2007-01-09 02:57:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You don't have to buy anything. Get the best freeware;
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 OR
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo firewall.
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. Use the Teatimer settings to protect Internet Explorer, and the Immuniser to stop malware getting on your pc.
Also use Microsoft Defender and their online scans.
And these are useful utilities;
http://www.mozilla.com/ - Firefox web browser.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
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://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
https://www.grc.com - Shields Up security site, check your firewall works.
Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
2007-01-09 03:08:16 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm no techno geek but as a previous user of Norton's and now a McAfee subscriber, I'm quite impressed with the protection my computer now has. It just might be worth it to give it a try.
2007-01-09 11:05:13 · answer #2 · answered by Lis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a mem hog compared to free ones like AVG but it do work pretty well and I'm assuming you have Comcast once you sign-up for the McAffe download you can download it on everyone of your freinds PC's even on rival ISP's PC's I have Att but I use Comcasts McAffe which I got by using his password and username
2007-01-09 11:07:22 · answer #3 · answered by dubya b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are providing it because it is good and they want to keep their system free from viruses. I run it myself and have not had any viruses. The SiteAdvisor function is a great added bonus. It will let you know if a site is bad before you even get to it.
2007-01-09 11:05:43 · answer #4 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speaking on just the virus scanner part, the techs at Best Buy where I use to work at recommended PC-cillin. And when I use to work at Micro Center, the techs there recommended NOD32.
2007-01-09 11:08:04 · answer #5 · answered by atowneddie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not bad as a free software.
You can take it or if u want to buy better, you should go for the following:
If u want a package then c 1st link.
should u want to buy individual software then c the other links.
Nod32, outpost, Avg anti spyware are all top level products that are easy to setup and use.
free alternatives exist on the internet. but u asked wat to buy...
enjoy
2007-01-09 11:09:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a new isp or uninstall mcafee.
2007-01-09 11:01:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
think you will be best using mcafee from your isp. keep it up todate
2007-01-09 11:22:30 · answer #8 · answered by great one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
assemble one free for yourself
2007-01-09 11:06:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋