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« on: June 26, 2007, 07:32:26 PM »
As of late i have been using Zone alarm and it seems fine, but i would like to hear other people's views on there favorite's. Or two separate stand alone programs you use instead. Thank you
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« Reply #1 on: June 26, 2007, 07:46:08 PM »
 I use AVG combo.

http://www4.grisoft.com/doc/products-avg-anti-virus-plus-firewall/us/crp/2

 I haven't had any issues for the past 5 years w/ this. Although they didn't introduce the combo until mid 05' , ( don't quote the exact time ), still ,it uses minimal resources , and is very user friendly.
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« Reply #2 on: June 27, 2007, 07:41:06 AM »
Quote from: mudmanc4 on June 26, 2007, 07:46:08 PM
I use AVG combo.

http://www4.grisoft.com/doc/products-avg-anti-virus-plus-firewall/us/crp/2

 I haven't had any issues for the past 5 years w/ this. Although they didn't introduce the combo until mid 05' , ( don't quote the exact time ), still ,it uses minimal resources , and is very user friendly.

I agree with what you said. AVG and Comodo whether their  on or off I get the same speeds and I don't have any problems either.
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« Reply #3 on: June 27, 2007, 07:44:59 AM »
AVG for anti virus

and i will never use a software firewall.
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« Reply #4 on: June 27, 2007, 08:52:41 AM »
Antivir for antivirus and a linksys router for my firewall works best for me.  If i had the money, i would buy a Pix Firewall.
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« Reply #5 on: June 27, 2007, 08:54:53 AM »
NOD32 is hands down the best AV I have ever used.
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« Reply #6 on: June 27, 2007, 09:32:07 AM »
Quote from: powerspec88 on June 27, 2007, 08:52:41 AM
Antivir for antivirus and a linksys router for my firewall works best for me.  If i had the money, i would buy a Pix Firewall.

Pix are nice.. if you want a cheap alternative that offers just about all of the features of a Pix check out smoothwall or m0n0wall.  Both run on a Linux kernel and are pretty damn good at what they do.

For me.. I am running kaspersky's Internet suite 6 right now.  I have tried just about everything under the sun, Norton, Trend Micro, AVG, Avast...  I am a big fan of the suites just because it adds another layer of protection on your network.  That way I dont have to rely 100% on my router to handle network attacks. 
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« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2007, 10:00:21 AM »
Quote from: Swimmer on June 27, 2007, 09:32:07 AM
Pix are nice.. if you want a cheap alternative that offers just about all of the features of a Pix check out smoothwall or m0n0wall.  Both run on a Linux kernel and are pretty damn good at what they do.

For me.. I am running kaspersky's Internet suite 6 right now.  I have tried just about everything under the sun, Norton, Trend Micro, AVG, Avast...  I am a big fan of the suites just because it adds another layer of protection on your network.  That way I dont have to rely 100% on my router to handle network attacks. 
Just curious swimmer, do you run anything else at all on it with Kaspersky? Adware, Windows Defender, etc...?
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« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2007, 10:04:53 AM »
Our site has a site license for Symantec corporate, and it is great.  Never have a problem. 

Since our main network is pretty open as far as ports are concerned, I use comodo as a software firewall.

At home, I let the WRT54G handle my firewall needs....
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« Reply #9 on: June 27, 2007, 10:38:12 AM »
Quote from: Swimmer on June 27, 2007, 09:32:07 AM
Pix are nice.. if you want a cheap alternative that offers just about all of the features of a Pix check out smoothwall or m0n0wall.  Both run on a Linux kernel and are pretty damn good at what they do.

Thanks, will have to check those out.
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« Reply #10 on: June 27, 2007, 10:42:45 AM »
i've changed from AVG and zonelarm to avast and comodo, and i think i'm going to switch back to my first choice. it seems like comodo is ok, but i dont seem to like avast.
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« Reply #11 on: June 27, 2007, 11:10:13 AM »
Quote from: tommie gorman on June 27, 2007, 10:00:21 AM
Just curious swimmer, do you run anything else at all on it with Kaspersky? Adware, Windows Defender, etc...?

I am running the Internet Security 6.0..  So it is virus, firewall, and active protection.. http://www.kaspersky.com/kis6  Short answer... No
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« Reply #12 on: June 27, 2007, 12:36:32 PM »
Quote from: Swimmer on June 27, 2007, 11:10:13 AM
I am running the Internet Security 6.0..  So it is virus, firewall, and active protection.. http://www.kaspersky.com/kis6  Short answer... No


Same here, I have not had a virus/trojan since I have used Kaspersky..
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« Reply #13 on: June 27, 2007, 04:07:58 PM »
AVG for me. works beautifully
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« Reply #14 on: June 27, 2007, 04:21:00 PM »
Quote from: .s1 on June 27, 2007, 04:07:58 PM
AVG for me. works beautifully
yep. i keep it on my main desktop, but i'm testing out avast on my laptop (which i'm on now)
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