Alert! Rent-A-Geek Review Alert!
Computer Stop
204 9 Ave. S., Nampa, ID 83651
208-468-1056 www.cpugold.com www.nexgold.com
Lorren Loveless, MCSE, Sr. Systems Engineer
April 1, 2009
Alert - CONFICKER C - Alert
Dear Sherri,
Alert!
Quick Links
Virus Radar - Last 24 hours
Please patch your systems!
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Rent-A-Geek Review www.rentageekreview.com
Computer Stop is an Authorized Rep:
Alert - April 1st - it's not an April Fools gag - It's Real!
With the media hype and growing concern over the threat of the "April 1st Virus Threat", I want to provide some information and reassurance. You are protected if:
1. Your windows critical updates are current
2. You have an active license of Eset NOD32 antivirus software installed www.nexgold.com
If you are a Computer STOP client and get month server checks and our semiannual PC GoFast service, your protection is in place. We closely monitor your systems, and for any increased concern we are ready to respond if needed.
10 million PC's or more are infected with the newest Conficker worm, labeled Conficker C,. The original release targeted a critical vulnerability in the Microsoft operating systems, XP and Vista that do not have the patch MS08-067. People that have not patched their windows system with critical updates are vulnerable.
How do I know I have it?
Simple test is to perform a manual windows update. If you fail to get to windows update, then you MAY have the Conficker C. If you do, call us for a PCGoFast (to cleanup your PC)
Here's the detail from ESET
WikiPedia Info
If you are interested in ongoing reassurance about your Network, Security, Data, Backup and more.... Please contact us
samzink@cpugold.com or lorren@cpugold.com
Computer STOP, Inc.
Serving Treasure Valley since 1991
208.468.1056
Footnotes:
Conficker C - also known as Downup, Downadup and Kido
NOTE: There was a Microsoft patch BEFORE the conficker worm.
Quick Links
Virus Radar - Last 24 hours
Please Patch your systems!!!!
Affiliates:
Rent-A-Geek Review www.rentageekreview.com
Sincerely,
Your Chief Rent-A-Geek,
Lorren Loveless
Computer Stop, Inc.
lorren@cpugold.com
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Operating Systems
Today, I would like to spend a little time on operating systems. Computer Stop has received a lot of questions concerning the different operating systems lately and what we recommend.
Well the most common operating system out there is Windows XP Professional. This is popular in the business world. This operating system supports older equipment and most software. This is also relatively stable. Microsoft will stop support with updates and security patches for this operating system in April of 2014. Microsoft will continue to make Windows XP available to manufacturers of low-cost PCs incapable of running Vista through June 2010. Computer Stop still recommends XP and we are planning on skipping Vista and going straight to the new operating system, Windows 7 when it's released at the end of the year.
Vista is the next operating system after XP and has given us a lot of headaches. The cpu usage has been a huge complaint especially if you purchased hardware and it didn't have enough memory to run the operating system. A lot of existing software programs are not compatible with Vista and the ease of use was an issue. There are many other issues and I care to stop here.
Windows 7 is the new operating system that will be coming out at the end of this year. Computer Stop is pleased to say we like this operating system much better. Windows 7 fixes many of the explicit and heavily reported flaws of Vista. The system looks more like Vista than XP, but "kind of sexy" and more stable. The look and feel is like Vista and it's definitely faster than Vista. Even with all the different changes to Windows operating systems there is always a learning curve with any new OS or new programs you are using.
Don't forget we are here to help, teach, and train you in using your technology to the best potential for you. Please email me with your questions or comments: sherri@cpugold.com
Have a great day!
Sherri
Well the most common operating system out there is Windows XP Professional. This is popular in the business world. This operating system supports older equipment and most software. This is also relatively stable. Microsoft will stop support with updates and security patches for this operating system in April of 2014. Microsoft will continue to make Windows XP available to manufacturers of low-cost PCs incapable of running Vista through June 2010. Computer Stop still recommends XP and we are planning on skipping Vista and going straight to the new operating system, Windows 7 when it's released at the end of the year.
Vista is the next operating system after XP and has given us a lot of headaches. The cpu usage has been a huge complaint especially if you purchased hardware and it didn't have enough memory to run the operating system. A lot of existing software programs are not compatible with Vista and the ease of use was an issue. There are many other issues and I care to stop here.
Windows 7 is the new operating system that will be coming out at the end of this year. Computer Stop is pleased to say we like this operating system much better. Windows 7 fixes many of the explicit and heavily reported flaws of Vista. The system looks more like Vista than XP, but "kind of sexy" and more stable. The look and feel is like Vista and it's definitely faster than Vista. Even with all the different changes to Windows operating systems there is always a learning curve with any new OS or new programs you are using.
Don't forget we are here to help, teach, and train you in using your technology to the best potential for you. Please email me with your questions or comments: sherri@cpugold.com
Have a great day!
Sherri
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