I have Windows XP.
I have SUPERAntiSpyware, AVG Free Edition, Windows Defender, and Spybot. Is that enough?
2007-02-19 05:41:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
When your computer is free of viruses and spyware
(1a) Install and use firefox while browsing
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/
(1b) Install a good firewall
http://users.telenet.be/bluepatchy/miekiemoes/Links.html#Firewalls
Understanding and Using Firewalls
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial60.html
1c) Update your windows
http://www.security.au.edu/w_update.html
http://www.autopatcher.com/downloads/
http://www.autopatcher.com/whatsautopatcher/
1d) Download and install the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
2) Install and run spywareblaster
# Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted software.
# Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
# Restrict the actions of potentially unwanted sites in Internet Explorer.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownload.html
Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial49.html
3) Install and run CCleaner a freeware system optimization and privacy tool.
. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history.
http://www.ccleaner.com/
CCleaner Tutorial
http://forum.ccleaner.com/index.php?showtopic=1504
Online Browser Security Tester
Scanit's Browser Security Test automatically checks your browser for various security problems. When the test is finished you get a complete report explaining the discovered vulnerabilities, their impact and how to eliminate them.
http://bcheck.scanit.be/bcheck/
Even if you run a firewall, keep your virus definitions updated, and don't run attachments that are e-mailed to you, you may still be at risk. Browser vulnerabilities can allow intruders into your system or allow your private data to be read just by viewing a webpage. What follows are a series of browser security tests to see whether you are vulnerable.
http://www.jasons-toolbox.com/BrowserSecurity/
Other helpful information
How did I get infected?, With steps so it does not happen again!
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic2520.html
2007-02-19 05:55:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the AVG Free is the Antivirus program, then you are protected well enough.
Make sure a couple of other things are done.
Make sure the Windows Firewall is turned on and protecting.
If the Tea Timer in Spybot is not turned on, turn it on. This will allow Spybot to provide full time protection as the Windows defender does. To turn on the Tea Timer go into the Advanced Mode and Settings. Find the Tea Timer option and check the box.
2007-02-19 07:34:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me as though you're quite secure with what you're running, although sometimes if you run the same type of software together, they may conflict. But if that's not happening, just leave things as they are.
You might want to check out the security and links pages at http://www.mbusbyuk.info for more help and advice.
Good Luck!
2007-02-19 06:45:58 · answer #3 · answered by borderline1311 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to what you already have ..
you should consider...
making sure you have your windows updates caught up!
and a free software firewall wouldn't be a bad idea ..
other than that looks like you got it covered
2007-02-19 05:48:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
keep avg and spybot, your missing adaware
ditch the other 2 programs
you need to be running zonealarm
and firefox / thunderbird combo
2007-02-19 05:48:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋