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  Jun 8 2008, 10:29 AM
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I don't know if I'm in the right place or not. I'm a newbie to the sight and so-so with my Windows XP. The last few weeks I've been getting a lot of little nasties including a few trojans. My question is, what programs should I be running to protect my computer as thoroughly as possible. I'm no good with background/registry editing so I need easy to run programs and they MUST be freeware. I'm disabled on SSD and share the computer with a neighbor who likes to visit porn sites (can't blame him for all the problems). The following is a list of my system: Windows XP on Dell Dimension E521 ... currently using the Windows Firewall that came installed. AVG Anti-Virus Free Verizon Security Suite: but only the Anti-Spyware, Fraud Protection and PC Tune-Up is ACTIVATED Spyware Blaster (I like this but it seems to be blocking me from doing things) These seem to be working ok but lately I've been averaging about 10 SPYWARE COOKIES a day. I want to ge rid of the Verizon Security Suite completely and I'm not totally crazy about Spyware Blaster. Like I said before, I need totally FREEWARE programs. I read the post by Grinler on how to protect your computer but I got a little lost. I was considering the following programs...can yall tell me if I'm doing the right things? AVG Anti-Virus FREE Ad-Aware FREE (had this before but got error message when trying to update) ??? REMOVING Spyware Blaster and INSTALLING Spyware Guard A squared FREE SpyBot Search and Destroy Since I have Windows Installed Firewall is it sufficient or should I disable it and add Zone Alarm ...or if yall have other suggestions I'd love to hear them. I check my system on ShieldsUp and it shows me as stealth but it showed a critical error regarding my PING. I have to admit, I have no idea what this means or how to fix it. This post has been edited by PAmichele: Jun 9 2008, 12:10 AM |
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Jun 27 2008, 07:41 PM
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 Forum Addict Group: HJT Senior Classmen Posts: 1,268 Joined: 21-March 08 From: Canada Member No.: 197,892 |
QUOTE AVG Anti-Virus FREE Ad-Aware FREE (had this before but got error message when trying to update) ??? REMOVING Spyware Blaster and INSTALLING Spyware Guard A squared FREE SpyBot Search and Destroy I think that is good layer of protection,however even with that you are not 100% free of malware. You should also be careful when surfing on the web. Please read here: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic75445.html http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic123660.html I suggust installing Superantispyware instead of Spybot and Ad-aware. QUOTE Spyware Blaster (I like this but it seems to be blocking me from doing things) I think spywareblaster is a great software, can you give me what Spywareblaster is blocking you from doing? QUOTE Since I have Windows Installed Firewall is it sufficient or should I disable it and add Zone Alarm Windows Firewall is not enough to keep you safe and secure. You should add another firewall such as Zone Alarm or Comodo Firewall. QUOTE I check my system on ShieldsUp and it shows me as stealth but it showed a critical error regarding my PING. I have to admit, I have no idea what this means or how to fix it. You should post that question in the Operating system forum: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/forum76.html Hope that helps and good luck 
This post has been edited by extremeboy: Jun 27 2008, 07:42 PM -------------------- There are places in us that have no limitations.
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Jun 28 2008, 05:26 AM
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Are you only detecting cookies or is it detecting other stuff?
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