Something that doesn't bog system resources?
2006-08-07 02:27:45 · 10 answers · asked by thexena1 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I've heard Windows defender is OK.
Heres 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)http://www.grisoft.com/doc/289/lng/us/tpl/tpl01
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
CNET these 10 programs comprise the best free security software
http://www.download.com/Best-free-security-and-spyware-software/1200-2023_4-5163183.html?tag=nl.e497
2006-08-07 02:51:01 · answer #1 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-29 00:06:12 · answer #2 · answered by Julia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yahoo's antispy program works very well and is free. You can find it on your toolbar. If not, spybot.com works the same. I generally run several since they don't all catch the same programs. Norton misses most of them or rather doesn't bother with them so then I run Yahoo and spybot just to be sure. I run yahoo on a daily basis.
2006-08-07 02:34:25 · answer #3 · answered by Sam B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
defender is good, doesn't bog the resources too bad.
I use Arovax (both shield and antispy) along with defender, myself.
it's free.. and I'm SURE Microsoft will start charging for defender eventually.. afterall.. it IS Microsoft, you know..
Arovax
http://www.arovax.com
2006-08-07 02:34:51 · answer #4 · answered by zeropointe01 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better yet, use a better browser. Since I've been using firefox, I've uninstalled ad-aware because I don't need it anymore. I do still have my spybot s&d though which is perpetually clean.
2006-08-07 02:47:22 · answer #5 · answered by Jimmy V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ad-Aware
2006-08-07 02:31:30 · answer #6 · answered by rumplestiltskin12357 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to PCHell.com. They have all the tools you'll need. I like ewido and spybot.
2006-08-07 02:50:52 · answer #7 · answered by Birdman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spybot search and destroy
by the way, ad-aware sucks.. it doesn't do as goog as spybot
sd is more reliable
2006-08-07 02:32:25 · answer #8 · answered by YourDreamDoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ad-Aware is quite good.
2006-08-07 02:34:32 · answer #9 · answered by keith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
counter spy - for me that works best
2006-08-07 02:32:28 · answer #10 · answered by trushka 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋