So, right now, I'm using McAfee Total Protection, but I will switch to free software after my subscription ends. I will probably be using:
Avira Antivir
Threatfire
Comodo Pro Firewall with Defense+ off
SUPERantispyware
Anything else?
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i dont use any protection other than windows firewall.... i have never had any problems...
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I don't know if you need that much....I just use AVG, run a scan every now and then, keep Windows Firewall on, and use FF + AdBlock Plus...
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dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate
comodo firewall is annoying
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If you're sure you can deal with the bare minimum, use Comodo with D+ on but windows firewall off, and no TF, and SuperAntispyware should be fine.
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Hmm... Is TF as annoying as D+? Cause D+ kept on popping up with messages. Or will that disappear after awhile?
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The idea is that after Comodo gets things figured out, it doesn't bother you much.
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dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate
its worst then uac on vista and if you turn off the security it always "learns" what you're doing -
Same with Threatfire...is it really needed? I have DEP enabled for all programs. -
No, it doesn't work as well as Comodo, but it works well enough for me; I'm connected 99.9% of the time through a secure wless router, so I'm not worried, and I trust FF, ABP, and my browsing habits to keep me safe for 0.1% of the time, and I guess Windows Firewall helps as well.
If I was doing a lot of downloading/uploading/fancy networking, I'd feel a greater need for a tough firewall. -
I am behind a secured wireless router..the ol Buffalo flashed with DD-WRT. I am not using the FW on it. But I hear the Vista Firewall is actually pretty good. Say you are using Utorrent or Yahoo messnger..etc..does it detect and forward those ports pretty easily? I know my router is forwarded..but I notice Comodo slows down yahoo webcam..or downloads..etc..stuff like that.
I STILL miss Kerio Light..that was the best firewall I have ever used. -
Yeah, I am using Firefox with AdBlock. It's really good.
I know that the Vista Firewall sucks. -
Damn..I want to dump Comodo...Why does the Vista Firewall suck so bad?
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I also heard that Vista Firewall was not bad, but I couldn't say for sure...
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I have read where it can be tricked by certain apps. I think that is what people are bringing up. But Threatfire really never did much for me in 3 months. It stopped 1 malware, which wasn't even actual malware..lol. So that just got uninstalled, and I already see a difference in speed.
Right now I have DEP enabled for everything, Avira, and Comodo. I am wondering if I should just go with Avira plus Vista FW. That is the debate.
I use FF with the plugins mentioned. -
Still don't know whether or not to disable D+. It pops up at least 5 times every time I try to install something, asking me for permission. Also, when I run something, it pops up too.
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I've gotten the full Kaspersky Internet Protection which comes with AV, anti-spyware, anti-spam, etc. It's the all-around thing if you don't mind spending some money.
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I had McAfee for years, then got tired of paying for a system hog and went with Avast Home (free) and really like it so far (I use Spybot S&D too). I use both my router's fw and XP's firewall. I have two other computers in the house that, until about 2 months ago, had the free ATT/Yahoo anti-virus and none of us have had any problems. I think if you have your router set up right, there is plenty of free sw out there that can take care of you.
I did not last with Comodo though - I could not live with it long enough to allow it to get "quiet". And it seemed to slow things down for me. -
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Sure, why not, it's free. I'll give a whirl on my new 1720. Thanks.
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I'm fine with the learning part of Comodo, but I really don't like the allow and block part of it. It pops up five times each time I try to do something. It's a hell lot worse than UAC, which I already disabled.
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Also, I already have Comodo Pro Firewall, so should I turn off Windows Firewall?
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Omg... I was downloading SP1 for testing on another computer, and the connection shot from 10 KB/S to 200 KB/S after disabling.
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On a side note, why is it that all of the programs that are built in to the OS seem to negatively impact the OS? I mean, I was told to go with Auslogics Disk Defragment because its faster and better than the Windows defragment tool. There are so many other programs that people are choosing to download, like firewalls, because the programs provided with the OS aren't as efficient. That just seems backward to me. That's what the staunch Apple supporters mean when they bring up arguments about the OS. M$ just doesn't seem to care enough to provide solid programs . . . or even a solid enough OS for that matter. I'm sorry guys, I just had to rant a little. -
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The Ultimate Setup
Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by Leon, Mar 19, 2008.