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what type of security software to use?
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i have tried many different software for removing spyware and virus's....
im more or less would like to know of some safe and good software i wont have to keep paying money for.
im more or less would like to know of some safe and good software i wont have to keep paying money for.
Loki, I particularly like the AVG software...they have an antivirus version, and anstispyware version and an antirootkit version...all for FREE...here's the link:
http://free.grisoft.com/
If you'd like a firewall, I'd suggest ZoneAlarm...they also have a free version and this is the link:
http://www.zonealarm.com/store/conte...=staticcomp_za
Just click on the "I only want basic ZoneAlarm protection" button...
Hope this helps!
Cheers!
-Eric
http://free.grisoft.com/
If you'd like a firewall, I'd suggest ZoneAlarm...they also have a free version and this is the link:
http://www.zonealarm.com/store/conte...=staticcomp_za
Just click on the "I only want basic ZoneAlarm protection" button...
Hope this helps!
Cheers!
-Eric
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For virus, I like AVG – free for personal use. http://www.grisoft.com
Updates quickly upon booting, doesn’t hog resources and catches ‘baddies’.
For spyware, you should run more than one.
I like Spybot - Search & Destroy best. http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html
In the advanced mode, it does a lot more than just spyware. You can ‘innoculate’ your computer against ‘baddies’, delete cookies you don’t want while keeping those you need, etc.
I also like Ad-aware SE. You’ll find it at http://www.Lavasoft.com
Be sure to check each for updates before scanning. Each updates frequently.
Updates quickly upon booting, doesn’t hog resources and catches ‘baddies’.
For spyware, you should run more than one.
I like Spybot - Search & Destroy best. http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html
In the advanced mode, it does a lot more than just spyware. You can ‘innoculate’ your computer against ‘baddies’, delete cookies you don’t want while keeping those you need, etc.
I also like Ad-aware SE. You’ll find it at http://www.Lavasoft.com
Be sure to check each for updates before scanning. Each updates frequently.
Fox Squirrel
I like adaware and spybot too...i use them every other day... i also use avg as well, but didnt know if there was a better one....
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AVG and avast are great, though they are not 100% secure, so take ur chance, but i'd recommend windows live onecare (20.00-50.00 usd/year). If ur convinced with it being free, go avast (or avg), though avast has a friendlier interface.
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Windows live onecare... do I really want the company that I need to buy security software to even relatively safely run my operating system to PROVIDE said security software?
For cleaning up infected machines I use Dr Webb's Cureit, Kaspersky, SuperAntispyware, RogueRemover, Hijackthis and Runscanner.
On my own machines I prefer sandboxing/virtualisation with no realtime AV/AS employed.
Firefox with Noscript runs through Sandboxie with Returnil active.
For any heavy duty testings I have the same setup on my XP/Vista virtual machines.
Ghost Images as backups and hardware firewall.
On my own machines I prefer sandboxing/virtualisation with no realtime AV/AS employed.
Firefox with Noscript runs through Sandboxie with Returnil active.
For any heavy duty testings I have the same setup on my XP/Vista virtual machines.
Ghost Images as backups and hardware firewall.
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Avast, I've never gone wrong with this and I have recommended it to a lot of people who have never come back to me and complained.
If you like it you can always upgrade and pay a small fee if you are worried about it not being so secure because its free.
If you like it you can always upgrade and pay a small fee if you are worried about it not being so secure because its free.
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I actually don't know if it matters which virus scanner, firewall, etc. that you have anymore. I know 3 very important things:
1. Backup. once a week, once a month, the 'minute' you finish that term paper.
2. Practice safe browsing. How long have we known to check for certificates and not open email attachments?
3. Use a hardware router. for 60 bucks, you can protect yourself from 90% of all possible infections.
Virus scanning software should only be a second line of defense.
1. Backup. once a week, once a month, the 'minute' you finish that term paper.
2. Practice safe browsing. How long have we known to check for certificates and not open email attachments?
3. Use a hardware router. for 60 bucks, you can protect yourself from 90% of all possible infections.
Virus scanning software should only be a second line of defense.
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