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Solve : what software do I need for a reconditioned laptop? |
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Answer» I am CONSIDERING purchasing a reconditioned laptop, only because I have a voucher from a class action suit that gives me enough to buy it. what software would I need to PURCHASE to do things like internet, word processing,...just the basics to start? I was thinking I'd need Windows, Office and a security/anti-virus program. I do not plan to install myself. just not that good. thanks for any guidance. Thinks for the spelling. It's a piece of software that IMO is a poor substitute for tools like Autoruns, provides only a fraction of the functionality and has "consumer friendly" dialog which means it refers to 'secret' registry entries and has a Dog mascot "Scotty the dog found these startup programs". My issue with this is that the product is for adults, so the mascot IMO is sort of demeaning when you put it in a product for them. The author writes blog posts on the subject of consumer security and somehow manages to discuss his WinPatrol product. His MVP Profile Biography is practically a Winpatrol advertisement. I'd find it to be interesting and even useful, but it's features such as detecting registry changes are implemented through polling, as far as I can tell, which is a bit of a blunt way of doing it.Thanks BC. Some 'free' programs do more harm than good. Autoruns for Windows is recommended by Microsoft. Quote This utility, which has the most comprehensive knowledge of auto-starting locations of any startup MONITOR, shows you what programs are configured to run during system bootup or login, and shows you the entries in the order Windows processes them. ...Autoruns for Windows v11.70 Think I will try it. |
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