What is the best all in one (anti-virus, spam blocker, spyware, firewall) compatible with Windows Xp home?

Answer 1

AV and spam blockers always slowed down my computer. I got webroot's window washer and it deletes everything right after you're done surfin' the web. I used to run a spyware after that, but now that I use widow washer I don't ever get any spyware. Plus my computer runs a hell of a lot faster without Norton AV.

Answer 2

Spyware Doctor and Norton Anti Virus

Answer 3

I have used Norton for the last six months, and very recently went with the security that was offered as part of my SBC Yahoo internet service, and so far so good. My mom runs xp home and she tried one called Panda and said there were major conflicts with the operating system...oh and almost all of them that you can download have adware, spyware, and maliciousware. If you have high speed, your provider should offer something. If you have yahoo, go to your account page and click the services tab. You can also find out about it through the help option. There are walkthroughs, tutorials, etc. (Stay away from Panda)

Answer 4

The problem with these all in one suites is that they are generally built around a flagship product (such as Norton AV) that is fairly good and then they tack on a bunch of half assed programs that barely work, then make you use a bloated security center replacement. You should consider getting the components seperately, that way you can pick the best programs to suit your needs and keep your performance at a acceptable level. By the way Norton and McAfee security suites are examples of the most bloated & irresponsible software to come along since AOL.

Answer 5

Tough question, at the moment, Im rather fond of McAffee, it has lately been well rated.

Beware of runnning multiple anti spam utilities as these may cancel one another out.

I think Registry Mechanic is worth the space, as is Norton save and restore, but, firewall confliction is a big issue. Best to research this at tech sites.

Answer 6

Jack of all trades and master of none..

If you MUST go for an all-in-one product, I like ZoneAlarm. I haven't tried the AntiVirus service, however it does have a firewall, spyware, and spam blocker.

I use NOD32 for AntiVirus, ZoneAlarm for my firewall, Webroot Spy Sweeper, Ad-Aware, XoftSpy, SpyBot S&D and ZoneAlarm's all for anti-spyware.. overkill, but a lot of times one will catch something that the other's don't catch. I love NOD32 and swear by it, it can detect viruses before they even get to your hard drive.

Answer 7

i'd try ewido. i find it catches things that trend micro, norton, and mcafee don't always catch. it updates automatically, creates a barrier between your system and malware, greyware, adware, and spyware, provides on the spot customer support, and you can try it for free at ewido.com

if it turns out you hate it, getting rid of it's a breeze, and if you find you like it, you can purchase the application for 29.95 for a year's subscription. according to several computer mags, it's supposed to be entirely compatible with any other antivirus software you may already have installed.

just a thought.

Answer 8

System Mechanic 6.

Answer 9

I have been using the whole Norton Systems protection for a long time and am very happy with it.

Answer 10

In a recent test, the winners are:
1-Kaspersky
2-MCAfee
3-Norton