5 replies to this topic

[bliss007]

I think LS no longer support it same as Microsoft no longer support it.

I hope you dont use that old 9x Windows for the Internet.

You can run XP same as your other PC on hardware from as far back as 2001 comfortably (Amd Athlon 1.4DDR) or Intel P3's + min of 512MB of Memory but ideally 1GB esp after service packs and other AV etc installed.

2nd hand parts have never been cheaper on E-Bay and even new parts are not much more these days at like £30 for a Dual Core Intel Celron or £45 for a proper Intel C2D CPU etc.

[Jaheira]

I downloaded the definitions for May 22 with no problem to my computer with WinXPsp2.
However, yesterday when I downloaded the same definitions to my computer with Win98, I keep getting the message:
"Error While Loading AdAwasre Definition Filesd - Missing of Corrupted Definitions."\
I tried downloading again and same results. I've been downloading the definitons for a very long time (in the past) and never any problems. Only a problem last night. I looked in the Lavasoft folder the the file: "defs.ref 3,448KB 5/22/08" is there.
What has happened? This really has me and my husband upset and confused. (We are senior citizens and really cannot afford to purchase another computer, etc.)
Can anyone help please?

There's been a problem in the last few definition files that means they don't work under Windows 98SE or ME. Check this thread out for more details:-

http://www.lavasofts...showtopic=18270

Although it's really time for people to upgrade to newer operating systems, so long as you're running a virus and spyware checker with up-to-date definitions and are behind a firewall you're much less of a security risk than the majority of people running newer operating systems that have no idea how to keep their machines secure (regardless of what some others on here erroneously think!!)

[bliss007]

I dont know anyone on here that claims a modern OS with no protection is safer than a older defunct one with protection.

Thats not what you said drunk the other day, you changed it to that after you sobered up. (I know the part in brackets refers to me)

Sitting with no protection the modern OS at least has Windows Updates that protect it from different aspects to any Antivirus or Antispyware APP's.

Edited by bliss007, 25 May 2008 - 02:56 PM.

[Jaheira]

I dont know anyone on here that claims a modern OS with no protection is safer than a older defunct one with protection.

Thats not what you said drunk the other day, you changed it to that after you sobered up. (I know the part in brackets refers to me)

Sitting with no protection the modern OS at least has Windows Updates that protect it from different aspects to any Antivirus or Antispyware APP's.

Maybe you should take your time and read my post more clearly. That's not what I said. What I said is that older operating systems are not the main security problem on the net; it's people who don't know how to secure their machines regardless of what operating system they're using.

If you're going to try and push your erroneous points of view onto others then I'm certainly going to respond and correct what you say. Especially when you are unwilling or unable to properly read and understand the comments of others. Basically, you're contributing nothing to this thread other than your opinions.


Regards

Edited by Jaheira, 25 May 2008 - 03:16 PM.

[bliss007]

Thats not what you said DRUNK to me in PM or main forum before a Staff member removed it and warned us both.

I read all your posts 100% and your a 100% liar and cant admit what you did say primary.

So stop name calling your the IGNORENT one who has just ruined another person thread yet again.

BTW, nice edit of word "ignorent" to "erroneous".

Your input adds ZERO, I have stated LS dont support the OS which is true (or about to be) and have gave them info on upgrading for next to no cost.

Edited by bliss007, 25 May 2008 - 03:19 PM.

[Jaheira]

I've never been called a "100% liar" before

In my post, I clearly informed gotaro of the situation and redirected her to a thread clarifying the situation.

She has stated that she and her husband are senior citizens, so maybe they don't have the technical savvy or money to upgrade their 98 box...............

Edited by Jaheira, 25 May 2008 - 03:27 PM.