2006-08-09 17:29:37 · 13 answers · asked by sunoje2000 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
1/ Install anti-virus and ensure it is updating daily. Norton is one of the worst - best are McAfee, Sophos, F-Secure (and any others that use Kaspersky AV engine). AVG is free - not sure how good it is.
2/ Use Firefox instead of Internet Explorer
3/ Install SpyBot, including Teatimer
4/ Install a personal firewall such as Kerio.
2006-08-09 17:34:08 · answer #1 · answered by Arthur Brain 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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
2006-08-10 00:43:47 · answer #2 · answered by space_man_stitch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are so many free download anti virus softwares
available. My question is, if they are really good
why they are free ? There is always a price in some
form, any thing one gets free. Dont be greedy.
The vast no of people and bussiness companies who
buys anti virus system, are they all fool !
Buy a good one you can get. I don't want to advertise
free for any particular company I am happy with.
2006-08-10 01:09:37 · answer #3 · answered by nomad 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
These work:
Run the tool and then download the free spyware and virus protection programs:
Malicious virus removal tool:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
Ad-Aware Free download:
http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/
AVG Download free
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
Good Luck
2006-08-10 00:43:39 · answer #4 · answered by phy333 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want to protect Free, Install AVG Free version and a personal firewall (like sygate etc)
If you want cheap and best use Norton Internet Security, but its yearly expense for renewal
2006-08-10 00:39:55 · answer #5 · answered by Peter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use Yahoo toolbar, it comes with a pop-up blocker and anti-spy. Additionally, you should have McAfee or Norton antivirus.
In Yahoo mail, we are advised not to display HTML messages (in mail, options, preferences). If you get an e-mail or attachment, you then have the option to click a link to "display HTML."
You have to help yourself. Do not open mail from anyone you don't know.
Yahoo Mail scans your e-mail with Norton before you open it. Once I was not allowed to open what looked like a legitimate attachment because Yahoo said it contained a worm.
2006-08-10 00:38:03 · answer #6 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the windows one care, it has everything you need. Anti-virus, firewall, anti-spyware, will do backups for you, on a regular schedule, will defrag, help keep your computer in top shape. I have been using it, since April, and I love it. You can use it on 3 computers. Click here, and take a look>>
http://www.windowsonecare.com/
2006-08-10 00:50:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't slow down your pc.
anytime you get a virus, do system restore.
Control panel: performance/maintanance, left side system restore once clicked.
2006-08-10 00:35:36 · answer #8 · answered by !{¤©¤}! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get Webroot Spyware Sweep, I have it on all my computers. Go to www.webroot.com and it costs $20 dollars for a year and it really works.
2006-08-10 00:36:05 · answer #9 · answered by Lauren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton software is rated the best
2006-08-10 00:33:56 · answer #10 · answered by MojoFace 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋