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September 21st, 2005, 04:41 PM
#1
In need of armor
Ok well I just had to give my comp to a friend for about a week so he could track down and repair it due to some nasty virus. Now that my comp is back up and running again i really really really want to avoid a repeat. After asking my friend what the best virus blocking program was, I learned how different ones protect in different ways. He also told me that while more is generally better, some of these programs tend to conflict with each other and to go here to find out the best combo.
SO I'm here and this is my question:
What wold be the best, in your guys opinion, combination of firewall, pop-up blocker, virus scanner etc. that i can get on my computer without them conflicting with each other? I would prefer at this point to have as many as i can. Thanks in advance.
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September 21st, 2005, 04:47 PM
#2
One of each will be fine.....as long as you keep them updated
What operating system.??
How do you connect to the internet??
MLF
How people treat you is their karma- how you react is yours-Wayne Dyer
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September 21st, 2005, 04:48 PM
#3
im running windows xp home with service pack one. only reason i dont have service pack two yet is because i want to get all of these programs on my computer before i connect to the internet. as for my isp i use sbc yahoo dsl with the 2wire connection that converts from my phone jack in the wall into a usb port.
\"He who shall introduce into public affairs the principles of primitive Christianity will change the face of the world.\"
Benjamin Franklin
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September 21st, 2005, 05:00 PM
#4
Well patching your machine is a must!!
Any antivirus will do...as long as you keep it updated....I tend to stick with known companies.
Google bar has a pop up blocker as does the newest version of IE
There are several Antispyware programs...you can get an all-in-one from symantec.
Put a router (hardware firewall) in front of your internet connection...which will block worms and malicious scans from accessing your computer...unless you open up ports.
Search and read info on this site\google.
Watch your surfing\download habits..and opening attachments or email.
There....
As for multiple programs doing the same thing...all it does is chew resources, cause conflicts and is not nessecary...IMHO ..of course.
Patching and updates is your best starting point.
MLF
How people treat you is their karma- how you react is yours-Wayne Dyer
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September 21st, 2005, 05:00 PM
#5
I use (on my home PC!) zone alarm 5.5 security suite, this is my firewall and (not so fast) anti-virus.
As for pop-up blocker using a properly configured Firefox instead of IE tends to stop pop-ups.
Zona alarm as it is easy for a beginer to use and configure and does not take up a lot of system resources like other F/W's & A/V's do!
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September 21st, 2005, 05:01 PM
#6
programs on my computer before i connect to the internet
Good thinking batman
Try searching around the forums and the tutorials. There have been quite a few posts about what to put on a pc to keep it safer.
Post back with your choices.
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September 21st, 2005, 05:06 PM
#7
Junior Member
Definitely run Ad-aware, Spybot and one antivirus program. More than one antivirus programs running at the same time can cause problems. See (http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...00031316555206).
Ad-Aware (www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/)
Spybot Search & Destroy (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/)
For antivirus My choice is Symantec
http://www.symantec.com/product/index_homecomp.html
But there are many to choose from (Free and $$$) in no particular order:
McAfee (http://www.mcafee.com/), AVG (http://www.grisoft.com/doc/1), ClamWin (http://www.clamwin.com/) ... Just to name a few.
You can (and probably should) run a personal firewall if for nothing else than seeing what on your box is trying to make outgoing connections. ;-)
I like Kerio Personal Firewall
http://www.kerio.com/kerio.html
If you have a high-speed connection you can (and probably should) install a firewall/router. Like something from LinkSys (http://www.linksys.com).
-ts
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September 21st, 2005, 05:06 PM
#8
I did some looking around and am thinking about going with firefox instead of ie, well come on why wouldn't I, and useing zone alarm, ad subtract, and that google bar. One of the it guys here at work just suggested a program called Black Ice, and said it was pretty much all i would need. What do you all think of black ice?
\"He who shall introduce into public affairs the principles of primitive Christianity will change the face of the world.\"
Benjamin Franklin
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September 21st, 2005, 05:08 PM
#9
Re: In need of armor
Originally posted here by JewishIntent
What wold be the best, in your guys opinion, combination of firewall, pop-up blocker, virus scanner etc. that i can get on my computer without them conflicting with each other? I would prefer at this point to have as many as i can. Thanks in advance.
My answer would be , whatever works best for the individual user. Having used various combinations / mixes over the years , my advice would be to experiment and use what you find easiest and most suitable for your individual set-up, and of course one that works. The advice you are looking for at this level means ****, unless you are comparing like for like, so you will get lots of different personal opinions. Go do some work on your problem and make your own decision
Computer says no
(Carol Beer)
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September 21st, 2005, 05:11 PM
#10
as to adding a firewall/router i ask this, my computer is not the main computer in the house as far as our isp is concerned. the actuall router is directly connected to my mother's computer and then into the wall which is how the other computers are able to connect with it. would adding a physical router/firewall on my computers end give me any problems?
\"He who shall introduce into public affairs the principles of primitive Christianity will change the face of the world.\"
Benjamin Franklin
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