Okay this is what I have going right now
Comodo Firewall
SUPERAntiSpyware
Ad-Aware
AntiVir PE Classic
AVG
Ccleaner
I am thinking of droping Ad-Aware and AVG
So this is what I would be left with
Comodo Firewall
SUPERAntiSpyware
AntiVir PE Classic
Ccleaner
Okay so am I missing anything? Should I keep anything?
BTW all are free editions
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That's a lot of security applications.
IMO, there are basically five types of security software that is recommended to have: a real-time virus scanner, an on-demand virus scanner, a real-time malware scanner, an on-demand malware scanner, and a firewall.
I think you should just stick with AntiVir PE Classic as both the real-time and on-demand virus scanner. It also as anti-rootkit. SUPERAntiSpyware is an excellent on-demand malware scanner. CCleaner is also a good cleanup tool. Comodo Firewall is a good choice for a firewall as well. All you really need left is a real-time malware scanner (Windows Defender, SpywareBlaster, etc.) if you want to cover everything.
So basically, in my opinion, I think you should just drop AVG and Ad-Aware like you said and remember to surf responsibly. -
are you giving invitations to hackers?
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use kaspersky internet security....keys are out at $10 for a year on ebay....!!
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Read it's help files and use the Comodo forum if you have questions.
Be patient the first few days when using Comodo for the first time or after re-installing, the pop-ups will soon clear if you know how to make and use rules for Comodo.
Also, get to know the strong Defense+ HIPS part of it.
Cheers.
Edit/PS. If you do not use the Defense+ HIPS (yet), take a look at ThreatFire.
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Kaspersky Internet Security suite is a good way to go if you ever decide you want to spend money on security solutions.
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I'd replace Ad-aware with A Squared or Malwarebytes and switch AVG for Avast. When installing Avast, do not install it's active protection, just the scanner for use as a secondary scanner. I'd also add spywareblaster. It's not like it uses any resources anyway.
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You know having too many applications like multiple firewalls and stuff actually is negative. Just because you have more of them doesn't make it more secure. You're best always with a hardware firewall router and then a software firewall if you want that too.
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u can try a sandbox like sandboxie
Would you guys check my security set-up?
Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by jooooeee, Jun 16, 2008.