To questolo re downloads

[Roxy]

Hey there-
After all the help you gave me getting my computer cleaned up, I wanted to ask you about something before I did it.  (And also tell you something that I already did that I hope won't screw up anything! http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':unsure:\' /> )

First question: as I previously mentioned, when I got this computer 6 months ago, I had problems from the get-go.  Because I knew that there was already a bunch of stuff loaded on this thing that I wanted to get out of here...and because of the memory being eaten up, etc., I never downloaded AOL onto my computer.  (I know some people hate aol, and some love it, but I've been an aol user for years.)

However, because of the problems I never put it on here and have been going to my aol account through IE.  Would it mess up my computer in any possible way if I download aol?  (If so, I'll just continue to go through IE.  If not, then I'll get it on this computer.)

Second question: I went to the windowsupdate page and there were 4 or 5 "high-priority" updates.  I usually download all of the ones that come up on the high-priority list (I don't even check the other one which also gives you recommended and available downloads.)  So...I said yes to all.....but then while downloading it occurred to me that one of them could possibly cause some type of conflict - it's some kind of a scan tool that scans downloads for worms and stuff before you open them...are you familiar?  Do you do manual updates and did you see that one? ......or are your updates set to automatic?

It's downloaded now.  Did I screw up? http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />    I hope not!

When you get a chance to send a reply I'd appreciate it.

Thanks so much.

[guestolo]

I've never had AOL installed, some like it, some don't
But that I will leave up to you
How about creating a New system restore point before installing it
Just to be safe  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />
Careful, there are malware floating around chat clients as well
But don't be scared of using your computer, just use it wisely  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />

Additionally, I'm glad you got all the High Priority updates>>I typically stay away from the Recommended, unless it's something I really want
I've been mentioning this lately after getting a log clean

Just a reminder, if you are not set to Autoupdate, make a habit of visiting Windows Updates
and check for High Priority updates a couple times a month
This is important in keeping your system secure

By the way, you said this

it's some kind of a scan tool that scans downloads for worms and stuff before you open them...are you familiar?

That's related too Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool and it will come out once a month
Here's more info, you don't need to redownload it, but just throwing you a link
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
Yes, it's safe too download
Yah, I Manual update as well, no harm doing Autoupdate, my preference  http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />

[Roxy]

I always forget about the restore points.   http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':rolleyes:\' />   Of course...that's a good idea so thanks for reminding me (and I won't forget about that again.)

I don't do the chat rooms anymore.  (I used to sometimes go into aol's av rooms...but that was a few years ago, and I have no need or desire for that anyway.)  But thanks for the heads-up on the malware.

I do feel a bit scared....or maybe "computer-shy" now, so-to-speak.  So I'll try to get over it and just be smarter when it comes to the internet. http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'B)\' />

Sounds good on the updates.  That is exactly the tool it was and I'll go take a look at the link you sent.

I'm glad I didn't mess anything up.  And if I do have any probs with the aol, I'll just go back to the restore point that I create...so I won't worry about that either.

Thanks for the response!   http://images.thetechguide.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\'\' />