Spyware, viruses, & security : the best of internet security
Trend Micro
by mrobinson52 - 10/23/06 2:31 AM In reply to: the best of internet security by damom111I have been using the Trend Micro Suite, and am very very happy with it. It has a ligher footprint than Norton or McAfee, and it updates a few times a day, as opposed to a couple of times a week. It also rates well in independant comparison tests, and outranks Norton and McAfee.
Trend Micro, V-Com
by ozgunsinan - 10/23/06 11:49 PM In reply to: Trend Micro by mrobinson52As a system suite, I've been using V-Com which includes, well check it out at V-Com.com. It uses Trend Micro definitions for it's anti-virus software. As an all in one application, it's probable the best with regards to return on its footprint.
Trend Micro
by clakowicz - 10/28/06 9:42 PM In reply to: Trend Micro by mrobinson52I couldn't agree more!
Very nice program.
Internet Security Suites
by FYNGAZ - 10/23/06 2:57 AM In reply to: the best of internet security by damom111Hi Stacey,
Yes you have come to the best ''right place'' for a 99.9% good answer to your question.
I have tried the over advertised, in your face security suites, including your current brand. But why pay for bloated, resource hogging programs such as those ones, when there are two 'FREE' awesome suites that are just as efficient, if not better, and come very highly recommended by all who have chosen to use them. My personal first choice is 'Avast' which takes care of my PC security better than any of the ones I paid for. My second choice would be AVG, which my treasured other half uses, we do this because she has used AVG forever, and it's nice to watch and compare the performances of both of these supreme and well designed suites. If you feel that paying a fee provides even more security, both 'Avast' and 'AVG' have ''Pro'' versions, that leave all those other in your face outfits performing like the dinosaurs that they have become.
anti-virus
by acouture13 - 10/23/06 3:48 AM In reply to: the best of internet security by damom111in the last year or so I have had very good luck with Microsoft" Windows Defender" and also Microsoft "Windows Live Onecare".You might want to consider these two downloads from Microsoft.
anti - virus
by ranman54 - 10/23/06 5:07 AM In reply to: anti-virus by acouture13this is a subject with many pros and cons. Norton and McAfee bloat your system and minimize your bank account. I have used both and will never again, even if they gave their systems away. I use AVG Free Edition and will recommend it to anyone. I've used it for over a year trouble-free. Good hunting
Randy
Norton SystemWorks 2006
by dduncan76 - 10/23/06 6:19 AM In reply to: anti - virus by ranman54Hello, For several years I told everybody I knew to use NOrton everything, and avoid McAffe like the plague. I have been lucky, and have not got into trouble with NOrton, but like others I have read about here, I too can not get any response from them. I use Lavasoft Firewall (Free Version), Microsoft Defender, Lavasoft AdAware SE Plus, and Spybot Search and Destroy, as far as I know I am clean. I had to turn off NOrton email scan out, because nothing would send, and Microsoft Live One Care, is very dangerous.
Has anybody ever tried CA Internet Security Suite from TigerDirect.com? You pay $70.00 upfront, and then get your money back through two mail in rebates. It looks like a good deal, and they say major corporations use it religiously with out any problems. I comes with all kind of tools, but I do not ever see it talked about here or anywhere. I sure would appreciate it if anybody can tell me about their service.
I like the way NOrton Systemworks helps me clean up everyday when I am through, but I will not be putting anymore money into protection from NOrton, when the Tech Dept. will not answer me. I am also dumping AdAware SE Plus, it does no more than the free AdAware SE.
I need total Internet Protection and Firewall, and I also need something to take the place of NOrton for clean up purposes everyday. Please, if anyone can tell me what will work great for clean up, Please tell me.
Thanks,
Danny Duncan
Daily Cleanup
by wm1837 - 10/24/06 1:34 PM In reply to: Norton SystemWorks 2006 by dduncan76Try CCleaner. You can get it at download.com and it is free. It does a very good job safely.
anti virus
by ttrojak - 10/24/06 5:53 PM In reply to: Daily Cleanup by wm1837enough is enough I COUNTED 176 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS YOU PEOPLE PUT ON HERE AND YOU STILL CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT IF YOUR VERTUAL MEMORY IS LOW MOST WORT WORK WELL. IF YOUR LOADED WITH MEMORY ALL WILL WORK. IF YOU OWN A E-MACHINE YOUR GOING TO HATE ALLL THE PROGRAMS. TRUST ME I WORK FOR DELL. YOU HAVE TO HAVE SOMETHING BETTER TO DO THEN BEAT THIS TO DEATH.. SORRY I CAN'T TAKE ANYMORE.
Cleaning up
by clakowicz - 10/28/06 9:39 PM In reply to: Norton SystemWorks 2006 by dduncan76What is it you are attempting to clean up everyday?
Knowing that will help get you headed in the right direction and farther away from Symantec
CL
If You Are Trying To Contact Symantic ( Norton)
by yes746 - 11/4/06 2:57 AM In reply to: Norton SystemWorks 2006 by dduncan76I Have Found Out That The Best Way To Contact Norton Is To Call (800) 441-7234 By The Way, What Works Better Than Norton System Works To Keep Your System In Order?
NSW 2006
by ash_cool - 11/12/06 3:46 AM In reply to: Norton SystemWorks 2006 by dduncan76Well tech support of Norton has defenitely improved with both email and chat support. As I have found out Norton SystemWorks is far superior to any other programs. Shortly NSW 2007 should be released there should be new features in NSW 2007.
don't forget the obiviuos
by dipzdoo - 10/23/06 5:46 AM In reply to: the best of internet security by damom111While there are many good suggestions posted. There is one is missing or taken for granted.
Do not use the Windows defaut Admin account.
Setup a seperate user account when surfing the net.
My favorite is AVG.....
by Maggie6243 - 10/23/06 6:13 AM In reply to: don't forget the obiviuos by dipzdooI've used the big names...Norton.McAfee, and will never use either again. My favorites are AVG and Avast. I've switched between the two for a couple of years now and finally settled for AVG. I recently bought the Pro version. I don't really know why I bought it. I think because they deserve to be paid for a really good AV....Maggie
please enlighten me on this default admin account thing...
by 0My707 - 11/13/06 10:46 AM In reply to: don't forget the obiviuos by dipzdooHere I am, What do I do?System Information report written at: 11/13/06 10:35:16
System Name: MYMINDSBLANK
[System Summary]
Item Value
OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name MYMINDSBLANK
System Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation
System Model Dimension 8250
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2386 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date Dell Computer Corporation A01, 10/22/2002
SMBIOS Version 2.3
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume2
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)"
User Name MYMINDSBLANK\SWEET SUITE12345
Time Zone Pacific Standard Time
Total Physical Memory 256.00 MB
Available Physical Memory 85.07 MB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB
Page File Space 625.86 MB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys
hope i have sent you the right info for suggestions. if you see anything about this system you dont like, let me know. I appreciate your suggestions. 0my707
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