i've tried both but what are your feedbacks on using Symantec Norton Internet Security 2006 and ZoneLabs ZoneAlarm Security Suite 6... which will you recommend? and why?
2006-09-08 01:29:37 · 6 answers · asked by moshe 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Windows XP Firewall in combination with AVG Antvirus (free edition)
Both don't hog system resources to do their job. Both are free.
2006-09-08 01:32:17 · answer #1 · answered by IT Pro 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To cover everything use Zone Alarm Internet Security Suite.Norton is a huge resource hog.I wouldn't suggest going with just the Windows firewall.
2006-09-08 02:09:38 · answer #2 · answered by thatdamngood04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The following are all free & available from download.com.
AVG - anti virus
Zone Alarm - firewall
Ad-Aware - malware killer
Spybot S&D - spyware killer
Simple File Shredder - total destroy files rather than delete them
Have a look for yourself
2006-09-08 01:32:29 · answer #3 · answered by Pretorian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, perhaps you can try norton to remove the virus and protect your PC, but you need to pay for the software.
i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can disable all virus to run, because the virus can only run on IE.
besides, firefox can block any any poppus and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE. as you know, most of the virus is spread throught internet and webpage.
firefox is much smaller than IE, so i run faster than IE.
download firefox for free:
http://www.bernanke.cn/firefox/
Best Wishes && Good Luck!
2006-09-09 00:59:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically, Trend Micro Pc-Cillin Internet Security is all around the best.
Heres how I'd rate the antivirus programs, Ive used 'em all.
McAfee
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Antivirus - 3/5 (rarely deletes viruses but detects well.)
Firewall - 4/5 ( too overprotective, intrusive)
Overall - 3.5/5 ( easy to use, great detection rate,poor delete)
Symantec Norton
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Antivirus - 2/5 (poor detection, great deletion)
Firewall - 5/5 ( blocks well, non intrusive)
Overall - 3/5 (nice interface, great firewall,antivirus needs work)
Kaspersky
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Antivirus - 4.5/5 ( Great at detection and deletion)
Firewall - 3/5 ( Blocks well, not all, intrusive)
Overall - 4/5 ( Great choice, few false positives)
Trend Micro Pc-Cillin
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Antivirus - 5/5 ( Few to no false positives, great detection.)
Firewall - 3.5/5 ( Great, but no flexibility in blocking programs)
Overall - 5/5 ( Easy to use,frequent updates, awsome AV/FW)
Trend Micro, in my opinion, is the best for your buck.
2006-09-08 17:56:30 · answer #5 · answered by jim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i used to have norton on my lap top, but it slowed my comp down reasonably, now i'm aiming for the free version of Kaspersky, i heard that it knows almost everything that one needs for home use and its not that complicated either (like you don't have to tell which port shall be used for communication and stuff that a normal plane user - aka me- has no clue about:) ).
i'll leccha know how it worked out,k?
2006-09-08 01:32:45 · answer #6 · answered by VeronicaB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋