He is suggesting running Vista "Accept Vista as it is, or, Abandon Vista",
no anti virus.
No reputable source in or out of Microsoft suggests this is a good idea,
Firewall is all alone with this bad advice.
In previous posts, Firewall argued at length with experts and he still
believes Bit Locker is a firewall although there is nothing to support that
myth.
Use caution when following advice from Firewall.
Do so at your own risk.
--
Jupiter Jones [MVP]
http://www3.telus.net/dandemar http://www.dts-l.org
"BChat" <not@available.com> wrote in message
news:edeBka0NHHA.420@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Firewall,
>
> Are you suggesting just using an AV program and let Vista do the rest? I
> am
> old, my habits are
> almost ''un-killable" ;-) - but I am willing to listen to reason. I'll
> have
> BitLocker with the Ultimate version,
> and am willing to give it a try. Now all I have to do is research how to
> set
> it up etc. Thank You
>
> BChat
>
> "FireWall2" <FireWall2@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:2C3E2BA0-5289-4BAE-BEF4-87DE6D4BC7F0@microsoft.com...
> BChat,
>
> Commonly, when using "free" software you not only received what you pay
> for,
> you receive not-desired malware, specifically Trackers, and placed on a
> broad
> array of email list.
>
> Since Vista and BitLocker is the Rolls Royce of an OS, and IE 7 is the
> Rolls
> Royce of Browsers, consider doing what so many others have safely done;
> give
> Vista a chance for demonstrating it's incredible inherent Security !!
>
> Yes, I know old habits die hard, but using Vista solo (for Security) is an
> experience that has never previously existed, historically speaking.
>
> For your benefit and peace of mind, research why and how Vista
> automatically
> scans and wipes the HDD for self-removing malware and other Threats
> preventing any *not desired* modifications to Vista's OS.
>
> --
> Firewall
>
> Disclaimer:
> Accept Vista as it is, or, Abandon Vista
>
>
> "BChat" wrote:
>
>> I will be purchasing Vista Ultimate Full Edition at the end of the month.
>> I
>> plan to use AVG Free for AV protection (I have for years with XP). I also
>> run Spybot S&D, AdAware, Spywareblaster, and SuperAntispyware. Which, if
>> any, are suggested for, or needed with Vista. I understand the Vista
>> Firewall is fine and there is no need for anything else. TIA
>> BChat
>>
>>
>>
>
>