2007-05-11 04:16:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Yes, you definately need antivirus, you can use a program such as Nod32 or AVG and they both work great. I also recommend having an Antispyware solution, that may help you out. Vista is more secure, but in time there will be vulnerabilities that Antivirus software should help to minimize.
2007-05-11 04:20:32 · answer #1 · answered by c9mnpunk 2 · 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.I also use Windows Defender from the Microsoft site. It is safe to use two anti-spy products but never use more than one A/V as it can cause conflicts. You should run A/V and anti spy weekly. Hope this helps.
2007-05-11 06:48:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vista has it's own anti-spyware, but it is very new; you canot rely on it. However, I do not think it comes with anti-vitus.
I have Vista on my sister's computer. I use AVG and Spybot. That combination of anti-virus/spyware is the best available. I have tested many programs; these are definately the best.
You also need a firewall. If you have a router with built in firewall, you're set. Otherwise get ZoneAlarm, or use Vista's firewall (I have it disabled on my computer as I have a router). Unlike XP, Vista's firewall is a lot better.
2007-05-11 04:27:17 · answer #3 · answered by webcop33 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely!
If you are a BT customer then the AV and security software you get as part of your package is already Vista compatible.
Go to http://bt.software.yahoo.com/ysftc/p/bt/v3/welcome and select it from there.
If not, then check with your ISP, or favorite security vendor.
2007-05-11 04:27:03 · answer #4 · answered by Stoogie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes try AVG from Grisoft it's free for home use
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5
2007-05-11 04:19:55 · answer #5 · answered by Easy Peasy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, the pond life is targetting Vista now
2007-05-12 05:43:55 · answer #6 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2007-05-11 11:29:27 · answer #7 · answered by D G 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YES!!!! you need it! and install anti spyware too.
2007-05-11 04:27:24 · answer #8 · answered by kevin p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T LISTEN TO ME I AM A WANKER
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2007-05-11 04:33:32 · answer #9 · answered by not really. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you do.We use Norton,it's very good.
2007-05-11 04:26:04 · answer #10 · answered by Storm3 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋