2006-07-17 22:40:26 · 7 answers · asked by mr.cochin 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You need more than just anti virus. AVG is what I use.
I use all of the following Free software with Windows XP SP2 and Internet Explorer with MSN toolbar and the pop-up blocker turned on and have never had a single problem with my computer sense Microsoft came out with SP2. (knock on wood.) (And be sure to keep Windows and the following software Updated)
The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)
The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html)<--English version
AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
AND Spyware Blaster (http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/)
The best Firewall besides the one that comes with Windows is: Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co... or just (www.zonelabs.com) and select the FREE version.
These are all FREE and are all that are required. There is no reason to pay for this kind of software, except to give a donation to the writers if you can.
ALL the above programs are recommended and should be run on a regular basis. With some the free versions they must be run manually.
The best way to avoid getting any Malware (virus, Trojan's, spyware, etc) is to practice safe computing. Microsoft and many others have countless articles on the subject of safe computing. (something I think should be taught in schools)
for further information on computer safety. http://all.net/journal/50/cybercop.html
2006-07-17 23:15:50 · answer #1 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my opinion is AVG is the best anti-virus programme for now. I don't know about the web, but you can search with google or yahoo and you can with software. Maybe you can search with LeWire or Jail.
2006-07-18 05:47:51 · answer #2 · answered by Holy_Knight 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, there are something wrong with your IE. i recommand you to try firefox. which is more safe than IE.
it can block that annoying ads and disable any virus on webpage. as you know, most virus are spread through internet.
firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.
Download firefox for free in here:
http://www.adcenter.net.cn/firefox/
Good Luck.
2006-07-18 06:09:51 · answer #3 · answered by firefox_better 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ewido is one of the best anti spyware* I know of. Not viral but its good to have it if you don't.
2006-07-18 05:45:12 · answer #4 · answered by Darkmaven 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AVG Free
2006-07-18 05:43:52 · answer #5 · answered by OZoNE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best is ANTIVIR. It's easy to use and automatic update of vdf.
2006-07-19 21:21:10 · answer #6 · answered by VBACCESSpert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try Avast!
2006-07-18 05:43:26 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋