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Getting Rid of the virus “Antivirus XP 2008”

08-28-08
Judi Barrett

My computer recently became infected with the virus "Antivirus XP 2008". What a bummer! I did not know when I picked it up and or how. But when I turned my computer on one morning, there was new software on it telling me that I had 700 infected files and to remove them I needed to pay the company that sells Antivirus XP 2008 for their software and it would remove them.

I did NOT have 700 infected files. Antivirus XP 2008 was the infection on my computer.

I tried repeatedly with different methods to remove it. Using my antivirus software in normal mode, in safe mode, with the system restore turned off. Then going into the control panel and trying to uninstall. Of course, it would not uninstall.

Finally did a "boot time" scan with my antivirus software and it removed it except for a "hanger oner". Everytime I would bring my computer up, my antivirus software would tell me that I had an infected file. I would quarantine it and everything would be fine. Next day, same thing. Deleted it...same thing...would not go away.

I tried a spyware remover which said that it would remove it, but did not.

Then I read something about Spyzooka malware remover. It sounded great...100% removal guaranteed. I purchased it, downloaded and ran the scan. It located 4 infected files and removed them.

Next morning, started my computer...everything is fine! No more infection! YEAH!!!

Now I'm running Avast and Spyzooka. Both excellent programs.

Hope this helps someone else that has picked up the Antivirus XP 2008.

Judi Barrett, Broker, Integrity Real Estate Services

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Oklahoma Uniform Contract for Purchase of Real Estate = third in a series

06-15-08
Judi Barrett

If you are considering selling or buying real estate in Oklahoma, you may encounter the Oklahoma uniform Contract for Purchase of Real Estate published by the Oklahoma Real Estate Commission.

If you've missed the first two posts on this, you may want to read.

First one - How do we go about placing a property "under contract"

Second one - covering the first three paragraphs of the Oklahoma Uniform Contract

Today we're going to look at paragraph 4 of that contract. Paragraph 4 contains a list of equipment, if existing on the Property, unless otherwise excluded, shall remain with the Property at no additional cost to Buyer:

Those things are:

• Attic and ceiling fan(s)
• Bathroom mirror(s)
• Other mirrors, if attached
• Central vacuum & attachments
• Floor coverings, if attached
• Key(s) to the property
• Built-in and under cabinet/counter appliance(s)
• Free standing slide-in/drop-in kitchen stove
• Built-in sound system(s)/speaker(s)
• Lighting & light fixtures
• Fire, smoke and security system(s), if owned
• Shelving, if attached
• Fireplace inserts, logs, grates, doors and screens
• Free standing heating unit(s)
• Humidifier(s), if attached
• Water conditioning systems, if owned
• Window treatments & coverings, interior & exterior
• Storm windows, screens & storm doors
• Garage door opener(s) & remote transmitting unit(s)
• Fences (includes sub-surface electric &
components)
• Mailboxes/Flag poles
• Outside cooking unit(s), if attached
• Propane tank(s) if owned
• TV antennas/satellite dish system(s) and control(s), if owned
• Sprinkler systems & control(s)
• Swimming Pool/Spa equipment/accessories• Attached recreational equipment
• Exterior landscaping and lighting
• Entry gate control(s)
• Water meter, sewer/trash membership, if owned
• All remote controls, if applicable
• Transferable Service Agreements and Product Warranties

At the end of the list, there are two very important areas. The first is where you can include things that are not on the above list and the second is where you can exclude things that are on the list.

If any of these things do exist on the property and you as a seller or as a buyer do not want them included in the sale, make sure that they are written on the exclusion line 4(B). If there is something that you want included in the sale and it's NOT on the list, make sure that your agent gets it on the inclusion line 4(A).

Next post in this series will go over time frames and inspection periods.

Contact Judi Barrett, broker, Integrity Real Estate Services, Idabel, Oklahoma for your real estate needs in Southeast Oklahoma - from Haworth to Hugo - specializing in rural homes and farms AND LAKE RAYMOND GARY.

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Introducing one of our local McCurtain County, Idabel professionals: Bob Terry with State Farm Insurance.

06-06-08
Judi Barrett

As a way of helping those that are relocating to our area, I have decided to introduce different professional and business people in our area that provide needed services.

This blog is to introduce you to Bob Terry. My husband and I got acquainted with Bob Terry when we opened a State Farm Health Saving Account. Bob is the local agent for State Farm. I didn't have a picture of Bob to use here, but you can visit his website here.

For those of you that don't know this, State Farm has banking services. In fact, I check with my local bank and several places, trying to find a local place to open the health savings account. State Farm was the only place that I found that we could do that locally.

As we visited with Bob and we asked him about other services that he can offer, we discovered that he is a Certified Financial Planning Practitioner under the Certified Financial Planning Board of Standards, Inc. He holds various professional designations and has almost 18 years experience in insurance and financial services.

The State Farm office does home mortgages and commercial lending too! Our office appreciates our clients having another good source for loans.

My family has found Bob to be very client oriented. He seeks out the services that his company can offer that will benefit his client. I've only heard good things about him and believe him to hold to the highest standards.

So, if you're moving to our area Idabel, Oklahoma or anywhere in McCurtain County, OR if you already live here - Bob Terry can offer you many financial services that you may need - insurance, banking, mortgages, retirement accounts, financial planning, etc. His office is located at 902 NE Lincoln Rd,Idabel, Oklahoma 74745 and their phone number is: 580-286-5627.

And for all of your real estate needs as you relocate to our great area, contact me, Judi Barrett, broker, at integrity Real Estate Services 580-212-5946.

Lake Side Addition at Hugo Lake - Formerly Sawyer Bluff

06-02-08
Judi Barrett

The Choctaw County Industrial Authority got a whale of a bargain in 2004 when it purchased some property at Hugo Lake - Sawyer Bluff- one of the camp grounds surrounding the reservoir. They only paid $110,000 for the 64 acres from the U S Army Corp of Engineers. It was a pretty quiet sale.

According to an article published by The Oklahoman, the sale is under investigation by the FBI. Two years after purchasing the property, the Industrial Authority sold 62 of those acres to a local developer for $500,000. Again, it was a pretty quiet transfer. Waterfront lots were mostly contracted VERY early on.

The land was subdivided and many of the lots sold for $45,000 to $50,000 for various size of lot. Many of them less than 1 acres. THERE IS NO RURAL PIPED WATER OR SEPTIC SYSTEM in the addition. You cannot not build a boat dock. Most of the lots are NOT waterfront, Most are not even lake view.

About a month ago, an auction was held to auction off the remaining lots that had not sold. There were lots under contract to buyers at $45,000 (had not closed yet) that had lots adjacent to them that sold for $12,500.

Lots sold for between $5000 and $12,500.

Interesting things happen in the real estate market.

Fruition of Waterfront Lots on Lake Raymond Gary in Southeast Oklahoma

03-15-08
Judi Barrett

The Word of the Day for March 15, from word@m-w.com is:

fruition \froo-ISH-un\ noun

1 : pleasurable use or possession : enjoyment

2 a : the state of bearing fruit *b : realization

My undertaking is to use the Word of the Day in both ways in a listing description:

You will experience great fruition (1) when you own these two waterfront lots on Lake Raymond Gary. Many people have the fruition (2) of a great fish catch on this lake.