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    What software to put on a new notebook?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by DaCheese, Nov 9, 2005.

  1. DaCheese

    DaCheese Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    Ok, so I got NHC and ad-aware. I have the x700, so should I get the omega drivers? I heard that they are not as good as they used to be?

    Is there any other stuff that is recommended?

    Thanks
     
    DaCheese, Nov 9, 2005
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    I'd install SpywareBlaster - prevents spyware from being installed. Also might want to get an AV program. Avast! is good.

    I use the Omega drivers - the latest 5.10a are pretty stable, haven't run into any issues. Recommended. Also the Catalyst 5.10 Mobility are stable too, use them if you are having issues with the Omegas.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 9, 2005
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  3. circa86

    circa86 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    is there any improvement on FPS with the Omegas over the Catalyst? i have both driver installs on my computer right now and tried omegas with no improvement, didn't mess with overclocking.
     
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  4. DownByFive

    DownByFive Notebook Consultant

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    I never noticed a difference in speed from Omega and the regular Cats...but in games, it seems that I had crashes when using Omega, but not with the Cats. Plus, the tray tool didn't seem to work with the latest Omegas, so I just stuck with the 5.10 Catalyst drivers.
     
    DownByFive, Nov 9, 2005
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  5. noahsark

    noahsark Notebook Evangelist

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    Spywareguard is good, too. Also by javacools. Spybot-Search and Destroy is also a must. I really love the tea timer feature that keeps things from changing registry settings w/out asking. XPtune is good, oh, and a firewall. I like sygate or zonealarm.
     
    noahsark, Nov 9, 2005
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  6. CheeseBurgerMan

    CheeseBurgerMan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Opera, Firefox, or some other browser, as well as the suggested anti-virus and firewall would be good.

    On a sort of similar note, backup! :p :D
     
    CheeseBurgerMan, Nov 9, 2005
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