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Your information is out on the net. simple as that. phone book, some service you signed up for, it's not that hard.

if google shows results for it that means it's on a webpage somewhere.
 
Back on the Ubuntu subject, I noticed on that download site, it tells you that you need to first download InfraRecorder before you put Ubuntu on your CD. Is that really necessary, to download that software. Can't you just use WMP burner or just copy and paste, or save it on the CD ?
I'm hesitant, because the link to download InfraRecorder on this site, looks kind of questionable, as if it's going to re-direct you to something malicious.

http://infrarecorder.org/

Also, I checked CNET, and InfraRecorder has a lot of very bad reviews. I think I will just burn Ubuntu to CD the traditional way

http://download.cnet.com/Infra-Recorder/3000-2646_4-10698815.html
 
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Fear The Spear said:
Back on the Ubuntu subject, I noticed on that download site, it tells you that you need to first download InfraRecorder before you put Ubuntu on your CD. Is that really necessary, to download that software. Can't you just use WMP burner or just copy and paste, or save it on the CD ?
I'm hesitant, because the link to download InfraRecorder on this site, looks kind of questionable, as if it's going to re-direct you to something malicious.

http://infrarecorder.org/

Also, I checked CNET, and InfraRecorder has a lot of very bad reviews. I think I will just burn Ubuntu to CD the traditional way

http://download.cnet.com/Infra-Recorder/3000-2646_4-10698815.html
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the download is an ISO file I believe, which is basically a flat image of a cd. you need a program designed to open up iso files and burn them to a CD without losing/changing data. that ability isn't native to windows xp.

you can use many programs to do it with, I would use the one the instructions were written around. if you don't like that program check out ISO recorder, it's what I used to use.
 
I'm fortunate in that I have early versions of UBUNTU on CD (from Canonical), but the version I use now, 12.04 LTS, was installed automatically when I downloaded and installed WUBI. WUBI allows you to install UBUNTU inside a Windows operating system, just like a program, but only allows for 30GB of storage on the HDD. If you save to an external, then it's not a problem, but if you save everything to your HDD with the plan to save everything at a later (but never get around to it!), you'll soon run out of space even though your HDD will indicate otherwise.

As I still lease/rent my laptop, I have no choice but to keep W7 installed, but there is no agreement that I have to use it. Check out the packaging of ANY software product, and it states 'For use with Windows operating system or better.' Well, I chose option 2!
 
fanboyof91 said:
Did you try from here?

http://releases.ubuntu.com/precise/
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No didn't see that. Do I use the "Alternate Install CD" Option ?

tshile said:
the download is an ISO file I believe, which is basically a flat image of a cd. you need a program designed to open up iso files and burn them to a CD without losing/changing data. that ability isn't native to windows xp.

you can use many programs to do it with, I would use the one the instructions were written around. if you don't like that program check out ISO recorder, it's what I used to use.
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Oh thanks, no wonder Windows didn't recognize it as a file that could be opened with any of my programs after downloaded it.

SkinnedAussie said:
For the download, try here: ubuntu

This allows you to download to a USB drive as well as a CD.

BTW, there are 800MB blank CDs available.
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Yep, that's the site I used originally.
So if I put it on a USB, I wouldn't have the option to install upon boot-up, would I ? In some types of emergencies, wouldn't that be necessary ?
 
Go for the Desktop CD option. You will require a program to burn the ISO file onto a CD.
 
If you download it to a USB, to install it you'll have to fire up your desktop, then change the boot options in your BIOS (press F2 or whatever on start-up). Then, restart your computer and it will boot from whatever option you chose (match the change to whatever your USB drive would be). The 'default' would be C;, or hard drive. You need to change it to USB, then if/when installed. change the start-up option BACK to default.
 
fanboyof91 said:
Go for the Desktop CD option. You will require a program to burn the ISO file onto a CD.
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SkinnedAussie said:
If you download it to a USB, to install it you'll have to fire up your desktop, then change the boot options in your BIOS (press F2 or whatever on start-up). Then, restart your computer and it will boot from whatever option you chose (match the change to whatever your USB drive would be). The 'default' would be C;, or hard drive. You need to change it to USB, then if/when installed. change the start-up option BACK to default.
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Got it. Thanks !
 
Here's somethin else.

When I run certain scans on my computer, especially Malwarebytes, it takes an insanely crazy amount of time, compared to other scans. It usually takes 7 hours. And it's not like I have an unusual amount of used space on my hard drive - it's about 31 Gigs

Not only that, but during the scan, it is constantly pausing for long periods. And during the same time it repeatedly pauses on certain files it's scanning, even the timer, which is supposed to be going constantly, also pauses. Like it will pause at 3 hours, 23 minutes, and 21 seconds, and sit on that time for a while, and then jump up to 3 hours, 23 minutes, and 28 seconds. It will do this repeatedly for hours at a time.
Another strange thing, is sometimes the total scan time drops down to 5 hours. So, the scan time ranges from 5 to 7 hours, a 2 hour window range. That's really odd to me, with no logical explanation.
It does this every time on Malwarebytes' scans. Meanwhile, my anti-virus scan only takes about 1 hour, consistently.
There is one other program that does something similar to this, that I can remember. Sometimes I will temporarily install Microsoft Security Essentials, and that scan takes 5 hours consistently. Unless I'm missing something, that does not seem normal. And it's mainly on those 2 programs. Even if I un-install and re-install them.
Is it a program flaw, or a PC issue ?
 
If you are sitting through 7 hours whilst Malwarebytes does a scan, it means it must be set to scan EVERYTHING on your hard drive, and thoroughly! You really only need to scan system files as your anti-virus program should be intercepting any suspicious file as it downloads.

If I was you, I would go and buy an external hard drive (I have 2 of 2TB capacity), drag-and-drop ALL your files (not system files, just files you have create, plus music and photos), re-format the hard drive and re-install XP. Alternatively, purchase a new computer. You'll still need a way to transfer your files from one to the other, but at least you'll be up-to-date and have something easier to work with.
 
Good point, and something I failed to mention.

Find one anti-virus program you are happy with and stick with it - ditch the rest.
The same with anti-malware software.
 
Does anyone have an idea for another writeup? I keep trying and get like 1/3 or 1/2 through it and say 'no one wants to hear about this' and give up.
 
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