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superboxit · January 8th, 2008, 03:18 PM

AVG Antivirus Free
Spaware Blaster
SpyBot Search & Destroy

**BondJmsBond** · January 8th, 2008, 06:07 PM

I used to have XP SP2 w/Norton, twice I had to reload OS 'cause malware hijacked my comp, Norton knew nothing about it.

4 months now I have Vista(which is a pain); it has defender, firewall, and UAC(which I keep turned on) I don't know how good this stuff is, but it's there.
Also I have AVAST! (free) antivirus which seems to work well, updates itself 2-3 times a day, and has caught about 50 or so attempts so far, some of which looked like the same thing that nailed xp w/norton. I'm happy and keeping my fingers crossed.

If, while surfing, an official-looking thing pops up and says "You have a security problem, click here for free scan" or anything similar, DON'T do it. End that task. That's what got me before, when I was stupid.

It seems lately there are alot of viruses in imagehosts for previews, my AV goes nuts.
has anyone noticed that too?

**hartwig** · January 8th, 2008, 09:02 PM

- Use a licensed copy of XP or Vista (youre definately ARE a Windows user, otherwise you would not ask for Anti-Virus-Software ;-) ) and keep it updated with Windows updates
- Use only user rights (XP prof req!)
- AVG free Anti-Virus does the job
- a NAT Router is sufficient, otherwise ose Kerio free Firewall

Jason75 · March 13th, 2009, 08:41 PM

I´ve used all antivirus trades you talked about. Since a year ago I have a trouble with K... Now I use Avast, it´s incredible, it works alone, without banners, not questions... Pehaps it´s good lucky, but I´m not sure.

**motte** · March 13th, 2009, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hartwig

- Use a licensed copy of XP or Vista (youre definately ARE a Windows user, otherwise you would not ask for Anti-Virus-Software ;-) ) and keep it updated with Windows updates
- Use only user rights (XP prof req!)
- AVG free Anti-Virus does the job
- a NAT Router is sufficient, otherwise ose Kerio free Firewall

Absolutely and fully agree!
even

Quote:

- Use only user rights (XP prof req!)

- this is number one!
then also a very workable antivirus Avira free Edition (but i am using Premium)

willdollaruk · March 13th, 2009, 09:18 PM

Windows live one care does the job.

Minimoo · March 13th, 2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willdollaruk

Windows live one care does the job.

I think not. Sorry.

For my own use I have no spy/malware programs, no virus software, and IPtables as a firewall. But this is only because I'm running Linux.

For Windows installations, I would use Avast! for viruses, a couple of malware/spyware programs for nasties, Windows Defender + ZoneAlarm firewall. All mentioned are free.

And the browser has to be more secure than IE. Firefox or Opera recommended.

silkman · March 14th, 2009, 02:50 AM

As an IT pro, I avoid Norton and Symantec antivirus etc like the plague. I take great pleasure in removing it from users PCs. Horrible crap that is very succesful in slowing your PC down but not so good for stopping virus.
AVG free is great for home users on XP or vista. Windows defender and a modicum of common sense are important too!

**knobby109** · March 14th, 2009, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silkman

As an IT pro, I avoid Norton and Symantec antivirus etc like the plague. I take great pleasure in removing it from users PCs. Horrible crap that is very succesful in slowing your PC down but not so good for stopping virus.
AVG free is great for home users on XP or vista. Windows defender and a modicum of common sense are important too!

The word on the street is that although earlier versions of Norton were problematical and also resource hogs the latest version is a first class product.

**NelsonsGoodeye** · March 14th, 2009, 12:06 PM

I found Norton slowed my PC down to a crawl, so got rid ASAP. Downloaded AVG (free) which was fine for a while, but then my PC kept crashing on start up. Long story short...AVG, not compatable with Acer computers! Currently on 30 day free trial with Bitdefender.....

March 13th, 2009, 08:41 PM	#24
Jason75 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bs. As. Posts: 4 Thanks: 48,339 Thanked 18 Times in 4 Posts	I´ve used all antivirus trades you talked about. Since a year ago I have a trouble with K... Now I use Avast, it´s incredible, it works alone, without banners, not questions... Pehaps it´s good lucky, but I´m not sure. __________________ *Company in distress makes the sorrow less.*

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silkman Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 4 Thanks: 13 Thanked 65 Times in 4 Posts	As an IT pro, I avoid Norton and Symantec antivirus etc like the plague. I take great pleasure in removing it from users PCs. Horrible crap that is very succesful in slowing your PC down but not so good for stopping virus. AVG free is great for home users on XP or vista. Windows defender and a modicum of common sense are important too! Last edited by silkman; March 14th, 2009 at 02:53 AM..

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January 8th, 2008, 03:18 PM	#21
superboxit Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 13 Thanks: 61 Thanked 301 Times in 13 Posts	AVG Antivirus Free Spaware Blaster SpyBot Search & Destroy

January 8th, 2008, 06:07 PM	#22
BondJmsBond Vintage Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,059 Thanks: 28,072 Thanked 27,274 Times in 3,004 Posts	I used to have XP SP2 w/Norton, twice I had to reload OS 'cause malware hijacked my comp, Norton knew nothing about it. 4 months now I have Vista(which is a pain); it has defender, firewall, and UAC(which I keep turned on) I don't know how good this stuff is, but it's there. Also I have AVAST! (free) antivirus which seems to work well, updates itself 2-3 times a day, and has caught about 50 or so attempts so far, some of which looked like the same thing that nailed xp w/norton. I'm happy and keeping my fingers crossed. If, while surfing, an official-looking thing pops up and says "You have a security problem, click here for free scan" or anything similar, DON'T do it. End that task. That's what got me before, when I was stupid. It seems lately there are alot of viruses in imagehosts for previews, my AV goes nuts. has anyone noticed that too?

January 8th, 2008, 09:02 PM	#23
hartwig Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 382 Thanks: 1,522 Thanked 34,100 Times in 367 Posts	- Use a licensed copy of XP or Vista (youre definately ARE a Windows user, otherwise you would not ask for Anti-Virus-Software ;-) ) and keep it updated with Windows updates - Use only user rights (XP prof req!) - AVG free Anti-Virus does the job - a NAT Router is sufficient, otherwise ose Kerio free Firewall

March 13th, 2009, 09:18 PM	#26
willdollaruk Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 49 Thanks: 323 Thanked 403 Times in 49 Posts	Windows live one care does the job.

March 14th, 2009, 12:06 PM	#30
NelsonsGoodeye Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 379 Thanks: 802 Thanked 10,038 Times in 373 Posts	I found Norton slowed my PC down to a crawl, so got rid ASAP. Downloaded AVG (free) which was fine for a while, but then my PC kept crashing on start up. Long story short...AVG, not compatable with Acer computers! Currently on 30 day free trial with Bitdefender.....