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Old 05-11-2008   #11 (permalink)
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Re: automatic scan

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Hello t-4-2

I apologize then as well. I guess I shouldn't have been so quick to jump the
gun and assume that you were trying to be offending in any way.

I have been told to put the computer in sleep mode to make sure that the
scanning will take place. However I am afraid that it will overheat itself. I
may just try to do my scanning when I fire up my computer at least that way I
won't have to worry about all this stuff. Thanks for the help though and
again I am sorry for the mis-communication earlier.

"t-4-2" wrote:
Quote:
>
> janis75;708544 Wrote:
> Hello janis,
> Please, don't take it as being offending. I DID NOT mean it that way.I
> truly was confused about the issue. I always thought I had to leave the
> computer on if I want to do scanning in the wee hour of the night.
> That's all. If I had hurt your feeling, I apologize, sincerely.
>
>
> --
> t-4-2
>
Hello janis,
I'm GLAD that we have cleared the cloud of misunderstanding.
Back to the question you asked in your original post. You Have to leave the computer on if you want it to do scanning . Sleep mode won't do. Please see the screenshot of the question I asked and the answer from Brink, one of our moderators. Screenshot link below : -

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Old 05-12-2008   #12 (permalink)
janis75
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Re: automatic scan

Hello again t-4-2,

I appreciate the insight again. As I said I may just make it a point to go
ahead and run my own scans everyday for these things. At least then I know it
will get done without any hesitation. In a worse case scenerio I wait a week
to do a scan, I definately wouldn't wait that long but just figuring worse
case scenerio.

Are you running Vista? What are some quirks that I may experience? I have
always used XP so I am not sure what to expect with Vista. So far I guess it
has been decent but I don't really do anything all that involved on my
computer anyway.......just schoolwork.

Any pointers or warnings or whatever you can offer would be much appreciated.

Thanks
Janis

"t-4-2" wrote:
Quote:

>
> janis75;709462 Wrote:
Quote:

> > Hello t-4-2
> >
> > I apologize then as well. I guess I shouldn't have been so quick to
> > jump the
> > gun and assume that you were trying to be offending in any way.
> >
> > I have been told to put the computer in sleep mode to make sure that
> > the
> > scanning will take place. However I am afraid that it will overheat
> > itself. I
> > may just try to do my scanning when I fire up my computer at least that
> > way I
> > won't have to worry about all this stuff. Thanks for the help though
> > and
> > again I am sorry for the mis-communication earlier.
> >
> > "t-4-2" wrote:
Quote:

> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > janis75;708544 Wrote:
> > > > Hello janis,
> > > > Please, don't take it as being offending. I DID NOT mean it that
> > > way.I
> > > > truly was confused about the issue. I always thought I had to leave
> > > the
> > > > computer on if I want to do scanning in the wee hour of the night.
> > > > That's all. If I had hurt your feeling, I apologize, sincerely.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > t-4-2
> > > > > >
> Hello janis,
> I'm GLAD that we have cleared the cloud of misunderstanding.
> Back to the question you asked in your original post. You Have to leave
> the computer on if you want it to do scanning . Sleep mode won't do.
> Please see the screenshot of the question I asked and the answer from
> Brink, one of our moderators. Screenshot link below : -
>
> 'ImageGrotto: Free Image and Screenshot Hosting'
> (http://imagegrotto.com/view-scan11067.JPG)
>
>
> --
> t-4-2
>
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Old 05-12-2008   #13 (permalink)
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Re: automatic scan

This may depend on exactly what is meant by "on"
or "off". Electronic gadgets are seldom really off.

Check Vista's help FAQ entry for "When should I
shut down my computer?"

In help, use search term "turn off" and the first thing
should be the FAQ. It's about halfway down.


"C.B." <notreallyc.b.mullen@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:BB7E5D7F-F46D-40B5-81C6-F9D6914A9504@xxxxxx
Quote:

>
>
> "t-4-2" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
> news:c81df611494ced63e9097c6b51f18bb2@xxxxxx-gateway.com...
Quote:

>>
>> janis75;707654 Wrote:
Quote:

>>> this may seem like a weird question / situation whatever but I have both
>>> my
>>> windows defender and my anti-virus program set to automatically scan my
>>> computer at 2 am on a daily basis. I usually put my computer into
>>> hibernation
>>> when I am done working on it and for some reason it doesn't seem like
>>> either
>>> one of these programs is doing what it should be doing. If I actually
>>> do a
>>> complete shutdown on my computer then after I restart it it tells me
>>> that my
>>> computer hasn't been scanned in x amount of days. I thought I had
>>> everything
>>> set up correctly but I guess I may be missing something. Does anybody
>>> have
>>> any suggestions? I have never had an issue like this. Every other
>>> computer I
>>> have had things worked and scanned just fine like they were set up to
>>> do.
>>> Please help
>> Hello janis,
>> Maybe * I * am the one missing something. I always thought the
>> computer had to be ON before scanning could be executed. Am I wrong ?
>>
>>
>> --
>> t-4-2
>
> No.
>
> C.B.
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Re: automatic scan

Quote:
janis75
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Hello again t-4-2,

I appreciate the insight again. As I said I may just make it a point to go
ahead and run my own scans everyday for these things. At least then I know it
will get done without any hesitation. In a worse case scenerio I wait a week
to do a scan, I definately wouldn't wait that long but just figuring worse
case scenerio.

Are you running Vista? What are some quirks that I may experience? I have
always used XP so I am not sure what to expect with Vista. So far I guess it
has been decent but I don't really do anything all that involved on my
computer anyway.......just schoolwork.

Any pointers or warnings or whatever you can offer would be much appreciated.

Thanks
Janis

"t-4-2" wrote:
Quote:
>
> janis75;709462 Wrote:
> Hello janis,
> I'm GLAD that we have cleared the cloud of misunderstanding.
> Back to the question you asked in your original post. You Have to leave
> the computer on if you want it to do scanning . Sleep mode won't do.
> Please see the screenshot of the question I asked and the answer from
> Brink, one of our moderators. Screenshot link below : -
>
> 'ImageGrotto: Free Image and Screenshot Hosting'
> (ImageGrotto: Free Image and Screenshot Hosting)
>
>
> --
> t-4-2
>
Hello janis,
When it comes to scheduled scanning, you have the control. By that I mean if you do not want to leave your computer ON at 2 a.m. in order to do scanning, then why won't you schedule the scanning at a time you are Always home? Of course you'll have to "train" yourself to turn on the computer prior to the scheduled time. You might miss a day or 2, big deal!
As to vista, I'm the opposite. I never have an XP. From what I understand, with XP you are pretty much your own boss. In vista, you'll be dealing with UAC ( user account controls) a lot of time. It will ask you to confirm the action you want, and sometimes you'll even get "Access Denied " message, and if you are on user account, certain actions you take will require administrator's password in order to proceed. Some people are quite upset about such hinderance, particularly when they had a free hand with XP. UAC is supposed to keep you from doing something "stipud" by asking you to "think about it one more time, before you are sorry." People will tell you to set up an administrator account but use it only on "administrative duties", and set up an user account to do you daily chore. Lastly, time and time again, there were people asking for help because they forgot their administrator's password and they couldn't login for "administrative duties", or worst that was their only account and therefore they had no access to their own computers. You will definitely have people advising you NOT to use your date-of-birth, your name etc as password. My question is if this is your computer for home use, what's the big deal?? You are not working for CIA, FBI or NSA, are you? You are not an accountant of some organised crime family, are you?? Let's not be melodramatic. I'm a rebel in heart. I always want to "buck" the norm. Any questions in the future, I'm here to give my best.
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Old 05-12-2008   #15 (permalink)
janis75
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Re: automatic scan

T-4-2,

By the way......what is your real name or should I just keep addressing you
as t-4-2? I have been talking to you but feel weird using that title. If it
is okay with you then I guess I will keep doing it that way however, I just
thought I would ask.

Okay.....not to computer savvy so please tell me how to set that up. From
the way I'm understanding it and correct me if I'm wrong but I'm guessing
that the purpose of setting up this administrative account thing is so that I
can specifically do things like scanning? Is that right? does it help to have
two different accounts?

I really don't do anything special as far as the CIA, FBI and NSA are
concerened so I am good there. As far as being an accountant for the "family"
alas they felt I was to "pushy", so I am out! Just kidding to anyone who
reads that statement!!! But seriously as I said I am simply using my computer
to take online college courses, so I am not involved in anything to involved.

Thank you for the extension of the offer to help......I may just take you up
on that! I guess after reading this post do you think it is wise for me to
set up another account as an administrator? If yes, I will looking for
direction.

Thanks!
Kindly,
Janis

"t-4-2" wrote:
Quote:

>
> janis75;709775 Wrote:
Quote:

> > Hello again t-4-2,
> >
> > I appreciate the insight again. As I said I may just make it a point to
> > go
> > ahead and run my own scans everyday for these things. At least then I
> > know it
> > will get done without any hesitation. In a worse case scenerio I wait a
> > week
> > to do a scan, I definately wouldn't wait that long but just figuring
> > worse
> > case scenerio.
> >
> > Are you running Vista? What are some quirks that I may experience? I
> > have
> > always used XP so I am not sure what to expect with Vista. So far I
> > guess it
> > has been decent but I don't really do anything all that involved on my
> > computer anyway.......just schoolwork.
> >
> > Any pointers or warnings or whatever you can offer would be much
> > appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Janis
> >
> > "t-4-2" wrote:
Quote:

> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > janis75;709462 Wrote:
> > > > Hello janis,
> > > > I'm GLAD that we have cleared the cloud of misunderstanding.
> > > > Back to the question you asked in your original post. You Have to
> > > leave
> > > > the computer on if you want it to do scanning . Sleep mode won't do.
> > > > Please see the screenshot of the question I asked and the answer from
> > > > Brink, one of our moderators. Screenshot link below : -
> > > >
> > > > 'ImageGrotto: Free Image and Screenshot Hosting'
> > > > ('ImageGrotto: Free Image and Screenshot Hosting'
> > > (http://imagegrotto.com/view-scan11067.JPG))
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > t-4-2
> > > > > >
> Hello janis,
> When it comes to scheduled scanning, you have the control. By that I
> mean if you do not want to leave your computer ON at 2 a.m. in order to
> do scanning, then why won't you schedule the scanning at a time you are
> Always home? Of course you'll have to "train" yourself to turn on the
> computer prior to the scheduled time. You might miss a day or 2, big
> deal!
> As to vista, I'm the opposite. I never have an XP. From what I
> understand, with XP you are pretty much your own boss. In vista, you'll
> be dealing with UAC ( user account controls) a lot of time. It will ask
> you to confirm the action you want, and sometimes you'll even get
> "Access Denied " message, and if you are on user account, certain
> actions you take will require administrator's password in order to
> proceed. Some people are quite upset about such hinderance, particularly
> when they had a free hand with XP. UAC is supposed to keep you from
> doing something "stipud" by asking you to "think about it one more time,
> before you are sorry." People will tell you to set up an administrator
> account but use it only on "administrative duties", and set up an user
> account to do you daily chore. Lastly, time and time again, there were
> people asking for help because they forgot their administrator's
> password and they couldn't login for "administrative duties", or worst
> that was their only account and therefore they had no access to their
> own computers. You will definitely have people advising you NOT to use
> your date-of-birth, your name etc as password. My question is if this is
> your computer for home use, what's the big deal?? You are not working
> for CIA, FBI or NSA, are you? You are not an accountant of some
> organised crime family, are you?? Let's not be melodramatic. I'm a rebel
> in heart. I always want to "buck" the norm. Any questions in the future,
> I'm here to give my best.
>
>
> --
> t-4-2
>
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Old 05-12-2008   #16 (permalink)
FromTheRafters
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Re: automatic scan

Here's another excerpted from the help system for the
management console.

***
You can also set a condition that tells the task to wake the computer from
sleep mode to run the task when the trigger is activated. Before you set the
condition to wake the computer to run the task, ensure that the task will
not cause the computer to wake at inconvenient times.

***

"FromTheRafters" <Erratic@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:OCnTAPGtIHA.3564@xxxxxx
Quote:

> This may depend on exactly what is meant by "on"
> or "off". Electronic gadgets are seldom really off.
>
> Check Vista's help FAQ entry for "When should I
> shut down my computer?"
>
> In help, use search term "turn off" and the first thing
> should be the FAQ. It's about halfway down.
>
>
> "C.B." <notreallyc.b.mullen@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:BB7E5D7F-F46D-40B5-81C6-F9D6914A9504@xxxxxx
Quote:

>>
>>
>> "t-4-2" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
>> news:c81df611494ced63e9097c6b51f18bb2@xxxxxx-gateway.com...
Quote:

>>>
>>> janis75;707654 Wrote:
>>>> this may seem like a weird question / situation whatever but I have
>>>> both
>>>> my
>>>> windows defender and my anti-virus program set to automatically scan my
>>>> computer at 2 am on a daily basis. I usually put my computer into
>>>> hibernation
>>>> when I am done working on it and for some reason it doesn't seem like
>>>> either
>>>> one of these programs is doing what it should be doing. If I actually
>>>> do a
>>>> complete shutdown on my computer then after I restart it it tells me
>>>> that my
>>>> computer hasn't been scanned in x amount of days. I thought I had
>>>> everything
>>>> set up correctly but I guess I may be missing something. Does anybody
>>>> have
>>>> any suggestions? I have never had an issue like this. Every other
>>>> computer I
>>>> have had things worked and scanned just fine like they were set up to
>>>> do.
>>>> Please help
>>> Hello janis,
>>> Maybe * I * am the one missing something. I always thought the
>>> computer had to be ON before scanning could be executed. Am I wrong ?
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> t-4-2
>>
>> No.
>>
>> C.B.
>
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Old 05-12-2008   #17 (permalink)
janis75
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Re: automatic scan

how do I do that?

"FromTheRafters" wrote:
Quote:

> Here's another excerpted from the help system for the
> management console.
>
> ***
> You can also set a condition that tells the task to wake the computer from
> sleep mode to run the task when the trigger is activated. Before you set the
> condition to wake the computer to run the task, ensure that the task will
> not cause the computer to wake at inconvenient times.
>
> ***
>
> "FromTheRafters" <Erratic@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:OCnTAPGtIHA.3564@xxxxxx
Quote:

> > This may depend on exactly what is meant by "on"
> > or "off". Electronic gadgets are seldom really off.
> >
> > Check Vista's help FAQ entry for "When should I
> > shut down my computer?"
> >
> > In help, use search term "turn off" and the first thing
> > should be the FAQ. It's about halfway down.
> >
> >
> > "C.B." <notreallyc.b.mullen@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> > news:BB7E5D7F-F46D-40B5-81C6-F9D6914A9504@xxxxxx
Quote:

> >>
> >>
> >> "t-4-2" <guest@xxxxxx-email.com> wrote in message
> >> news:c81df611494ced63e9097c6b51f18bb2@xxxxxx-gateway.com...
> >>>
> >>> janis75;707654 Wrote:
> >>>> this may seem like a weird question / situation whatever but I have
> >>>> both
> >>>> my
> >>>> windows defender and my anti-virus program set to automatically scan my
> >>>> computer at 2 am on a daily basis. I usually put my computer into
> >>>> hibernation
> >>>> when I am done working on it and for some reason it doesn't seem like
> >>>> either
> >>>> one of these programs is doing what it should be doing. If I actually
> >>>> do a
> >>>> complete shutdown on my computer then after I restart it it tells me
> >>>> that my
> >>>> computer hasn't been scanned in x amount of days. I thought I had
> >>>> everything
> >>>> set up correctly but I guess I may be missing something. Does anybody
> >>>> have
> >>>> any suggestions? I have never had an issue like this. Every other
> >>>> computer I
> >>>> have had things worked and scanned just fine like they were set up to
> >>>> do.
> >>>> Please help
> >>> Hello janis,
> >>> Maybe * I * am the one missing something. I always thought the
> >>> computer had to be ON before scanning could be executed. Am I wrong ?
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> --
> >>> t-4-2
> >>
> >> No.
> >>
> >> C.B.
> >
>
>
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Old 05-12-2008   #18 (permalink)
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Re: automatic scan

Quote:
janis75
View Post
T-4-2,

By the way......what is your real name or should I just keep addressing you
as t-4-2? I have been talking to you but feel weird using that title. If it
is okay with you then I guess I will keep doing it that way however, I just
thought I would ask.

Okay.....not to computer savvy so please tell me how to set that up. From
the way I'm understanding it and correct me if I'm wrong but I'm guessing
that the purpose of setting up this administrative account thing is so that I
can specifically do things like scanning? Is that right? does it help to have
two different accounts?

I really don't do anything special as far as the CIA, FBI and NSA are
concerened so I am good there. As far as being an accountant for the "family"
alas they felt I was to "pushy", so I am out! Just kidding to anyone who
reads that statement!!! But seriously as I said I am simply using my computer
to take online college courses, so I am not involved in anything to involved.

Thank you for the extension of the offer to help......I may just take you up
on that! I guess after reading this post do you think it is wise for me to
set up another account as an administrator? If yes, I will looking for
direction.

Thanks!
Kindly,
Janis

"t-4-2" wrote:
Quote:
>
> janis75;709775 Wrote:
> Hello janis,
> When it comes to scheduled scanning, you have the control. By that I
> mean if you do not want to leave your computer ON at 2 a.m. in order to
> do scanning, then why won't you schedule the scanning at a time you are
> Always home? Of course you'll have to "train" yourself to turn on the
> computer prior to the scheduled time. You might miss a day or 2, big
> deal!
> As to vista, I'm the opposite. I never have an XP. From what I
> understand, with XP you are pretty much your own boss. In vista, you'll
> be dealing with UAC ( user account controls) a lot of time. It will ask
> you to confirm the action you want, and sometimes you'll even get
> "Access Denied " message, and if you are on user account, certain
> actions you take will require administrator's password in order to
> proceed. Some people are quite upset about such hinderance, particularly
> when they had a free hand with XP. UAC is supposed to keep you from
> doing something "stipud" by asking you to "think about it one more time,
> before you are sorry." People will tell you to set up an administrator
> account but use it only on "administrative duties", and set up an user
> account to do you daily chore. Lastly, time and time again, there were
> people asking for help because they forgot their administrator's
> password and they couldn't login for "administrative duties", or worst
> that was their only account and therefore they had no access to their
> own computers. You will definitely have people advising you NOT to use
> your date-of-birth, your name etc as password. My question is if this is
> your computer for home use, what's the big deal?? You are not working
> for CIA, FBI or NSA, are you? You are not an accountant of some
> organised crime family, are you?? Let's not be melodramatic. I'm a rebel
> in heart. I always want to "buck" the norm. Any questions in the future,
> I'm here to give my best.
>
>
> --
> t-4-2
>
Hello janis,
I'll stick to t-4-2 , for now.
This will help you understanding "user accounts" and many other windows basics.
1. bottom left corner, there is a round logo. That is the START button, click that.
2. you are looking at the Start menu. Right panel, look for Help And Support, click that.
3.click Table of Contents, click Getting Started, click User Accounts & Settings. Now just click whatever topic you want to read under that heading, including Administrator account.
Spend some time reading all that are in the Table of Contents.
That's it for now. Like I said , any question just ask. I'm no expert, soon you'll find out I can't answer all your questions.
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