2006-11-23 06:01:40 · 17 answers · asked by Noddy 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
For any computer desktop or laptop , I recommend the following combination of security stuffs:
1. Good antivirus (best free one is AVG antivirus). if you already have something like norton,symantec thats fine. I don't recommend Mcafee.
2. Firewall(I recommend zonealram free version. other good one is kerio or outpost). Just one is fine.
3. Good spyware remover. I recommend install two of them such as adaware se personal edition and spybot search and destroy. both are free.
Actually, all free I have recommended. The last but not least is to select proper browser because most security problems starts from browsing habit. In this case, my one and only choice is to use opera browser (www.opera.com). it has the best track record of security(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Browser_comparison#Vulnerabilities). its great.
Be happy with your computer experience with above combination. its all about the total experience.
2006-11-23 06:11:50 · answer #1 · answered by observer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows Live OneCare can be downloaded and gives you protection free for 90 days.
2006-11-23 21:26:55 · answer #2 · answered by cspiritdanc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the AVG free edtion from grisoft.com its excellent and they update daily usualy never had any virus get through......also spyware from lavasoft.com
2006-11-23 17:09:54 · answer #3 · answered by thunderchild67 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mean virus protection? Check out GRISOFT.COM but make sure you go to their site and not a 3rd party.
2006-11-23 16:20:10 · answer #4 · answered by costa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget the old song. Reputable companies sell their software to business users (its tax deductable I think) but often give away security software to home users to make the internet a safer place. That way more people use the net to shop online so they indirectly benefit.
Plus a percentage of people think like you and pay, thinking they get better protection.
You need to install one firewall.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo security suite.
You need to install one anti virus;
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ -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;
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 and Thunderbird e-mail program.
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://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 -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
http://www.sys-shield.com - AbsoluteShield File Shredder
http://heidi.ie/eraser - Eraser file shredder
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Lavasoft-ARIES-Rootkit-Remover.shtml - Aries Rootkit remover.
Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
2006-11-23 17:03:14 · answer #5 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go here and get free AVG Anti-Virus.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5
Go here and get free ZoneAlarm firewall protection.
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp?dc=12bms&ctry=US&lang=en
2006-11-23 14:12:37 · answer #6 · answered by hutson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WPA Wireless Security for Home Networks = [url]http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/bowman_03july28.mspx[/url]
[url]http://www.practicallynetworked.com/support/wireless_secure.htm[/url]
[url]http://www.wxpnews.com/rd/rd.cfm?id=060131HT-Wireless_Networking[/url]
Securing Your Wireless Network = http://www.cheycobb.com/wireless_security.html
[URL=http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linksys.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php?p_sid=7pEBWW4i&p_lva=&p_li=&p_accessibility=0&p_page=1&p_cv=&p_pv=2.2&p_prods=1%2C2&p_cats=&p_hidden_prods=&prod_lvl1=1&prod_lvl2=2&prod_lvl3=0&p_scf_lang=1&p_search_text=security&p_new_search=1&p_search_type=answers.search_nl]Setting up Wireless Security [/URL]
[url]http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sharedaccess/default.mspx[/url]
Windows Live OneCare safety scanner is a free service designed to help ensure the health of your PC. . Check for and remove viruses, Get rid of junk on your hard disk Improve your PC's performance =
http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm
Spybot-S&D = safer-networking.org = http://www.safer-networking.org = Be sure to use the immunize feature, and as with everything else, keep it updated.
and Ad-aware = http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=506 +
shut down your pc and then restart it in SAFE MODE if possible = http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406?OpenDocument&src=sec_doc_nam
and then run the scan(s) and follow directions for healing any/all infections found, then disable system restore = http://vil.nai.com/vil/SystemHelpDocs/DisableSysRestore.htm , then shut down your pc, and then restart your pc, and then re-enable system restore.
IE SPYAD = http://www.spywarewarrior.com/uiuc/resource.htm
+ Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware (Follow the links)= http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/912840.mspx
MS Windows Defender - http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=435BFCE7-DA2B-4A6A-AFA4-F7F14E605A0D&displaylang=en
SpywareBlaster/SpywareGuard - Freeware = http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
and
AnalogX Script Defender- Freeware = http://www.analogx.com/contents/download/system/sdefend.htm
and
http://www.winpatrol.com = Freeware
http://www.spyware-removal-guideline.com/
To make sure you are not getting a spoofed webpage, Right-click desktop/properties/display properties/appeareance/color scheme/olive green/apply/ok/ok
Siteadvisor.com = http://www.siteadvisor.com
http://www.globalarray.net/user/shotzy/informativelinks.html
http://www.virgin.net/technology
6StarReviews.com reviews the top Adware and Spyware Removal software = http://adware-spyware-removal.6starreviews.com
http://www.arovaxantispyware.com/
Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File = http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
I use the free = Avast = 4 Home Edition - Free antivirus software - free virus protection for home PC: - full-featured antivirus package designed for home usage.(FREE) = http://www.avast.com and really like it as it has always kept me safe from virus, worms, trojans, etc.,
The most important thing to keep in mind, regardless of which anti-virus, anti-malware, anti-spyware and firewall you use ( http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/default.mspx ) is to keep it UPDATED, just as it is important to make sure you have all windows critical and security updates. + =
http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us
The way I have mine set is to only notify me that updates are availiable, but to not download them automaticaly. Then I can check to be sure I get just the ones I want. I then click on "custom", and after the updates have been downloaded I look them over to see which ones I want, then disconnect from the net, disable firewall and anti-virus program, and then install the updates, and then re-enable the firewall and anti-virus programs before reconnecting to the net.
2006-11-23 14:08:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I used a free product called A.V.G.
It seems OK - but can't remember where you download it from.... (AVG .COM????)
2006-11-23 14:05:10 · answer #8 · answered by Richard E 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In urgent case, try scan it online.
2006-11-23 14:08:14 · answer #9 · answered by Dunstan B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
download zonealarm security suite from www.download.com.
2006-11-23 14:04:44 · answer #10 · answered by (^___^) 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋