Resolved Is Revo Uninstaller not a good idea?

Yes part of the standard "layered" defense that I have quoted millions of times myself.
Is to do all Windows Security Updates. I notice that your specs also state SP2
Will you be updating that as well?

 

No...although I have all the latest patches installed.

SP3 does not like some of the software I run, and I am not completely sold on the update either.

Neither have I updated beyond IE6, as I depend on FF for my browsing. IE7 caused my fonts to be out of focus in spite of making the necessary changes to eliminate the fuzziness. So, I presume IE8 will be no different.

 

Internet Explorer 8 and Service Pack 3 are Security Updates.
Plus there have been quite a number of smaller Security Updates since they were released.

I am. Service Pack 3 is safe. It has been designed to incorporate all previous updates plus provide even more enhancements to Windows.
Most XP users have Service Pack 3 now installed, there are zero issues with it.

Internet Explorer 8 Compatibility View helps make websites designed for older browsers look better.
It has been designed purely for easier viewing (plus enhancements including being more secure).
I debated a similar issue with someone else a long time ago on compatibility with his IE6 and database (or something) he was using. At the end of the debate, we both agreed that IE6 was good for users who were not online (but still required a browser) But users who were online (ie all of us) should update, for compatibility and security reasons.

Stay up to date automatically with Windows Updates to remain as reliable and secure as possible.
As you must presently have Windows Updates turned off (even though you say you are current, of which you aren't) then you are not secure, and you are not following the layered approach to being safe online.

I hope that clears things up for you

 

You're right Pete.
I was confusing CCleaner w/ Spybot.
Thx for the reminder. I'll run CCleaner on occasion.

 

I understand that.

I beg to differ.

I've read numerous blogs reporting troubles with it, and I can vouch for some of those troubles too.

Eventually, I may upgrade to it, but not at the moment. I have no desire to go through the same issues I went through with IE7, as I spent much quality time trying fix the font problem.

In my opinion, MS dropped the ball by assuming most people were using flat screen monitors. It would have been better for them to leave the font issue alone, and let the flat screen users make the necessary font changes.

You've done nothing but misjudge me from the very start. I *have* these updates turned on, as they've always been turned on.

In all the years I've been on this forum I've never said to anyone what I'm going to say to you now...

YOU, ARE AN ARROGANT CUSS.

All you've tried to do is to bull your way through like you are the ultimate expert here, and you have misjudged and treated me as a someone that knows little or nothing about computing.

Please don't offer your arrogant help to me anymore, and if you treat others the way you've treated me, your welcome here will be worn out very soon.

Good day to you sir.

 

I'm sorry to see the thread turn into this.
Let's consider things resolved and go about our business.