defender NEVER works! get rid of resource hog norton and replace with:
AVG anti spyware
AVG anti rootkit
Avast anti virus
Arovax anti hijacker
XP?
start--control panel--internet options--privacy tab--advanced--override
select:
allow 1st party cookies
Block 3rd party [ tracking ] cookies
in Security tab:
internet--trusted--restricted
uncheck each active x control that is marked unsafe
finally,here are some fun multi media choices
MY BASIC VIDEO/TV/MOVIE PLAYER APPS
MEDIA BASICS
If you're going to be able to watch:
Tv
videos
movies
or just listen to music,you'll need these basics:
SHOCKWAVE
http://www.adobe.com/products/shockwaveplayer/
Shockwave & Flash Player FAQ
Shockwave & Flash Player Overview
* How do I fix almost all Shockwave and Flash Player issues?
* What is Shockwave Player?
* How do I get Shockwave Player?
* How does Shockwave Player protect my privacy?
* What is Flash Player?
* How do I get Flash Player?
* What's the difference between the Flash and Shockwave Players?
Troubleshooting
* Why doesn't Shockwave Player download properly with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5?
* How can I improve the performance of Shockwave Player?
* I'm trying to download Shockwave Player, but I can't. How can I get Shockwave Player?
* How can permissions affect installing the Shockwave and Flash Players with Windows NT and Windows 2000?
* How can I make sure my Shockwave and Flash Players are working?
* Some Web sites prompt me to download Shockwave or Flash Player, but I'm sure I have the latest version. How can I check this?
* I updated to the latest version of Shockwave Player, and my Shockwave Remote disappeared. Why?
* Why am I not receiving my Shockwave Player updates?
http://www.shockwave.com/help/faq_flashplayer.jsp
FLASH
http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/download.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash
QUICKTIME
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
JAVA
http://java.com/getjava/
HERE ARE SOME NON-DOWNLOAD TV PLAYERS.
Joox.net requires a DivX plugin which you get by clicking on the plugin notice after which all your selections will play nicely for you.
HIGHLY RECCOMENDED
JOOX.NET
http://www.joox.net
In2TV
AOL's In2TV claims the largest selection of free TV shows on the Web.
You won't find this season's latest releases, but you're bound to see
memorable favorites. There are episodes of Gilligan's Island, Welcome
Back Kotter, Babylon 5, The Ben Stiller Show and more. There also is a
mix of childhood favorites like Rocky and Bullwinkle, The Jetsons and
Looney Tunes.
http://television.aol.com/in2tv
Yahoo! TV
Yahoo!'s new site sets out to be the ultimate TV watcher's companion.
To start, it features schedules for broadcast and premium programming.
You can watch preview or summary clips of the latest shows. If you
have a TiVo, you can schedule recordings from the site. You also can
join the Yahoo! TV community and rate individual series episodes.
http://tv.yahoo.com/
Link TV
Link TV is an original online source of documentaries and news. Many
of the available programs focus on foreign cultures and political and
environmental issues. The site relies on donations and encourages
activism in environmental organizations.
http://www.linktv.org/experience/
TV Land
TV Land is dedicated to the TV shows of yesteryear. Revel in memorable
scenes from MASH, Get Smart, I Love Lucy, All in the Family, The Odd
Couple and more. You can also watch recent interviews with the stars
for their insights. One of the real gems on the site is the
Retromercials section. TV commercials do not age well, but they
certainly become interesting and funny. Be sure to catch the "Where's
the Beef?" commercial.
http://www.tvland.com/video/
Discovery Channel
Watch the best of Discovery Channel's interesting mix of programs. For
example, go from dinosaur documentaries to the World's Ugliest Dog
Competition. Also check out the Video Downloads section. Alongside the
pay selections are free full-length offerings every week.
http://animal.discovery.com/beyond/
THESE NEXT ARE DOWNLOADS WHICH I USE DAILY;
HIGHLY RECCOMEMDED
Miro
download youtube,google videos and more.
vintage cartoons,tv shows [ Roy Rodgers,Dick Tracy,ect ] and whatever your heart desires ]
http://www.getmiro.com
THIS 1 HAS SOME ADULT LINKS,NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN
RECCOMENDED
Winamp
radio,tv,movies,music of all gendres
http://www.winamp.com
NEEDED CODECS FOR XP & VISTA
Vista Codec Package 4.5.1 Beta 2 [ 21 Mb | Freeware | NT/200x/XP/Vista]
Compiles the best codecs from all the big name codec packs.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Vista_Codec_Package_4.5.1_Beta_2_d5701.html
XP Codec Pack 2.3.0 Beta
Codec pack which helps you to play all major audio and video formats.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4838.html
Windows Media Encoder
Windows Media Encoder is a powerful tool for content producers who want to capture audio and video content using the many innovations in Windows Media, including high-quality multichannel sound, high-definition video quality, and support for mixed-mode voice and music content.
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/forpros/encoder/default.mspx
FIREFOX BASICS
Firefox Add-ons: Common Plugins for Firefox
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/browse/type:7
Acrobat Reader
By Adobe Systems
For viewing and printing Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF)
Adobe Flash Player
By Adobe
Adobe Flash Player is the universal rich client for delivering effective Adobe Flash experiences across desktops and devices.
Java
By Sun Microsystems
The Java Runtime Environment enables your computer to run applications and applets that use Java technology.
Quicktime
By Apple Computer
QuickTime Player is an easy-to-use application for playing, interacting with or viewing video, audio, VR or graphics files.
RealPlayer
By Real Networks
RealPlayer enables your computer to play streaming RealVideo and RealAudio.
Shockwave
By Adobe
Shockwave Player displays Web content that has been created by Adobe Director.
RECCOMENDED VIDEO DOWNLOADER
UnPlug
by h2g2bob
UnPlug is an extension which lets you save video and audio which is embedded on a webpage - it's a video download tool.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/2254