Computer newbies: How many anti's.??
How many anti's.??
by chucker111 - 4/25/08 11:44 AMAs usual I'll state:I'm not a newbie,but this subject is new to ME.First,my system:Windows XP Home SP2
Dimension 4600
Intel Pentium 4 Processor
512 MB RAM
64MB GE FORCE 4MX Graphics Card
120 GB Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive 7200RPM
Intel Pro 100M Integrated PC/NIC Card
16X DVD-Rom Drive
NOW,The Question:
I used McAfee for about 4 years and it worked great,but in the last couple weeks,the new(2008) version has given me problems.Every few days it would have an Icon in my tray stating:You Are NOT Protected.Well,I've seen that over the years,but this version(installed a few weeks ago) is different.When I clicked on the icon,the page shows up with a button saying:Fix It Now.In the past it would fix it and be done.The last few times with this version,it would still be Unprotected after pushing said button.SO,I uninstalled and re-installed twice.Fine until a few days later,then same warning.SO,I uninstalled it for good today.I installed AVG Antivirus,free version.My question is:should I also install AdAware 2007 and Commodo firewall or anything else,or just let it go with the AVG Antivirus.I know this has been asked before,but I don't recall the answer.Sorry for such a Loooong question,but how much is TOO MUCH.??(eg;actual runtime and such).Thanks in advance.Chucker.
Maybe ...
by Kees Bakker
- 4/25/08 11:53 AM
In reply to: How many anti's.?? by chucker111
McAfee was right with the message?
In http://forums.mcafeehelp.com/showthread.php?t=216587 I read that (at least in the 2007 version) it showed in the right pane what exactly the problem was, so you could fix it yourself. Did they replace it in the 2008 version with non-working "let me fix it for you"? That's bad.
Anyway, are you sure you're being protected without knowing why McAfee thought otherwise?
Kees
????
by chucker111 - 4/25/08 12:28 PM In reply to: Maybe ... by Kees Bakker
The past 4 versions,that particular warning only showed up sparingly,and always corrected the problem.With this version,it would not.It has a "Virtual Repair",which I went to,but did what it told me to,and then a couple days later,same warning.What about the number of Antiviruses I should install.??Is the AVG enough or should I install more freebies(ie:AdAware and more),or is that enough.Just don't want to be UNprotected for any length of time.!!Thanks for response.(As far as the McAfee,it's taking up Waaaay too much time).Can't figure out it's problem.I hear TERRIBLE things about Norton,so I don't want to go there.
???
by chucker111 - 4/25/08 1:06 PM In reply to: ???? by chucker111Sorry to repost so soon,but I really need to know if AVG is enough alone,or if I should install other freebies to accompany the AVG.??Thanks in advance(again).
Re: what more.
by Kees Bakker - 4/25/08 1:19 PM
In reply to: ??? by chucker111
AVG is antivirus (versie 8.0 claims to be anti-spyware also, and it's big enough - 46 Mb - to be credible). But it's not a firewall.
If you've got broadband connection and are behind a router there's and have the Windows XP firewall activated that's enough to protect you against unwanted visitors. But you need another firewall (like Zonealarm or Comodo) to keep an eye on (potentially unwanted) outgoing traffic. That's up to you. Personally, I like Zonealarms red and green bars flickering in the system tray when there's Internet access.
And it wouldn't harm to install Spybot S&D as an additional defense against spyware.
Kees
OK,then...
by chucker111 - 4/25/08 2:35 PM In reply to: Re: what more. by Kees Bakker
I hear ya,and thank you.Sorry to be so much trouble,but,you are saying it IS ok to run these extras you speak of at the same time as AVG.??(I hear so much about conflict of multiple anti's,because some run in "real time").What do ya think,Kees.??Thanks again for all your time,sir.
sorry again,but...
by chucker111 - 4/25/08 3:26 PM In reply to: OK,then... by chucker111Sorry to keep re-posting before you get a chance to answer(computer impatience).BUT,I really want to be clear on YOUR recommendations.If I purchase ZoneAlarm AND d/l SpybotS&D,would I then UNinstall the AVG and go with the 2 mentioned OR....???
Re: what to do.
by Kees Bakker - 4/26/08 12:54 PM
In reply to: sorry again,but... by chucker111
The combination of free AVG antivirus, free Zonealarm firewall (no need to pay for antivirus part, the firewall is free) and free Spybot S&D and Windows defender is OK.
Kees
AVG
by draggo1 - 5/3/08 10:38 PM In reply to: ???? by chucker111Hi...I just went from here to hell with infected computer ...after spending bit of time shoping for a good antivirus I came accros AVG free but when I had a good look what protection is giving you...is not much...If you pay for one it will give you whole lot more...and free one it's just not enough now days.I payed for one and it found whole lot of **** thet the free one didn't.
Good luck
Dave
You need
by glb613 - 4/25/08 3:34 PM In reply to: How many anti's.?? by chucker1111 anti-virus
1 firewall
2 or more anti-spyware programs
Thanks.!!
by chucker111 - 4/26/08 4:52 PM In reply to: (NT) Thanks,glb613..! by chucker111Sorry,in my haste,I forgot to thank you very much for your help,Kees.!! I think I may be in decent shape NOW.Thanks again,chucker.
Re: You need
by 3rdalbum - 5/3/08 3:04 AM In reply to: You need by glb613You need:
1. Firewall that blocks incoming connections only
2. to be careful about what you download and what sites you visit.
That's it. Why slow down your computer with anti-virus, anti-spyware and multiple firewalls, when you can just avoid downloading anything bad in the first place? The only computer security otherwise that you need is a firewall - if you've got broadband, you more than likely have a perfectly good firewall built into your modem. A firewall prevents crackers from connecting to programs running on your computer; any good operating system should come with all ports closed by default anyway, but Windows has programs that listen on various ports, so you need that firewall.
But just one firewall. And only one that will block incoming connections. After all, if nothing bad gets in, nothing bad will transmit out, so there's no need for stopping outgoing connections.
Drive-by downloads
by santuccie - 5/8/08 10:18 AM In reply to: Re: You need by 3rdalbum'Why slow down your computer with anti-virus, anti-spyware and multiple firewalls, when you can just avoid downloading anything bad in the first place?'
>>Standard Web safety practices still work if you use Linux, Mac OS-X, BSD, Solaris, and such; but not for Windows. Legitimate Web sites all over the Internet are being infected in cross-site scripting attacks, and will infect the computers of unprotected and unsuspecting visitors. Remember this?
That having been said, I myself surf the Web on XP SP3 without antimalware, but I also lock the kernel to prevent parasites from accessing the API and launching. I also download software only from known legitimate Web sites, and scan e-mail attachments at VirusTotal (I read chain e-mails, but I don't forward them).
Disabling write-access to the system32 folder is all you really need to do, but you can also block browser hijackers (usually only found on inappropriate sites) and adware with Arovax Shield. For step-by-step instructions, visit Invincible Windows. Hope this helps!
Too many antivirus
by famulla - 5/2/08 6:52 PM In reply to: How many anti's.?? by chucker111It is like too many receipes confuses the cooks
Use only one antivirus, and stick to that . You will be happy. Remember that goes for your doctor, lawyer and accountant, only one they know you well.
I thank you
Firozali A. Mulla MBA PhD
P.O.Box 6044
Dar-Es-Salaam
Tanzania
East Africa
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