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How to disable and clear Google’s default Account History settings
We are in luck! Google has now implemented all the account settings for Google products on a single page to be able to easily disable and clear history settings (includes Google search, YouTube, Google+, etc.) Go to: https://www.google.com/settings/accounthistory Look under “Things you search for” and choose “Manage history” (you must sign into your Google Account) In the upper…
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Warning from Windows Action Center: Avast is not up to date
Hi JR, Starting yesterday, one of our Windows 8.1 Pro desktops started getting a warning from Windows Action Center that Avast is not up to date. I clicked update, say Yes I trust this publisher, but nothing seems to happen. When I try to update Avast manually, it says it is already up to…
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AVAST 2014 r4 program update allows “opt-out” for promotional popups!
J.R. is very happy to announce AVAST 2014 r4 program update that now allows users to “opt-out” of all of the promotional popups! (build number 9.0.2021) •Improved the security of Avast processes (guarded by the self defense component) •Tuned the import settings functionality to not allow bypassing of any protection modules •We’ve added “resume” support…
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New Release avast! version 9 for MAC
I am very happy to announce that we’ve just released AVAST 9 for Mac. avast! anti-virus for the Mac is a very high rated product. What’s new? A lot of things! Features • Native 64 bit support including VPS • Streaming updates • New GUI interface for all settings • …
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New version of Malwarebytes continually says “Databases Out of Date”
We have seen the new version kind of Malwarebytes to be a little finicky when it comes to updates (continually says “Databases Out of Date”) Upgrading to the newest version, and updating the database may only provide a temporary fix, and then the next day you get the same message again: “Databases Out of…
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Intuit QuickBooks automatic backup vs scheduled backup
Intuit QuickBooks automatic backup vs scheduled backup: J.R. does both, and both is best! From with QuickBooks, select: File, Save Copy or backup, Backup Copy, Next: Select “Local backup”, then Options: Select the location for the Auto Backups to occur. I like to set “Remind” option to “1”, this…
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avast Endpoint Protection Suite – Server installation tips and tricks
Endpoint Protection Suite Stand Alone Client and Server Installer: http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/setup_av_eps.exe File Servers For servers, I will usually recommend to manually install all servers (custom install) so that you can be 100% in control of every step. If there are too many servers to manually install, then you must modify the components of…
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How to configure avast! Endpoint Protection for increased protection using the SOA console
Here are the changes we make to the default settings of avast! Endpoint Protection versions (Plus, Suite, and Suite Plus) when managed using the avast! Small Office Administration console (SOA) Open SOA, and go to Group view, pick the desired group, and Edit group settings: Choose Shield…
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Don’t Fall For Deceptive Practices
Don’t Fall For Deceptive Practices by Erin Dunn In the early days of computing, viruses and malicious software infections were relatively easy to spot and thus somewhat easy to mitigate. In the modern computer world it’s becoming extremely difficult to spot such threats. One of the most prolific types of infections that…
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How to configure avast! 2014 for maximum protection!
Below is a detailed, step by step, process for “How to configure avast! 2014 for maximum protection” Right click the avast! tray icon, and choose “Open avast! user interface: Choose “Settings” then choose “Active protection” from the “avast! Settings” menu Click on the “settings” gear icon to the right…
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How to migrate from avast! FREE for Home to avast! Internet Security
This document is a step by step procedure to migrate from avast! FREE for Home to avast! Internet Security: 1. Download the avast! Internet Security and save on your desktop of your computer; http://files.avast.com/iavs5x/avast_internet_security_setup.exe 2. Save the avast! license file to your desktop 3. Remove the existing avast! from add / remove programs (or programs and…
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How to make an Acronis FULL image backup with Validation, step by step!
This is how to create an Acronis FULL image backup with Validation. This is a Disaster Recovery Backup for bare metal restore using Acronis True Image 2013. This process will give you a guaranteed image for recovery from hard disk failure, corruption, or infection. Make sure to plug in your external…
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Windows Deactivation! “Your using Pirated Software!” Doesn’t it make you feel ripped off?
I have received many a panic phone call from users describing a Windows Deactivation. “They say I am pirating their software, what did you do?” And the blame is usually extended to your IT Department, or you System Provider (computer guy) “ I will guarantee it almost always has NOTHING to do with…
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Why I don’t like avast antivirus free for home!
I personally do NOT condone avast! free for home use. There is NO free lunch, you just haven’t figured out how your paying yet! AutoSandbox It is missing a critical element, that the rest of the avast! products use, which is the AutoSandbox. When unknown code (new or rare), passes through all stages of A/V…
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avast Enterprise Administrator (AEA) managing the avast Endpoint Protection Suite Plus
The avast! Enterprise Administrator (AEA) managing the avast Endpoint Protection Plus The AEA console is the desired platform when managing 200+ systems. This Enterprise console is one of the most powerful anti-virus management tools in the industry, and does NOT have to be loaded on a server. Supported O.S. include Server 2003, 2008, and 2012…