I use Windows XP. I do not want a security suite that will hog all of my system’s resources (like norton or McCafe), but I want it to be thorough so that I don’t get spyware or viruses. Lastly, I’d prefer not to have to pay a subscription, though I would if it was the best program around.
It can be a single program (like norton) or a collection of programs (like spybot, comodo, and avg combined).
Please list the program(s) to make up the suite, what they do (anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, etc), and their price. If you got your info from a blog post or review site, list the source.
BTW… I don't want to use Windows Live. Sorry.
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7 responses so far ↓
1 ★Eric☆ // Oct 25, 2008
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2 rsmd49 // Oct 25, 2008
Try these:
Avast 4.8 Home Edition free
SUPERantispyware free
Malwarebytes free
ThreatFire free
PC Tools firewall free
I've used this set-up for quite a while now with no problems and most importantly NO viruses. All of these are completely FREE and together use very little resources…
Good Luck !!!
Check out the latest test results for AV products here:
http://www.av-comparatives.org/
3 Daniel A // Oct 25, 2008
I like this website for suite reviews
http://remove-malware.com/reviews/
If your looking for a free internet security setup I would recommend
Avira Antivir Free OR Avast! Home Edition
http://www.free-av.com/
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
You may only have one antivirus and one firewall
You can have more than one antispyware though
I would recommend these two
Malwarebytes AntiMalware
http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html
SuperAntiSpyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/
4 Soccer Dave // Oct 25, 2008
Free Security Guide For XP and Vista (32 and 64 bit):
To protect you PC you will need two things, real-time antivirus software and a two way firewall (inbound and outbound), Avast and Comodo work well together on XP and Vista (32 and 64 bit) and are completely free.
Avast Anti-Virus 4.8 Home Edition
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
Comodo Pro (firewall)
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/
Comodo Pro comes top in independent leaktests
http://www.matousec.com/projects/firewall-challenge/results.php
Tip: Browse the net using a limited account rather then an administrative account, a limited account does not have the power to make system changes or install software therefore preventing a lot of malicious software from being installed in the first place.
http://windows.about.com/od/security/a/why_limited.htm
Its highly recommend that you use a safer browser like Mozilla Firefox 3, and download additional anti-spyware software my favourite is SuperantiSpyware.
SuperantiSpyware:
http://www.superantispyware.com/
Firefox 3:
http://www.mozilla.com
WOT (web of trust) Add-On:
You should install the WOT add-on it is a free internet security addon for your browser. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you interact with a risky website. It's easy and it's free. http://www.mywot.com/
5 ilknur K // Oct 25, 2008
Don’t Use Norton or McCafe in you computer if you want Free Anti-Virus Use Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus is a comprehensive, easy to use antivirus program, designed to offer reliable free of charge virus protection to home-users only. Avira offers: Extensive Malware Recognition of viruses, Trojans, backdoor programs, worms, etc. Automatic incremental updates of antivirus signatures, engine and entire software. Permanent virus protection, with Virus Guard real time monitoring. Install and configuration in just a couple of steps. Virus protection against known and unknown threats, using an advanced heuristic system. Scheduler where you can set the scanner to make automatic virus scans or updates on your system. Forum and phone support, Knowledge Base with virus descriptions available on Web site. Rootkit Detection and Removal. Version 8 adds an enhanced interface, a modularized AV-search engine for improved scan performance, an integrated failsafe security system, SMTP support for AntiVir MailGuard and a new Fast Activation Tool (FACT). http://www.download.com/Avira-AntiVir-Personal-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10322935.html?tag=contentBody;mostPopTwoColWrap&cdlPid=10877501
But if you have Money you want good Anti-Virus buy this Kaspersky Internet Security 2009
Complete Protection for your PC
Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 – the all-in-one security solution that offers a worry-free computing environment for you and your family.
Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 has everything you need for a safe and secure Internet experience. http://www.kaspersky.com/kaspersky_internet_security
http://www.kaspersky.com/downloads/pdf/kis_2009_leaflet_v1_eng.pdf
Kaspersky Internet Security 2009 it is Best Anti-Virus the all-in-one security solution For Trial 30 Day Press here http://www.kaspersky.com/internet_security_trial i wish to you Good Luck thanks.
6 micheal collins // Oct 25, 2008
very simple answer…
u can choose ur security suite on my SOURCE…..
some answer HERE doesn’t have any source only there experience..
http://www.avira.com/en/downloads/avira_premium_security_suite.htm
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i recommend AVIRA SEC. SUITE….
7 Koos N // Oct 25, 2008
Because free programs are never completely as secure as the programs you are paying for I always recommend not to install either AVG free or Avast free, but one of those 2 in combination with 2 other programs.
AVG free
http://free.avg.com/
or
Avast free
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.ht…
Then the 2 programs you should install togehter with one of the above.
Threatfire is an anti virus, that can be installed next to any other anti virus program on the same computer
http://www.threatfire.com/
There is a lot of mal ware you have to protect your pc against.
This is a very good program, that completely runs in the background
http://www.comodo.com/boclean/boclean.ht…
When you do not have a good firewall yet, you could install this one
http://www.pctools.com/firewall/
Installing these programs, will not use any extra RAM or CPU usage.
Your computer will be very well protected and it does cost you nothing
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