Thought I take 10 minutes or so out to cover the topic of 'PC Security' and pass on a few applications that can make your PC safer.
1. FireWall Firstly lets start off with the 'firewall' an application that controls what programs can talk to the outside world. I've used Zone Alarm free version for years now and had a single issue. To download it for free use this link:
2. AntiVirus If you're unlucky enough or plain stoopid enough to go looking for trouble, you can pick up nasty things off the net in a few minutes and you need something that can deal with them. Again this is a program I ahve used for years and works a treat. AVG Anti-Virus. To download it for free use this link:
3. Nasty or unwanted Web Files Clear out nasty web files using LavaSoft's Adware Personal, after its first deap scan which can take a while, its smart scan feature is quick and simple, again I've used this for years and clears a shed load of crap out. To download it for free use this link:
4. Common Sense Yep I wish it coudl be installed as an application, however the wet-ware (thats you!!) needs to be restrained on what you're downloading, if you go looking for trouble (serials, keygens etc) then it'll take only a few moments for you to wind up in trouble
Anywayz, if you have a suggested program that is FREE, please post below!!
Matt
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Well anyways thanks for the links I'm using Norton at the moment, its preinstalled when i use the built in system restore thingy, so i don't have to pay for the updates
This isnt much but it looks pretty good, although i would stick with Zone alarm. Avast Home edition.
I use Windows firewall + Windows defender, so far so good. As long u dont seacrh for porn, keygens, serial, cracks you will be ok with this. I had Zone alarm + Kaspersky it was horrible, it lower my processor speed for 30% sumtimes more. So I use updates and patches from Microsoft and it work fine for me.
Been using that AVG along side windows firewall since i last completely wiped my harddrive about 5-6 weeks now. second choice was windows defender. totally happy with AVG no complaints so far
1 firewall, 2 virus protections ie ( hendrix and stuee), and they say at least 2 or 3 spyware protection, but only 1 of each running to protect your comp, go here
I have a Mac so I dont use any anti virus but only recently when I installed XP (bootcamp runs windows native on a intel mac..) I had been running windows for a week weeks and reliased I needed anti virus so I downloaded AVG.. pointless story I surpose.. My sister didnt have an anti virus and she went to uni with her laptop.. within a week and she had around 150 viruses. So the moral of the storys are... always use anti viruses... I surpose
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I'm a bit freaky on the amount of Anti-Spyware I use. All my recommendations R free and basic, with most giving the option to upgrade to more expensive version. I use Adaware and Spybot like sum other but I can also recommend:
threatfire - very new recommendation (infact only dwnloaded it last night) but it seems good & can be used ASWELL as UR normal antivirus. Check the webby 4 more details.
I have used this in the past and found it quite good also:
AVG Anti-Spyware
I hope these help. As I said they R just sum of the ones I have used but I'm sure I'll report back if more R needed.
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Any1 who is with virgin can get PCGuard for free off them ( if they have the medium or above package) its pretty good spyware and anti virus. Anytime i run adaware or spybot i get 0 files found since install of it.
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i'll wait till theres a vista update but ta anyway. looking for a free (yes free, preferably without having to use a torrent as the idea of that scares me) program that would sort my registry for me in vista? fix or remove all broken links and the like.
was guna say... no vista patches?! dont know anything about vista. read in some forums that its a bit werid still. will just wait till i buy next pc. was using 2000millenium edition untill 2 years ago!
i use avg with spybot windows defender aint had a virus 4 3 yrs i also use a program called tune up utilities to keep junk clean does reg scan etc and it free it says trial but once trial used u have to just wait 4 timer
I think for people who running Norton Anti Virus Should take it away as its sucha big program (!!!) .
Im using one called 'F-Secure' I got it free as my broadband dealer gives it to me free as im a local customer ..
And the updates are free ...
Have a look at :
I used avg one time and i forgot turn off F-Secure , so my pc crashed as u should NEVER have 2 antivirus programs at the same time .. So no more avg for me
I think its enough with the thing major uses ' : Windows Firewall And Windows Defender , I used it on my last computer , and i didnt even get one virus !! Thats pretty amazin as i were downloadin almost all the time ..
Well anyways .. Good Luck with te anti virus programs
I use nod32 but it's not free... I do believe you can get a trial but meh
something that IS free is HITMAN PRO.. It's basically a bigass macro that installs, downloads, updates and runs a bunch of the best anti virus, anti spyware, anti anything -programs
worth checking out imo... but please note: the whole process of running Hitman Pro can take a while so meh.. I use it when I'm going out, when I'm back it's done and my pc is mintfresh !!
I found COMODO Firewall to be a bit better than Zone alarm, and its totally free it has a nice feature tht shows actiuve processes that might be hidden to you, even in task manager.
also another nice program is Win Patrol, shows active programs, start up programs, scheduled tasks etc, very good for spotting and locating malicious programs.. its free, but some features need you to get a licence key
Jim CCleaner does run on Vista and has done for around 5 months or so. Just download the correct one for Vista and it also sorts your registry out in the registry tab. Bloody great piece of software!
There's a similar one to crapcleaner called "easycleaner" you can get on Its ike a little swiss army knife of useful things, registry check, add/remove programs, look for duplicate files, invalid shortcuts, any crap like temp files, internet files but also remove files from startup folder which is pretty handy. So I got AVG Anti Virus, AVG anti spyware and Anti-rootkit plus easy cleaner for sorting registry and getting rid of stuff. Seems to keep it all runnning sweet. Windows firewall and anti=phishing filter that takes forever with afterbuy web page. Highly recommend AVG its very good and if you do have a problem they've got plenty of info and removal tools available. It would just feel wrong paying for any of these things after using AVG free for so long.
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I'm using Norton at the moment, its preinstalled when i use the built in system restore thingy, so i don't have to pay for the updates 
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