 New Pc With Windows Xp Home , Nortons, Bigfix, what would you do to protect your new PC ? |
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 Jan 27 2008, 02:53 AM
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New Member  Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 22-January 08 Member No.: 185,323  |
I picked up a $298 Emachines from Walmart. Its simple but all I do is surf the web so it will get the job done. It came with the 60 day trial of Nortons and something called BIGFIX that monitors for problems. I need to buy a GOOD all-around antivirus/firewall/keep-the-damn-spyware-out software. I've had good luck with the Nortons, until I let it expire for a couple of months. Is the BitDefender anygood? What do the mods/experts here use to defend their PC? What about programs to keep things clean and erase unneeded junk....any recommendations? I guess what I'd like to know is....what do the experts here use to keep everything running properly? Edit: Moved topic to the more appropriate forum. ~ Animal |
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Jan 27 2008, 03:26 AM
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Arachibutyrophobia Group: BC Advisor Posts: 5,202 Joined: 4-March 05 From: Northern Sierra Foothills Member No.: 13,532 |
I use AVG, ZoneAlarm, Superantispyware, and AdAware. These are all free and many of our members and staff use them. Both AVG and Zone Alarm are active and update regularly.
-------------------- May we please have a little chlorine for the gene pool?
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Jan 27 2008, 09:45 AM
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 Distinguished Member Group: Members Posts: 791 Joined: 18-September 06 From: Nebraska Member No.: 86,034 |
I use zonealarm, avast anti virus, adaware and spybot. I personally do not like Norton, they take up a lot of resources and slow down your computer. I had BigFix, a long time ago, it was a free program that would let you know if there were any updates for your computer as far as security and some programs. It wasn't bad, but I have'nt used it in years.. I don't know anything about bit defender... sorry...
-------------------- "We should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged."
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Jan 27 2008, 10:04 AM
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 Still visually handicapped, new avatar :0) Group: Global Moderator Posts: 15,531 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Southeastern CT, USA Member No.: 35,824 |
On XP I used AVG, Windows Defender, and the last freeware version of the Sygate Personal Firewall
On Vista 32 bit, I used AVG, Windows Defender and the PCTools firewall On Vista 64 bit, I use Avast, Windows Defender and the Windows firewall Also have AdAware, SpyBot Search and Destroy - along with a couple more security apps On XP I used AVG, Windows Defender, and the last freeware version of the Sygate Personal Firewall On Vista 32 bit, I used AVG, Windows Defender and the PCTools firewall On Vista 64 bit, I use Avast, Windows Defender and the Windows firewall Also have AdAware, SpyBot Search and Destroy - along with a couple more security apps Big Fix lets you know if updates are available for your system - but I'm of the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it school" so I don't update drivers unless I'm having issues. -------------------- - John
**If you need a more detailed explanation, please ask for it. I have the Knack. ** BTW - the avatar pic is a camel as it looks back at me while I'm in the saddle (and he wasn't happy!) |
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Jan 27 2008, 10:37 AM
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Forum Addict Group: BC Advisor Posts: 7,460 Joined: 3-September 05 From: Killeen, TX Member No.: 33,068 |
I have two systems.
On one I use Avira Personal Free, Windows Defender, and SuperAntispyware. I just changed yesterday from AVG Free to Avira on this system. On the other, I use Avira, Windows Defender, and AVG Spyware. I've used the much-maligned NIS and NAV for about 5 years. I've also used Panda Plat 2006, Comodo AV, and various others through the years. They all do the job on my systems, it just comes down to a (momentary, for me) user preference thing. Louis |
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Jan 27 2008, 10:42 AM
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Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 260 Joined: 10-October 06 From: NJ-Just across the Hudson from lower Manhattan Member No.: 89,480 |
These free "gems of protection" may be found here....
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic3616.html And here..... http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic405.html |
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