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    Comodo Internet Security - Other alternatives?

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by garetjax, May 10, 2011.

  1. garetjax

    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    I've been using Comodo Internet Security for about two years now, and have come away largely unimpressed with it. With that said, I'm looking to move on to something different.

    What are your recommendations for an Internet Security suite that is both free and highly effective at the same time?

    Thanks! :)
     
    garetjax, May 10, 2011
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  2. Hungry Man

    Hungry Man Notebook Virtuoso

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    I would just use MSE + Windows 7 firewall. I can't see what more you would need.

    Are you looking for specific features?
     
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  3. garetjax

    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    No, not really. I honestly don't trust Microsoft to keep my computer "safe" although I do use MSE.
     
    garetjax, May 10, 2011
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  4. RWUK

    RWUK Notebook Evangelist

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    Windows 7 firewall and Online Armor are two of the best you'll get for free. Win 7 is only a firewall though and is a little more difficult to set up if you're not going to just allow all outbound connections. Keep in mind that you'll also have an additional built in firewall if you're behind a router.

    If you're going to trust any AV vendor, MSE is going to be no different.
     
    RWUK, May 10, 2011
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  5. ikovac

    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    +1 for MSE and Win7 firewall. I have been using Comodo too, but it is somehow not polished and can be complicated. It was fun while I was researching and analysing things but now I am also close to switching to MSE and Win firewall.
     
    ikovac, May 10, 2011
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    yuyi64 Notebook Consultant

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    :confused: In your original post you say that you use Comodo Internet Security, then in the quoted post you say you use MSE. Are you using both at the same time?
     
    yuyi64, May 10, 2011
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