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Technology Stocks : Hewlett-Packard (HPQ)
HPQ 27.67+0.6%11:28 AM EDT
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To: MJ who wrote (4304)6/5/2015 12:35:24 PM
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I believe each "box" usually comes with a free year of Antivirus software. Keep it current and renew each year and you avoid many of these problems.
The average person doesn't know how to do all of the things needed for a system; that is we have to trust HP if we buy a computer to be sure the system is protected when we receive it or any other provider.
Sadly, you found out what can happen if you don't keep it current and connect anything from a USB, CD or internet cable to your box.

I try not to click links in email to any web sites unless they came from someone I know.... also don't open attachments, etc. from the same AND be careful of items that come from hacked accounts that seem "odd" like a friend suggests you look at this file or site and doesn't mention you by name, etc...

BTW, blaming MSFT or HP is similar to blaming Ford or BMW for crashing a car you buy loaded with new technology that you don't learn to use before driving and become distracted while driving.
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