2007-03-22 05:22:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You need to install one firewall.The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out.
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
http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Main/view/Download-Free-Products.html - Bitdefender 8 doesn't run in the background and can be used as a second back up anti virus.
You need all these anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
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.
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
Plus;
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
And these are useful utilities;
http://www.mozilla.com/ - Firefox web browser.
https://addons.mozilla.org/search.php?q=ad+block&type=A&app=firefox - Adblock Plus
http://www.ccleaner.com - Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
Winpatrol is a handy utility that manages cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.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.
https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2
Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
2007-03-22 13:53:56 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used AVG Anti Virus, Zone Alarm Firewall, Spy-bot Search and Destroy and Ad Aware both spyware killers for years. They are all free for personal use and I have had no trouble with Viruses Trojans etc. AVG does not slow the system down as much as some other products and Zone Alarm allows a lot of personal configuration unlike the Windows Firewall. They can all be downloaded from the following link. http://www.computeractive.co.uk/ On the home page select downloads and then the appropriate category. It is safe to use two anti-spy products but never use more than one A/V as it can cause conflicts. You will have to remove Norton using add remove programmes before running AVG. Hope this helps.
2007-03-22 06:26:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The AVG is a solid antivirus whether in case you prefer to eliminate a virulent disease that gets with the aid of then you definately might desire to pay for a subscription. it would be extra undemanding to resume Norton as that is going to be very puzzling to completely eliminate it out of your computing device or computing device. a million situation is..."while uninstalling maximum variations of AVG in abode windows XP/Vista and attempting to place in different antivirus courses which includes Kaspersky Anti-Virus or Norton AntiVirus; they gained't set up showing an incompatible application put in errors whether AVG has been uninstalled making use of the administration panel. this occurs because of the fact AVG has made registry entries on an identical time as installation and this has not been bumped off even after uninstall."
2016-10-19 08:29:49 · answer #3 · answered by thedford 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see the I love AVG boys are out again, Don't download AVG, Norton is far better than AVG, if your looking for a better program than Norton, then download Kaspersky or Nod32, if your short of cash & you want the best free AV program then download the free AOL one (which is Kaspersky watered down)
2007-03-22 08:06:56 · answer #4 · answered by Sly_Old_Mole 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you are with bt option 2 or 3 then you can get Norton for free from them..if not i can recommend the AVG from the grisoft site
2007-03-22 05:36:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well if you are not with Virgin Media then you can download for FREE the following package
Anti-Virus,, Pop-up-Blocker,, Privacy Manager,,Anti-Spyware,,
And if you are a customer with Virgin Media you get the extra software all for FREE the full package, which includes the following,
Anti-Virus,,Fire Wall,, Pop-up-Blocker,, Privacy Manager,,
Anti-Spyware,, Identity Theft Protection
I have been using this software package now for around two months and in that time I have had not one problem with it,
Good Luck
2007-03-22 07:31:12 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can run on AVG free and Kerico and it will provide better security for your computer. The other problem with Norton is that it slows your computer down too much. Both of these are available as free downloads ... just put them into Google and they should come up!
2007-03-22 05:32:21 · answer #7 · answered by Smarty 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Avast Antivirus with Zone Alarm firewall (free editions)
2007-03-22 05:32:07 · answer #8 · answered by janne5011 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I personally use Norton as I have never had any problems with it. I wouldn't trust to use AVG or any other free anti-virus software. As they say, you get what you pay for.
2007-03-22 10:13:19 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
try avg 7
its best i hope coz i had Norton and it didn't get rid of any virus and spy wares then one of ma buddy suggested me avg
then now my laptop is again back to action with no slowin down when it was on Norton and is virus and spy ware free..
all you have to do is update regularly!!
2007-03-22 05:29:04 · answer #10 · answered by vinu 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋