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Jean is having problems with Avast
I have been using the free version of Avast for several years. It has kept my computer virus free. Today I tried to upgrade to the latest version 5.0. I was led around in circles and got nowhere. It says "Your download will start " but it doesn't start. I will try again and if nothing works then I'll change to AntiVir. I know that Avast would like me to use the purchased version. I don't need it. I also don't need the frustration of trying to download their free version. Do you have any idea how one upgrades to the free version? Your newsletter has been a wonderful help to many. Hope you keep it up. Jean

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Betty almost falls victim to professionally executed scam
Thank you for your wonderful newsletter. I just want to tell of an experience I had while surfing the web. It appeared that my computer was doing a scan, in the middle of my surfing, but it really was not. It showed that I had potentially fatal and critical viruses and said that I should delete them. Do I want to? Well, of course I said okay. There's where my problem came up. I could not delete the viruses, no matter how many times I clicked on "yes". I was taken someplace else, and it appeared to be an upgrade for "Security Shield". It was noted that I had a temporary version of that program and I needed to purchase an upgrade. More and more viruses were shown to be inhabiting my computer, started with 12 and ended at 27. When I wouldn't upgrade, finally a small notation at the bottom of the page said that I could just purchase a one-time upgrade for $1.52 or something like that, just to eradicate the viruses. I considered doing this, but something seemed to be amiss, so I chose to not do so.

I called a computer tech who said that I had been scammed. The program appeared to be mine, but really was not mine. It wanted to get my charge card number and if I gave that up, that charge card number would be sent all around. Well, the computer tech has cleaned up my computer, thank God. I am not good explaining this to you, but I'm hoping that you understand what I'm attempting to relay. Perhaps you could discuss this topic in one of your newsletters. Thank you for reading my email. Betty.

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Three time-saving features in Windows 7
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Reimage - Before you call a computer repair tech or spend several hundred dollars - consider Reimage! In an era when big companies like Best Buy's Geek Squad spend millions and millions of dollars extolling the virtues(?) of its sundry services, many folks with broken computers will simply pick up the phone and call Geek Squad or another heavily-advertised computer repair service. It's not until the repair is finished that the computer owner realizes how Geek Squad can afford all those cute(?) Volkswagens and that multi-gazillion-dollar ad budget. The shock is the bill - if you have your computer repaired in your home it will cost $299.95 - if you lug it into a Best Buy near you, you'll pay $199.95. And what do you get for that much money? If your computer isn't running well and is in need of repair - READ THIS before you call Geek Squad or someone else!
Roboform - What can we say other than this is the first thing we install on all our new computers? We couldn't live without it and we wouldn't either. We bought multiple copies of this program - long before we ever started recommending it. It's the best password manager you can buy. And if you have 10 or less passwords to say, you can even use the free version. We don't offer a discount on this product - but if you decide to buy and you buy through our link, we'll make a commission and you won't pay a penny more than you would if you bought it directly from Roboform. So, if you try it and you like it, buy it from us and help us help you! Roboform is one of our favorite programs. Get more information here.
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This week's Rant

Summer Time

Where I live, summers are not measured by the calendar so much as by holidays. Summer begins with Memorial Day and ends with Labor Day. The mid-point is marked by the Fourth of July. The calendar does not agree of course. Summer, according to "calendarians" (is that a word?) begins on or about June 21 and ends on September 22 or 23rd (depending on the year). But, no matter how you measure summer, it's the shortest season of the year; although if you count days, it's about the same length as all the other seasons. Still it seems shorter. And, that's all that matters, I guess.

Scientifically speaking, the day that summer begins is called the summer solstice. That's when the sun shines directly over the Tropic of Cancer and marks the time when summer's direct sunlight reaches its northernmost point. I do realize that those of you who live in the southern hemisphere are experiencing the winter solstice at this time.

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OOPS! Backup
Oops!Backup is a backup program unlike any other we've ever seen. By now you know that we never recommend piecemeal backups - we urge all our readers to do comprehensive drive clone (or image) backups, because it's the only way to totally recover from a major computer disaster without losing any data. But you don't want to run an image backup restoration just to recover a few missing or inadvertently changed photos, documents, or other files. It's like using a fire hose to fill your dog's water dish. I'm so wonderful at examples :)

Oops!Backup is not a drive image backup program. It's not a piecemeal backup program. It's not a system restore program. It's ..it's...it's different. Oops!Backup monitors whatever folders and files you choose for any changes that are made. It allows you to go back in time to any version of a file you're working on whether it be a photo, document, or any other type of file.

What impressed us was the unique, sensible. totally easy-to-use interface. I mean, how hard is it figure out what "Go back in time and restore" means? It's so easy to use, even those who are software-challenged can figure it out -- without ever needing "Help". No help needed -- but there is help available should you ever need it. And if our experience with this company is any indication, their customer support will be superb.

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Here's the deal!
Cloudeight and SuperAntiSpyware are teaming up again to bring you a lifetime of protection at an unbeatable price! SuperAntiSpyware Pro with a lifetime license normally sells for $39.90 - yours now for just $24.95 through this special, limited-time offer.

From now through August 15, 2010, we're teaming up with SuperAntiSpyware to bring you a lifetime of protection from spyware, malware, keyloggers, and adware for just $24.95 (downloadable). That's less than the cost of a normal one-year subscription - and you save over 35%. SuperAntiSpyware Pro version 4 works with Windows 2000, Windows XP (32 and 64bit), Windows Vista (32 and 64bit) and Windows 7 (32 and 64bit).

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Cloudeight Information Avenue Free Edition - Issue #446
August 14, 2010

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