protection advice
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protection advice
I have just bought a new computer. Please could anyone advise me on a good combination of antivirus/firewall/spyware softwares that I can download for free? Thanks
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sorry, should have also mentioned, I'm using Vista
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If 10 people reply, you will get 10 different answers. First - use what you have on hand to start with. That is, make sure Windows Firewall and Windows Defender are running, to cover immediate firewall and spyware concerns. Then you need an anti-virus program. There are several excellent antivirus programs to chose from, some free, some not. I recommend you chose one that performs consistently well in tests by the following respected labs:Be sure to use the "custom" install options when installing these and uncheck any options for extra programs toolbars, or add-ons that you do not want.
I also recommend Malwarebytes's Anti-Malware (MBAM) for supplemental, on-demand scanning.
The AV information above is extracted from my Practicing Safe Computing sticky. You might want to scan through it for more information.
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My personal advice...
- Avast! free antivirus: Download FREE antivirus software - avast! Home Edition
- Avira free antivirus: Download Free Antivirus Products
- free PC Tools Antivirus: PC Tools AntiVirus - Free Anti Virus Download and Removal
- free PC Tools Firewall Plus: PC Tools Firewall Plus - Free Firewall Download
- free Comodo Internet Security (firewall + AV): Firewall and AntiVirus Free Software Download from Comodo
NOTE. During installation, Comodo will also allow you to install AV only, or firewall only, if you prefer to combine one Comodo product with some other product.
If you decide to install Avast, or Avira, make sure, Windows firewall is turned on, or use PC Tools Firewall Plus, or Comodo firewall..
If you decide to install Comodo Internet Security, or just Comodo firewall, make sure, Windows firewall is turned off.
IMPORTANT! Make sure, you use only ONE antivirus, and ONE firewall.
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