I have Windows XP! I have AVG 7.5 Antivirus Free Edition and AVG Antivirus installed. Are these good, effective, free programs, or is there something better you can recommend. I'm also not sure if any of these programs have Firewall protection or not, which I would like to have. Is Kaspersky any better? Any help would be truly appreciated. Thanks in advance! Have a real nice day!
2007-08-10 01:28:18 · 5 answers · asked by Chihuahua Addict Adores Scooby 7 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I also have Mozilla Firefox, if that helps any!
2007-08-10 01:29:19 · update #1
I'm sorry, I'm not awake yet! I meant AVG7.5 Antivirus Free Edition and AVG Antispyware!
2007-08-10 01:53:00 · update #2
hi!!!
Antivirus stated in your question is one of the best Antivirus but i just suggest you that you should keep only one antivirus other than installing multiple antiviruses.....
AVG is a good antivirus and the things wants you to be in in it are all ...... present in that antivirus. So nothing to worry....
bye.
2007-08-10 01:33:37 · answer #1 · answered by sunny_osiris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The free AVG products do not include a firewall. Below are some links to various free security products. If you choose not to download a separate firewall, at least turn on the built in one through IE.
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/
(Note: Use only one firewall)
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Spyware Blocker
This is free and requires you to check for and enable updates manually once a week or so. It uses no system resources. It blocks spyware before it installs.
SpywareBlaster (inoculates, not a spyware removal tool)
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
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AntiSpyware Applications
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_free.php
(These programs can be run in Safe Mode after installation and updating)
Note: Adaware2007 for Vista is not due to be released until August 2007)
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Cache Cleaning Tool
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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Antivirus Solutions
AVG 7.5 AntiVirus (Vista Compatible)
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1
Avast Home Antivirus (Vista Compatible)
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
AntiVir PE (Vista Compatible)
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 )
2007-08-10 08:32:19 · answer #2 · answered by MLM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kaspersky is my only choice in Anti virus Softwares. High virus detection without jeopardize your system's performance. Their hourly auto updates and multi-file(zip/arj/rar/cab/lha... support blocks almost all kinds of malicious programs. Besides,it's the best/or only choice for MS Windows Vista platform.As a sweet reminder, you can update this software to the newest 7.0 version without any cost. Only con of this program is the price but its worth it! It also has a great firewall.
-If you want something great and free for an anti virus program get Avira AntiVir. Great virus detection rate and always protecing your computer with a background scan.
-Free firewall: Download Comodo Firewall.
Overall I would go with Kaspersky. Also you can try it for free at http://usa.kaspersky.com/downloads/trial-versions.php
2007-08-11 00:32:10 · answer #3 · answered by Sk0rCh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything I have read indicates those are good protections. I do not think they have a fireway. To check go to START....CONTROL PANEL...SECURITY CENTER. When you open up the security center that will tell you whether you have a frewall...Usually it will say whether it is ON or OFF.
I use ad-aware for spyware protection plus what is provided by my internet provider (McAfee) I also pay for Webroot for spyware protection.
2007-08-10 08:34:24 · answer #4 · answered by RETIRED 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hope u mean avg anti v an anti spy cus u dont want 2 anti v on 1 computer,an kap is fay for innit?ive not used it but they say u get what u pay for.
2007-08-10 08:35:29 · answer #5 · answered by tasty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋