What FireWall Anti Spy/Vir Checker?

Day03 said:
Forget Windows Firewall, get the Sygate, i think it's free. It's one of the simplest programs to use.

There's no need to discount Windows Firewall. If you want a hassle free Firewall then WF is perfectly fine.

Burnsy
 
I'm with bledd on this, the only form of protection I use is Windows Firewall, has been for a couple of years now. Not done me any harm.

As long as I know where i'm browsing and don't visit any dodgy sites, i'm cool.
 
I always recommend people to use either AVG or Antivir for a FREE antivirus if you have the money, buy NOD32.

As for the firewall, Windows Firewall is decent as long as it's SP2, it's enough protection. If you want a better one, try Zone Alarm or Sygate. For the spyware I use Adware, I only use this one as there is little point in using two, Adware picks it up usally.

I know a lot of people swear by Avast and it does look good, but I don't use it so I have no say.
 
Na, I used to have loads of problems with windows firewall. Unless you only visit microsoft.com you will more then likely get a virus. For thoughs of you who say windows firewall is fine, all I can say is you probably have a virus but just don't have the software to detect it.

"SUPERAntiSpyware" is a great free program that will detect most things on your pc.
 
MadMacs said:
Na, I used to have loads of problems with windows firewall. Unless you only visit microsoft.com you will more then likely get a virus. For thoughs of you who say windows firewall is fine, all I can say is you probably have a virus but just don't have the software to detect it.

"SUPERAntiSpyware" is a great free program that will detect most things on your pc.

A firewall isn't supposed to prevent you getting a virus, thats what an AV program is for. Before you blame a program for not doing it's job, find out what it's designed to do.

Burnsy
 
Tony Williams said:
For the spyware I use Adware, I only use this one as there is little point in using two, Adware picks it up usally.

not true, spybot is usless in removing spyware, but good for blocking it before hand.
Where ad-aware wont block it but is great at removing it.

Avast or AVG
Ashampoo or Zone alarm
Spybot search and destroy
Ad-aware

And you got free, trouble free computing. I've only ever got 1 virus and that was 4years ago with avg. Which it removed, from mine and everyone else computer. Student network.
 
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