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    Best AV/Firewall Software for HP zv6000?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by goober, Nov 11, 2005.

  1. goober

    goober Newbie

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    Any recommendations would be helpful, as this is very first notebook purchase. :confused:

    Just ordered HP zv6000 without the Norton AV software. (Norton seems to be a resource hog, and I currently run McAfee Security Center on the desktop.) I'll be networking the HP to the desktop using a Linksys Wireless G band router with speedbooster.

    zv6000 configuration:
    XP Pro
    AMD Anthlon 64 3200+
    128MB ATI Radeon Xpress 200M
    1 Gb DDR SDram
    60 Gb 5400 RPM
    DVD+/-RW & CD-RW Combo
    54g Integ. Broadcom 802.11b/g WLAN & Bluetooth

    Thanks in advance!
    K J
     
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  2. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Hey Goober,
    I like the Windows Firewall and Mcafee. I have always been a fan of mcafee. To be honest, i never have had a virus nor trojan while using mcafee and im on a high speed connection. Mcafee also has a very good firewall, and it makes it a breeze while networking becasue it wont interfere with the setup at all. Privacy service is nice, and the virus scan does a very good job.
     
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    dark_prince Notebook Geek

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    Yep...I agree with nickspohn. I had a 90 day trial mcafee when I bought my laptop. And it really was great. Now the trial period is over and I am back to free stuff (AVG and ZoneAlarm)!!!
     
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    goober Newbie

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    Hi Nick!
    Thanks :) ! Fast response and all...
    I was actually hoping McAfee would be suggested, as I'm used to the interfacing on the desktop. Now all I have to do is wait a couple of weeks for the HP to arrive. (Build date expected 11/22) Hopefully, I'll be able to set up the network (thanks again for those suggestions). Just called the DSL folks today and increased to the ultra speed for $5 extra per month! I'm really excited, and certainly hope the hubby will enjoy having his own PC!
    K J

    oops! Hello Dark Prince! We must have been posting together :D . Thanks for going with Nick's recommendation. Hopefully, this whole new deal will fall togetherly easily!
     
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  5. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    lol, yes, actually some good programs are free in some cases. I lucked out because i get Mcafee free since im a HSI Comcast customer.
     
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    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    That is one of my favorite computers, good luck with it!
    Yes, now each person can have there own computer in the house without having the other one give that computer up.
    Networking should be easy for you, just pm anytime you need help with that subject.
    I bet your pretty excited and cant wait, i love the feeling of a new computer coming. :)

    Yeah we all did, thats why some posts are togethor
     
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