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    Are these good options for virus/spyware protection?

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by dblb48, May 27, 2008.

  1. dblb48

    dblb48 Notebook Consultant

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    I was going to use Antivir for virus protection(based soley on this forums opinions), and spybot for my spyware protection. Do I need a firewall? Any advice, tips, other options? Do I need anything else? FYI I use Mozilla for my explorer. Thanks for any help.
     
    dblb48, May 27, 2008
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  2. Vostro Guy

    Vostro Guy Notebook Consultant

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    Avira and A-squared are the 2 best IMO.
     
    Vostro Guy, May 27, 2008
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    THAANSA3 Exit Stage Left

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    If you don't mind spending some money, then I whole-heartedly recommend Kaspersky Internet Security. It's everything you need in once package; a very darn good package.
     
    THAANSA3, May 27, 2008
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    shoelace_510 8700M GT inside... ^-^;

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    I think that spybot is an awesome spyware tool that now has some pretty good real time coverage. I think if Antivir doesn't work out for you you should definitely look at AVG. :)
     
    shoelace_510, May 27, 2008
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    ATG 2x4 Super Moderator

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    You can get all from Comodo for free - firewall, antivirus, anti-malware..
     
    ATG, May 28, 2008
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    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    Avira and superantispyware ftw.
     
    McGrady, May 28, 2008
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    Woopty woop! :p

    My combination of security as well.
     
    Arki, May 28, 2008
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    Baserk Notebook user

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    AV; Avira or Avast if you use an email client.
    AS; SUPERantispyware is an excellent on-demand scanner. (A-squared or MBAM are also very good programs)
    FW; If you are behind a decent router, you already have a layer of protection present of course.
    If not you certainly need a software FW. In the first case I'd still install a decent software FW though like Comodo or Online Armor (XP only), both offer a HIPS. If you don't use the Comodo HIPS, ThreatFire is an option.

    If you find yourself visiting a dodgy website now and then (for whatever reason ;) ) get yourself the Firefox add-on 'NoScript' and use it when visiting those sites. AdBlockPlus is another excellent FF add-on.
     
    Baserk, May 28, 2008
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  9. pixelot

    pixelot Notebook Acolyte

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    I'm using Avira now, since AVG 8 Free was so lame. :rolleyes:
     
    pixelot, May 28, 2008
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    Avira with windows defender rocks for me :)
     
    coolguy, May 28, 2008
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  11. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    stewie, May 29, 2008
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