What is the BEST things that you can have to protect your computer. Awesome if they are free from downloads.com, but if not i would like some input.
2006-10-10 08:05:39 · 14 answers · asked by lynswil_25 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
AVG anti virus
zone alarm firewall
adaware SE
spybot search and destroy
windows defender
having all these installed with give max security and protection but no program is 100% secure and give u 100% protection.
if u google for any of these, they are all free and free to upgrade.
2006-10-10 08:07:57 · answer #1 · answered by Paultech 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use to have all kinds of antivirus and antispyware programs....and I was getting hit all the time. Then, I purchased McAfee Security Center with Antivirus, antispyware, firewall, antispam and more. I think the newest package is called Security Suite. Regardless, nothing offensive has gotten through in one year. Also, about 6 weeks ago, McAfee (free of charge) upgraded the entire system into the latest and most awesome protection, automatically....they uninstalled the previous software and installed a different system ...even the logo is different. Anyway, they are the best company. The tech support is excellent. I can't rave enough. They have made my life totally protected securitywise. Now, if only XPSP2 and Dell computerswere half as good products. They suck. I had used both free programs and expensive ones. McAfee is very inexpensive also. It is the best consumer entity out there. Nothing has gotten through...so far, not one virus or malware, etc. My scans and logs are totally clean. Try it.
2006-10-10 08:17:57 · answer #2 · answered by Margo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best way to protect your computer doesn't require any software. Just follow two simple rules:
1. Don't download software from untrusted sources. Only download it from reputable companies or open source providers (e.g. Microsoft, Intuit, Firefox, etc).
2. Open e-mail attachments only from people you know. Don't open e-mail attachments on "chain mail" that gets forwarded from one person to another.
Anti-virus software is expensive, and doesn't work well. The less software you install, the better off you'll be. Install only the software you need to do what you want to do.
2006-10-10 08:09:15 · answer #3 · answered by Jerry 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try the Microsoft live scan (free) once every month or more. It sorts out everything and can be found on the Microsoft site. You can subscribe to an automatic service but the scan online is free. Windows defender is also quite good. AVG anti virus is free and very good with free updates, along with clamwin anti virus. Norton/Symantec anti virus and general maintenance programs are good but more pricey. Hope this helps!
2006-10-10 08:08:38 · answer #4 · answered by claire 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Norton System Works - great suite of utilities to help keep the computer clean and operational past its lifecycle.
It costs approximately $70 from Best Buy, but usually there is a rebate that kind of negates the cost.
It's a great utility!
2006-10-10 08:09:03 · answer #5 · answered by gatesfam@swbell.net 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as browsers I'd go with Firefox, it is one of the most secure browser you can find and they continually refine it to make browsing safer.
For antivirus - MacAfee, Symantec, ClamXav (linux,Mac)
Firewalls are coming more into use, but don't have any preference right now.
Spyware - Lavasoft is a good resource.
2006-10-10 08:17:23 · answer #6 · answered by Kainoa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mozilla Firefox! Having Internet Explorer makes your computer pretty vulnerable.
2006-10-10 08:07:16 · answer #7 · answered by ryguillian 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I use Avast Antivirus,Ad Aware SE and Spybot Search+Destroy.You can get them free,look on Google search,ive had no problems at all with them.
2006-10-10 08:17:42 · answer #8 · answered by martincaunce 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think there is something that is best..
just make sure you have a backup for everything, and constantly back it up. because you can always reformat your computer.
2006-10-10 08:08:38 · answer #9 · answered by "Q" 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
spyware doctor...the only thing that completely cleaned out my computer from the stupid trojan that ssent me to search@hand
2006-10-10 08:07:52 · answer #10 · answered by Ruth Less RN 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋