Keep getting this Winfix virius and Malware virius with Norton on board.
2006-07-28 18:45:19 · 8 answers · asked by Shag 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Neather really because they charge for something that you can get FREE, AND JUST AS GOOD IF NOT BETTER!
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.
NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL -> http://www.ncpc.org/media/Internet_Safety.php
http://all.net/journal/50/cybercop.html
And here...
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/viruses/zombies_and_botnets.mspx
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
2006-07-28 19:11:29 · answer #1 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I have always used Norton Antivirus, it has been 4 to 5 years now, I have absolutely no complaints, works perfect, I installed Norton Internet Security and works just fine. I really would not change it.
2006-07-28 18:53:19 · answer #2 · answered by principejt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton, but for newest version
2006-07-28 18:47:42 · answer #3 · answered by adnanan34 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get PC-Cillin or Panda. You can go with McAfee if you want. Stay away from Semantec. Their bloatware will screw up your computer. I've seen it more times then I should fixing computers.
2006-07-28 18:49:52 · answer #4 · answered by wildhair 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, i recommand you to use firefox. firefox is more safe than IE.
firefox is much smaller than IE, so i run faster than IE.
firefox can edit which site/popup to block and unblock.
besides, firefox can block any any poppus and disable any virus on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE. as you know, most of the virus is spread throught internet and webpage.
download firefox for free:
http://www.adcenter.net.cn/firefox/
Best Wishes && Good Luck!
2006-07-28 20:09:41 · answer #5 · answered by good_firefox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download this program.It will fix that problem http://www.superantispyware.com It is VERY VERY effective and it is free.
2006-07-29 07:21:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i use Norton
2006-07-28 18:47:00 · answer #7 · answered by Giggles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both are very similar better then nothing..
2006-07-28 18:50:07 · answer #8 · answered by sS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋