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    Protecting my Computer

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Furashu, Oct 25, 2006.

  1. Furashu

    Furashu Notebook Enthusiast

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    I wasnt sure if this was the correct place to put it but hopefully it is.
    i was wondering what programs should i get to protect myself from viruses/spyware/malware that is free and wont lag the heck outta my new compputer( i just got my compaw v3000z :) ) and i want to keep it safe and clean please help me thank you! :)
     
    Furashu, Oct 25, 2006
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  2. Sam

    Sam Notebook Virtuoso

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    Free, look into:

    Spybot Search and Destroy
    Ad-Aware SE Personal
    AVG AntiVirus (Free Edition)
     
    Sam, Oct 25, 2006
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  3. NetBrakr

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    AVG or Avast Home Edition for virus protection, I used to use both of them, they worked pretty well.

    Spybot Search & Destroy and Adaware - for spywares.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Oct 25, 2006
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  4. Furashu

    Furashu Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks alot! ill get em asap
     
    Furashu, Oct 25, 2006
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    SpywareBlaster's worth getting too.

    There are a couple of big threads here for virus and spyware software, they're worth looking through.
     
    mjpartyboy, Oct 26, 2006
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    Lavasoft Ad-Aware is best. I've been using various for years now and Lavasoft I like the most.

    As for antivirus, take the jump and pay for Trend Micro Internet Security. Under 50, and definitely worth it. Yearly upgrades are fairly inexpensive.

    I've made SO much money off people who skimp on virus protection and end up needing the computer to be backed up and completely wiped. Believe me, it's worth the investment and unlike Norton Hogvirus, Trend Micro leaves a small footprint and doesn't take up all your memory.
     
    declain, Oct 26, 2006
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    the patient, Oct 26, 2006
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    Check out Windows Defender in addition to AVG, Spybot SD, Avast, etc.
     
    RedSensiStar, Oct 26, 2006
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  9. Sam

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    Windows Defender is okay too, except I think AVG AntiVirus (Free) already takes out everything for Windows Defender.
     
    Sam, Oct 26, 2006
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    One of the best free firewall programs is Sygate Personal Firewall. You might want to check it out.
     
    jetstar, Oct 30, 2006
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    Agreed, I also use NOD32, Adware Professional and Windows Defender also between my notebook and desktop computer.
     
    Bwen, Oct 31, 2006
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