unable to download updates without freezing

[collegejohn]

Hi folks!!!!
I had aproblem with win 98 the computer froze when i opened the internet browser--so --i formatted the c drive and loaded win xp home edition the internet works ok. as you can see. but when i try to download updateds the computer freezes again----help

regards

john

[F_Porsche]

Do you have any Anti-Spyware or Anti-Virus programs? If so, scan for Viruses or Spyware.

[collegejohn]

Hi!! the machine is squeeky no anti-virus or spyware protection

regards

john

[bookworm]

did I read right - no antivirus or spyware programes installed - if so take F_Porsche's advice. Read the sticky at beginning of threads, Windows Problems. Your open to attack as soon as you use your internet. I know it happened to me.

Hope this helps.

[F_Porsche]

I agree with Bookworm, A computer get's hit with incoming connections every minute, not just from people within the us, but all over the world. I know because I have Mcafee Personal Firewall Plus, and one of the utilities installed with it is a Tracer, where you trace the IP Address of the computer that attempted to connnect (or hack) to your computer. It shows the most probable route the data took to reach your pc, and where the host's computer might be located. Mcafee Personal Firewall Plus
(or any firewall) is a great beginning to protect your pc. After you (collegejohn) get a firewall installed, purchase good Anti-Spyware software.

Here's an interesting fact that most of you might know: computer's that do not have a firewall can be easily attacked by an internet pirate (a person who illegally downloads music, or other software), then that pirate searches the pc for new music that hasn't been released yet. And the scary thing is that most artists do not know what a firewall is! That's how it all starts.