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    Which security software?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by jam12, Aug 1, 2007.

  1. jam12

    jam12 Notebook Deity

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    Hi people,

    I would like to your opinions about which security software is basically.....the best!
    I currently use free AVG and Zonealarm however for my upcoming laptop, I wouldn't mind splashing a bit of cash to get an allround Anti-Virus and Firewall package etc. Which one should I get?

    Thanks, Jam.
     
    jam12, Aug 1, 2007
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    AKAJohnDoe Mime with Tourette's

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    There are many, many threads on this topic. Search and ye shall find! Here are my thoughts.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Aug 1, 2007
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  3. jam12

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    Thanks mate.
     
    jam12, Aug 2, 2007
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    Money can't buy love and it is not going to buy the best security either. I would sell you my Zip of AVG if it would make you feel safer but I think that is not allowed sorry. :D
     
    baddogboxer, Aug 2, 2007
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  5. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well personally I would keep what you have already, I do not use any anti-virus or firewall on my system (besides the default windows firewall and router NAT firewall), I just use smart browsing habits.
     
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    kappa.squared Notebook Consultant

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    I wouldn't recommend spending money on commercial security software. The only exception to this would probably be NOD32, which is a very powerful antivirus program.

    Your anti-virus is fine and if you want to look at a different (maybe better) software firewall check out Comodo, but be sure to uninstall ZoneAlarm first. However, I'd recommend you get some anti-spyware software. For that you should check out Spybot, SpywareBlaster and Ad-Aware. You might want to get some software that'll allow you to detect rootkits so check out Rootkit Unhooker too.
     
    kappa.squared, Aug 2, 2007
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