Need New Antivirus And Firewall

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Need New Antivirus And Firewall

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toshibauser View Member Profile	Apr 11 2007, 11:10 PM Post #1
Forum Regular Group: Members Posts: 174 Joined: 13-July 06 Member No.: 76,014	I currently have McAfee Internet Security Suite 8. Recently, it has been causing my computer to crash. After sending the error report to microsoft, it brings up a webpage saying that the "serious error" was casued by either mcafee persong firewall plus or mcafee virus scan. I have decided to use one of the freeware replacements, but i dont knwo wich one to use. Im most concerned about the firewall, I want to get one that is absolutley free, but i dont know which one is the best, or whats different between them. SO, What is the difference between ZoneAlarm, sygate, and the other free firewalls, which do i want to get; what else do i need. For regular cleaning i use CCleaner thanks, toshibauser

fozzie View Member Profile	Apr 12 2007, 02:32 AM Post #2
aut viam inveniam aut faciam Group: Members Posts: 3,510 Joined: 14-November 06 From: Ossendrecht/The Netherlands Member No.: 95,557	Hi toshibauser There are as many security programs as there are opinions. Zone Alarm is favoured by many for the fact that is does not pull much resources from your PC contrary to for instance Norton. It is user-friendly. Given the fact you used a security suite ( all in product) you do not have a antivirus which is very much needed in today's digital world. I recommend and use AVG Free You also would need anti-spyware application(s). I recommend AVG Anti Spyware.in cojunction with SuperAntiSpyware, Spybot S & D and Lavasoft Adaware. Please also read the following great articles : BEST PRACTICES: PC World's Avoid viruses & Scams Simple steps to keep your computer secure! Antivirus, Antimalware, And Antispyware Resources Also go the Free Handy programs thread where you will find more info on other safety features and free handy programs -------------------- Free antivirus : AVG Free Free Anti-spyware AVG Anti Spyware Free Firewall :Zone Alarm Ccleaner Ad aware & Manual SpybotS&D&Manual Free Handy programs

Budapest View Member Profile	Apr 12 2007, 02:51 AM Post #3
Bleepin' Cynic Group: BC Advisor Posts: 5,235 Joined: 11-November 06 Member No.: 94,959	There are reviews of various firewalls here. Firewalls Reviews They recommend ZoneAlarm Pro 6.5 as the best firewall, but it's not free. They recommend Comodo as the best free firewall. Of course this is just one opinion. -------------------- _{Stupidity has a knack of getting its way. —Albert Camus}

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