After reading all the complaints about Norton and how much it slows down your PC, I'm thinking of getting rid of it and getting something else instead. Any suggestions?
2006-08-09 10:52:04 · 18 answers · asked by violet46 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
if you use dsl or cable modem go buy a linksys firewall router...
2006-08-09 10:56:32 · answer #1 · answered by alaskanecho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a hardware based firewall. They are much better then any software one you will read about on here. The price has came down on most of them so its affordable for the home user.
Most of the ones mentioned here, including Zones, Mcafee, Black Ice, Nortorns, all have had security breeches in the last year. The drivers of "SOME" of these products are the security risk. Thats not a good thing when these products are suppose to protect your computer. With that said, I recommend to many of my clients, even the ones who just use them at home, Watchguard and SonicWall. There are a few others, but those are easy ones to install and you don't need a professional to come out and set it up for you.
Send me an email if you have more questions.
I hope this helps, Good Luck.
On the statement above, since there are many users who use those products (My intention is not to bash them,)
I'm listing a link to those issues with software firewalls and this link covers about 60 software based firewalls.
2006-08-09 18:19:13 · answer #2 · answered by mountainlvr65 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never had any probs with Macafee...some of the freebies like AVG on a 3 month trial can be good too...but some of the trial versions can be a bit temperamental as they are downloads...read reviews...it's the best way...see what your needs are and choose a programme to suit. Norton was a pain in the ***...make sure you remove one completely before you start another.
2006-08-09 17:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by minitheminx65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are using WinXP you can use the built in firewall. Regarding Norton doing so many checks and slowing your computer. The choice is yours. I will stick to Norton.
2006-08-09 17:57:46 · answer #4 · answered by moin_anjum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zone Labs Integrity Flex
http://www.infoworld.com/Zone_Labs_Integrity/product_72463.html?view=1&curNodeId=0
2006-08-09 17:56:00 · answer #5 · answered by Sugar_Mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a number of options if you have Windows installed.
> Zone Alarm
> McAfee
> BitDefender
> Windows Firewall
Alternatively you can use your router's firewall if you are comfortable with configuring it.
If you have used Linux in the past, you have a myriad of options. You can setup a Linux firewall to protect your entire Windows network or a hybrid network of Windows and Linux PCs'
2006-08-09 17:59:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any software firewall will slow your computer down. Like the first poster said, you can use the built in Windows firewall or get a NAT router.
2006-08-09 17:57:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A very good free firewall program is Zone Alarm. Kim Komando recommends it to her listeners who can't afford or wants to pay for one. You can download it at this safe download site. In the second red box down.
http://www.filehippo.com/
2006-08-09 17:59:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use windows firewall on your PC and buy a router. Just hook the router to the cable modem / pc and put the pc on the LAN ports. Its pretty easy and safe
2006-08-09 17:55:34 · answer #9 · answered by sickpuppee82 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get zone alarm and turn off the windows firewall. It SUCKS.
2006-08-09 20:24:29 · answer #10 · answered by late_sleeper35 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
zoneaalarm.com has a free residential firewall which works great i used it for years until yahoo provided their own although it does take a while to load and does use alot of your resources
2006-08-09 17:57:12 · answer #11 · answered by irishman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋