Antivirus + Firewall

Hello People!

I am thinking about upgrading my internet security software and can't really decide on what programs to choose.

I would like an Antivirus and Firewall for my new laptop and there is so many of them there..

Could U help me with some of your opinions??

I am looking for something that doesn't need many resources of the comp (ram, cpu) and also is very good in terms of decetion.

I don't need anti spam, but anti spyware protection would be handy.

What do U suggest??

 

well try nod32 wot ever u do dont try symante as it is a memory hogger slows down ur syster...alot!!

 

Kaspersky internet security suite is good.

 

personal preference since many years - avg (now 7.5 free); za; avast
and in between Windows Defender for almost 1 year

small footprints (all) - reliable

cheers ...

 

I use the free Avast antivirus and Sygate Personal Firewall. Both consume minimal resources. I also recommend the free ZoneAlarm firewall.

 

I am using AVG antivirus/ AVG anti-spyware/SpywareBlaster/ Spybot Search &Destroy. Just downloaded Comodo Firewall to try it out, So far it looks good. All of these programs are free.

 

I use aVast!, and it works like a charm.

 

Do U have any tests between them??

I am using Kaspersky IS6 now, and it is very good although it takes a bit of memmory. And those pop ups are very annoying, maybe its just the way I have configured it?

 

kaspersky anti virus
spyware blaster
spybot search n distroy
removeIT
XP's Firewall !!

 

I only use my Netgear Router Firewall, which i tested with the "shields up" website and received an 100% stealth score.

Any software will only slow your laptop down.

I have been using the AVG free Anti-virus for years and it`s great.

Some Neatgear Routers have a built in Anti-virus, But not the UK versions for some reason, I wish they did, one less application to run.

regards.

John.

 

I'm using AVG Pro with firewall. 2yr license for same price as competitors (from my brief comparisons) who charge same for 1 yr. 33mb total ram usage as well

 

Ive been testing Nod32 and Zone Alarm Internet Security Suit and I actually like NOD32, it takes less than 19MB of memory! Ive checked their website and looks like is quite efficient.
So I think I am looking for good firewall now

 

yup nod32 is efficient atleast for me it has proved to be...and on the plus side does not take up as much memory ad does not slug up ur system like symantec

 

I use Kaspersky Personal Pro v5.0 ( about $50)and Zone Alarm free. Works very well and consumes little memory resources

 

NOD32 is the best AV, I'd recommend Sygate Personal Firewall over ZA. For free antivirus programs, I'd say Avast! > Avira AntiVir > AVG.

 

kaspersky, segate personal firewall pro

 

I have been using these programs for over a year and they work brilliantly:
- Winpatrol for spyware. Consumes 3MB of memory
- AVG Free. Updates often, non-intrusive
- Comodo Firewall. I ran tests on this, it's perfect. Does everything.

 

For free AV, there is Avira, Avast, and AVG. Avira is the most accurate of these, but the most resource consuming and least popular. AVG and Avast are equal with each other, although AVG is more commonly recommended (it isn't better). For free firewalls, there is Comodo (good), the free version of Zone Alarm (not that great compared to the paid version), NetVeda (works best with 'technically-skilled' users), Jetico (again best with 'technically-skilled' users), and free trials of various professional products like Outpost. Comodo is pretty much the best of the free, and is comparable to the paid in performance. As with any choice though, it is best to download and try multiple and pick between which one you think is best.

 

Comodo looks really good.