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Mastertech

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XP Myths - Myths Regarding Windows XP
« on: October 19, 2005, 03:52:18 AM »
XP Myths - Myths Regarding Windows XP

"Myth (Definition) - A fiction or half-truth, especially one that forms part of an ideology. There are numerous Myths floating around the Internet regarding Windows XP, especially relating to Optimizations and Security. Hopefully this site will debunk some of these."

darth.mikey

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Re: XP Myths - Myths Regarding Windows XP
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2005, 11:07:56 AM »
Mastertech i couldn't help notice you are giving links to this site often, are you the man behind it?BTW it's a great site i've known it from before...  ;)

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Re: XP Myths - Myths Regarding Windows XP
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2005, 11:24:18 AM »
it helps to explain the reason for all the PARANOIA about prefetch files ;D

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Re: XP Myths - Myths Regarding Windows XP
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2005, 12:29:03 PM »
Exactly and it's unbalievable helpful in general.

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« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2005, 12:45:31 PM »



Well Well Well this should set a few things in the right direction Wooopie good stuff

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Re: XP Myths - Myths Regarding Windows XP
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2005, 01:43:14 PM »
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Mastertech i couldn't help notice you are giving links to this site often, are you the man behind it?
Yes it is, which is why I spend alot of time reading the avast! forums. :D

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Re: XP Myths - Myths Regarding Windows XP
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2005, 01:49:47 PM »
Then let me just say THANK YOU!!!  ;D This site opened my eyes for alot of myths....I'm glad you are here in this forum we need people with as much knowledge as you have around here  ;)

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« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2005, 01:55:32 PM »



Mastertech informative accurate advice thanks for the help much appreciated ;)
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Re: XP Myths - Myths Regarding Windows XP
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2005, 02:07:15 PM »
I told you people, Mastertech, or should I say Andrew is a gem !!!  ;D
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Re: XP Myths - Myths Regarding Windows XP
« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2005, 02:48:21 PM »
Mastertech, I will place a link on my site to yours for your "XP security". Very interesting stuff mentioned there & in very simple words for everyone to understand.

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Re: XP Myths - Myths Regarding Windows XP
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2005, 04:07:26 PM »
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.