noctambule Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 I am purchaseing a computer soon, and would be happy to get the low down from other board members,...... what to install for protection. I have read many comments , and I am a bit confused as to which programs to down load ( free) to get the ... " BEST " overall protection ...... as far as I can see its between the following .... Spybot Search & Destroy Zone Alarms AVG Ad-Aware SE Can any one recommend and comment on their personal choice of an over all protection package...? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darknight Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 almost identical... firewall seperate watchguard firewall Spy ware spybot sd addaware se virus scan mccaffe Xp service pack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickvan Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Just buy a Apple Macintosh computer you don't need all that protection. on the side of the software box said: Required Win98 or better, So I buy Macintosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefoxx Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 I use: Built-in windows firewall. WinXP SP1. Opera. That's 'bout it. The rest is common sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 I use: Ad-aware SE & Spybot S&D - One usually catches what the other won't. ZoneAlarm Pro - Even the free one is sufficient as it watches the programs. Firewall Router - Get help setting this up the first time. ISP Supplied Anti-virus (If you don't have/want this option I like McAfee) Tenant/Homeowner Insurance - Sucks to have a great firewall and then have some ###### break in and steal your comp cv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Tenant/Homeowner Insurance - Sucks to have a great firewall and then have some ###### break in and steal your comp Even (backwards----->) reknaw gets zapped? That seems to be a bit of a reach. cv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darknight Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 try strummer cdnvic how's chiangmai by the way ? www.asian-art-shop.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldwolf Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 noctambule - First, your needs will vary somewhat depending on whether you connect to the internet via broadband or by dial-up. If broadband, a router with a "firmware" firewall (not-free) would be the safest way to go. If you'll be on dial-up, then a "software" firewall like Zone Alarm (free) would be your best choice. The firewall in WindowsXP (SP-2) is reportedly quite good. (Of course, its "father" was Zone Alarm ). As to the rest, I'd suggest you look at: SOFTWARE FIREWALL ZoneLabs "Zone Alarm" (free) Sygate's "Sygate Personal Firewall" Agnitum's "Outpost Firewall" (free) TinySoftware's "Tiny Firewall" ADWARE DETECT & REMOVAL Webroot's "SpySweeper" Lavasoft's "Ad-Aware SE" (free) Computer Associates "Pest Patrol" P. Kolla's "Spybot-Search & Destroy" (free) ANTIVIRUS Panda's "Titanium" Antivirus Kapersky's Anti Virus Personal Grisoft's AVG Anti-Virus (free) Computer Associates eTrust EZ Antivirus Symantec's Norton Antivirus Trend Micro's PC-cillin If I were only allowed one from each category, today I'd pick: Firewall........Zone Alarm Adware........Spy Sweeper Antivirus.......Panda "Titanium" or Kapersky's AVP One important caution. Make sure you have a firewall installed and working before you connect to the internet. This is especially critical if you are on broadband, as you don't want to start out with any virus's or backdoor trojans. Most of above "pay" software have 30 day trial versions, so check them all and then select the one you believe is best for your particular needs. good luck with your new "putter" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 Tenant/Homeowner Insurance - Sucks to have a great firewall and then have some ###### break in and steal your comp <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Even (backwards----->) reknaw gets zapped? That seems to be a bit of a reach. cv <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've never had ###### zapped. Maybe you're typing it wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickie Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 try strummer cdnvic how's chiangmai by the way ? www.asian-art-shop.com <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You really don't like him, do you? Do you like my avatar, however? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darknight Posted December 9, 2004 Share Posted December 9, 2004 try strummer cdnvic how's chiangmai by the way ? www.asian-art-shop.com <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You really don't like him, do you? Do you like my avatar, however? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We are like erco and elsie .... your avatar seems quite familliar dickie... quite... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 how's chiangmai by the way ? Dunno... I'm stuck in Victoria for the winter. A Thai meal here cost me $12. Oh, and it rains and rains and rains and...... Can't wait to get back Why, where are you now? cv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francois Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 hi' same same ... ZoneAlarm Pro 5.5 AVG 7 (free) Adaware SE Spybot S&D and on trial test for efficiency : BHO Demon (good control of bho for now) SpywareBlaster (nothing to say ... less spies since install) all this on windows xp pro sp2 francois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk_mike Posted December 10, 2004 Share Posted December 10, 2004 Depends on whether the issue is cost or not... Adaware, Spybot, Zonealarm and AVG are all free, or have free versions that you can download. (got to be careful that you're installing Zonealarm, not Pro, and AVG Free Edition). For that reason (the price is right), and the fact that they are all pretty good, I see no reason to pay money for anything else... Even the 100 baht at Pantip to get a copy of the paid software doesn't work because you need to be able to download updates from the web so that they continue to spot newer virii and spyware. If you don't mind paying for them, there are slightly better options, but with yearly renewal payments, it can add up to a lot of money. Obviously, the free option only applies to a home PC as the license agreements on some of these versions specifically don't allow use in an office environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darknight Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 how's chiangmai by the way ? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Dunno... I'm stuck in Victoria for the winter. A Thai meal here cost me $12. Oh, and it rains and rains and rains and...... Can't wait to get back Why, where are you now? cv <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Back in europe i'm afraid, i'm paying 12 Euro's for that meal also Unless my wife cooks something... Here it's cold and foggy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted December 11, 2004 Share Posted December 11, 2004 Spybot Search & DestroyZone Alarms AVG Ad-Aware SE <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Spot on. Ad-aware and Spybot seem to do the same job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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