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    Best free security for netbook - Need advice

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by defranco87, Jul 30, 2009.

  1. defranco87

    defranco87 Newbie

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    I am planning to bay Asus eeePC 1005HA.On my notebook i use Avira antivirus,Comodo firewall and Superantispyware for protection.Can i use same software on netbook?
     
    defranco87, Jul 30, 2009
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    yuyi64 Notebook Consultant

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    I don't think you'll have any problem running Avira and SAS on your netbook. Heck, put MBAM on it too! If it was me I would leave off the Comodo firewall though.
     
    yuyi64, Jul 30, 2009
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  3. Hiker

    Hiker Notebook Deity

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    Any particular reason why?
     
    Hiker, Jul 30, 2009
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  4. defranco87

    defranco87 Newbie

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    I will put MBAM. :) There is lighter firewall than Comodo?
     
    defranco87, Jul 30, 2009
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  5. DarkSilver

    DarkSilver MSI Afterburner

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    AVIRA ANTIVIR PERSONAL 9 FTW!!!
    The strongest FREE AV with LIGHTEST RESOURCES!
    MBAM, SAS and SpywareBlaster pump up more protection!
     
    DarkSilver, Jul 30, 2009
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  6. Hiker

    Hiker Notebook Deity

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    Not likely. Remember to install without any other security programs running. Read the help files. Set the FW and D+ to train and open all your trusted programs one by one for it to auto set permissions. Then set to safe mode. Once you do that you should receive very few pop up notices.
     
    Hiker, Jul 30, 2009
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  7. jin07

    jin07 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I found Outpost to be lighter than Comodo. However, it's protection isn't as robust, though still very good.
     
    jin07, Jul 30, 2009
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  8. yuyi64

    yuyi64 Notebook Consultant

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    The latest version is somewhat buggy and bloated. Besides, I really don't think you need a firewall on a netbook.
     
    yuyi64, Jul 30, 2009
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    Clutch cute and cuddly boys

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    I use Avast anti virus
     
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  10. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    I use Avira AV9, SAS, on my Mini 9 Netbook! It all works just great! :)

    Nice and light...thats all I need.


    Cin...
     
    Cin', Aug 1, 2009
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    Baserk Notebook user

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    Because the internet in a Starbucks is much safer than at home?
    J/K, but seriously, why so?
     
    Baserk, Aug 1, 2009
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    yuyi64 Notebook Consultant

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    I would never do anything on a netbook at a Starbucks that would concern me if the connection wasn't secure; that's what I have my secure laptop for.
     
    yuyi64, Aug 1, 2009
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    pacmandelight Notebook Deity

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    Antivirus: Avira
    On demand scan antispyware: MBAM
    Spywareblaster for blocking bad websites in IE and Firefox.
     
    pacmandelight, Aug 2, 2009
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