Im currently using Windows' bulit in Firewall...plus i dun wanna use another firewall like Zonealarm Pro..i use to use it; itz da same as Windows' firewall..so dats y i use Window's Bulit in firewall...n e way i use NOD32 antivirus.<--is there a better anti than NOD32? (i think that its alright..lightweight doesnt hog system) I also use Spybot, Ad Aware Pro, Clean up! and thats about it, its that okay? Wat else should i add for extra security? or cleanning? or to keep my computer stablized. Thanks.
2006-10-29 05:10:26 · 7 answers · asked by avant1991 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I use the free online antivirus called AVG it's pretty good and it detects and deletes viruses whenever i get one or whenever it detects one...
2006-10-29 05:14:51 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Thang 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you're doing on your PC sounds good. The best firewall you can have to start with, is being behind NAT (Network Address Translation).
This is a configuration that is provided by your router/firewall, which also allows you to share the internet connection. NAT knocks down all the network port based exploits right off the bat, which is something everyone should be using these days.
2006-10-29 13:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by Gizmo L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nod32 is a excellent antivirus program
there are a few that might detect a little more
bitdefender
f-secure
kaspersky
as for windows firewall..yes it does block incoming threats like all others...(zone alarm..outpost..comodo)...BUT..it does not stop outbound...so that is where u could have problems...neways
u could also look at a few programs that would go good with what u have and would not conflict with anything....
http://www.novatix.com/Cyberhawk/
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html
http://pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,23332-order,1-page,1-c,alldownloads/description.html ..this is....... ie spyad
2006-10-29 14:32:38 · answer #3 · answered by big_chris_fool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend one more spyware program for your arsenal
There's some good info here if you need it
http://www.basicspywaretips.com/getridofspyware.html
Other than that you have a nice secure system. Cheers.
2006-10-29 13:14:37 · answer #4 · answered by Tyler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend one more thing. It is called advanced windows care. It is a very good program and yes it is free.
2006-10-29 14:37:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can use Norton Internet Security as a reliable tool to stay safe.
Iolo system mechanic is all in one maintenance software and reliable too.
stay safe
2006-10-29 13:16:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All that is fine. But, the best security is your brain, use it.
Think twice when pointing that mouse.
2006-10-29 13:16:01 · answer #7 · answered by Waypo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋