I have to update or get another total protection program for my home computers. I currently have Zone Alarm and, I'll admit it has worked pretty well. But I just want your opinions. { Norton is not a choice because I've had way too many problems with it previously.} Thank you.
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1 gazer32 // Feb 2, 2009
AVG for free is a good anti-virus and it's free! The best anti-virus for your computer is you.
Use XP's firewall and practice safe computing.
2 wiseman // Feb 2, 2009
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3 soulshine // Feb 2, 2009
Zone Alarm is a good software firewall, but you should have a router. I have a router and use Windows Firewall.
A tech support friend advised me to stay away from all security suites and use layered protection. I run quick scans of SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware daily after updating (they are fast), and full scans once a month, as well as scanning with AVG a couple of times a week.
Download, install, update and scan with the following free:
AVG Free from http://free.avg.com/ - this is an anti-virus, ensure that you only have one anti-virus program installed on your computer
You can have multiple anti-spyware/malware/adware programs to scan, ensure they are legitimate. I suggest the following:
SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition from http://www.superantispyware.com or download.com
Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware…
Valid downloads of Malwarebytes only come from these sites:
http://www.download.com
http://www.majorgeeks.com
http://projects.securitywonks.net
Spybot Search & Destroy from http://www.safer-networking.org - activate TeaTimer and ensure that you immunize every time you update (Spybot S & D updates on Thursday)
Ad-Aware 2008 Free from http://www.lavasoft.com
CCleaner is a good tool to run once in awhile http://www.ccleaner.com/
Firefox is a much safer browser than IE http://en-us.www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/3.0.5/releasenotes/
4 Monica // Feb 2, 2009
I have heard many complaints about AVG,
such as it doesn't protect well and it's very
difficult to uninstall it.
Free anti virus programs can't update frequently
so that they are not powerful.
You have to consider those factors.
Find one
Update frequently
Huge database
Being cheap
5 Reprotected // Feb 2, 2009
Don't bother with answers like get another antvirus, if ZoneAlarm or McAfee is your preferal, then choose ZoneAlarm, I wouldn't just to another antivirus if I just stick with another one, using another one may result differently on different computers (like mines, Avira lags, Comodo Firewall screws up Internet, Kaspersky and avast! works well)
So stick with your own.
Of course, if you do wish to agree with other users instead of using McAfee or ZoneAlarm, give a try with avast!, Avira (only if you pay, it is useless with only antivirus engine), AVG if prefered, or check up VB100% awards and see which one is currently passing a lot.
6 Soccer Dave Win Securer // Feb 2, 2009
ZoneAlarm is a lot better then McAfee stick with it, McAfee will slow down your system and has a lower detection rate then ZoneAlarm.
ZoneAlarm user reviews: http://www.download.com/ZoneAlarm-Internet-Security-Suite/3000-8022_4-10291278.html
McAfee user reviews: http://www.download.com/McAfee-Internet-Security-Suite/3000-8022_4-10581371.html?tag=mncol
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