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    Which Security software should I buy???

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by allfiredup, May 8, 2008.

  1. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    I have a new ThinkPad R61 and I'm nearing the end of my 30-day trial of BitDefender Internet Security 2008. A 12-month subscription is $39.95 or just the BitDefender Anti-Virus is $24.95. I couldn't care less about most of the additional features of Internet Security with exception to the Firewall Protection. I could save a few bucks with Anti-Virus and use Windows Firewall or get the Internet Security....any suggestions?

    I've tried most of the other guys before- Norton, McAfee, Trend Micro and my desktop (Vista) is on a 90-day Kapersky trial at the moment.

    I'm running XP Pro on my ThinkPad. Protection is obviously the top priority, but I don't want a resource hog (Norton immediately comes to mind) that will get in my way.

    Thoughts?
     
    allfiredup, May 8, 2008
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  2. jin07

    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Definitely Nod32.
     
    jin07, May 8, 2008
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  3. bmwrob

    bmwrob Notebook Virtuoso

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    There are a bazillion threads like this, and you're probably going to receive at least a bazillion different answers. This thread may help you.

    Personally, I'd go with Kaspersky or Nod, Comodo, ThreatFire, a-squared and AVG antispyware.
     
    bmwrob, May 8, 2008
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  4. KarenA

    KarenA Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm only using Kaspersky Internet Security + Windows Defender and I say I I'm quite satisfied. :)
     
    KarenA, May 9, 2008
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    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    If are using KIS, then you can safely turn off windows defender.
     
    coolguy, May 9, 2008
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    GenPirate Notebook Enthusiast

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    I use BitDefender Antivirus+Zonealarm Pro+Spybot+Threatfire(free edition) and I have had no problems with viruses trojans spyware malware etc.
     
    GenPirate, May 9, 2008
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  7. KarenA

    KarenA Notebook Evangelist

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    Why is that? :)
     
    KarenA, May 10, 2008
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  8. AKAJohnDoe

    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    I just run ZoneAlarm AntiVirus. No Windows Firewall. No Windows Defender.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, May 10, 2008
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  9. THAANSA3

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    +1 for Kaspersky.
     
    THAANSA3, May 10, 2008
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    I suggest you get NOD32 with Comodo Firewall Pro for a light and top of the line safety config.
     
    Gintoki, May 10, 2008
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