that it will be so interesting to community...
for PDF Reader I recommend PDF-Xchange Viewer (Freeware)
It's very faster than Adobe (If open big files you will see)
I never install Adobe after know this program.
It can type something in pdf, bookmark, rotate, etc.. Test it.
Cheers
Quote from: wantknow on December 07, 2012, 04:36 AM
for PDF Reader I recommend PDF-Xchange Viewer (Freeware)
It's very faster than Adobe (If open big files you will see)
I never install Adobe after know this program.
It can type something in pdf, bookmark, rotate, etc.. Test it.
Cheers
Are you able to [for example] fill out a form by typing in text? I'm using Sumatra and it's the best PDF reader I've seen - the problem is you can't type something in and save it.
Quote from: humbert on December 07, 2012, 10:07 PM
Quote from: wantknow on December 07, 2012, 04:36 AM
for PDF Reader I recommend PDF-Xchange Viewer (Freeware)
It's very faster than Adobe (If open big files you will see)
I never install Adobe after know this program.
It can type something in pdf, bookmark, rotate, etc.. Test it.
Cheers
Are you able to [for example] fill out a form by typing in text? I'm using Sumatra and it's the best PDF reader I've seen - the problem is you can't type something in and save it.
Yes, PDF-Xchange Viewer have type tool.
It's like a text layer over the pdf, some problem with font size that maybe some step to close to the form. But very faster and easier than OCR.
Unsure about save to view with other PC (didn't try yet), but can print.
7-zip
Microsoft Security Essentials
Sumatra PDF
CCCP and Media Player Classic
MKVToolNix
IrfanView
Foobar2000
Mozilla Firefox
I can understand all the other freeware programs you posted, but why are MKVToolNix and CCCP so important if all you're doing is playing movies? So far with Media Player Classic alone I've yet to see a movie file that won't play -- and without installing any codec packs.
Just found this..
Looks useful after a fresh installation of windows..
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/All-in-One-Runtimes.shtml
Yes but its really a whale. Most of the software bundled can be found in switchless installer or can be done and some are useless.
for example:
· NET Framework 1.1 SP1 / .NET Framework 2.0 SP2 + updates
· NET Framework 3.0 SP2 / .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 + updates
· NET Framework 4.0 / .NET Framework 4.5 + updates
The specialist harkaz has given a link for a slim Net framework 4.5
· Java Runtime Environment 7
Take the switchless installer I did
· General Runtime Files
· DirectX 9.0c Additional files
· DirectX for Managed Code
Not needed unless your a directx developper
· Microsoft Visual C + + Runtimes
· Microsoft Visual J # 2.0 SE
Not needed too
· Microsoft Silverlight 5
a switch /q to make it silent
· Adobe Flash Player 11.4 (Opera, Firefox, Internet Explorer)
· Shockwave Player 11.6 (Internet Explorer Plugin)
can be made silent too.
If you are like me you will need;
Java 7 jre/jdk
skype!
µtorrent
Maxthon(browser)
Paint.net (getpaint.net)
MySMS (send text messages with your computer)
VLC media player
Notepad++
Actually, I don't have more than a handfull of programs at the moment.
I use what i Really really need list;
Games;
Minecraft, Guildwars 2, League Of Legends
Music/Media/Movies; µTorrent, Spotify(good for making playlists for Grooveshark), LoL Recorded, Teamspeak 3, Skype
Archivers; Winrar 64bit + 7Zip, also RAR Password unlocker to crack easy passwords from the archives.
drawing; Sai painting tool 1.1, paint.net.
browser; Maxthon Cloud browser, and Internet explorer 64bit.
Other; Java 7 JRE and JDK, Visual Studio Ultimate 2012 with MSDN
That's what i have installed as of now.
Now that you mention games, do you have a monthly subscription to any of these? I think Guildwars 2 needs one because it's an MMO. Also, in your post concerning the ping rates you're getting, you didn't mention what server you have to and a ping to. It'll probably be a little slower than the one in Copenhagen.
VLC is OK but I prefer Windows Media Player Classic.
Do you have any ad blocking software on your browsers? I believe Maxthon does this to some extent, but not IE. BTW, why would you use IE if Maxthon works off the IE engine?
Quote from: humbert on March 17, 2013, 12:29 AM
Now that you mention games, do you have a monthly subscription to any of these? I think Guildwars 2 needs one because it's an MMO. Also, in your post concerning the ping rates you're getting, you didn't mention what server you have to and a ping to. It'll probably be a little slower than the one in Copenhagen.
VLC is OK but I prefer Windows Media Player Classic.
Do you have any ad blocking software on your browsers? I believe Maxthon does this to some extent, but not IE. BTW, why would you use IE if Maxthon works off the IE engine?
No, no monthly subscription. Guildwars 2 is one time payment. (But you can buy things ingame with money).
Also, I had a subscription once on Runescape but I decided that it was not worth paying the money for it. As I didn't find enough time to play it.
Copenhagen is the closest with the lowest response time. Lower than Malmö, even if Malmö is closer they might not have the same performance on their measuring servers. (It says which server and distance on the signs with the speeds/ping measuring times)
Yes, Maxthon works with both the IE engine and the one firefox/chrome uses(I think) you press a button and you change the mode. Though, there is some bugs with the network in my school with blocks my login with Maxthon, so I launch IE and log in, and change browser.
The reason why I don't like Windows Media Player is because it doesn't read all file formats I require it to.
And yes, there is built in Ad-blocking and also some extensions which blocks all adf.ly links and commercial links which shows like 10 ads, let you wait 5 seconds and then do what you wanted to do.
Quote from: Shadow.97 on March 17, 2013, 03:04 PM
The reason why I don't like Windows Media Player is because it doesn't read all file formats I require it to.
And yes, there is built in Ad-blocking and also some extensions which blocks all adf.ly links and commercial links which shows like 10 ads, let you wait 5 seconds and then do what you wanted to do.
As I mentioned on the other post, I was referring to MPC (a.k.a., W Media Player Classic). I have no other codecs on my system other than the ones that come with Windows 8, and so far I've yet to see a video or audio format this thing can't play. Add to this the fact that it's very straightforward, easy to use and highly configurable.
Adobe photoshop, antivirus, team viewer, skype
Adobe Photoshop? I suppose that's not be better choice. Typical user don't need it, and user who realy need it mostly have enough knowledges to set it up from downloaded distrib.
Skype? Yes, acknowledged.
Quote from: Daniil on May 07, 2013, 10:13 PM
Adobe Photoshop? I suppose that's not be better choice. Typical user don't need it, and user who realy need it mostly have enough knowledges to set it up from downloaded distrib.
Skype? Yes, acknowledged.
I agree. I'm not too versed on the whole subject of photoediting, but clearly for professionals Adobe Photoshop is the way to go. The majority of us can easily survive and smaller, less bloated photo editors.
Ok, so when will be that programs ready for download?
@gelapir - I don't know, comrade. Now I'm working on other thematics (mostly programming), so I can't say exactly.
have anyone tried win 8 firewall control by sphinx soft .It is very good & no compatibility issues with any AV's incl. MSE
Quote from: Vasudev on October 27, 2013, 02:52 PM
have anyone tried win 8 firewall control by sphinx soft .It is very good & no compatibility issues with any AV's incl. MSE
Honestly I don't know why anyone would want to use anything other than the Windows firewall that came bundled with W8. It works great and I for one have never had an issue with it. Two thing that Microsoft did get right are the antivirus and the firewall.
I"m integrate programs into windows setup. Not all of progs mentioned here, btw.
Quote from: humbert on October 28, 2013, 02:47 AM
Quote from: Vasudev on October 27, 2013, 02:52 PM
have anyone tried win 8 firewall control by sphinx soft .It is very good & no compatibility issues with any AV's incl. MSE
Honestly I don't know why anyone would want to use anything other than the Windows firewall that came bundled with W8. It works great and I for one have never had an issue with it. Two thing that Microsoft did get right are the antivirus and the firewall.
Myself, I heavily dislike the Windows firewall and have it disabled and use Comodo Firewall instead. It is easier to use, and fits my needs more. It is harder to do specific things with the windows firewall. As I use schedules much, and it is more customize able in general.
And another thing, as I dislike windows in general I try to avoid their product to a certain extent. Also trust issues with their teamwork with for example USA's gov.
Although I don't use windows 8 I wouldn't use the built in firewall, I'd use a third party one.
I've had some really annoying things that been bugging me when playing LAN games with friends/filehosting on a local network. They have problems connecting, random disconnects. Fixed by turning off firewall.
Quote from: Shadow.97 on November 02, 2013, 05:58 PM
Myself, I heavily dislike the Windows firewall and have it disabled and use Comodo Firewall instead. It is easier to use, and fits my needs more. It is harder to do specific things with the windows firewall. As I use schedules much, and it is more customize able in general.
And another thing, as I dislike windows in general I try to avoid their product to a certain extent. Also trust issues with their teamwork with for example USA's gov.
Although I don't use windows 8 I wouldn't use the built in firewall, I'd use a third party one.
I've had some really annoying things that been bugging me when playing LAN games with friends/filehosting on a local network. They have problems connecting, random disconnects. Fixed by turning off firewall.
What apps do you run or what situations do you encounter that make the Windows firewall useless for you? I'm asking because I'm using it forever and I've never had a problem. I can even use it to block internet access to certain apps to keep them from calling home.
Also, not to defend the US government, but let's be real. It is impossible for the NSA to monitor every internet connection and wiretap everybody. If that's the case then how is it that 2 clowns were able to successfully plant a bomb at the Boston Marathon despite the massive surveillance you hear about on the news? Also, do you think they even care about what you and I do with our computers? Believe me, they know all about piracy, pr0n and everything else, but they don't care - it's not their problem. I should also mention that, or so I've heard, accessing TPB is difficult from the UK and other European countries. Despite the fact that American companies do most of the complaining, here in America there are NO internet restrictions at all - I can download all I want from TPB and others, and I can read Wikileaks all day long, I can download pr0n until I turn blue, etc. No police has ever knocked on my door.
If you find a substitute for Windows, let me know. So far I see now way to get away from it. At least for me, Linux is nice to learn and play around with, but it can never be a substitute for Windows. I'm sure you know why.
Quote from: humbert on November 03, 2013, 06:17 AM
Quote from: Shadow.97 on November 02, 2013, 05:58 PM
Myself, I heavily dislike the Windows firewall and have it disabled and use Comodo Firewall instead. It is easier to use, and fits my needs more. It is harder to do specific things with the windows firewall. As I use schedules much, and it is more customize able in general.
And another thing, as I dislike windows in general I try to avoid their product to a certain extent. Also trust issues with their teamwork with for example USA's gov.
Although I don't use windows 8 I wouldn't use the built in firewall, I'd use a third party one.
I've had some really annoying things that been bugging me when playing LAN games with friends/filehosting on a local network. They have problems connecting, random disconnects. Fixed by turning off firewall.
What apps do you run or what situations do you encounter that make the Windows firewall useless for you? I'm asking because I'm using it forever and I've never had a problem. I can even use it to block internet access to certain apps to keep them from calling home.
Also, not to defend the US government, but let's be real. It is impossible for the NSA to monitor every internet connection and wiretap everybody. If that's the case then how is it that 2 clowns were able to successfully plant a bomb at the Boston Marathon despite the massive surveillance you hear about on the news? Also, do you think they even care about what you and I do with our computers? Believe me, they know all about piracy, pr0n and everything else, but they don't care - it's not their problem. I should also mention that, or so I've heard, accessing TPB is difficult from the UK and other European countries. Despite the fact that American companies do most of the complaining, here in America there are NO internet restrictions at all - I can download all I want from TPB and others, and I can read Wikileaks all day long, I can download pr0n until I turn blue, etc. No police has ever knocked on my door.
If you find a substitute for Windows, let me know. So far I see now way to get away from it. At least for me, Linux is nice to learn and play around with, but it can never be a substitute for Windows. I'm sure you know why.
I'm a bit paranoid when it comes to spionage as I know how stupidly easy it is. If I have your skypename I have your full location within minutes, if you're not using a proxy to set up the account as your old ip's are traceable too, but still after that with Mac address tracing and such it is still possible to find out your real IP after many hours/days search. Therefor many people don't bother to do it(trace proxies).
I hope you have set under your skype option tabs tab to only set up direct connection with people who is in your contact list.
I can confirm that it is hard in the UK, I supplied a UK friend with a Swedish proxy for a while. (dold.se) Even though I had little/no use of it, I was payed back after.
Also, if anyone knows about holes in the windows firewall it must be the Gov! So just to confuse them a little bit I'm using an alternative.
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Shadow, are you override today our scarface in an area of paranoia? He's screwed out our brains with his econoic collapse, now you start with government surveillance? ;D
Be realist, humbert is right.
1) You're in North Europe - where's you and where's USA government.
2) If government want to get you, it get you with easy. Just "voronok" (black party wan ;D) at night, gun to your face, bracelets on hands and yo're done. As said respectable comrade Stalin: "no man - no problem".
3) Your IP isn't interesting to them. Your teenager sins as well. If they want to get you, they didn't need any this strange computer stuff. Because they have your address, and address of your school, where in a box lays a file with information about you, and they have yor parents, who have also a lot of documents, work, driving licenses, credit history and so on...
4) If they need to get your info from your PC, they get it. BTW, any good system administrator can do the same. There is a lot of ways, and firewall can't help you.
Firewall is a way to protect from viruses - it prevent them to spread over your LAN. For good IT specialist it isn't a barrier.
Quote from: Daniil on November 03, 2013, 06:01 PM
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Shadow, are you override today our scarface in an area of paranoia? He's screwed out our brains with his econoic collapse, now you start with government surveillance? ;D
Be realist, humbert is right.
1) You're in North Europe - where's you and where's USA government.
2) If government want to get you, it get you with easy. Just "voronok" (black party wan ;D) at night, gun to your face, bracelets on hands and yo're done. As said respectable comrade Stalin: "no man - no problem".
3) Your IP isn't interesting to them. Your teenager sins as well. If they want to get you, they didn't need any this strange computer stuff. Because they have your address, and address of your school, where in a box lays a file with information about you, and they have yor parents, who have also a lot of documents, work, driving licenses, credit history and so on...
4) If they need to get your info from your PC, they get it. BTW, any good system administrator can do the same. There is a lot of ways, and firewall can't help you.
Firewall is a way to protect from viruses - it prevent them to spread over your LAN. For good IT specialist it isn't a barrier.
1: It is a fact that sweden has been cooperating with surveiliance with usa. Sweden does trace peoples activities on the internet and it annoys me!
2: ofcourse :D
3: Good that I only use paysafecard then ;) And real "cash"
4:I hope it can help^^? LET ME DRREAAAM hahaha
Im not paranoiac, I dont think Im spied. If You think That what im talking about is nonsense, You Can disagree, a lot of your posts showed You were skeptical. Now if You understand how the world we live Is fragile and depends on energy, this theory makes some sense. You see, Hitler was probably not a good man but in the first war he understood That human life has not a lot of value and on this point I agree with him. Today we Can still spark wars to grasp commodities, the one million people dead in irak were not important compared to the oil underground.
Quote from: scarface on November 04, 2013, 06:18 PM
Im not paranoiac, I dont think Im spied. If You think That what im talking about is nonsense, You Can disagree, a lot of your posts showed You were skeptical.
I'm so skeptical because you say an obvious things like a panic warnings without good argumentation.
And. btw, first sign of paranoia is nerves of patient and repudiation of his illness. (http://www.kolobok.us/smiles/madhouse/sarcastic.gif)
Quote from: scarface on November 04, 2013, 06:18 PM
Now if You understand how the world we live Is fragile and depends on energy, this theory makes some sense. You see, Hitler was probably not a good man but in the first war he understood That human life has not a lot of value and on this point I agree with him. Today we Can still spark wars to grasp commodities, the one million people dead in irak were not important compared to the oil underground.
I understand all of this as well as you. And - at what time human life priced much? There wasn't such epoch.
I can't understand why this irritates you so much.
And, btw, Hitler wasn't the first - the first was Sun-Tzu, four thousand years earlier.
Any chance the pros refine a list of programs to go with fresh installations of windows?
what kind of software?
if you need some advice or script for unattend install it will be easier to answer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI6Mp_hc740
It's easier for me to make a ghost image.
@Shadow - just a quick comment: privacy went the way of the dinosaur. Advanced technology as well as the insatiable greed of entities such as governments and private companies have killed it. Accept this as fact and continue. The thing to do now is to keep a low key - simply be as uninteresting to them as possible. If you do that they'll continue to gather your information, but they'll probably just file it away and never look at it.
my lap top is screwed up on screen is extended boot code not found ?help me where can I find it :-\
This thread has proven to be very useful as a reference every time I install windows on a machine.. TY
Quote from: legendx3 on December 18, 2013, 08:43 PM
my lap top is screwed up on screen is extended boot code not found ?help me where can I find it :-\
Do you know if this is a hardware of software problem? For example, can you boot from another drive?