Can any body suggest me best combination for Antivirus+Firewall+Spyware to be eSecure?

Answer 1

A part of the problem with the FULL solution, is that it makes your computer run slow. You say the word BEST, and there is none. When hackers go after a specific combination, they find holes. It is best that everyone use a different combination of solutions, to provide diversity.

With high speed internet; even with one computer, it's a good idea to use a Router. That way your computer is not HANGING OUT THERE.

For a firewall, I like Zone Alarm.. the free version visit http://www.zonelabs.com But if you have Windows XP with SP2, then the Windows Firewall is fine.

For anti-virus, I use a plain anti-virus solution from Norton. I am not a fan of their security suites. I like Norton because of their full status screen. Some anti-virus programs don't show that. I always tell people that you NEED THE DISK and here's why. The Disk provides a scanner program right on it. If your computer gets infected, you can reboot onto the disk and run that scan. If you downloaded Norton, you don't get that. In fact, why pay more for less? Quite often you see the disk on sale at Staples with a rebate that is cheaper than the download.

For Anti-spyware, I also go with the free stuff. I recommend that you go to http://www.download.com and get AD-AWARE and SpyBot Search & Destory. Install, run, update and scan your computer with both programs. These are cleanup tools. Ad-aware cleans files, and SpyBot cleans the registry.

Pop-up blockers only mask real problems. When the popups stop, you know that you have solved the problem. You see, popups ALWAYS come from the INSIDE of your computer.

These and more tips are how I help people through my website and book. See http://www.keepyourcomputeralive.com/

Good luck and Happy Computing!

Answer 2

Free works and generally they are fine, but often as not you get what you pay for...

My personal recommendation would be:

1) Norton 360 (Internet Suite). It's £60, but that does give you a 3 user license which is great if you have a number of computers of home. NOTE: Currently on special offer for $59.99 / £30. I'd buy it while the offer lasts!
Includes:
Antivirus
Antispyware
Antiphishing
Online identity protection
Web site authentication
Two Way Firewall

I've mostly used Norton / Symantec security products since the late 80's or so and haven't been infected or compromised in all that time.

2) Lavasoft's Ad-Aware
There's a free and a pro version. Both are brilliant.

3) Ensure you only use legitimate software and stay away from peer-to-peer networks. The later is a breeding ground for trojans and viruses and key-generators frequently carry an unplesant payload

4) May sure you get daily patches to Windows!

Answer 3

Well I can't really tell you what's best for you unless you tell me your available resources. Currently, the "best" that can be considered to be the best are the bundles, because by being a bundled security,there compatibility with each other are put into consideration. Here are some internet security bundles that I know. Norton Internet Security,Kaspersky Internet Security, Zone Firewall(I know they also have a bundle for anti-virus and anti-spyware),and Panda Internet Security.

Note that these securities are not free for forever,like Kaspersky.

Norton can be considered the best, but consumes the most resources in your computer so you should have a "very" high -end computer(so that it won't bother you).

Still for free items, you could always go for Grisoft's line of "free" proucts, though buying them is better than just getting the free because the "bought" versions give a better protection.

Answer 4

Yep, the combination I've used for over 4 years.
Windows XP firewall
Avast 4-Home for antivirus
SpyBot Search & Destroy
Ad-Aware
The last two are two different anti-spyware programs, but both are necessary to keep the computer cleaned up.

If you have the last three, Windows firewall is as good as any other, and will not slow down your computer like many of them do.

Answer 5

Here's some ideas to "roll ya own" Internet Security Suite for free. Free is always the best.
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1. For your Anti-Virus......(Always use only 1 A-V)

I like the FREE, AOL ActiveVirusShield. Don't let the name AOL scare you. ActiveVirusShield is made by Kaspersky which is one of top-rated anti-virus vendors in the world.

In recent tests, the most popular free anti-virus, AVG, was only able to detect about 82% of a very large sample of viruses. On the other hand, ActiveVirusShield was able to detect better than 99% in the same test.
Full test results are here:
http://www.virus.gr/english/fullxml/default.asp?id=82&mnu=82

ActiveVirusShield has excellent virus detection rates and is extremely light on using your computer resources.

Updates many times per day to detect new malware.

Free to anyone, AOL member or not from:
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?

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2. For your Firewall..........(Always use only 1 firewall)

An excellent free firewall is Comodo Personal Firewall. It can pass firewall "leak tests" that even most of the "paid-for" firewalls cannot pass.

And Comodo has a great support forum. Where the CEO / President of the company might even himself answer your question! Check it out at:
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/

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3. For your Anti-Adware and Anti-Spyware needs...............(use 2)

Pick and choose, 2 anti-spywares from the list below and alternate scanning with them on a regular basis. New spywares are created literally hourly, so no single anti-spyware can really detect all malware. Have at least 2 on hand and alternate scanning with each every few days or so. All are free. All can remove as well as detect.

Spybot Search and Destroy:
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/index.html

Ewido:
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/

Adaware SE:
http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/

A-Squared:
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/

SUPERAntiSpyware:
http://www.superantispyware.com/

Windows Defender:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

Unfortunately, many "paid for" anti-spyware products are in fact either of limited usefulness or downright scams. When in doubt, look at the list of rogue anti-spyware solutions listed here:
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm

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4. And to protect your computer from ever getting infected with malware in the first place............ (use them both)

SpywareBlaster:
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

SiteAdvisor:
http://www.siteadvisor.com/
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Everything here is 100% free!!!!!!

Great luck!

Answer 6

My suggestion is get Norton Internet Security, it has a firewall and and antivirus. Nothing gets past it unless you install something yourself.

For spyware get Spybot Search and Destroy
And also Lavasofts Adware personal edition

The above 2 are free. Norton you have to buy, but it is reasonable for the internet protection you get.

Answer 7

The best free Anti virus program is the AOL one run by Kaspersky (detection & removal rate over 96%):

http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp

the best paid for Anti virus program is Nod32, its light, fast & works in the back ground (detection & removal rate 95%):

http://www.eset.com/

DO NOT USE AVG ANTI VIRUS PROGRAM - IT IS A VERY POOR ANTI VIRUS PROGRAM WITH A DETECTION & REMOVAL RATE OF ONLY 82%, THIS IS JUST NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR TODAYS COMPUTING.


The best firewall on a leak test was the comodo free firewall - it beat all the free firewall & the paid for one's (zonealarm came 3rd)

http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/

Anti spyware programs - i recomend you run more than one but here is a good free one for you:

http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html

Answer 8

Ad-Aware and Spybot, Search & Destroy *** be certain **** you down load it from CNET or every other official web site due to the fact that there are areas on-line that let you know you're downloading those 2 ANTI-spy ware methods and as a substitute you're going to down load *truly* spy ware or trojans or every other nasty stuff.

Answer 9

ZoneAlarm Free Firewall
http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp
Kerio Free Firewall
http://www.sunbelt-software.com/Home-Home-Office/Sunbelt-Personal-Firewall/

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SpywareBlaster (inoculates, not a spyware removal tool)
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

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SuperAntispyware
http://superantispyware.com/
Spybot S&D (free version requires manual updating)
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/
AVG AntiSpyware
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tpl/v5
Adaware from Lavasoft (free version requires automatic updating)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php

(These programs can be run in Safe Mode after installation and updating)

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ATF Cleaner (An easy program to use to clear all old history, cookies, Java cache, etc.)
http://www.atribune.org/content/view/19/2/

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AVG AntiVirus
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
Avast Home Antivirus
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
AntiVir
http://www.free-av.com/
( Note: Only use one anti-virus product. Running more than one can cause conflicts thus rendering each ineffective.
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/docid/2000031316555206 )

Answer 10

I suggest (all free)

-avg anti-virus
-spyware terminator
-spybot search and destroy
-advanced windows care v2
- ccleaner
-comodo or zonealarm firewall

don't listen to the guy above me, with these software programs you get better protection than norton internet security and your system will run faster