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    Security Software

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by dantheman1291, May 13, 2011.

  1. dantheman1291

    dantheman1291 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry if this has been posted elsewhere but I couldn't find a thread for it.

    I'm supposed to get my m14x today and wanted to know what kind of security software anyone can recommend. I have mcafee on my computer now, and it really slows down the boot up time. I'm just looking for something that works really well and doesn't slow down performance.
     
    dantheman1291, May 13, 2011
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  2. Serephucus

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    Microsoft Security Essentials
    Avast!
    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

    For complete coverage, I'd install all of the above, though this is someone who hasn't used any sort of security software (other than Windows firewall) in the last six years.
     
    Serephucus, May 13, 2011
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  3. Sgt.

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    I highly suggest Microsoft Security Essentials. This is a free software from Microsoft and it works like a charm. I got a 15 month Mc Affe free from Dell but I removed it because it was taking too long to boot and wasnt easy on the resources as well.

    With MSE, your booting time will improve drastically and it is very easy to use and update. For me, it's MSE all the way. ;)
     
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    Microsoft Security Essentials is all I use.
     
    jwolf7722, May 13, 2011
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    I like Eset, there are some good reviews of security software on this website.
     
    Comrade Ynot, May 13, 2011
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    I'm going to just chuck on ms security essentials, run avg and comodo on my main rig and although good..........................want as little as possible on this.
     
    Croatoan, May 13, 2011
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    MSE and Malwarebytes are good but I dont believe you can run Avast along with MSE since they are both active virus scanners.

    I have been using MSE since it was OneCare and never looked back so that is all I would recommend for virus protection.
     
    2GStyle, May 13, 2011
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    bitdefender, has always been reliable for me. It's nice and light weight and also very user friendly. Has a great game mode too.
     
    elracing21, May 13, 2011
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    Thanks everyone...seems like microsoft security essentials is the consensus. Is that all I need for complete protection?
     
    dantheman1291, May 13, 2011
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    Nope, you'll want Malwarebytes too.
     
    Serephucus, May 13, 2011
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  11. 2GStyle

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    MSE is all you need for virus portection.

    If you are worried about Malware use Malwarebytes and/or Spybot.
     
    2GStyle, May 13, 2011
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  12. dantheman1291

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    Alright thanks again...I'll be downloading microsoft security essentials and malwarebytes when it comes in later today.
     
    dantheman1291, May 13, 2011
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  13. chqshaitan

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    also grab a program called secunia. It will tell you when any of the version of software have been superseded, will auto patch some software and generally ensure that all the software you on your machine is up to date.

    Secunia.com
     
    chqshaitan, May 13, 2011
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    Well for what it is worth, as a Computer Forensics Examiner, I love Eset's Nod32 antivirus.
     
    Hengst2404, May 13, 2011
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  15. chqshaitan

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    yea nod is good, i purchased it for my company, but its not free, thats the only downside
     
    chqshaitan, May 13, 2011
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