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[Lauda]

Hi. I would like to mine for coins, but wary of downloading so many programs, as I have experienced virus attacks on my pc in the past, so generally I don't download much at all. Unfortunate there is this requirement to download all the time, to be involved with mining. I remember reading about bitcoin years ago, and I think I skipped over it, because of the downloads.
But I was busy doing other things in life, that are more important, so not kicking myself really at all.
Too bad no one didn't set it up, so we could 'mine' somehow, without downloading programs.
But that is not the case, I see.

How do I know for sure, I will not get attacked or viruses, from any of these programs?

Remember, I am experienced on the net, and I have watched computers become useless as viruses took over and would not even allow the user to use the pc at all.
I threw a computer out like that once years ago, after I repented and turned back to God, and I smashed the inside of the computer a bit first. God doesn't give his glory to images. But I am saved by grace and not by works, through faith in Jesus Christ.

I also realize that competition in the mining areas, is also not favorable, in regards to malicious attacks either, where current miners or programmers might want to squeeze the competing miners by infecting their computers to slow or stop them from competing. I thought about this.

This malicious type of behaviors is also evident on these forums as well, with all the petty bashing and name calling and such. At the same time there are pump and dump advertising types, for sure, or virus spreaders perhaps as well?

Nonetheless, I am thinking of mining, but don't want to get viruses. Can anyone help give me some understanding of how I might be able to test these programs first before downloading?  Any guidance? No viruses or attacks please.

Experienced? I think not.
Being safe from viruses, malware and such is pretty simple, hackers that target you are a problem (there are probably none). Anyways register on a pool such as "http://www.btcguild.com/", their support page has a set up GUI miner which, ofcourse, is virus free.
Tell me what anti virus program do you use, firewall, is it free or payed?

[crazyates]

We get it. You've seen the internet, all of it. You throw away every computer you get with a virus, and that is somehow related to you being saved? I don't really know.

If you don't want to sign up to a pool, you're going to need 2 pieces of software: the Bitcoin Client, and CGMiner.

[Lauda]

Dear lord, you're completly wrong.
No wonder you had to throw out those computers (I don't even know who does this due to virus infection?)..
You need AV software in anycase.

Mining in a pool is much better for you unless you have crazy high Ghash/s which I doubt you do.

[wrenchmonkey]

Why don't you ask Jesus to install the software for you. He'd never steer you wrong. Him telling you to throw out an infected computer is the best advice He could have given you. Unfortunately, you didn't recognize that he was telling you that computers/internet ain't your bag, baby. Why did you go against His will and buy another computer? 

Ask Him (in faith, nothing wavering) to install some mining software on your computer for you. If it be His will for you to mine, He will install it, and start it mining for you. If, however, you wake to no mining taking place, don't despare. Take it as a sign from the good Lord above that he has other plans for you; and I'm sure they'll be AMAZING! 

[Lauda]

Why don't you ask Jesus to install the software for you. He'd never steer you wrong. Him telling you to throw out an infected computer is the best advice He could have given you. Unfortunately, you didn't recognize that he was telling you that computers/internet ain't your bag, baby. Why did you go against His will and buy another computer? 

Ask Him (in faith, nothing wavering) to install some mining software on your computer for you. If it be His will for you to mine, He will install it, and start it mining for you. If, however, you wake to no mining taking place, don't despare. Take it as a sign from the good Lord above that he has other plans for you; and I'm sure they'll be AMAZING! 

So much win in this post!

[phillipsjk]

Buy a computer just for mining.

Very few viruses can withstand a proper disk wipe. I recommend Derik's Boot And Nuke (dban). Note: that program erases all of the data stored on the computer.

You can then install the Operating System of your choice. I recommend a GNU/Linux distribution. While not immune to viruses/malware, you will have a harder time accidentally running them.

Edit: buy a second computer (does not have to be an expensive one) just for your bitcoin wallet. Get one with 4GB of RAM so you can run Armory. That software relies on the reference client. I suggest this because it does not sound like you are able to secure the computer you use for day-to-day usage.

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[Marduk]

No wonder you had to throw out those computers (I don't even know who does this due to virus infection?)..

Unfortunately, quite a few people do this.  They load up on 100s of silly little programs that all want to load on startup or malware of some sort until their computers slow down to a crawl.  Then they buy a new computer because they don't know any better.

I've had people tell me they "...had to get rid of their computer because of a virus."  I just giggle, tell them that wasn't necessary and try to talk about something other than computers at that point.

[Lauda]

No wonder you had to throw out those computers (I don't even know who does this due to virus infection?)..

Unfortunately, quite a few people do this.  They load up on 100s of silly little programs that all want to load on startup or malware of some sort until their computers slow down to a crawl.  Then they buy a new computer because they don't know any better.

I've had people tell me they "...had to get rid of their computer because of a virus."  I just giggle, tell them that wasn't necessary and try to talk about something other than computers at that point.

Dear lord, probably people like him. Sad but true..

[JonnyBravo]

somebody needs to at least ask -- what GPU would you dedicating to this noble and MOST HOLY mining effort?

 

[Lauda]

somebody needs to at least ask -- what GPU would you dedicating to this noble and MOST HOLY mining effort?

 

Let me pray to Jesus, may he enlighten my choice..
He told me "Intel HD 4000" would be best for this holy undertaking..  

[JonnyBravo]

 

[billotronic]

this can't be serious...

[CoolIT]

Edit... I should have read your third paragraph sooner...

If it's serious... read up on evolution as intelligent people must understand more then one opinion to make a good one.

If it's a troll... I love it. (and I wasted my time with the below post)

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Original post.
OMG, Poor OP.  

You kind of asked for it.



Anyways, here is some advice.

1- A mining computer is usually a dedicated mining computer

2- You need a good PSU 600W to 1000W depending on amount of videocards you run, a motherboard with 2+ PCIE slots and most importantly an AMD Videocard such as R5850, 5870, 6870, 6950, 6970, 6990, 7870, 7950...
Google Mining hardware comparison and you will find the link that details what cards hash how fast.
edit: Yahoo it then...

3- Windows XP or Windows 7 with Guiminer works well, you also need to set yourself up at a pool.
(there is a guiminer for bitcoins or litecoins) coinotron pool does it all



I run 2 dedicated rigs,
both run guiminer for litecoin
Both have guiminer for bitcoin installed but not operating (more profitable to mine litecoin for me)

None of the 2 computers have windows updates or an antivirus.
None of the 2 computers have had any issue in the many months of operation.


You get viruses by browsing on the internet, opening links on emails and so on and no antivirus will save you...
Well to my experience, avast does a fair job... but no antivirus can stop more than 50% of existing threats.

You, the user are the best or worst antivirus by experience or judgement.

[Frankthetank]

Troll of the day!

[induce]

No offense to the OP, but this is why people who are not already experienced in this area should avoid mining.