I'm after tips on security software for the internet etc. I'm currently running XP with the full Norton 2002 Suite (up-to date definitions)and would like to try some alternative firewall or similar program. I have had Anti-Virus programs suggested but want to improve general security as well. Any tips/suggestions.
2006-08-14 23:44:52 · 9 answers · asked by Bob Simons 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I check for MS updates and Norton definitions daily. I've also used MS Antispyware of the website which worked ok for a while before starting to let everything through.
I had Norton 2006 but it bogged my PC down too much.
2006-08-14 23:55:19 · update #1
Make sure you always take the Microsoft fixes (From Microsoft Update).
It is worth running regular scans for spyware as that always manages to get in. Good applications are Ewido and Ad-Aware.
There are various firewalls out there and they are all very much the same - free ones include ZoneAlarm, Comodo, Sygate.
For a good list of free software look at
http://www.100-downloads.com
They have a section on security software.
2006-08-14 23:51:30 · answer #1 · answered by Steve C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I've heard there's not really much that works well with Norton, if you want to keep Norton then you have to get the other Norton security packages too. You can go with free options which are reputedly better though - look at AVG Free (from Grisoft) and AdAware (dunno who makes this) as one good combination.
The built in Windows XP Firewall is probably the best one to use for XP, keep an eye on the Microsoft website for updates.
2006-08-15 00:48:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Use Norton 2007 On This Comp, And Mcafee AIO Suite 2006 On My Others...Both Working Fine..
2006-08-14 23:47:44 · answer #3 · answered by iLL_TeK_NeekZ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Norton is pants. U still get viruses filtering through. Go to the Microsoft web page. They have security there to download for free and it is tons better
2006-08-14 23:49:52 · answer #4 · answered by ruschy99 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Zonealarm - free firewall - register for antivirus and spyware.
AVG - free antivirus.
Spybot - free spyware.
Registry Mechanic - free partial cleaner - register for full cleaner.
So far these are the best, had to uninstall Norton after it got stupid and slow, after upgrade (it was good before).
2006-08-14 23:54:24 · answer #5 · answered by Simon D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For XP, the best and easiest solution is not to be logged in as Administrator.
This in theory locks the whole system down. Of course you cant then install software etc.. but you cant also infect you system.
2006-08-15 00:07:25 · answer #6 · answered by Mark E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-17 11:11:20 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get yourself norton 2006 with latest updates thats it dude and if you want one let me know
i am at b.anurag@yahoo.com
2006-08-14 23:49:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
install zonealarm software on ur pc. and spyguard
2006-08-14 23:48:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋