what do i need to protect my computer?

Question

i have etrust antivirus and i have norton spyware are they good enough ? how do i know if i have a firewall running on my computer ? do i have to update these programs myself or do they update automatically ? is this enough security for the computer or do i need more stuff ? all these programs came with my new computer

Answer 1

Babe19 - can you stop cutting-and-pasting the same F8CKING answers, especially as you never seem to read the questions you are responding to!

And Rafael - rack off with the Linux/Mac crap - that info wan't asked for so keep it to yourself!


Now, to the question at hand, I personally wouldn't use either of those programs. eTrust is pure junk, and Norton is not much better.

Only to AV applications worth using - AVG or Symantec's CORPORATE range (which are available for safe to the home user on-line).

For spyware/malware, I'd recommend Ewido, although AdwareSE (pro version) as an alright second

As extra security methods, update internet explorer to IE7, then tuck away safely and use either Firefox or Opera as your primary browser - most viruses are designed to use IE as their first point of entry, so using Firefox or Opera is an effective means of keeping that door closed :)

Answer 2

You can't totally block someone from getting into your machine nor can you totally prevent viruses. I run Norton Anti virus, Spybot and Adaware. I also have my windows xp firewall activated. The key is watching where you go on the net. What you have should be fine. Your antivirus should be set to update automatically, check your settings in the program to be sure. I recommend getting Norton Antivirus for future use.

Answer 3

Use any one program in one category. If you do not have time limited trial version of the above said program then it should be good enough. Protection depends on your browsing habits and the value of your transaction. You should be really careful if you are using credit cards or online banking.

If you have the latest windows on your computer then it has built in firewall. Look in start > control panel > firewall. Turn in ON. Then look for security center. See if the Auto update of windows is ON. Then download windows defender from microsoft. They allow it only to purchased windows software users.

You can also install a free mcafee browser plugin for your browser. It helps you to identify safe and unsafe sites.

This is the minimum that you can do for a start.

Answer 4

You should also have a firewall, and an anti adware. You already have an anti virus and an anti spyware; a firewall helps to stop stuff getting on your pc in the first place.

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.

http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware

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.

Windows usually wanrs you if you don't have a firewall, to tell which one you're using open the Control Panel and go to the security center. It should be listed in there.

Answer 5

Try Norton Systemworks and/or Norton Internet Security

Answer 6

These should be enough, the firewall in norton is called internet worm protection. That should be enough secruity especially if you don't use programs like Kazaa or any other heavy spyware websites.

Answer 7

Anti virus normally update themselves if you are connected to the net. I have f-secure. It has a anti-virus and on my desktop I use their firewall too. That is better it alerts me to data out as well as data in - so I can stop Windows Media player accessing the net, spy ware and viruses "phoning" home! I only have XP firewall on the laptop and a virus got past that already.

Answer 8

u need to visit all these programs at least one.
see if they show u any settings or update tips.if not, then try finding it and select auto update, wherever applicable.

assuming u have a windows XP OS, go to control panel>>security centre or windows firewall straighaway. check the status there.

Answer 9

antivirus are good foryour system but not all you need to protect your system,firewall is also a protective measure use to protect ur home network and farmily from offensive websites and potential hackers.it is connected,these programs are updated by the user,the are not the only security measuers your computer need.

Answer 10

lets get that out of ur pc ur anti virus will miss key keylogger and trojans . frist of all you need to download avg antispyware this is verry good in getting all kinda bad files . then you need to download
a-squared< is verry good in picking up traking software files that is on the pc and it will find them . then download antispyware blocker that will find any type of virus . trojans files with antispyware blocker when you run that at the top of the box ur see
C:\ WINDOWS
remove the word windows and just leave in

C:\

then hit scan it will search all of the pc every file for virus or trojans and this will not have any problem with ur antivirus you have i have this my self .

then download spyware doctor that will seartch the pc for even more spyware adaware . just having 1 or 2 antispyware dont cut any ice at all you neeed what i said to download . when you have them run ur pc in safemode and scan the pc with then 1 at a time . this way from safemode the trojan and keylogger cant hide them self coz there is not internet access on in safe mode all the software i said to download will get the trojans and keylogger

if they say some are in the registry you watch what path there in and get in the registry and right hit on that folder and hit remove dont worry when the pc restart up win xp will creat a new clean folder for you