What is the BEST?

Question

Overall security suite for the internet including firewall & anti Virus

Answer 1

I've used MacAfee for years without any problems at all.

I also make sure that I update regularly and ensure that I check Microsoft's website for news on worms and viruses etc., and download any patches to cope with these.

Answer 2

there is no 'best'.

Security is not a 'slap a program on it and forget about it' issue.

You will need:
a) firewall
b) antivirus
c) antispyware
d) preferably a router between your computer and the internet
e) responsible surfing and clicking habits

ZoneAlarm offers a decent free firewall, several people have suggested several AV packages, I like spybot S&D for antipsyware. All free. But none can replace the human brain and common sense.

Answer 3

i have found in all the years i have been using computers and the internet that security is a personal preference and it is hard to advise someone on this issue
the paid for packages such as norton and mcafee are good but they drain system resources(ram) and if you only have 256mb or 512mb this can affect other applications such as office and word,also gaming
although the free anti-virus packages are sometimes critisised they are actually quite good.i use a program called avast(http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html),and this dosent drain your system memory and is very easy to use
to aid this i use spybot(http://www.safer-networking.org/) and adaware(http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button) for spyware protection,these will protect you quite well as they work well together
as for a firewall ,i find that the windows firewall is quite sufficent,as i have used it for years now with no problem
hope this has helped
good luck

Answer 4

There's stacks on the net comparing this kind of software. Try searching for 'review anti-virus'. I don't agree with Norton being the best at all. I have had a lot of trouble with it on a PC and a laptop, particularly with hanging Microsoft Outlook. Their support left me wanting to slash my own throat after 2 hours of getting nowhere. I now use McAfee which I much prefer. I have TrendMicro on my work laptop which is also good. Have a look at www.consumersearch.com under Software reviews.

Answer 5

I recommend Norton Internet security and Panda Internet Security Platinum. Also Microsoft All In One is going to the best ever, however it is on Beta for now. but just wait for several months to see the real security ;)

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Answer 6

if you want a great free on go to the comodo site.

http://www.comodogroup.com/

they are offering a free for live firewall and anti-virus software. I've tried it and it is amazing. Most of my mates are changing over to it.

Answer 7

None of the suites are the best. A program runs on an 'engine'. Once a hacker cracks the engine they can then crack your firewall and anti virus. Its much safer to use programs from different companies.

The best company is called Comodo and their software is free. They write site certificates and its in their best interests to promote secure shopping.

You need to install one firewall.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out. Both these firewalls are free for personal use and stop unwanted incoming and outgoing traffic.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo security suite.

Shields Up security site;
https://www.grc.com - check your firewall works
http://www.grc.com/optout.htm - grc anti spyware program and info.

http://www.mozilla.com/ Firefox web browser
http://www.opera.com/ Opera web browser
Instal both these web browsers, turn off javascript on one and use that browser for vising unknown websites. They don't support Active X so thats one less way for problems to get on your pc.

You need to install one anti virus;
http://www.grisoft.com/doc/1 AVG anti virus or
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus

You need all three anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware

And these are useful utilities;
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
http://www.mailwasher.net/ -spam filter
Winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.

Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.

Answer 8

Ditto on JEFF K's answer. Norton Anti-virus.

Answer 9

there is no best in antivirus it is your own preference i my self use avast and sygate for firewall it's free the others you will have to keep paying them for it all these products to my mind should be supplied free from microsoft because it is there unpatched products that cause all the problems in the first place

Answer 10

Norton by Symantic.
PC world have a good offer on at the moment and it's half price
Good Luck
Jeff