hid Posted April 30, 2006 CID Share Posted April 30, 2006 hey wat software would you recomend for protection from the threats of virus, spyware, adware etc. i am currently using AVG and PC guard as well as spy sweeper, also is it ok to use 2 software packages at once i.e. i use both avg and pc guard at same time. wat do you use? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brock01 Posted April 30, 2006 CID Share Posted April 30, 2006 i just use kaspersky antivirus, no firewall, no spyware protection anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richcornucopia Posted April 30, 2006 CID Share Posted April 30, 2006 If you have a router a software firewall isn't necessary, but a good idea anyway. I use avast and sygate and am very happy with both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roco Posted April 30, 2006 CID Share Posted April 30, 2006 Sygate Free,5.5, AVG antivirus, Ad-aware, Spybot s&d , spyware blaster, and CCleaner to tidy up, +cw shreader, aswcleaner, stinger, links to Trend, just incase best bit of free kit is auto system recovery built in xp pro, never fails, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammolo Posted April 30, 2006 CID Share Posted April 30, 2006 Kaspersky anti vrus & firewall (anti hacker), spy sweeper for antispy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
organ_shifter Posted May 1, 2006 CID Share Posted May 1, 2006 Virus protection: Kaspersky Antivirus Personal Pro 5.0.527 Adware/Spyware: Ad-Aware SE Professional Edition 1.0.6.0 Firewall: Sunbelt Kerio Personal Firewall 4.2.3.912 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunted 2 Posted May 1, 2006 CID Share Posted May 1, 2006 ^^ i have to agree since i use all of those and never get anything ever and my friends pc's that have had a virus and i installed those i got rid of them no prob. i have been using this setup for about 2 years now and before kerio became sunbelt kerio and has to be one of the best setups around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmanc4 Posted May 1, 2006 CID Share Posted May 1, 2006 Sorry people, you need a hardware firewall!!!!!!!!!!! As well as a software firewall , in my opinion, if for nothing else the software one will advise you of outgoing , this can be VERY important , if you value your privacy. I know these are relativly easy to bypass, this is what the hardware will , if configured properly will prevent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmanc4 Posted May 1, 2006 CID Share Posted May 1, 2006 ^^ i have to agree since i use all of those and never get anything ever and my friends pc's that have had a virus and i installed those i got rid of them no prob. i have been using this setup for about 2 years now and before kerio became sunbelt kerio and has to be one of the best setups around. BTW If you have an always on connection, you may not ever "get anything" , but you could be used as a weapon, or host and never know it . BE UNPINGABLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunted 2 Posted May 1, 2006 CID Share Posted May 1, 2006 if you have it setup right the software can be just as good and it doesnt just notify you of outgoing it stops what you want it to. why dont you try sunbelt kerio and i bet you will change your mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roco Posted May 1, 2006 CID Share Posted May 1, 2006 With all the protection i can muster . still got whacked with a floating banner , still recon. a backup is the ultimate protection, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmanc4 Posted May 1, 2006 CID Share Posted May 1, 2006 if you have it setup right the software can be just as good and it doesn't just notify you of outgoing it stops what you want it to. why dont you try sunbelt kerio and i bet you will change your mind. Thanks , I'll try this. I just feel that a piece of physical hardware/ applied W/ softwar offers much more controll, Just as anything , take away the controll, and you have chaos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunted 2 Posted May 1, 2006 CID Share Posted May 1, 2006 well put it this way, if you know what your doing nothing will ever get in if you dont want it to but even a hardware firewall can be bad if you dont know what your doing. right? so it goes both ways but both can be affective or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudmanc4 Posted May 1, 2006 CID Share Posted May 1, 2006 I agree, ther is always more to learn. this is how we have come so far W/ IT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunted 2 Posted May 1, 2006 CID Share Posted May 1, 2006 yes it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
organ_shifter Posted May 1, 2006 CID Share Posted May 1, 2006 Yeah, I have Nvidia's hardware firewall, but I notice that my software solution does everything I need as well. It monitors outgoing/incoming connections, applicatons which are requesting access to the internet, hidden apps trying to gain internet access through other programs, etc. Using both hardware & software firewalls together works very well though. I use them both when I'm browsing through dangerous zones. With all the protection i can muster . still got whacked with a floating banner , still recon. a backup is the ultimate protection, I forgot to mention that I also use a full time spyware/adware solution. It'll take care of those banners, popups, flash, etc. This program is very nice and gets the job done. It replaced PopUpCop which I used for years. Additional Spyware/Adware Protection: Super Ad Blocker 3.1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jus42nite Posted May 1, 2006 CID Share Posted May 1, 2006 bit defender 9.5 pro comes with all and works great never had anything been usin it for years now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallowEarth Posted May 2, 2006 CID Share Posted May 2, 2006 Or, secure your PC for $0.00: Firewall: ZoneAlarm Antivirus: AVG Antispyware: Windows Defender Everything in between: Ewido Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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