is it better or makes no difference to go with your isp's spyware and antivirus or to buy and install youself-and if so which is the best on the market?
2006-07-25 08:23:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
spybot.... get at www.downloads.com
ad ware.... lavasoft..... at www.dowloands.com
firewall....free...www.zoneala...
virus.... symantec...get free trial first....
★★ SECURITY SOFTWARE & TIPS ★★
◙ The very best virus scanners are free. Mcafee & Norton Antivirus are mostly hype and won't do as good as the free ones. -- About.com & Smart Computing Magazine
◙ Download and install AVG. Use it first and see if it finds any viruses or trojans.
☞ http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
◙ After running AVG go here and run this virus scanner online. There is no need to install it on your computer.
☞ http://housecall.trendmicro.com/...
◙ Microsoft's New Live Safety Center. Download this scanner to check and remove spyware, viruses, get rid of obsolete files and junk off your computer, and improve your PCs performance.
☞ http://safety.live.com/site/en-us/defaul...
◙ The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom—and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. You can run this tool online FREE.
☞ http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwar...
◙ Best spyware remover is Ad Aware. Download and install the free version.
◙ http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/...
◙ Here is a wealth of information about fighting spyware and spyware producers. Join their free forum for answers to your questions. -- Smart Computing Magazine
☞ http://www.spywareinfo.com/
☞ http://www.spywarewarrior.com/
☞ http://www.google.com/search?q=adware+in...
◙ Before downloading email attachments in Gmail and Yahoo Mail click on the link that says, "Scan With Norton Antivirus".
◙ Before downloading any software from the internet type it into http://groups.google.com/ to see if that title is known for spyware or viruses. Google Groups has over 1 billion posts spanning 25 years to help you. Even after checking it there ALWAYS scan it before opening it. You just can't be too careful. -- Smart Computing Magazine
◙ A lot of the download sites like http://www.download.com/ and http://www.tucows.com/ scan software before releasing it to the public. But just for safety sake you should still scan it yourself.
◙ If you have a broadband modem or network router the firewall in these is not as effective as a software firewall. The firewall that comes with Windows XP isn't very good either. Download ZoneAlarm and your system will be a lot safer. -- Smart Computing Magazine
☞ http://www.zonealarm.com/
◙ Here is a really great article on browser hijacking. This will show you how to get rid of it. There is a tutorial and software to get rid of part of it. You'll need to make some changes to your computer's registry to get rid of the rest of it. Click on the chatroom link on their main page if you need help.
☞ http://www.spywareinfo.com/articles/hija...
◙ Here is Yahoo!'s Internet Security section.
☞ http://security.yahoo.com/
◙ Get more information at these PC Magazine Web sites.
☞ http://www.pcmag.com/
☞ http://www.smartcomputing.com/
◙ Top 100 Computer & Software Magazines.
☞ http://netvalley.com/top100mag.html...
2006-07-25 08:28:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-23 09:58:03 · answer #2 · answered by Louise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your ISP will most likely be supplying you with a security suite from a reputable firm like Norton,or McAfee; despite their detractors, these products will adequately protect your pc. Do a google search of the products your ISP has given you to find out more. Generally, I steer clear of both Norton and McAfee because they are bloated programmes, making considerable demands on your system. You can buy many all-in-one products that include firewall, antivirus and antispyware; or you can buy these individually (Bitdefender 9 Standard - antivirus; Zonealarm Pro - firewall; Spyware Doctor - antispyware) or indeed get freeware versions for example Zonealarm Free, Avast and Spybot Search & Destroy make a good free combination which many pc users have
2006-07-25 08:36:21 · answer #3 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
★★ SECURITY SOFTWARE & TIPS ★★
◙ The very best virus scanners are free. Mcafee & Norton Antivirus are mostly hype and won't do as good as the free ones. -- About.com & Smart Computing Magazine
◙ Download and install AVG. Use it first and see if it finds any viruses or trojans.
☞ http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
◙ After running AVG go here and run this virus scanner online. There is no need to install it on your computer.
☞ http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
◙ Microsoft's New Live Safety Center. Download this scanner to check and remove spyware, viruses, get rid of obsolete files and junk off your computer, and improve your PCs performance.
☞ http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm?s_cid=msep
◙ The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom—and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. You can run this tool online FREE.
☞ http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
◙ Best spyware remover is Ad Aware. Download and install the free version.
◙ http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/
◙ Here is a wealth of information about fighting spyware and spyware producers. Join their free forum for answers to your questions. -- Smart Computing Magazine
☞ http://www.spywareinfo.com/
☞ http://www.spywarewarrior.com/
☞ http://www.google.com/search?q=adware+info
◙ Before downloading email attachments in Gmail and Yahoo Mail click on the link that says, "Scan With Norton Antivirus".
◙ Before downloading any software from the internet type it into http://groups.google.com/ to see if that title is known for spyware or viruses. Google Groups has over 1 billion posts spanning 25 years to help you. Even after checking it there ALWAYS scan it before opening it. You just can't be too careful. -- Smart Computing Magazine
◙ A lot of the download sites like http://www.download.com/ and http://www.tucows.com/ scan software before releasing it to the public. But just for safety sake you should still scan it yourself.
◙ If you have a broadband modem or network router the firewall in these is not as effective as a software firewall. The firewall that comes with Windows XP isn't very good either. Download ZoneAlarm and your system will be a lot safer. -- Smart Computing Magazine
☞ http://www.zonealarm.com/
◙ Here is a really great article on browser hijacking. This will show you how to get rid of it. There is a tutorial and software to get rid of part of it. You'll need to make some changes to your computer's registry to get rid of the rest of it. Click on the chatroom link on their main page if you need help.
☞ http://www.spywareinfo.com/articles/hijacked/
◙ Here is Yahoo!'s Internet Security section.
☞ http://security.yahoo.com/
◙ Get more information at these PC Magazine Web sites.
☞ http://www.pcmag.com/
☞ http://www.smartcomputing.com/
◙ Top 100 Computer & Software Magazines.
☞ http://netvalley.com/top100mag.html
2006-07-25 08:26:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a combination is the best.
The isp anti virus only checks for pests that comes from the internet. But what about pests that comes from cd`s..
Zonelabs internet security gives you a complete protction for all the internet danguers.
you can try it for free
www.zonelabs.com
2006-07-25 08:31:18 · answer #5 · answered by asaf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really, it's important to keep up-to-date more than what you use. If your ISP offers that might be okay but ensure they have frequent updates. Personally, I prefer McAffee but my ISP doens't offer antivirus.
2006-07-25 08:28:09 · answer #6 · answered by molex77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for Norton's latest version. It is capable of blocking the greatest of spywares and adwares and viruses.
2006-07-25 08:26:44 · answer #7 · answered by Eternity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My uncle does workstation technology. He works for Dell and makes type of 600k a year. even with the undeniable fact that, he had to circulate into multiple training to get to that factor. workstation risk-free practices can grant some large pay, in line with the place you're going. It quite relies upon on how far you prefer to strengthen in the two i assume.
2016-11-02 23:42:34 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should get a good firewall. you can get a free, but good firewall at zonealarm.
2006-07-25 09:03:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
spybot.... get at www.downloads.com
ad ware.... lavasoft..... at www.dowloands.com
firewall....free...www.zonealarm.com
virus.... symantec...get free trial first.... http://pack.google.com/intl/en/pack_installer.html?hl=en&gl=us
2006-07-25 08:27:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋