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I found that using “netsh int ip reset” command from within an elevated command prompt works well. Fixed 6 cistomer’s machines with this.

Bank of America is recommending installation of Trusteer Rapport security software, downloaded from the BofA site. Apparently other banks are also doing this. Any experience with this software? Conflicts with Microsoft Security Essentials? Additional security provided? Problems? Recommendations?

As a domestic PC technician I find Rapport on many customers computers. They all install it without thinking because their bank offered it. (Why do people still believe Bankers?) If my customer is still running XP, I have found that Rapport REALLY slows their system down BIG TIME especially if they already have a security suite installed. I have also found that it will slow down an under-powered Vista machine – less so in Windows 7. Trusteer deny any poor performance effects with Rapport – not my experience as you can tell!

I think its bad that nobody explains to users that you don’t need Rapport if you already have a suite installed. Also, my customers are afraid of what their bank might do if they don’t have it installed and someone breaks into their account – i.e. not reimburse them.