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| Jack Hart (Jackhartjr)
Registered Member Username: Jackhartjr Post Number: 51 Registered: 8-2007 Posted From: 64.12.116.203 Rating: N/A |
Hi folks, how does one go about posting without having to put your screen name and password in each time? Thanks Jack | ||
| Buswarrior (Buswarrior)
Registered Member Username: Buswarrior Post Number: 1585 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 76.66.19.195  Rating: N/A |
Do you mean for each session online or for every post you make? I only have to input on the first one per session, then the rest come up automatically. I have my browser set to dump all the history, cookies and whatnot on closing, so I don't know if you can get it to work when you come back each day or not. happy coaching! buswarrior | ||
| Sean Welsh (Sean)
Registered Member Username: Sean Post Number: 843 Registered: 1-2003 Posted From: 67.142.130.19  Rating: N/A |
Tell your browser to remember the user name and password you use on the site. The specific instructions vary by browser. I use Firefox and never have to type these (I'd actually have to go look up my password if I did), but they are always filled in for me at the bottom of the post window by the browser. What browser are you using? -Sean http://OurOdyssey.BlogSpot.com | ||
| Jack Hart (Jackhartjr)
Registered Member Username: Jackhartjr Post Number: 52 Registered: 8-2007 Posted From: 64.12.116.203 Rating: N/A |
BW, for each post I make. Sean, I assume it is Internet Explorer. I go online through America Online each time. You mentioned Firefox, does it have it's own virus protection built in? Thanks Jack | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 690 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 75.210.57.188 Rating: N/A |
Yes, it does...however...beware...Firefox (I have been using it for years as main browser) WILL take over if you are not vigilant.... I use AVG Free (for many years)...Firefox did not like it and attempted to make themselves the antivirus...along with other little things. Finally figured out how to get around that. ( don't ask me how...maturity, I guess)  FWIW RCB | ||
| Sean Welsh (Sean)
Registered Member Username: Sean Post Number: 844 Registered: 1-2003 Posted From: 72.171.0.140 Rating: N/A |
Jack, FF does not have "anti-virus" built in, per se, but it does have a number of "safe surfing" features, and there are many add-ins to increase the level of protection. Nothing (including AOL) can substitute for a good anti-virus program with a resident active checker built in. I use AVG free 8.5. Chuck -- not sure what you are talking about. I've never had FF conflict with AVG (although the latest AVG wants to drop an add-in on FF, which you can accept, decline, or turn off later). Are you getting the straight FF distribution direct from Mozilla, or something with extra modules from another source? To answer the original question, if password saving has been turned off in IE, you will have this problem. This article explains how to turn it back on: http://www.watchingthenet.com/enable-internet-explorer-prompting-to-save-passwords.html -Sean http://OurOdyssey.BlogSpot.com | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 691 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 75.210.57.188 Rating: N/A |
Mozilla....all the "stuff" happened on a couple of "updates" ...a couple of months ago and again last month. If there was another browser worth looking into, I would probably do it...too complicated and too much attention to unnecessary junk. KIS...is for me. I was not given the "choice" as you suggested. Took a complete new download of AVG to get it done. I wrote Ian about this subject a couple of months ago. FF does not have anti-virus? ....they sure advertise like they do; and usurp AVG...BTDT... I also am using AVG 8.5. | ||
| John MC9 (John_mc9)
Registered Member Username: John_mc9 Post Number: 895 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 74.162.80.29  Rating: N/A |
Jack - Has the problem been resolved? (knowing, is good for the archives) | ||
| ned sanders (Uncle_ned)
Registered Member Username: Uncle_ned Post Number: 55 Registered: 5-2005 Posted From: 74.162.15.228 Rating: N/A |
if you don't like ff try sea monkey for a browser | ||
| Sean Welsh (Sean)
Registered Member Username: Sean Post Number: 845 Registered: 1-2003 Posted From: 67.142.130.36 Rating: N/A |
When you install AVG 8.x, there is a check-box window where you select the features you want (you may need to choose "custom" rather than "express" install first). One of those features is the "Linkscanner Active Surf Shield" or some such. If you uncheck this box, it will leave FF alone; other wise, it installs an "add-on" to FF, which causes a little icon to be displayed next to all your search results from, for example, Google. You can always turn this off (or back on) from FF itself, by going to Tools/Add-ons/Extensions, then scrolling down to the AVG module and clicking either "Disable" or "Uninstall."
I have never seen Mozilla claim that FF has "anti-virus," only that it supports "additional security" and, now, "private browsing." For everyone's edification: FireFox is a browser. Like all browsers, it can only process information from the internet when it is running and when it is the program receiving the information. While many browsers support mail protocols (POP, IMAP, SMTP), file transfer (FTP), and a host of other internet protocols, their main purpose is to support web browsing (HTTP and HTTPS). Merely checking for viruses and malware during web browsing is not sufficient to protect your computer, since many viruses can get into the computer when you are not surfing the web and the browser is not even running. For example, viruses can come in through email (which many people receive through dedicated email applications like Outlook Express or Thunderbird, NOT their web browser) or even on a CD or thumb drive. In order to be fully protected, you need a true anti-virus application that installs code into Windows (or whatever OS you use) that can detect viruses no matter how they enter. This is often called a "resident" shield component, meaning it "resides" in the operating system full-time. Popular over-the-counter anti-virus applications such as Norton Anti-Virus and McAfee are excellent choices, especially if you are not a computer whizz and therefore might need the kind of support (on-line, email, and even telephone) that comes with these programs. There are also several good free-ware options out there, but you are on your own for support, such as AVG Free 8.5, Avast, and the open-source ClamWin. FWIW. -Sean http://OurOdyssey.BlogSpot.com | ||
| Sean Welsh (Sean)
Registered Member Username: Sean Post Number: 846 Registered: 1-2003 Posted From: 67.142.130.36 Rating: N/A |
Since one of his stated issues with FF is that it is too complex and had too many features, I don't think SeaMonkey would be a good answer. SeaMonkey is actually a much larger and more complex system than FireFox, built on exactly the same code base. (For the curious, SeaMonkey attempts to integrate email and other internet apps into one "suite," the way Netscape Navigator did in its sunset years.) With the same browser code base as FF, it will likely have the same issues (if any) playing nicely with AVG or anything else (however, again, I have never had a problem with FF and AVG together, although I did turn off the annoying [IMO] "Surf Shield" FF add-on). Again, FWIW. -Sean http://OurOdyssey.BlogSpot.com | ||
| ned sanders (Uncle_ned)
Registered Member Username: Uncle_ned Post Number: 56 Registered: 5-2005 Posted From: 74.162.15.228 Rating: N/A |
how about google's new chrome for a browser | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 695 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 70.210.224.227 Rating: N/A |
Sean...I would not begin to question your expertise! I do not spend my time,or effort, on attempting to stay "ahead" of the many "gurus" of Cyberspace tehnics....nor do I care to. (as my dad used to say..."you'll understand some day" ). I agree with you that on the last download I was given the "opportunity" to "choose"...perhaps I missed it the first time...but, I do not have the patience or desire to "outguess" those who are paid to do their best to "convert" folks. (BTW...I noted in the news just a day or so ago that the Google Head Person in Charge, closely affiliated with Mozilla apparently, is about to be replaced...for whatever reason) There are many "choices" for everyone...of all kinds. I, like others I am quite sure, do not want or "need" to go after the pricey stuff, (since I am not gainfully employed), and if some one offers "free" I investigate a bit, then may or may not take them up on it; (in the case of AVG, as I stated a post or two ago, I have used it for years and have no quibble with them). Next time FireFox (not to be confused with Fast Fred -FF-) pops up with their " anti-virus" or whatever they call it, I'll do my best to duplicate it and send it to you. (don't hold your breath) Meantime...as someone once said "what does this have to do with buses?" FWIW RCB | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 697 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 70.212.244.228 Rating: N/A |
In all humility, and with a bit of trepidation, I must inform our posters that I have researched the Mozilla, Fifefox site and find NOTHING mentioning anti-virus, or anything approaching such a tool as of this day, May 11. Therefore, I stand, sit and lie down corrected!! Please beg my humble pardon. I apologize for the erroneous information and will here after keep my fingers off the keyobard about things which could be construed, deemed or proven controversial. HOWEVER....having given that apology...could it be that they have abandoned such practice?...I don''t know, but as stated above....I'll do my level best to get a hard copy of the "intrusion"....if it happens again. (And I am quite sure I will know it because it put AVG to sleep in the first encounter...after a download of updated FF). Sorry, Sean, et al...  RCB | ||
| Sean Welsh (Sean)
Registered Member Username: Sean Post Number: 847 Registered: 1-2003 Posted From: 67.142.130.14 Rating: N/A |
Chuck, I hope you did not perceive that I was in any way disturbed by your post (or, for that matter, that I was somehow arguing with you). I was just trying to clarify and elucidate, for the benefit of anyone coming along and reading the thread. That's also why I clarified that folks need a real anti-virus program in addition to whatever "protection" their browser or ISP claims to provide, and you are already protected with your use of AVG. -Sean http://OurOdyssey.BlogSpot.com | ||
| Sean Welsh (Sean)
Registered Member Username: Sean Post Number: 848 Registered: 1-2003 Posted From: 67.142.130.14 Rating: N/A |
Ned, I have to confess I have not yet even tried Chrome (although I have read all the trade press on it). There's a reason for that, though: I trust Google only a hair's breadth more than I trust Microsoft. I do use several of their products, including their email system and their blogging platform, as well as their mapping and satellite imagery systems (hey, I admit it, I'm cheap, and so a sucker for "free" stuff). But they make their money from data mining, and they are VERY intrusive. If you use Google Desktop or Google Toolbar, for example, Google knows pretty much everything you do on your computer. I have my browser set to block Google's analytic site, and I have internet monitoring tools constantly checking on how much information the Google stuff I do use is sending home to mama. I have some serious privacy concerns about letting Google into my life as far as being my browser of choice. Mozilla, by contrast, is open source, collaborative, and non-profit. There can't be any spyware in Mozilla that the world does not know about. That's why I stick with it. -Sean (writing from his bunker in an undisclosed location) http://OurOdyssey.BlogSpot.com | ||
| Buswarrior (Buswarrior)
Registered Member Username: Buswarrior Post Number: 1594 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 76.66.16.242 Rating: N/A |
RC, you're a stand-up guy. Add another fine Canadian beverage to what I already owe you when next we meet. Sean, you'd be best to collect one or two as well. happy coaching! buswarrior | ||
| ned sanders (Uncle_ned)
Registered Member Username: Uncle_ned Post Number: 57 Registered: 5-2005 Posted From: 74.162.15.228 Rating: N/A |
Sean I am more GOGGLE negative than most. We got the new goggle building in my home town. also got a 22% tax increase to help pay for it. No job for anyone in the neighborhood all imported. I am a Lynux person my self uncle ned | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 717 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 75.209.148.250 Rating: N/A |
I am not sure, now that you mention it Sean, that Google might not have been the culprit; since they are closely aligned with Mozilla, on the opening page and other venues, it could well be! I agree with Ned, FWIW. Like you, I am a cheapie.... and I'll take you up on that, BW...(since U are buying). RCB | ||
| Cullen Newsom (Cullennewsom)
Registered Member Username: Cullennewsom Post Number: 43 Registered: 2-2009 Posted From: 129.7.53.206 Rating: N/A |
RC, I have been using Firefox for years, (since when it was called Phoenix). I can assure you that they, the Mozilla Foundation, have nothing to do with the Anti-Virus racket. That being said, there are many Add-Ons and Extensions that one may add to Firefox. Most of these additional things are not from the Mozilla Foundation. Perhaps you installed one or more of those? There are also plenty of people impersonating and lying and cheating on the internet who haven't any connection at all to anyone legitimate; except the ones they've lied about. If you haven't tried any extensions or Add Ons, there are many good, and helpful ones. As with anything on the internet, be careful. Ned, I thought I was the only one here! |