[darrell74]

I need to re up on my internet security.

What's the best out there?

I'm looking for something that will give me good internet security and will improve my speed.

Any input?

[secretstash]

just use microsoft security essentials.. its free and works best with windows.

-stash

[Pete0]

Safe Browsing is better ofcourse (not clicking random ads. opening suspicious attachments in spam etc. )

I used to work in system troubleshooting and virus cleaning in the past.
Heres what I would highly recommend:

1. Do windows update every 2 weeks.
2. You can ignore/uninstall, inbuilt firewall/antivirus programs cuz they can slow you down or cause excessive popups for confirmation
3. DO NOT use internet explorer - this is the most important and i cannot stress it enough.
4. mozilla firefox is recommend - get an add on called "ad block plus" and use the "easy USA" or standard list that comes with it.
5. get "spybot search and destroy" - update it and use the "immunize" feature - do it every 2 weeks. apart from that disable all other active services from this program.
6. Get CCleaner - run the cleaner and reg cleaner frequently.

If you really want to have an antivirus software ( and be willing to bog down some memory and speed),
Kaspersky Software is probably the best out there IMHO.

and if your looking for something very light and pretty good protection. get the free Avast! antivirus. This is what i personally use. only settings u might need to change is disable the sounds from automatic stuff such as updates.


Other stuff for speed :

CCleaner - uninstall all unncessary programs/toolbars etc.
CCleaner - startup items - disable non essential items.
Complete defrag once a month.


Good luck

[lifemagnetic]

firefox, get the extensions "no scripts" and "better privacy" which prevent scripts and flash cookies respectively (takes a bit of tweaking)...a cookie manager, use comodo firewall (read a tutorial), and cc cleaner, spybot search and destroy, avira antivirus. All depends how much ram you have....good luck

[Jimmy0607]

Get a mac

[brad89]

2. You can ignore/uninstall, inbuilt firewall/antivirus programs cuz they can slow you down or cause excessive popups for confirmation

Not a good idea for people who aren't very "experienced"

[jjgold]

Any virus software slows your computer down

I sue none, be smart

system restore is your friend

[darrell74]

Thanks for the information.

I just had Kapersky for a year.
I didn't re-up on the subscription,
does anybody bknow how I can remove it.

[lifemagnetic]

Thanks for the information.

I just had Kapersky for a year.
I didn't re-up on the subscription,
does anybody bknow how I can remove it.

go to cnet.com; click downlaods, and download "revo uninstaller" then run it, find kaspersky, do an advanced uninstall, remove EVERYTHING, select all of the registry items it finds, all of it, then delete at each step. Reboot. PM me if you need more info. GL man

[macoeric]

kaspersky is the best imo

[Stallion]

Norton 360.

[Kindred]

norton internet security works good, and doesn't slow the computer down. I run it on my netbook faster than the microsoft essentials that came preinstalled on the netbook. Find a free after rebate deal and you'll have good security at a good price

[Vol_Bengal]

Get a mac

You do realize they make anti-virus / spyware tools for Mac too... right? And it ain't because they just wanna sell stuff.

[kiln]

There are some great tools available for PC users, most of which are free. I use Avira now but used to use AVG. I actually prefer AVG for its ability to spot bad pages from the listings that Google returns with your searches but Avira ranks better in false-positives (meaning it produced fewer false positives). Either of them are good and make Norton and Symantec look like the pieces of crap they actually are. Good luck!

[Robber]

i can tell ytou avast is aannoying very

[hustla]

Norton Intenet Sec 2010, the 2011 beta coming soon

[NEW_WORLD]

bitdefender total security 2011
i've never problem with this

[koz-man]

norton internet security works good, and doesn't slow the computer down. I run it on my netbook faster than the microsoft essentials that came preinstalled on the netbook. Find a free after rebate deal and you'll have good security at a good price

Just picked up NIS on E-bay... 2 years for 3 computers for $38.

[Arsenal]

I use Norton on both my desktop and laptop.

[boscokid]

firefox, get the extensions "no scripts" and "better privacy" which prevent scripts and flash cookies respectively (takes a bit of tweaking)...a cookie manager, use comodo firewall (read a tutorial), and cc cleaner, spybot search and destroy, avira antivirus. All depends how much ram you have....good luck

this is what i use

[paintball1084]

AVG free, Microsoft security essentials, comodo, kaspersky are all good. I got a 10 year sub to norton using a little web site....... so i use that

[Wiggums5]

don't get any, they are a waste of money

[mrmarket]

There are differing levels of security based on paranoia. The sad fact is that a talented hacker can pretty much cut through all security like butter if they want to. That's not an excuse to let things slide but just something you have to be conscious of.

Here are the basics of what I do

A)Start with yourself. A lot of problems stem from user behavior. Don't download torrents et al, porn, open weird e-mail attachments. If you must I would suggest a separate computer from the one you use for financial affairs/work.
B) Firefox with noscript,adblockplus,wot
C) Run as limited user on windows 7 unless I have to install some program I am sure is safe
D) Malwarebytes, AVIRA, Windows Defender run once a week
E) Make sure all programs are up to date and check once a week
F) Zonealarm + Router

Also this may help:
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/19...2011-a-623925/

[PoweRay]

I like AVG and Avast.

[Wrecktangle]

Norton Internet Security and Tuneup. But for the level of computer skills shown here in the Saloon, get an 16GB Ipad 2 Wifi. That way you've got more money to gamble away.

[markteal]

AV is no guarantee of protection, they are continuously updated because hackers are constantly finding ways to avoid them. The safest thing you can do is to not download and run .exe files from anywhere you don't trust completely, also .scr and .com files work the same way as an .exe file, so again don't run them unless you trust the source %100.

Having said that an AV can help, just don't assume you are bulletproof because of it.

[ex50warrior]

Can anyone briefly explain why Firefox is preferred over IE?

[Flyers21]

I use Norton and have never had a problem in 5 years.

[JMobile]

Spybot Search and Destroy......its free.

[milwaukee mike]

all great advice here.
i use norton 360 and have never had a problem (unlike seemingly every other friend/family member)

[19th Hole]

Safe Browsing is better ofcourse (not clicking random ads. opening suspicious attachments in spam etc. )

I used to work in system troubleshooting and virus cleaning in the past.
Heres what I would highly recommend:

1. Do windows update every 2 weeks.
2. You can ignore/uninstall, inbuilt firewall/antivirus programs cuz they can slow you down or cause excessive popups for confirmation
3. DO NOT use internet explorer - this is the most important and i cannot stress it enough.
4. mozilla firefox is recommend - get an add on called "ad block plus" and use the "easy USA" or standard list that comes with it.
5. get "spybot search and destroy" - update it and use the "immunize" feature - do it every 2 weeks. apart from that disable all other active services from this program.

6. Get CCleaner - run the cleaner and reg cleaner frequently.

If you really want to have an antivirus software ( and be willing to bog down some memory and speed),
Kaspersky Software is probably the best out there IMHO.

and if your looking for something very light and pretty good protection. get the free Avast! antivirus. This is what i personally use. only settings u might need to change is disable the sounds from automatic stuff such as updates.


Other stuff for speed :

CCleaner - uninstall all unncessary programs/toolbars etc.
CCleaner - startup items - disable non essential items.
Complete defrag once a month.


Good luck

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Thank you for your advice.

[19th Hole]

There are differing levels of security based on paranoia. The sad fact is that a talented hacker can pretty much cut through all security like butter if they want to. That's not an excuse to let things slide but just something you have to be conscious of.

Here are the basics of what I do

A)Start with yourself. A lot of problems stem from user behavior. Don't download torrents et al, porn, open weird e-mail attachments. If you must I would suggest a separate computer from the one you use for financial affairs/work.
B) Firefox with noscript,adblockplus,wot
C) Run as limited user on windows 7 unless I have to install some program I am sure is safe
D) Malwarebytes, AVIRA, Windows Defender run once a week
E) Make sure all programs are up to date and check once a week
F) Zonealarm + Router

Also this may help:
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/19...d-3-23-2011-a-
623925/

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Thank you for the knowledge.

[Wrecktangle]

Can anyone briefly explain why Firefox is preferred over IE?

More malware, and fat-assed MicroSoft is slow off the mark to defend against it. The malware crash I had a few years ago was directly attributable to it. I'll never use it again willingly.

[Robber]

avast wants a fking cookie for updating itself

stop with bthe loud announcement

[brad89]

avast wants a fking cookie for updating itself stop with bthe loud announcement

(you can disable that noise/alert though)