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Is Platinum Protection, (home security), a legitimate company? If so, why do they use “hard” sale tactics? When I got home from work tonight, my family was being given a high pressure sales pitch from a Platinum Protection guy. The salesman was in his early 20's and said he was from Idaho and was just visiting our area to sale this wonderful home security system. If we display THEIR sign in our front yard for 3 years then EVERYTHING would be free, well except for the fee of ONLY $1.42 per day. He claimed that "Our Company doesn't even want to charge for the service, but the State makes us." I listened for a few minutes, and was disgusted with his sales spiel. I told him that we weren’t interested and that he needed to leave my home. He ignored me and kept talking to my wife. I again told him to leave my home. He then brought out his purchase order and said if my wife would just sign we could have the system installed tonight. I told the jerk, you can leave some information with us, but we will need to consider this for a few days. He was appalled, --cont. and insisted we had to sign tonight. I told him No. Now get out of my house. He again turned to my wife, asking her to sign. At this point, I said to him, Do I call the Police or pull out my shotgun to get you to leave? He left. I'm still fuming over his refusal to leave my home when told to. So, does anyone know if Platinum Protection is a legitimate company? After my experience, I won't deal with them. That high pressure makes me think they are not legimate. Anyone know about this company or dealt with them? 10 Points to the one who can give me information on this particular company!!

Has anyone purchased a Platinum Protection home security system? It was sold to me by a door to door salesman. Is this legit?? I have 3 days to decide if I want to keep the system.

What are the main industry publications and associations for the home security and protection industry ? Am looking for competitive products and industry numbers for the home and small business security areas.

Home security system about Guardian Protection Services? Have you heard of Guardian Protection servies? Is that a reputable home security company like ADT? Thanks

How good is Protection One home securutiy/ monitoring systems? Home security

What caliber handgun should I purchase for minimal home security? I want to know if something like a 22cal is adequate for home protection or should I get a larger caliber gun? I don't want to specifically kill someone that breaks in, just scare them.

How much does a home security system installer make? My husband is thinking of using his trade skills as a home security installer for like ADT or Protection One or something but we wanna know approximately how much they make....

Any local home alarm/security companies in Los Angeles - a good one? Hi! Are there any good, reliable, and trusting alarm companies in Los Angeles? This would be my first alarm service, and none currently installed in my home. I have already researched Brinks, ADT, Protection One and other big ones. I am steering away from the big ones and seeking a local one; preferably a company with a month to month contract! Thanks. :)

What is the best shotgun for home security? Being a woman who is home alone allot of the time..and I live in a heavily wooded area...Im thinking of purchasing a shotgun for my home...(for protection only)..and was wondering what is the best gun for the best price...

Security/protection dog breeders? Do you have to be certified in some area to breed dogs specifically for home security and protection? Meaning certified as like..a former police officer or something along those lines. I don't plan on breeding. I was just curious. Don't get all technical on me. I just asked about whether you have to be certified or not to breed protection dogs. I think instead of meaning "breeding protection dogs," I was referring to having a certificate to train a guard dog.

Do you know anything about home security systems? We are thinking about getting one for our house. I called ADT and they charge $630 for the installation alone! Protection One, on the other hand, only charges about $150. What's the difference? Is the security system worth the money? Is it a hassle? Etc?

Question about security at home? Ok, i have seen a lot of people talking about us not being safe at home, and are using that as an anchor for why we are at war with Iraq. First of all, the billions of dollars that we have spent in Iraq could have been put towards security and protection here at home, where our biggest defense should be anyway. Second, we are the most advanced country in the world. We can see planes anywhere in the world have a lot of time to monitor certain threats, the only reason 9/11 happened is because the planes were hijacked, which probably wont happen again now that security is so high now. And do you people honestly believe that their will be terrorists running in our streets? I mean come on, there will always be terrorists, but even if we stay in Iraq it wont matter if they are already here. That money could easily go to hunting down terrorists here as well. They strap bombs to themselves to prove thier points, and you cant deal with that in an effective manner. The question is why couldnt anyone seem to see this a long time ago and why nobody wants a timetable to get out of Iraq. I agree we need to stay now (there really is no question), but we need to take effective steps to get out as soon as possible. The question is why couldnt anyone seem to see this a long time ago and why nobody wants a timetable to get out of Iraq. I agree we need to stay now (there really is no question), but we need to take effective steps to get out as soon as possible. And for the people who actually comment on the fact that I say so much and have a problem with it there is an even easier solution. DONT READ IT.

home security? We live in Australia. You arent allowed to keep guns for protection. recently we had in our suburb a home invasion with a machete and sawn off shotgun. they havent caught the people. We have an alarm system but cant use it because of the cats. I get a bit scared sometimes because I feel we don't have enough security if someone came with a gun. We are thinking of installing a sensor light but are there any other suggestions to make your home safer?

Britain justice now a thing of the past - murderer of headteacher getting new home and identity? So now it transpires that we, the British taxpayers, will be footing the bill for the killer of headteacher Phillip Lawrence? According to media reports, Learco Chindamo, the culprit, will be getting a new home, new identity, and intensive security protection costing up to ONE MILLION a year. And we'll be paying for it! Do you agree that British justice is a thing of the past? And that Chindamo should have been deported back to Italy? How is it that the judges in other countries manage to interpret the same Human Rights legislation in a more rational way than the lunatics in our British courts? I feel so, so sorry for the family of Phillip Lawrence. NDGBILL - if you'd bothered to read my post properly, you'd note I NEVER mentioned 'revenge'. You brought that up - not me. I merely suggested that something is bloody unfair about the fact that currently in the UK, the guilty have more rights than the victims. Why on earth have you responded so aggressively???!

How do I use Norton Internet Security on more than one PC? I bought Norton Internet Security 2008, which allows me to "Protection for up to 3 PCs". I have 3 computer in my home network: 2 desktops, 1 laptop. The product was bought one 1 desktop and I had Norton already installed on the laptop; so it seemed that the laptop was protected "automatically". But, on the second desktop I didn't have Norton installed and therefore I cannot be sure if it's being protected. Can someone please help me with this conundrum?

British justice now a thing of the past - murderer of headteacher getting new home and identity? So now it transpires that we, the British taxpayers, will be footing the bill for the killer of headteacher Phillip Lawrence? According to media reports, Learco Chindamo, the culprit, will be getting a new home, new identity, and intensive security protection costing up to ONE MILLION a year. And we'll be paying for it! Do you agree that British justice is a thing of the past? And that Chindamo should have been deported back to Italy? How is it that the judges in other countries manage to interpret the same Human Rights legislation in a more rational way than the lunatics in our British courts? I feel so, so sorry for the family of Phillip Lawrence.

Is there a free version of WPA protection, as opposed to WEP, to give me better security on my WIFI HOME HUB ?

home protection including medical monitoring? I have a elderly sister that lives alone.I'd like to have a security system installed but,I also want it be one that allows her to summons medical help with a remote she can wear as a necklace or pendant.Do you know of a good one? where we live,,that would be 911.they don't install systems in private homes

Which lower priced antivirus is the best protection for a home computer used for E-mails, Photos and bill pay? Looking for a reasonably priced antivirus, security service for our home computer/

Do I need Mcafee internet security or total protection when I already have a password on my router? Mcafee total protection only has Network Monitoring which alerts you when intruders connect to your home network but I already have a password on my router, so do I need this. I have windows XP

Which one would you choose? For your home protection, which one of the three would you choose, a home security alarm, a mean and trained dog or a gun?

can anyone recommend a good personal protection dog supplier? looking at dobermans as a preference for personal and home/family protection and security uk only !!!

What is the different between Symantec Endpoint Protection 11 and Norton Internet Security 2008? My system is strong enough to handle those hogging suites. I know SEP is made for servers and clients in a networks and NIS is for home users, but I wonder which features make the difference. And can I install SEP on a home PC or laptop?

What kind of hand gun would recommend for for home defense? My only experience with a weapon is the M16 when I was in the National Guard. Believe it or not, I don't have much experience with hand guns. The contract for my home security service is about to expire and I would feel safer if I had a weapon for protection. I would like a hand gun that's safe and easy to use. The most I would pay is $500. Any recommendations and what should I expect to pay.

Tips on Protecting my home?? Hi all - I was checking around the net for some home security repair/tips after my friend's place was broken into - i only found one semi-helpful site: www.discovery.com/allstate. Does anyone else have any suggestions for finding home protection information? Thanks.

Free Anti Virus Protection Complete Security -Download? I want to load Complete Security software for my home Networking.

For home desktop with broadband, what internet security measures should i take? Win XP Pro system and i've already got Active Virus Shield by Kapersky installed and regularly updated. What other products should i install for total protection? In terms of malware, firewall, phishing etc.... Suggest me a product or a combo please. I would be using the comp for Net Banking and a lot of other sensitive information.

Can I turn off Email Security/Protection in my Antivirus/Firewall? I do not Use any mail clients and use only web based Yahoo mail account.. and No Pop3 so can i turn off the email settings of my Antivirus/firewall? The ones that says scan email attachments.. I use norton at office and zonealarm at home and always a web based email

How easy or difficult is it to setup a wireless system on three home PCs? Trying to setup a wireless system using LinkSys - and the password protection security system.

Do you think my brother (please see details) should purchase a gun for home defense? My brother is 67 and lives in a quiet, low-crime suburban neighborhood. He seems to feel that he should purchase a handgun or short barreled shotgun for home protection. He has a large male Doberman and another little dog that barks at any noise. He also has a home-security system with lights and paid service monitoring. I think he is wasting his money (he is on a fixed income) on something that statiscally he wll never use. He has always been the nervous type and I think he would be better off using the money to take a nice vacation. Please give your opinion.

Please help, I need security protection as a single mother with 2 young children!!!? hello all, I guess you could call me a bit paranoid, but after recent episodes, my children dont feel safe. Sometimes I feel scared, like some big guy will come into our home and kill/rob/rape etc to us. So my question is: What are some good things to have around the house to defend myself, OTHER THAN A REGULAR GUN. If there are some good security or self defense weapons, please link me. Please help, I want my family to feel safe. please, thanks!

in windows security center it states i have no virus protection& no spyware? i have mcafee internet security&spybot!!! i have tryed everthing to fix it help!!if i say moniter now it says find a program if i find a program it will not applyif i click moniter nowit says no new definitions& that windows defender is turned off but at windows defender window it says on why is mcafee not registering at windows security site as my virus protection & spybot as my malware protection am i completly missing something also i have windows vista home premium i have been getting multiple parasites cookies and such everytime i go on the internet

i am using avast4.8 home edtion with windows firewall turn on? do i need any more protection for pc? i have norton internet security but subscription is expire, my widows update is uptodate with internet. what is best windows fire wall upto date or expired norton internet securtiy? I am using avast antivirus do i need any more protection to secure my pc?

whis is batter, mecafee security center special eddtition by AOL or avg home edition free? both are free, which is good in protection rate

Why do we forsake freedom for the sake of security? Part 2? Thanks to those that answered my previous question, very good and some great 'Emotional Intelligence' out there. In answer to one of the comments, "Forsaken freedom is the price that we have to pay for our protection. Do you get concerned over paying a few cents more to cover the cost of more secure bottle capping on your over the counter aspirin, milk ?" I would have to say that this does not breach my freedom, certainly it breaches my budget, but not freedom. And for many things the sacrifice of freedom is worth it for cases where the security far outweighs the benefits of the freedom. But many times the question is, is the cost of giving our freedom away for 'WORTH' the security we get in return? If you never cross the road you'll never get hit by a car, but the slim chance of getting hit by the car makes it worth sacrificing the security of home. It seems to me though that we are giving up alot of freedom for a tiny amount of security? True or False?

Can i install Windows vista on my computer with windows Xp home edition version 2002? All i want is the latest and the newest for my computer so i want to install window vista on my computer but i dont if it is capable with this kind of program. My doubt is, if u uninstall window xp first then how u going to install window vista with out any programs running on te backgroung, you know what i mean?. if u are patience to tell me no every steps but the important steps how uninstall window xp and then install window vista to my computer because i have also problem with my security center- (virus protection) and i just want to rid of all that and be secure that my computer is working properly. i am really fan fixing computer of all friend or other people but this kind of thing if better ask for help. i will really appreciate your help. 5/31/07

Protection Bar on my home screen.? I have this tool bar called "protection bar" on top of my screen right now. It has "remove adware popups" "SPAM protection" "scan for spyware" and "security test" buttons. When I go to View, Toolbars, and try to uncheck "protection bar" it doesn't go away? Somebody help?

If norton anti virus is installed on home pc ,is thare any need to have another internet security software? protection of pc from internet

window security alert comes up, switches my home page from yahoo to "udefender" and tries sell me virus prot after it resets my home page in my internet options, it auto goes to the page to sell me virus protect How can I turn off this security alert and get this "safewebnavigate" to stop changing my homepage? It also installs desktop shortcuts to other virus protection sites to buy. I have tried to reset and prompt for everything but it keeps resetting my home page and gets through

What is the purpose of Capicom security update KB931906? My home computer has Windows XP with Office 2007; Roxio recently installed. Internet server with Norton firewall, virus and spam protection, is BT Yahoo! I also subscribe to Real Networks Superpass. Are there compatibility problems? Should I remove Capicom? I now have some zipped files - how can I unzip? I am trying to find out why I can no longer download from my digital camera nor open saved photographs for editing.

I live in an apt in Dilworth area of Charlotte NC. There have been many breakins. What do I do 4 protection? I'm wondering if I need to pay for a security system. Should I buy a bat or a gun to protect myself at night. I just want to be prepared in case someone decides to break while I'm at home or not.

Looking for an alarm monitoring company in CT? Well im looking to secure my home with an alarm system. I basically want a company that offers a free system that I get to keep if I ever cancel the contract, and thats under $40/month. So far I know of the following companies in Connecticut: -ADT -Brinks -protection one -Safe Home Security (SHS) If there are any other companies that you would recommend post em, and please suggest a company that meets my specs. Thanks

My McAfee Security Centre (part of McAfee Total Protection 2007) has more or less stopped working? Don't know whether this is in the right section for this problem or not but here goes: My McAfee Security Centre (part of McAfee Total Protection 2007) use to work perfectly fine when I had Windows XP SP2 on my laptop. I then upgraded to Windows Vista Home Premium 32-Bit Edition. Ever since then it takes about 10 minutes for the Security Centre to load up and when it does everything runs slowly and takes ages to load up. I have been on McAfee Live Technician support and they are about much use as a chocolate fireguard. I have completly uninstalled and re-installed it about 4 times (once was with the proper McAfee clean up program), I have no other Security software on my system and all the Windows ones are turned off. Please, please,please, please, please, please somebody help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looking for good info on computer and internet security/privacy software- big concern is ID protection? I'm using XP at home and Vista at the office

In Norton Internet Security 2008, how do I provide necessary "Protection updates and "Spyware Def." updates? Under the computer section in my Norton home menu, these are the only two things that are out of date. I just installed this program today. Thanks in advance! Yeah, it's kind of funny because this morning I looked and all of the "at risk" areas had been somehow magically fixed on their own except for a new "at risk" area today which was that my advanced firewall was turned off. I went to the help menu to figure out how to turn it on and before I could have the time to do so, it was fixed within 1 minute and turned on without me even doing a thing??? Thank you for your answer Fasdf D, but my Norton program says it has spyware protection so why do I need an additional one?

Home foreclosure protection? My question is an all-too-familiar one-my aunt and uncle fell behind on ONE mortgage payment and if they don't pay up they will be out on the street in January. Can you give me a credible website where I can obtain information on what they can do to prevent foreclosure proceedings; including getting an extension on paying the bill or filing for bankruptcy. They're in the Midwestern U.S. and my uncle is on Social Security as well as working part-time (they won't hire 50+ people for good full-time jobs so he had to take early SSI and take what part-time work he could. My aunt works part-time as that is what is available to her. Serious and non-judgmental answers only-it's the Holiday Season. I re-checked my info with my mom after reading your responses and she said I had my info wrong. They are 2 payments behind and owe $2,500. I asked her if she knew their lender and she didn't know. My uncle called her in despair and offered her few specific details. Our family is trying to figure out how to help them out this time, but would appreciate info on any on-line sites dealing with problems paying mortgage because we won't be able to help them in the future. They don't know I am doing this-their pride would be gone if they did. I like the rest of my family want to help them stay in their home and learn to educate them so that this doesn't happen again.

I have attempted to download a virus protection? I have attempted to download a virus protection on my XP home edition however when installation begins I see a message that McAfee Security Center is already installed but this programme cannot be found, also a cannot uninstall McAfee uninstall wizard. HELP iTS DRIVING ME MAD I Thought I had it solved. Whats my problem please

What is the difference between Norton Anti-Spyware Scan Tool Bar and the Norton Internet Security Program? Let us bear in mind,Internet Security Programs are categorize into two:One is the "Real-Time" protection and the 2nd is the launch/ executable scanning method.Most of the real-time protection are the registered and the licensed versions.The launch/executable scanning method are the freeware personal protection programs. The licensed and registered versions are very effective because aside from updates,you have the immediate customer support online.This suggests that you must have two home computers, whether desktop or notebook.Just in case the one is crippled by a certain virus,worms,spywares or malwares,you can use the other computer to get the online support immediately.This is the reality in computer business.One compay is producing the computer,the other company are producing spywares & adwares that will result to viruses, worms, or malwares in order for them to penetrate your online computer for advertisements,of course much advance &ahead of these anti-things protection programs.

Do I have enough computer security on my PC? How about some free security programs? I have a laptop using Windows XP2 which I use regularly at random networks from a fraternity house, in college classes, to my home. Needless to say, I am not sure how secure the networks are: These programs run at system start up: Total Security: Paid Norton Security Center AntiVirus: Free AVG AntiVirus Firewall: Free Zonelabs Zone Alarm These programs run once a week: AntiSpyware: Windows Defender Beta, LavaSoft AdAware, and Spybot Search & Destroy I run Limewire for P2P now and then. I browse the internet with FireFox. I update regularly for windows, firefox and all of my security. I also game regularly online. My question is: does this sound safe? What else can I do? I dont want too many intrusive programs taking up tons of RAM, but I would like to be secure, as this new laptop is my only computer. Are there any free programs out there for college kids that are good for protection? Or do I have enough stuff running to protect me? Thanks all.

Why when I connect to the internet, I get Explorer security? No matter what I set my home page to, It automatically goes to the security page. How do I fix this? I have virus protection (now) and I don't think I have any viruses. Is there anything I can do to fix this?

What Americans face the enemy? The innocents here at home or the protected and armed military? What is the message from the Extreme Left to our Military in Iraq? ‘Hang in there, we will get you home soon. You can come home, put your weapons away in the Arms Room, stow away all your protective gear, and park your vehicle in the Motor Pool. You and your family will be protected by the Boarder Patrol and over-extended local law enforcement. Rest easy; just for your protection we have our best intelligence personnel working with the above mentioned enforcement personnel and Homeland Security. Additional reassurance for you, your family, and the Americans you were never really protecting (misinformed by the President and Executive Branch) we are establishing the dialog technique in place of weaponry to end these disagreements between us and Al Qiada. With all the excellent areas above we can do this without loss of life or, most importantly, spending money we want to use here at home. The military are not fools, only sheep who follow the “Prophets of MoveOn.org” would be that naïve.

has anyone ever heard of security networks? some sort of home protection alarm company. they are trying to sell to me but i've never heard of them. pls advise! ty

Home computer swipe card to purchase over the internet.Ultimate security? A computer tower and inbuilt swipe card system is greater protection than entering bankcard numbers over the internet on a internet page .Trying to hack a bankcard algarythm swipe system thats transmitting bank details is harder than a false bank page entering personal information.Uncle David.? Greater protection on bank fraud saves trillions.

citizen based intelligence operative...homeland security? wanting..information on the legal aspects..in the construction of a citizen based...national home land security........task force...the creation of an information data base...the integration of like minded citizens........into a solution based, action oriented, highly informed group..community protection....improvement and or elimination of perimeter breeches in security..upkeep.......and sustannance of community values... safety...and peace of mind of all citizens.

Bush, terrorist, Border, Homeland security? When 9/11 happen, our country for the first time in a long time was united and we wanted the person responsible to pay for the crime they committed. Here came Bush, angry and took charged and went after those jerks that were responsible. Many young men and women (including my son) join the military to fight for their country. We went to Afghanistan to find Osama Bin Laden, then all of the suddenly, we were in Iraq, fighting what????. Bush said that Saudan Hussein had weapon of mass destruction that he plan to use it against us. Our military, (Including my son) were sent to Iraq to take this despot out of office so that the people of the USA can be free from terrorist? Bush informed the USA that we are not secure and terrorist are planning to attack us, so Bush instituted home land security, where (Big Brother) can hear our conversation over the phone, read our email and etc. For added protection, we now had to have id to go on a plane, passport to go to and from Mexico and Canada and many other liberty rip away from us, all for our protection, yet he left the border open with no plan to close it. He left it with an invitation for any terrorist to come to this country via unsecured borders. I smell a skunk and Bush is right in the middle of it. Can anyone help me understand what is going on?

Wireless router...is this good? Hi...I am setting up a wireless network for 5 laptop users using the same internet service. the internet is of 2mbps..is this router good for all 5 users sharing internet within the same flat? ZyXEL Prestige P320W Wireless 54G Broadband/Cable/DSL Router Product Information Cost-effective 4-in-1 Firewall Router ZyXEL P-320W is a firewall router with 4-port switch for sharing Internet access. The built-in IEEE 802.11g Access Point allows you to connect wireless devices to the network. With the powerful SPI firewall, the P-320W provides security protection for home computers surfing the Internet. Thanks guyz :)

Sick of my computer? I am so sick of my computer LoL* But who isn't? I have win xp home. No security protection because everytime I try and put something on my computer to *protect* it I get the dreaded blue screen! I have now downloaded ccleaner which seems to be the only thing that will work, but it doens't get rid of viruses etc. I have tons of trojans, adware, spyware. As of yesterday I now have this blinking icon in my system tray which goes from a question mark to a red X and tells me system alert every 5 second. If I click on it, it takes me to spylocked.com. I can NOT get rid of it...and I really think that it is most of my problem. AND NOW when I try and open my IE up. It doesn't allow me to go to a website. It just sits there and says searching....but if I click on the searbar it allows me to go. Can ANYONE help me or give me some advice.