Thanks, Sphyenx, my weaknes is viruses, I just removed a "KAK" virus from my nieces computer, i am knowledgeable about other "malware" I'm a one year veteran in knowing how to turn a computer on,...

That was a great bit of learning from symantec. It enlightened me to how viruses actualy work. I'm new to computing, but thanks to people at Daniweb, it's coming easier all the time!
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good answers, thanks forumfriends!!

go to start,programs, accessories,system tools. or go to your cont. panel, administrative tools, computer management,in the left pane, syst. info :p

and it is FREE

try downloading Belarc Advisor from downloads.com @CNET.com. It will give you all that info about your hardwear, microsoft hot fixes, and all the programs you have on your 'puter
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