Favorite virus/spyware solution?
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Favorite virus/spyware solution? I've been trying to gauge opinions on what's the best out there so I can set up my new laptop. I think I want to the try that AVG anti-virus, and I'll definately run Mozilla as a browser. The people I asked so far suggest several other spyware programs, but they run IE and I think Mozilla covers me in that dept. If I run Mozilla and AVG, and a firewall I should be good to go right? Any firewall suggestions?
Favorite virus/spyware solution?
I use Spybot, it's free and better than Norton, which I also have (and won't be renewing). I have no experience with Mozilla, but running a scan every now and then with a spyware detector couldn't hurt.
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Originally Posted by Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO
I use Firefox and AVG. It's free, easy to use and doesnt have any advertisements or crap like that.
at giant....I'm sure that's part of the problem...but you'd be amazed how many places try to hit you with spyware. I get the **** from my credit card companies websites even. 
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Originally Posted by giant016
Yeah...stop looking at so much ****.
I use Spybot, it's free and better than Norton, which I also have (and won't be renewing). I have no experience with Mozilla, but running a scan every now and then with a spyware detector couldn't hurt.
I use Spybot, it's free and better than Norton, which I also have (and won't be renewing). I have no experience with Mozilla, but running a scan every now and then with a spyware detector couldn't hurt.
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Originally Posted by GoldenBird
I've been trying to gauge opinions on what's the best out there so I can set up my new laptop. I think I want to the try that AVG anti-virus, and I'll definately run Mozilla as a browser. The people I asked so far suggest several other spyware programs, but they run IE and I think Mozilla covers me in that dept. If I run Mozilla and AVG, and a firewall I should be good to go right? Any firewall suggestions?
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Originally Posted by NLinnear
My setup:
Firefox 2.0
AVG Pro
Spyware Blaster
Spyware Guard
Spybot
Hijack This
Never too much security
Firefox 2.0
AVG Pro
Spyware Blaster
Spyware Guard
Spybot
Hijack This
Never too much security
I'm really curious about your setup, everyone with AVG seems to run IE and use anti-spyware that caters to that. I definately want Mozilla as a browser, but in the past I've used machines with Norton. I actually felt like sometimes excessive security was bogging the system down. I hear AVG is much more streamlined, so beyond that I want to use as few system resources as possible but have all my bases cover. Thanks for the input....
Originally Posted by GoldenBird
That last statement is certainly true, but honestly, do you really feel those last 4 are necessary? What are they doing that Firefox and AVG leave you potentially vulnerable too?
I'm really curious about your setup, everyone with AVG seems to run IE and use anti-spyware that caters to that. I definately want Mozilla as a browser, but in the past I've used machines with Norton. I actually felt like sometimes excessive security was bogging the system down. I hear AVG is much more streamlined, so beyond that I want to use as few system resources as possible but have all my bases cover. Thanks for the input....
I'm really curious about your setup, everyone with AVG seems to run IE and use anti-spyware that caters to that. I definately want Mozilla as a browser, but in the past I've used machines with Norton. I actually felt like sometimes excessive security was bogging the system down. I hear AVG is much more streamlined, so beyond that I want to use as few system resources as possible but have all my bases cover. Thanks for the input....
Don't forget a firewall. Zone Alarm Free works fine.
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I use AVG for my Home PCs. Windows Defender is actually pretty good too.
If you want to pay for a spyware solution, check out Webroot Spy Sweeper. I use it on the PCs I support at work.
If you want to pay for a spyware solution, check out Webroot Spy Sweeper. I use it on the PCs I support at work.
Originally Posted by NHRAMAN
We have both...NORTON is GREAT IMO...had it for 3 years..haven't had any problems........Norton works at all times as SPYBOT you have to run it manually all the time.
Agreed, Norton here.
I did a search on this on top virus programs. I ended up going with Panda Platinum (rated like 3rd). It's like 50 bucks I think retail, but I found an OEM copy for less then 10 bucks. If you search, you can get software for really cheap and its legal too.
Panda works automatically and gets rid of new spyware like every day.
I personally wouldn't use Norton
Panda works automatically and gets rid of new spyware like every day.
I personally wouldn't use Norton
Norton AV and firewall here and never get viruses. Of course I'm a computer science/security engineer and live and breathe these things so I don't go clicking everything a basic internet user would. Just use common sense, mouse over suspect links to see where they're really going, don't click on too good to be true things, and NO that is not a long lost high school friend trying to contact you through Hotmail.
I've tried a bunch of free programs and like AVG the best. However, a firewall is also a great help in keeping viruses away. I tend to go with ZoneAlarm most of the time, but Kerio personal firewall is also decent as well. Just try a few out.
I've tried a bunch of free programs and like AVG the best. However, a firewall is also a great help in keeping viruses away. I tend to go with ZoneAlarm most of the time, but Kerio personal firewall is also decent as well. Just try a few out.