Protection

up2nogooduk · 5 Mar 2009 at 14:03

Hi,
When installing Windows Xp. shall i have the internet lead connected ?
As it connects to the internet right away after windows is installed, hence couldn't i get a virus, as there won't be protection right away ?
Or shall i leave it unpluged, then install my avast, then connected the internet wire.
I also just use the windows firewall. never had a problem in the past.

Cheers

swinnie · 5 Mar 2009 at 14:06

I always leave it unplugged until an AV is installed.

sgc2000 · 5 Mar 2009 at 14:07

I try and install at least SP2 before connecting to the internet on a fresh XP install, that makes it a lot less likely to catch something nasty.

bledd · 5 Mar 2009 at 14:08

if you're connecting to a router, then it's fine

slipstream SP3 into your xp disc, and install with that

also your sig is too big, read this http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/faq.php or you could get banned

up2nogooduk · 5 Mar 2009 at 14:12

bledd. said:
if you're connecting to a router, then it's fine

slipstream SP3 into your xp disc, and install with that

also your sig is too big, read this http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/faq.php or you could get banned

I have a netgear router. so that will be protected then

Also, how do i slipstream SP3 into your xp disc,?
And i don't have SP2 on disc

. will i have to install SP2 before i install SP3 ?
What's a sig short for ? page is plank. just a search

Thanks for ya help.