English Grammar error in spybot 1.6.2 just installed

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jackgzero

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I will be linking to a jpg of the page where I found this - or at least try to (my first visit here)
Below is the text I am trying to report as needing a fix:

2 Items I found today -
Of course this is my opinion, but better ways to phrase them are below:

(Better English, in my experience, as a 60+ year speaker and writer of the language)

- Please check with your other sources for other ways to write these instructions.


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IN SPYBOT:
If you immunize, it's best to close all browsers first

should be

When you immunize, please close all browsers first for best results
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and
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IN SPYBOT:
Immunization affects your browsers configuration files
If Open a browser might overwrite your settings with those he still has in memory

should be

Immunization changes your browser configuration files
If it is being used, a browser may overwrite your settings with those stored in memory
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http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/TUlr-VHmxZuVDZgD9OtFMQ?feat=directlink


and this link

I hope this helps you

Thank you for your wonderful program, I have used it since I first saw it several years ago

and it fixed about 5000 items at that time (It may have been your first version)

As I find other errors, I will let you know.

Jack Greenky
(Jackgzero on several forums on the web)
Personal:
http://www.jackslist.com
Rochester NY 14615, USA.
 
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jackgzero said:
IN SPYBOT:
If you immunize, it's best to close all browsers first

should be

When you immunize, please close all browsers first for best results
---
and
---
IN SPYBOT:
Immunization affects your browsers configuration files
If Open a browser might overwrite your settings with those he still has in memory

should be

Immunization changes your browser configuration files
If it is being used, a browser may overwrite your settings with those stored in memory

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I disagree.
No disrespect even though I am 18 and study Latin.
Maybe when might sound a bit better, the rest sounds very jumbled up at the main clause section.
The first line of your second "libel" is also very wrong. Browser must be in the possessive. Spybot should change it to browser's.
However, your second line is much better than Spybot's.
Just my opinion.

Pawel
 
Ignoring the original subject, since we have two English grammatical experts, perhaps one or both of you could explain the context when I should use:
  1. You and I.
    --- vs. ---
  2. Me and you
 
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