I have AVG anti-virus, windows/microsoft firewall and windows defender, i've read that windows firewall isn't that good, could my computer be better protected?
2006-09-14 03:26:18 · 13 answers · asked by chrisvandermeyde 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
My computer is connected by wire to our other computer which has a broadband router with firewall connected to it, will this protect my computer?
2006-09-14 09:55:53 · update #1
Well, hardware firewalls are better than software ones (like you have) because if a virus would get on your computer it couldn't turn the firewall off. If you have a router between you and the Internet, it probably has a hardware one.
I scan mine with AdAware and SpyBOT every once in a while too. They are free, easy to find, and sometimes find junk that the others don't. Nothing serious, but junk that you don't want.
That said, for the typical home user, you are fine. There are a few things I do on my business network that tighten things, but they also make the Internet a little less usable and they really are not necessary at home. You have almost the same setup I do if you have a router.
Bigger security issues for most home users are wireless ones. If you have wireless and don't at least have a WEP key (though they really are not secure-but they help), you might want to look at that. If you have any questions email me.
2006-09-14 03:42:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well AVG isn't the best antivirus, but it's better than McAfee which people actually pay for. If you want a better free antivirus I'd recommend Avast. Microsoft firewall is adequate, but a router with a built in firewall is better.
Windows defender is useless. I recommend Ad-Aware Personal from www.lavasoft.com as an antispyware program. Spybot Search and Destroy is also very good, you can get it at www.download.com
Firefox does not appear to give any more protection against spyware than IE. I've been using it for a while and noticed no improvements in security.
2006-09-14 10:38:33 · answer #2 · answered by taskr36 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes as you said AVG Antivirus is not good.It doesn't have Firewall Option. The Microsoft Windows Defender has lot of bugs still microsoft does not release patches for that. I face several issues that people install MS defender & got several issues.
Ok now I Have Practical solution.
To protect Your PC from Viruses & from Hackers Use Trend Micros Antivirus Scan with Firewall. It will Give you the Better protection. I have used it long time & thats why i know it is good.
Download Trend Micro Pc cillin Internet security
http://www.trendmicro.com/en/products/desktop/pc-cillin/evaluate/overview.htm
Note : You can download Trail Version & if you Like that You can buy it
If you are high end web surfer Use Fire fox Web browser other than Internet Explorer because it has several protection Builin like popup blocker.
Download Firefox
http://www.mozilla.com/firefox/
Use windows Update to Update your OS.
It will get latest security Patches that microsoft release.
Thank you for Reading
2006-09-14 11:36:20 · answer #3 · answered by indika k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could enhance your protection by adding a hardware router, if you have a broadband connection.
The Windows firewall is effective to some extent. It's main criticism is that it doesn't have any way to protect you from trojans that access the Internet from the inside-out. If this concerns you, you might want to get ZoneAlarm free. It's available at zone-labs.com.
2006-09-14 10:31:18 · answer #4 · answered by reason1000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's good to have more firewalls. Try something like Black Ice, with your windows firewall. WIndows defender is not really that ... usefull anyway.
ALso try NOD 32 or Kaspersky as antiviruses.
2006-09-14 10:29:14 · answer #5 · answered by Dragosh 3 · 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!
2006-09-14 20:28:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
May I suggest these, all of these,
Free Security Analyizer:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/tools/mbsa2/default.mspx
Free Anti-virus:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
http://www.free-av.com/
http://www.trendmicro.com/hc_intro/default.asp
Free Spyware protection:
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1 Get ewido!!!
http://www.safer-networking.org/
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
http://www.superantispyware.com/
Free Firewall:
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/trial_zaFamily/trial_zaFamily.jsp?dc=12bms&ctry=US&lang=en&lid=zaskulist_trial
http://www.comodogroup.com/products/personalfirewall.html
Window XP SP2 Firewall
Free Popup Blockers:
Internet Explorer in windows xp has one builtin.
Firefox has one builtin.
http://toolbar.google.com/
http://toolbar.yahoo.com/
Free Registry Repair:
http://www.download.com/Eusing-Free-Registry-Cleaner/3000-2094_4-10561828.html?tag=lst-0-9
Free Host File Protection:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
Have fun but be safe!
2006-09-14 10:30:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-14 10:43:53 · answer #8 · answered by rocksolid19752002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it would be more of a pain. For the average user, your current set-up is plenty secure. Better programs exist, but they interfere more with your daily operations, and they are usually a little expensive.
2006-09-14 10:29:07 · answer #9 · answered by juicy_wishun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Down load a free copy of Adaware 4 personal use & wipe UR system of cookies/bugs/viruses.
2006-09-14 10:30:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋