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#1 flashystunnaboy

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Posted 27 May 2008 - 08:44 PM

i am currently using mcafee security center, i also have windows defender, i also have, spyware terminator, they are all updated and have real time protection, is that good enuff protection :thumbsup:

Edit: Moved topic from XP to the more appropriate forum. ~ Animal

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#2 nigglesnush85

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Posted 28 May 2008 - 05:40 AM

Hello,

You do have a good ammount of protection there, but sometimes even all of those products may miss something. There is no way to be 100% safe and secure online, but by having some layers of protection you will reduce your chances of getting infected.

Regards,

Alan.

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Posted 28 May 2008 - 08:04 AM

Even though you have a set of security applications, and keep them updated, to rely on these to keep you protected will not be fool-proof unless you yourself are an extremely cautious internet user and have an understanding of what situations you should avoid.
Cheers,
John

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Posted 29 May 2008 - 04:32 PM

Agree with what jgweed said.
Bottom line is you need to have 1 anti-virus program, a firewall, and at least 1 anti-spyware program(I usually have 2 just to be safe).
Also be careful when using the internet. I suggust you read here for some excellent tips:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic54805.html
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic75445.html

Regards,
Extremeboy

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