2006-09-23 12:42:41 · 14 answers · asked by carlrandles 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
The best free protection (which can even beat paid software) includes a) a good firewall b) a good anti-virus and c) good anti-malware.
You can download these at the following sites:
a) www.zonealarm.com (Zone Alarm firewall)
b) www.free-av.com (Wonderful free anti-virus with updates daily)
c) www.lavasoft.com (Ad-Aware)
Keep your windows updated regularly using Windows Update (Open Internet Explorer, and click Tools, then Windows Update)
Update your anti-virus at least weekly, and carry out regular anti-malware scans with Ad-aware.
Good luck :)
2006-09-23 12:51:18 · answer #1 · answered by snuggleywuggle 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would personally reccomend Norton Antivirus Software by Symantec due to its simplicity and its functionality, however, you would also need some adware and spyware protection. This protection can be obtained from Spyware Doctor (www.downloads.com). Security updates can be obtained from the Microsoft Windows Updates Website if you have a Microsoft PC, Downloads for Mac PCs can be obtained from its website too. There is no one 'best' form of protection for your pc, there are many you just have to choose.
2006-09-23 12:58:35 · answer #2 · answered by nassafellow 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A good Firewall
A good Virus checker
A good spy software.
You could get zonealarm firewall free at
http://www.zonelabs.com
AVG version 7.0 virus software from
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/
Spysweeper spy software from
http://www.download.com/3000-8022_4-10192729.html
Other spysoftware Bug Doctor from
http://downloads.zdnet.co.uk/0,39025604,39108412s,00.htm
Or you could buy Zonealarm suite which covers all three
Allways remember to keep your software up to date
2006-09-23 13:07:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
first get a firewall,then antivirus,then lastly but still important get a anitspyware . AVG free antivirus ad aware se personal Zonlabs
2006-09-23 12:53:29 · answer #4 · answered by K V 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Norton Antivirus (by Symantec)
AD-Aware (by Lavasoft)
2006-09-23 12:47:49 · answer #5 · answered by Elad 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
we have a protection called avg free it stops more or less everything like virus as soon has it test's a problem it'll scan the computer files
2006-09-23 20:31:07 · answer #6 · answered by kezz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kaspersky
2006-09-23 12:50:02 · answer #7 · answered by jupiter FIVE 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
is your copy of windows xp legit or was it already on the system when you bought it. If it is legit then windows defender 2 can be downloaded from www.Microsoft.com it is ideal if you want to stop any unwanted software being installed onto your system without your knowledge.
2006-09-23 13:17:11 · answer #8 · answered by Lunte 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Carl d randles...........
I have just posted a Norton uses beware message, read it...
Get Zone Alarm`s Security suite, stay away from Symantecs Norton products............seriously!!!!!!!!!
2006-09-23 16:03:04 · answer #9 · answered by GB123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definetly a condon but if that fails remember the morning after pill unless you want a little laptop running around
2006-09-23 12:50:34 · answer #10 · answered by John "Freddie" West 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋