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 Apr 20 2007, 03:55 AM
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Greetings My Friends, I need some technical advice. I would like to get some kind of software that would give me complete protection from Viruses, spyware, malware etc. Is there one software that I can use, or do I need different packages for different types of malware? Every software producing company boasts that its product is number one, so naturally I am confused like most other computer users. At present I am using A.V.G. Free 7.5,SuperAntiSpyware,Spybot Search and Destroy and Winpatrol by Bill P. Studios but I am not really satisfied with them. How good are these anyway? In spite of them I got infected twice. Please Advise. With Thanks. Sincerely, John Gomes This post has been edited by John Gomes: Apr 20 2007, 03:56 AM |
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Apr 20 2007, 04:05 AM
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 Bleepin' Cynic Group: BC Advisor Posts: 5,333 Joined: 11-November 06 Member No.: 94,959 |
QUOTE I would like to get some kind of software that would give me complete protection from Viruses, spyware, malware etc. Is there one software that I can use, or do I need different packages for different types of malware? Unfortunately no such package exists. You are better off having a range of packages that each perform their individual function well. As to why you got infected, that also depends on your computer usage habits, and not just the protection software you use. I've never used Winpatrol but the other applications you list are all good in my opinion. -------------------- Stupidity has a knack of getting its way.
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Apr 20 2007, 04:45 AM
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 aut viam inveniam aut faciam Group: Members Posts: 3,510 Joined: 14-November 06 From: Ossendrecht/The Netherlands Member No.: 95,557 |
Antivirus, Antimalware, And Antispyware Resources
Suggested Safe Practices Please check the Free handy programs link in my sig to a wealth of free 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 |
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Apr 20 2007, 10:01 PM
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 To INSANITY and BEYOND !! Group: Moderator Posts: 9,610 Joined: 10-September 04 From: NJ USA Member No.: 2,608 |
hi John Gomes
I might only add Spyware blaster from BC's list here , Freeware Replacements For Common Commercial Apps Also I don't see a firewall mentioned. So I'll recommend Comodo Firewall,also in the list. -------------------- Can you spare some PC cycles to help FIND A CURE .. BC FOLDING TEAM Click me /info..
ThoughtVent a goodplace to discuss.<<>>>Staying Updated Calendar of Updates. For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.... |
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Apr 21 2007, 12:56 AM
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 -In Training- Group: Members Posts: 1,196 Joined: 26-February 07 From: Vladivostok Member No.: 114,097 |
I also reccommend real-time monitoring protection so that your computer will be safe at anytime
 You will have to consider buying a premium version of the anti-malware product For me,I use Trend Micro Internet Security 2006 Just be sure that you have sufficient memory to keep things running smooth This post has been edited by Commander Gman: Apr 21 2007, 12:59 AM -------------------- It's cold in here... |
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