Installing Webcam

[Vivienne]

First thing it says when I open the CD is, 'disable all virus/spyware'.

How do I do this, all I can find is 'uninstall' nothing about temporary disabling?

[Cloggie]

Hi Vivienne,

In this case disabling your antivirus/anti-spyware is just switching it off temporarily.
You should have an icon for your antivirus program in the taskbar at the bottom right of your screen. Right-clicking on the icon should bring up an option to disable it or switch it off.

For example, I use Avast, and when I right-click on the "a" (for Avast) icon in the task bar, one of the options is "Stop On-Access Protection", which will disable Avast temporarily.

Depending on what software you're runing, you will have a different icon and different options when you right-click, but there should be something allowing you to disable the software temporarily.

The same applies for any anti-spyware software you're running.

[Vivienne]

This is my problem Sarah, I've got 6 different programmes on my desk top but only 2 on the task bar.
Super Anti Spyware & AVG free, neither of which seems to give me the option of turning off temporarily with one click.
AVG has ticks beside all the different areas so I guess I could do that but it still leaves me with all the others.

[Guest]

Vivienne if you right click on the avg icon you should get a disable exit or turn off option which you do with the left click
same with spyware

[Vivienne]

I'm sure that is what I did Val but can't try again at the mo as it is mid scan.:smilee:
I'll try again in about fifteen mins.

[Vivienne]

Val, when I right click it says;

open AVG interface
update now
exit

Do you mean that if I click on exit that will disable it?

[Vivienne]

On the ones that aren't on automatic regular scans does that count as being disabled?

[Guest]

yes Vivienne click on exit and no it does not mean they are disabled Viv you need to exit that too

[Vivienne]

Thanks Val, I'll have to pluck up courage, keep everything crossed & have a go.
If it all goes wrong, I'll take the computer down to the shop & blame you!:Big Grin::Big Grin:

[Guest]

just make sure you enable both before you go back on the internet Viv
oh and I turned mine on by mistake the other night gave me a real fright thought I was pretty LOL

[Vivienne]

After all that, I couldn't find out how to disable anything so I called my computer doc, who said, ignore it, just go ahead & install, any probs, call me back.

No need, it's installed & surprisingly it hasn't broken yet but I'm not sure I like what I see. lol:Big Grin::Big Grin:

[Guest]

frightening isnt it ?? wonder how long before you disable it??

[Vivienne]

Not allowed to disable it Val, everyone else I speak to on Skype has one, that's why I was being nagged to get one.
Called my Sis in NZ last night & gave her a fright, first thing she says is, "you look tired".
That's the very reason I was resisting getting a webcam, my Sis is a worry guts & although I know I'm fine, if I continue to look tired to her she'll worry herself silly. Even worse if I turn it off, her imagination will work overtime.:roll-eyes:

[Guest]

just make sure you have your make up on and have combed your hair LOL

[Vivienne]

Never wear the stuff Val & since the chemo my hair has become so easy to do, just a shake & it's in place.

Just have to get a mask for the bit between my ears!:Big Grin::Big Grin:

[Guest]

oh sorry Viv didnt realise that, me and my mouth

[Vivienne]

What you sorry about Val, I think you got the wrong end of the stick & I'm sorry about that.
Hair that grows back after being lost through chemo, more often than not is in better condition than before.
I had aural chemo & didn't lose my hair but my hairdresser is amazed at how the condition & thickness of my hair has improved.:Wink:

[Guest]

oh thats good then thanks