I was wondering which would be a better option:-
1> Installing one complete Security Suite such as Kaspersky
OR
2> Installing Kaspersky AntiVirus and Outpost Firewall and Spyware Doctor
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April 29th, 2008 · 5 Comments
Tags: Antivirus
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1 DraconisMax // Apr 29, 2008
I would install the Kapersky Security Suite. The reason I say that is because the Spyware, Firewall, Anti-virus detection, components were all written to work together.
Now if you were asking about a good Surround Sound system?? MIX IT UP!! Buy the best of everything.
Good Luck!
2 honestabe225 // Apr 29, 2008
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3 pender2112 // Apr 29, 2008
All in one suite is better and lighter on system resources.
You can do it for free
AVG 8.0 free has realtime Virus and realtime spyware protection.
http://free.grisoft.com/ww.download?prd=afe
So does spyware terminator with the ClamAV plugin
http://www.spywareterminator.com/download/download.aspx
Then get a firewall, Comodo, Outpost, Ashampoo or use Windows Firewall.
4 Jeff // Apr 29, 2008
I would do the second, but first have you considered norton system works, or AVG has a free trial that you can dowload, but if you prefer the above, #2 sounds best, just make sure your system requirements meet
5 Willy // Apr 29, 2008
Suites are sometimes easier to use so are well suited to beginners but most have a good component (usually the anti-virus) and a weak component (usually the firewall, e.g. Norton and McAfee). Kaspersky is probably the best suite around as it provides excellent anti-malware protection and a very good firewall.
With 'anti-virus' programs such as NOD32, Kaspersky and Norton a separate anti-spyware program won't add that much extra protection so, rather than buy one, consider a freebie such as SuperAntiSpyware. You'll need to initiate updates and scans manually but it's no big deal. If you use NOD32/Kaspersky/Norton I doubt an anti-spyware program will ever find much.
There's two excellent firewalls which are free, OnlineArmor and Comodo v3, probably better than Outpost Pro or ZoneAlarm Pro. You might be able to save money, and get an even better firewall, by buying an excellent AV and using an excellent free firewall.
Firewall test results:
http://www.matousec.com/projects/windows-personal-firewall-analysis/leak-tests-results.php#firewalls-ratings
http://www.matousec.com/projects/firewall-challenge/results.php#firewalls-ratings
Anti-virus tests (click on the 'Comparatives' link):
http://www.av-comparatives.org
OnlineArmor:
http://www.tallemu.com/
Comodo:
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/overview.html
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