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    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Elite Cataphract, Nov 13, 2009.

  1. Elite Cataphract

    Elite Cataphract Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi. I was wondering if anyone knows any good (free) software that can address the following issues:
    Managing bookmarks (must beFirefox, Google Chrome and IE compatible)
    Cleaning out registry errors

    Also, what do you guys think about the recently released Microsoft Security Essentials (free anti-virus software)?
    In your honest opinion, what would be a good and effective combination of security software, in terms of anti-virus, firewall and anti-spyware/malware?
    I have noticed that when you install different security software, they tend to conflict and REALLY slow down your computer! What would be efficient?

    I appreciate anyone's input. These issues have plagued my computer for a long time now, and it is really irritating. I did check "The Evergrowing Free Windows Software List" but it wasn't helpful in solving these issues.

    Thanks!!! (in advance) :)

    P.S. +1 rep to anyone who can help me solve these issues!
     
    Elite Cataphract, Nov 13, 2009
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  2. Kocane

    Kocane Notebook Deity

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    Well as for security, i myself use Avast which i find to be a great free antivirus. I have tried MSE but for some reason its process tend to use 50% of my cpu, even when not scanning ect. I dont use a firewall because i dont think thats an issue really, unless someone is targeting you.. Windows Firewall should do. Anti spyware wise, i think defender would do its job OK, otherwise get spybot which is a "non-realtime" anti spyware program, which you just have to run once in a while.. its very efficient.

    Running two difference antivirus programs is a bad idea as one alone often tend to slow down the system already.. so just get one..

    and for malware, get malwarebytes anti-malware and scan once in a while, it's great!
     
    Kocane, Nov 13, 2009
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  3. deeastman

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    Check out this thread also:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=190538

    Recommendations IMO:
    Antivirus: Avira, Avast, MSE (I have installed it on a couple friends systems but no history as yet)
    Antivirus / Internet Security (not free): Kaspersky Internet Security
    Firewall: Comodo Firewall
    Spyware: MalwareBytes

    Registry Issues/Errors: EasyCleaner, JV16 PowerTools
     
    deeastman, Nov 13, 2009
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    1ceBlu3, Nov 14, 2009
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