Wednesday through a black hole
The better part of my Wednesday was spent trying to cure my computer of what appeared to be a virus. I am one of those dinosaurs that uses McAfee for virus protection and when I tried to scan for said virus, I was informed that McAfee was one of the programs it had infected and that, because it was calling in sick as a result, McAfee could not scan.
So, finally giving up FOR GOOD on McAfee, I uninstalled the program and am now using Avast, which I have heard good things about.
Wow. Did I seriously just spend that long talking about computer woes?
Yes. Yes I did. And that is because there is nothing on the writing front to discuss. Due to the computer malady, I got nothing done yesterday. As June rolls to a close, I fear that my Oz story will go unfinished and that July will be spent in a frenzy to finish editing Darklights.
Anyway, I’m going to shut up for now. Yesterday’s journey through the black hole of computer crap set me slightly behind in work. So off I go….
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June 25, 2009 at 9:48 am
I have another friend who keeps getting computer viruses and the only advice I have for him is to stop looking up porn.
I am still using McAfee on this computer but on my other one I use something else. I also use a slew of bot protectors and cleaning software.
Better luck with the writing today.
June 25, 2009 at 11:04 am
Arrrgh! Viruses! (shakes proverbial fist at the sky)
Hope today is much more productive.
June 25, 2009 at 11:13 am
My broadband provider provides my anti-virus/spyware software for a small fee each month and runs regular checks.
June 25, 2009 at 2:37 pm
Try hanging strands of garlic around your computer!