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If he has the exact same RAM and your timings are different, then it is likely he does NOT have the exact same motherboard and/or CPU. Your system may not support different timings. That said, it is highly unlikely you will notice any improvement in performance - except maybe on paper (benchmark programs).

Excellent choice!

Or most other brand SSDs either.

Yes, WinSAT is still there but is not the same as the suggested WEI. WEI, which no longer exists, used some of the data from WinSAT to create a relatively arbitrary score in a pretty little GUI. Because the score was rather arbitrary, it really was useless and created more confusion than worth - which is why WEI was not included in W8. In fact, nearly all benchmarking programs are fairly arbitrary because they don't really reflect real-world scenarios. Most just abuse your hardware with no practical value for little more than bragging rights. Like taking your car to the race track. Careful use of WinSAT can be informative, if you know what you are looking for. For most users, the data would be gobbledegook. But my point is, the performance gains going from HD to SSD is so obvious, you don't need any benchmarking programs to appreciate it. Even the slowest SSD will run circles around the fastest HD. I agree with blackdovemobile about the PSU, as I mentioned above. But I disagree completely with his suggestion to avoid Samsung SSDs. The "recent" problems were for one line of their SSDs (the 840 EVOs only - not all model lines) from a year ago in September that affected only a small number of users. And I note Samsung released a firmware update for the problem last October, just a few weeks after learning of the problem. It is not fair to condemn Samsung's entire SSD offerings when only the 840 EVO was affected, and long after it was fixed - especially when Samsung took responsibility for the problem by readily acknowledging it, then and rolled out a fix that worked in a relatively short period of time after learning of the problem. I have used several Samsung SSDs in my build and I will not hesitate to buy a Samsung SSD for my next build. And recommend anyone considering a SSD to seriously consider Samsung. Note this Newegg listing of Crucial and Samsung 240 - 256GB SATA III SSDs and try to find a Crucial SSD that comes close to this Samsung 850 Pro currently selling for $131 (normally $149). Note first the specs: Max Sequential Read: Up to 550 MBpsMax Sequential Write: Up to 520 MBps4KB Random Read: Up to 100,000 IOPSThen note the 10 year warranty! I found no Crucial SSD with more than a 3 year warranty.

He said it is a new computer he just built so unless he installed Windows 7 on his brand new computer, WEI does not exist. That said, the performance gains between an HD and SSD are so significant, you don't need any benchmarking program to "see" the difference. It is readily apparent.

A SSD will certainly improve over all performance but I think you should definitely get a 250-256Gb SSD if you plan to install all your apps on the SSD too (and you should to improve their performance too). Then use the 500Gb HD for storing your data files (including a backup of your SSD). But note that surfing the net requires a good Internet connection too and does not really depend too much on drive performance. I think your bottle neck is your graphics. You might consider a decent graphics card (as long as you have a decent power supply to support it).

My guess is it was conflicting with another add-on or something happened during install or, it is just you! I've been using ABP in IE going back many versions of IE on many systems and never seen it impact performance. I have had ABP stop working, but restarting IE brings it right back. It should be noted that many sites, like most of the free tech support sites, depend on ads to pay the bills. So not all ads are evil.

uBlock Origin does not work with IE.

There's nothing wrong with IE. In fact, it is superior in many ways, in particular security in preventing infections through socially engineered distribution methods. So do not pay attention to folks who say to dump it. If you want to use IE, which I do on all my systems, go for it. But since you have Windows 7, you should be using the latest, IE11. Contrary to what many want you to believe, IE11 is not IE6 (that said, IE6 was not what the FF fanboys and MS bashers said it was either). Note for the last several years IE has consistently topped its competitors against socially engineered malware. That is the most prolific method of malware distribution. As seen year after year in independent testing by NSS Labs with truly dismal results from some favorites, like Firefox and Safari. And before others balk, as reported by Information Week's Dark Reading, "NSS Labs did not receive any compensation in return for vendor participation; All testing and research was conducted free of charge." If you want to use an alternative, I recommend Liebao Browser (which is a hybrid IE and Chrome browser) or Chrome. But if you like IE, stick with it, just go with IE11. That said, it does not matter what browser you use, as long as you keep it updated, keep Windows fully updated, have a decent anti-malware solution and firewall, and not be click-happy on unsolicited links, attachments and downloads. But those are things you must do with any browser. So ignore those who try to impose their personal biases on you. To answer your question, I also recommend and use Adblock Plus for IE. I see by your reply you installed it. Now upgrade to IE11! There is also nothing wrong with MSE (or Windows Defender in W8/W10). You don't need an Abrams tank to be safe. But you do need a properly maintained car and you must drive defensively - which is what you need to do with any anti-malware solution. So if you keep your system fully updated, don't participate in risky behavior (illegal filesharing via Torrents or P2P sites, visiting illegal pornography or gambling sites, and are not click-happy), MSE (or WD) is just fine. See Ask Leo! Do I need to Stop Using Microsoft Security Essentials. That said, I do recommend having a supplemental scanner just to make sure you, the user (and always weakest link in security) or your anti-malware solution did not let something slip by. And MBAM is perfect for that. And of course, MBAM Premium, with its real-time component, plays well with MSE/WD too.

And again, it depends on what you mean by "would help or not". In other words, my answer does not change. My guess is, none of them have their Master's. Talk to those with advanced degrees and get their opinions. As for internships and research - I've not heard of being able to do those unless you are in a degree program. I think when speaking in generalities, gonzo brings up so very valid points. Certainly the degree program matters. A masters in basket weaving is not going help when seeking a cyber-security job. And yes, there are some managers who are biased towards one school or another. But if the manager does not hire you because you went to a different school, you probably don't want to work for that company anyway. The school does matter - it should be nationally accredited. Once you get your degree, it is yours forever and it counts forever and they sit at the top of your resume forever. Yes, if you graduate near the bottom of your class, that will not be widely known. But if you graduate with honors, you can put that and your 3.x GPA on your resume too. Managers like staying power. It shows you can stick with a project to the end. That is important in IT work as much is contracting/consulting projects that last 1, 2 or 3 years then you move [hopefully] to a new contract (with a bunch more experience too). Manager's don't like people who quit half-way through projects. NO DOUBT job experience is important. And certs are great too. But they expire. For example, I am fully certified for Novell 3.x. Big deal! That was in 1991 and Novell 6.5 was superseded by Open Enterprise Server in 2005. My own experience is I waited until I was in my late 30s to get my BS in Electronics Management. Upon graduation, I went from a supervisor in a electronics repair facility to a manager with a big bump in pay! The more schooling I got, the better jobs and more pay (and benefits too) I got. Degree programs teach you task and time management. Those are important skills to have when managing projects andthe activities of subordinates. It is not likely you will move into executive management in IT with advanced degrees UNLESS you invent something that makes you rich and you can form your own company. Also, with a Masters, you can easily teach in your golden years. For you and this being a science degree, you could teach math, basic microelectronics, and management skills. You can almost always fall back on a degree (if in an applicable career). Much also depends on your current financial status. But IMO, if you can afford to complete your master's degree now, it will never be cheaper. And I know from experience, it is harder to go back to school than it is to complete school. Ask yourself where do you want to be in your career and financially in 5, 10 years, or 15 years.

Depends on what you mean by "would help or not". Will a Master's help you get a better paying job that will keep paying better the rest of your career? Almost certainly, yes! Will a Masters make you happier and provide better "job satisfaction"? Who knows?

ROTFL!!! Ad hominem? Who's trying to appeal to emotions now? Condescending? Because I don't accept the ill-informed making unfounded accusations against innocent others? Okay. If it makes you feel better - I do look down on people who blindingly rumormonger with unfounded falsehoods and accusations. If that is your definition of condescending, then so be it. I see me as defending the truth. I will defend your right to express your opinion, but not to spew falsehoods. If you don't like Windows 10, that's fine. There are many legitimate reasons to dislike it. But don't make up (or repeat falsehoods) to justify your opinion. That is not fine. For example, your Computerworld link - Irrelevant! It says nothing about Ed Bott. And it is from 2008 and it refers back to the same false 2006 claim. Your Gizmodo link - Irrelevant! It has nothing to do with Ed Bott. You can't defend your claims about Ed Bott so now you are just attempting to obfuscate the issue with feculent blather. As for your BC link, you clearly didn't read that either. If you had, you would have seen where folks like John Dvorak and Woody Leonard and other long time pundits of Internet security and privacy who are fervent critics of Microsoft have embraced Windows 10 and accept Microsoft's new policies. As for telemetry and the ability to turn it off, again it is clear you did not read your own link or do any real research on it. If you had read your own link you would have seen where it can be turned off. If you had tried Bing Google (and actually read through the results - especially those you link to), you would have seen many tutorials explaining How to Turn Off Telemetry in Windows 7, 8, and Windows 10 completely. But instead, you just continue your rumormongering. And to that, it is also clear you don't understand how the telemetry feature works, or why it is there. It does things like tell me the part I am looking for is in stock at my local Menards just down the street. It is there to make Windows 10 features you actually like and use perform better for you. If you have issues with that, just stop using it. Use Linux! Keep it in stock??? LOL See what I mean? You don't get it! The barcode scanner at the register keeps track of his inventory. He wants to know what you buy (with that rewards card) so he can sell YOUR buying habits and personal information to a direct marketer (and who knows what affiliates?) so they can target you with things they want to slough of on you. No you didn't say Google or Apple are okay. That was my point. You joined this thread explicitly to falsely accuse Ed Bott of being a "Microsoft shill" based on a false report from 2006 - which you continue to cite references to even though proven wrong. You singled out Microsoft even though Google and Apple, Facebook and cell phone providers are much more intrusive into our private lives. And now you use the puerile approach of an adolescent when they can present NO evidence whatsoever to back up their false claims. Condescending? No. Pity. I'm done here. Good day.

Okay, I Googled that (did you?) and what did I find? Typical MS bashing and rumormongering originating from ONE FALSE REPORT from 2006!!! Almost 10 years ago! Ed Bott does not work for Microsoft BTW, and if you have read any of his writings, you would know he pulls no punches when Microsoft makes stupid decisions. And they've made plenty! At least I linked to something that can be verified (there are tons of sites showing how to disable these features easily, as Ed noted) - you just repeat false rumors, too lazy to verify anything yourself - just like the "irresponsible, lazy, wannabe journalists in the tech media, and other MS bashers "! Where are your attacks against Google and Apple? Or Facebook? How about cell phone providers where they track your physical location and movements too potentially down to within a few yards? What about your local grocer, Best Buy, Starbucks and those little "rewards" cards tracking your buying (and returning!) habits, and where you buy? Or are you just another Microsoft basher? Does Microsoft collect information about us? Of course! But no more, or even near as much as many others - especially Google and our cell phone provides when GPS is enabled in our phones - which typically is by default. But most importantly - as Ed Bott was pointing out, these features can easily be disabled in W10 - unlike these features in other devices. So for the conspiracy theorists and excessive paranoids like blackdovemobile, as Ed suggested, put on your tin foil hats and put down your cell phones. Read Ed's 2006 response (at least read the "stuff in red and boldface" for you 15 worders ). Then, instead of whining and crying about the Windows 10 you got for free, get Linux.

I think before getting into an uproar over false rumors spread about by irresponsible, lazy, wannabe journalists in the tech media, and other MS bashers concerning Windows 10, all the facts should be determined first. See Ed Bott, No, Microsoft is not spying on you with Windows 10.

If this confirmation came within minutes after you submitted your payment, it most likely is legitimate. These companies often use a 3rd party collection agency to handle their subscriptions. The concern actually goes back to the site you were on when you subscribed - was it legit? I don't know. How did you get the payment page? As noted, without seeing specifics, we cannot tell. But I will tell what I always (or never) do. When I get emails about my account with companies I have an existing relationship with and the link provided is not obvious it belongs to that company, I never click on the link they provide. I always go out to their site by entering their home page in my browser's address bar. Then I go to my Account from there. In this way, I know I am really on the company's site and not a fake site. What you should be able to do now is visit your account at Minecraft and see if your payment was accepted. Check your bank statement too.

Final (I hope) follow-up: After consulting with MBAM tech support, we confirmed my databases were being updated properly, I was getting no runtime errors, and no stuck databases. The problem (which they are aware of, but cannot duplicate on demand - thus are having problems coming up with a definitive fix) is how the system tray applet detects and reports status. Running the netconf replacement tool did not help. Uninstalling the previously installed beta, rebooting, installing the latest final release (not the beta) version (in my location, not the default), then running the netconf replacements tool again "seems" to have corrected the problem. At least it has been 6 days without any bubble popups, let alone repeating bubble popups.

I did not come here to argue either. I came here to report a problem and was initially greeted with kindness and respect and given several suggestions to try, which I did, including trying a beta release - only to then be accused of doing my own thing and "won't even try something" and other insults! My first thread was closed out of the blue, anonymously, with no explanation, while it was still active. My second thread was closed while one of your moderators and I (the OP) were actively participating in a security discussion. I was directed to a thread that did not pertain to my problem with the claim it did. And misinformation was posted about where MBAM can be installed, and then attempted to be rationalized with superfluous comments about manufacturers, files saved to the boot drive anyway, mega drives and symlinks - all of which have nothing to do with where MBAM can be installed! So forgive me if, (1) being trash-mouthed, (2) having my "active" threads slammed shut in our faces, (3) having false information presented about MBAM install locations then (4) seeing that falsehood rationalized with unrelated facts, (5) given a link to a different problem falsely claiming it is proof my problem has been reported - forgive me if that caused me to form an opinion about obfuscation and forum management! I worked in a major software development company for many years and I currently beta test for MS, Firetrust, and others so I know many companies do not post publically their bug lists - especially bugs that might involve a security vulnerability that might be exploited if posted publically. But many companies do. But I did not and am not criticizing Malwarebytes for not posting theirs. I was just hoping they did. It is all moot now as I am actively involved with Malwarebytes Support so you can shut down this thread too, if you want. Or, you can leave it open and I will return with a follow-up and share what we have learned so others with the same problem have an opportunity to learn too. Which, IMHO, is what support forums are all about.

That is true, but as part of "practicing safe computing" EVERY user should be selecting the "Custom Install" option for EVERY and ANY program they install, if for no other reason than to opt-out of any extra "fluff" (junk like toolbars, search engine defaults, home page defaults, auto-updaters - some of which could be malicious) they don't want or need installed on their systems too. And we - as helpers, should be preaching with vigor to always use the custom install option, and not be "click-happy" blindly installing defaults - even if users simply do "choose" to select the default options via the custom install. We should be teaching users they have options instead of misinforming users with things like, "as long as it's still installed on the C: volume". And this has absolutely nothing to do with manufacturers pre-installing software so I am at a loss as to why that is mentioned. For some, but others feel these "mega size" drives scream for better organization so many users are partitioning and moving default locations for My Documents, Page Files, Downloads, and program installs off the boot drive. I see this a lot so I don't consider them extreme examples. In fact, as more users are adding small SSDs to their systems, I see more and more installing ONLY the OS to the boot drive - for which Windows is perfectly comfortable with - so should EVERY installed program. Those "advanced" users who mess with symlinks and or junctions are extreme cases, and exceptions to the rule. They don't, or sure shouldn't anyway, make the rule. Selecting the "custom install" option and following the prompts is NOT an "advanced" user task. Agreed, but so what? It seems you are trying to obfuscate the issue by bringing up pointless and unrelated facts. The fact some files will be installed with the OS has nothing to do with this, and is nothing unusual either. All programs that "install" with an install program (not just copy) make changes to the boot drive. But these files will be in System32, under the user folder, or some other Windows folder besides Program Files or Program Files(x86). And they are there ONLY for the OS to use, not the user to click on. But more importantly, that is a non-issue because the install routine (regardless which option you choose) will update the Registry as necessary and point the OS to the correct locations regardless which drive (or drives) the program files are installed on. So what you said is true, but again, so what? Any developer worth his salt can easily deal with that and Malwarebytes has a whole stable full of very smart developers. Thanks for that. It is great to know and makes sense - for you, anyway - as it appears you have access to the developers bug lists to verify they do indeed, have an open ticket on it. We don't! And with users not always correctly spelling out the problem, and with helpers maybe not completely understanding the complaint, there is the potential of significant misunderstandings - as we just saw above with your link to a different problem! Plus, NO WHERE did you (or any other member of the staff) ever say you have reported it! And assuming too often gets me into more trouble than verifying for myself. If you say you did, I will believe you. But you have not said so, and with your link above to a different problem, I just cannot "assume" you did. Is there a link to reported bugs?

First and foremost, thank you Ron! And thanks for the link but sadly, that really is totally different from my stated problem and so does not apply! I am having absolutely no problems getting or updating my database. My database does not get "stuck". I am getting no runtime errors, MBAM does not stop working. MBAM Premium has been totally uninstalled and reinstalled (more than once) and apparently, none of my requested logs reveal any problems. Nor is my system infected with malware, and it is fully updated. No! Sorry, but that is absolutely not true. For one, lots of people do NOT install their OS on the C drive (or partition). For another, I have two W7 systems right now running MBAM Premium installed under d:\Security Stuff\MBAM. My notebook HD is partitioned with the OS on C and MBAM on D. My W7 desktop has separate physical drives, again with the OS on C drive and MBAM on D. And they work perfectly - as expected. Frankly, as I noted before, that would be very poor and lazy coding if Malwarebytes coded MBAM to only work off the C (or even boot - if that is what you meant to say) drive. And MBAM does not do poor or lazy coding. If that C drive requirement were true, you would think they would put it in the How do I install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware? FAQ. And also block the installation program from allowing you to choose something other than C or the boot drive. Because again, they are not poor or lazy developers. Once again, my problem is ONLY with repeating bubbles [apparently] from the system tray applet reporting my DB is out of date and this problem ONLY occurs when coming out of a long sleep, and it ONLY happens on my W8.1 system - not my W7 systems. It only (thus far) repeats the bubble at most, twice - it is not over and over and over again ad nauseum. If I immediately open MBAM, the program updates or allows me to update with NO problems. FTR, I have reported this bug to tech support help desk because as far as I can tell, that is the ONLY way to actually ensure the bug is reported to those who would be tasked to fix it.

https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?/topic/154738-new-thread-same-problem/?view=getnewpost Why are MY topics being closed when MY problem still exists, unresolved, when I am STILL PARTICAPTING in the threads? Now there are 3 threads for MY 1 problem! How is that good forum management? I have got to say I am very upset in the manner this forum is being moderated. Yes, the second thread was going OT, but I am the OP and I was involved in the OT sidetrack "while" my problem remains unresolved. And certainly my first thread on this topic - closed totally out of the blue without any notice was still on topic! What difference does it make to you, AdvancedSetup, if gonzo and I have a little (totally civil) side discussion in MY thread? Especially considering the fact other readers could benefit from our SECURITY CONCERNS we raised in that thread? Bull!!!! Where was it "explained"? Where is this "bug" documented with Malwarebytes developers? All that was "explained" were the symptoms - as I already described in the "first" opening post in the first thread you shut down on us out of the blue. If another member of the staff and I are having a side discussion you cannot stand, why can't you split the OT portions out and put them a new thread for that topic instead of stifling member participation on this site? What you have successfully done is make me want to not participate on this forum any longer (for which I am sure Ken will be happy) and instead, contact Consumer Support.

I have wireless on my network for guests, but it is isolated from the Ethernet side of my network where all my personal systems connect. It helps to have a wired house, however. It is amazing to me how many folks truly believe if they disable SSID broadcasting that no one will be able to see their wireless network. They don't understand the RF is still there, and easily detected by any wannabe hacker parked down the street with a notebook, and a simple and cheap homemade directional antenna.

Thanks, Michael. I really appreciate you "piping" in. I am sorry, but glad you too are experiencing this as it is good to know (from my standpoint, not the program's) it is not unique to my system. And the fact you see this with MBAM installed in the default location surely suggests my location is not the cause. As far as waiting for a new build that fixes it, I am a expert at "hurry up and wait". I hope since it is a known issue, though minor, it will be addressed soon. Radio propagation? I maintained ATC (air traffic control) radio system and MARS radios for many years so I have a similar interest - and thus a fear of the lack of "security awareness" in many wireless networks.

Me? My reply, which included the requested (by site staff!!!) log files was the last post made back in May by anyone. Why should I reply to my own reply? I am not the one who left the thread dangling. Nor am I to "bump" threads if no one responds - at least not for little issues like this. And it is much appreciated too!

As noted in the original thread, I've been patient for months. Since this minor, occasional, "annoyance" does not affect performance, I am in no hurry.

If that creates a problem then that's poor and lazy coding! Not a problem on my end. There is no reason whatsoever ANY installed program has to go under Program Files, or even on the boot drive at all! If is should matter for some silly reason, then the developers should not give users the option to install in another location! Note I've been using MBAM on many systems since CastleCops days and it has never had an issue with the install location, or these update notices. To be sure, this is only a minor nitnoid annoyance and only occurs a couple times a week. In no way is it going to dissuade me from using MBAM, or from recommending it. Nope. Sorry, not going to happen. Their beta testers can do that. I do NOT and have not installed programs under Program Files or Program Files (x86) since I built my first PC in 1993 and put a large D: drive in there. This computer is actually the first PC I built for me where I install my program files on C drive instead of D drive and that is only because my C drive is a 256Gb SSD and I want all my programs to take advantage of SSD speeds.