OK Teri and I are not doing to well with writing blogs. This will be a blast of a couple thing we have been doing to get people caught up with what we are doing. We have been really busy I work full time job Intel and in school full time also. I also doing a second job to keep things interesting.

I have been doing a little programming with Java in my last class it was fun once you get a program working the pain was getting to that step were the program actually works. We been busy with our little grandchild that is living with us She is a hand full. We all take turns when she has her moments of fussiness and it help but I'm out of the picture a lot but I do love to rock her to sleep. Teri has never had a computer she could call her own and so I sold my Apple MacBook Pro and picked up a Netbook for her and a regular PC for me for classes. I think see is enjoying it because it is so small and portable it will be nice for her to enjoy.

More Virus problems on computers

I was at work and found this information and wanted to let all my family and friends know the information so they can keep their computer safe.

Rogue Anti-Virus Software: A PC threat both at work and at home

Hackers are disguising malware in the form of anti virus tools and the products look real but they're not. Here's what you need to know to not be fooled.
Have you heard any of these names:
· Antivirus 2009
· Antivirus 2008
· XP Antivirus
· XP Antivirus 2008
· XP Antivirus 2009
· Antivirus XP Pro 2009
If you have, these are not real anti virus programs, but are all part of the same family of malware that performs devious tactics when run or executed to get you to purchase rogue anti-spyware programs and/or to turn your PC into a zombie.
What is a Rogue Anti-Virus Program?
Antivirus XP Pro 2009, along with a growing list of similarly named malware, is a type of rogue anti-virus program. Rogue anti-virus programs are fake programs that are designed to disguise and behave just like a legitimate virus removal application. Rogue anti-virus programs are usually created by hackers who attempt to take your money and/or take over your PC through devious tactics. Rogue anti-virus programs use pop-ups, fake scans and alert messages to convince you that your system has been infected. Rogue anti-virus may scan your system displaying erroneous results of viruses present on your computer. They may also cause damage to your computer, disable features designed to enable you to restore the PC to a prior state, turn your PC into a zombie PC that is part of a botnet, and can be very difficult to remove.
Not only are the creators of these rogue anti-virus programs intent on stealing your money, but they are equally intent on compromising your privacy, stealing your identity, capturing your passwords (through installed key loggers), stealing company IP, and making your home or work PC part of their botnet to spam and scam others.
Does this sound pretty scary?
Well it should! On December 2, 2008 the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland issued a temporary restraining order against Innovative Marketing, Inc. and Byte Hosting Internet Services, LLC after receiving a request from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). According to the FTC, the combined malware including XP Antivirus has fooled over one million people into purchasing the software marketed as security products. The court also froze the assets of the companies in an effort to provide some monetary reimbursement to affected victims. The FTC established claims that the companies established an elaborate ruse that duped Internet advertising networks and popular Web sites into carrying their advertisements.
Antivirus XP Pro 2009 and it's similarly named variants, is a series of rogue antispyware applications that were created with the intent of sabotaging your computer. Antivirus XP Pro 2009 is a clone of the infamous Antivirus 2008. By the way, the author of this article has personal experience with XP Antivirus 2008 - after a week of evenings spent using $80 of removal tools guaranteed to remove the infection, I resorted to rebuilding my home PC.
Generally, Antivirus XP Pro 2009 comes up after you installed a video codec (encoding and decoding of video files) that comes with some form of malware, usually a Trojan, or virus. Antivirus XP Pro 2009 normally generates fake and misleading system popup error messages so end-users will be tricked into purchasing Antivirus XP Pro 2009. See the screen shot below for some of the fake infection alert screens used also note that the sources of the rogue anti-virus programs have been regularly updating the interface to better fool their potential victims:
An important point can be made here be familiar with the anti-virus software that you have installed and are using on your PC (both at work and at home). In particular, be familiar with the update screens and the control center. This familiarity will help you recognize a rogue anti-virus program screen for the fake that it is. If it doesn't look exactly like your currently anti-virus software, avoid it all together the safest way to close a fake is by shutting it down through your Task Manager. Oftentimes, closing the pop-up using the cancel or box in the upper right corner of the screen has the same end result as clicking OK or Install.
How to prevent being scammed on your home PC
Protect your computer from rogue anti-virus programs and scams by following these four easy prevention rules.
· Keep your Windows Security up-to-dateMicrosoft provides updates weekly and can always be downloaded manually from the Microsoft website. Tip: Regularly visit Windows Update and set your computer to receive security & critical updates automatically. To get Microsoft Update, go to IE > Tools > Windows Update > Product Updates, and select "ALL High-Priority Security Updates" from the list. Then open IE and go to Internet Options > Security > Internet, then press "Default Level", then OK. Now press "Custom Level."
· Download and install a reliable version of anti-virus/anti-spyware softwareA good anti-virus/anti-spyware program that recognizes current Antivirus XP Pro 2009 spyware as well as other forms of spyware, can significantly help prevent installation of rogue anti-spyware programs
· Install and keep your firewall turned onA firewall is essential for a comprehensive protection of your PC. Make sure that your firewall is always turned on. A firewall can prevent unwanted software like Antivirus XP Pro 2009 from infecting your computer. A firewall is typically included in the cable or DSL connection device provided by your ISP.
· Keep your anti-spyware definitions up-to-dateSince new Antivirus XP Pro 2009 files can be created every day, it is important to keep your anti-spyware program up-to-date. Your anti-spyware scanner should have an update feature that provides new spyware definitions instantly with a click of a button. Often, legitimate anti-spyware software will open an update window reminding you that there are new updates available. In both cases, either at work and at home, make sure you are using appropriate backup tools at work this would be CNB. Should you have to rebuild either you work or home system, make sure all your critical files are backed up prior to rebuilding the system.

My 4 young women

I thought I would do a post about my girls. I have 4 beautiful girls I am proud of all them. They are all turning out to be very grown up women. I do not tell them this often enough so I hope they will read this blog and know that their father is proud of each of them. Each is different in their own way and they all have good things that make them very special. Each young women will make a terrific mother. Kandra is already doing a great job with Brandon and it is so great to see her being a terrific parent and Mother. Mother's Day is coming soon and I think of how special my mother is and how much I really miss her. She was a terrific Mother one I am proud to say I Helen William Lloyd Son. I wonder why I had 4 girls myself but I think it was a to teach me to appreciate the women of this world. I hope you all have a great Mother Day.

Nice Weekend

We enjoyed a walk around the neighborhood. Daisy (our Miniature Schnauzer) needed to get out and do a little walking. It was good for both Daisy and the family. We have had a couple of good weeks with sun and just little rain to make everything nice a green. We been mowing the lawn every week and it is nice but Daisy after being out side comes in each time with green feet after each mowing.

The Doctor Visit

My thoughts from my last doctor visit.  I’m 45 and going to turn 46 this year.  I’ve had a concern that I should get my health checked because of the different cancer-causing chemical I was exposed to when I was working in a machine shop.  I went in and explained all the problems (which was different for me because I normally just hold everything in) and one by one he said cut them all down.  We went over a lot of facts and it was great information.  I have always had concerns about my high cholesterol because of my Mom and Dad health so I was not sure if I could work on it. But the doctor felt that we should be able to get everything under control.  We will see I have to loss 15 lbs before end of summer.  The challenge is on… because I’m going to do it.  

The Sunless Lloyds

This is a new blog for Teri and I. We each had our own blog but just never updated so we decided to combine our blogs to make life easier for both of us. I hope this does not cause to much confussion for you all.