Stopping Asus Eee PC X101 from going into advert mode?

AndyPix

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

Remove AVG :huh: .

Definitely - that would be first to go

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

If I could get rid of IE I would, because I never use it.

You can - turn it off from programs and features => Turn windows features on or off

poppellerant

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

Remove AVG :huh:

I only just installed it.

Also, I've already removed AsusScreensaver and Trend Micro Titanium.



I've only just finished installing all the updates.

If I could get rid of IE I would, because I never use it.

I regard AVG as junk, hence my removal of it.

Windows Defender will give you what protection you need. Personally, I'd disable Windows Defender as well. I'd then use uBlock Origin to block out the majority of nasties. UBO has many filter lists you can choose from and Malware happens to be one of the thing that you can filter. So with a little savvy surfing and browser protection, you will be fine without Defender or AVG.

You should understand that these netbooks can be bogged down by the simplest of tasks. So the less software you have running, the smoother the netbook is going to run.