I've always had trouble protectng my PC; and I'd like to make sure I'm doing it right. This is my current lineup of protection software, but I don't think I have a good lineup... And I'm always thinking I have way too many programs, so... I'm confused.
Firewall:
Windows Firewall
Spyware/Adware:
Xoftspy
Ad-Aware SE Professional
Microsoft Defender
Anti-virus:
NOD32
Norton Anti-Virus 2007
2007-07-15 23:06:23 · 8 answers · asked by raqib12 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I only use one thing to protect my computer, Kaspersky Anti-Virus. My computer is virus free and it consumes very little system memory while running. As far as removing spyware and adware I really like Spybot, it's free and works really well.
2007-07-15 23:10:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have way too many programs, which makes you a paranoid.
I do have programs, but they've yet to catch anything except occasional e-mail worms. My list is:
* Norton Antivirus 2007 (licensed w/ subscription)
* Microsoft Defender (free, of course)
* Ad-Aware (haven't found anything serious yet)
* Spybot S&D (haven't found anything serious yet)
* Sygate Personal Firewall
I also have a Linksys router with built-in NAT firewall.
The most basic protection: don't download too much warez and that sort of ****. The more you download, the more likely you'll download something BAD. Also, configure your e-mail scanner so it'll scan every incoming and outgoing message for worms and such.
Haven't caught virus for YEARS.
2007-07-16 06:18:01 · answer #2 · answered by Kasey C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all,if you are behind a router with NAT function or firewall you don't need a two ways firewall like ZoneAlarm or other firewalls and windows firewall is enough in this case,but if you don;t have a router,a good firewall like ZA or Norton is amust.
NOD32 is a very good antivirus,I have been using it for 4 yrs without any problems of viruses or worms.
Windows defender isn't good,but any way NOD32 has a good antispyware built in,so you just need another spyware like ad-aware or spybot to scan your pc regularly for spywares and ads,but don't put the antispyware in the real time scan as NOD32 is doing the job perfectly.
2007-07-16 06:22:07 · answer #3 · answered by MH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use:
ZoneAlarm FireWall
NOD Antivirus
XoftSpySE antispyware
Never had virus\malware problems with this program. Remeber to update them. All defence costs nearly 100 $.
2007-07-16 09:36:06 · answer #4 · answered by Mich T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
firewall i would get a much better one
zonealarm
www.zonelabs.com
windows firewall is very bad and has too many holes
spyware i would get rid of xofspy, and microsoft defender
keep adaware se
spybot also is a good choice
anti-virus get rid of nod32 and keep norton
2007-07-16 06:59:10 · answer #5 · answered by great one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First get a better firewall:
http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/
You can only run one AV - Nod32 will conflict with Norton - I would get rid of Norton.
Microsoft windows defender is a lot of rubbish even Microsoft say so, - so get rid of it.
Download this as a replacement for defender:
http://www.superantispyware.com/
A part from this your OK.
2007-07-16 06:13:31 · answer #6 · answered by Sly_Old_Mole 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think you should get Norton Anti-Virus 2007 it is a high quilty pro gram at it works you might pay a bit but it works
2007-07-16 06:14:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Join the forum here http://www.mp4direct.org/computers.html... if you need any PC parts get them there to.
2007-07-18 02:57:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋