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« on: June 26, 2007, 07:32:26 PM » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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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 » |
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AVG for me. works beautifully
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« Reply #14 on: June 27, 2007, 04:21:00 PM » |
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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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« Reply #15 on: June 27, 2007, 05:26:11 PM » |
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AVG is a pretty good solution.. I am not going to lie. If you like AVG you might want to check out Avast. It update more than AVG but every time it does, an ad is displayed for the full version which is like any other suite available.
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« Reply #16 on: June 27, 2007, 10:10:53 PM » |
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Thank you for all the replies i will check out the mentioned programs.
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« Reply #17 on: June 27, 2007, 10:34:04 PM » |
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Yeah, AVG or AVAST if you want free. But if you are willing to pay, Kaspersky is the best.  Am deciding I want to start paying myself. Considering it. |
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« Reply #18 on: June 28, 2007, 06:43:34 AM » |
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Kaspersky is expensive.. but it keeps the computer safe and running pretty well.. I would recommend trying the trial version before dropping the cash for the retail stuff.
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« Reply #19 on: June 28, 2007, 11:05:27 AM » |
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i will stick with AVG untill i have a problem on my main systems, but i am starting to like avast also, which i loaded onto my laptop. and i tried comodo firewall, but it just doesnt seem to be as nice as zonealarm for me. but who knows, maybe i just screwed it up or something.  |
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« Reply #20 on: June 28, 2007, 11:07:58 AM » |
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« Reply #21 on: June 28, 2007, 12:01:39 PM » |
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I like McAfee, Just because I get it free with Comcast. Otherwise I would use AVG.
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« Reply #22 on: June 28, 2007, 09:15:58 PM » |
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« Reply #23 on: June 28, 2007, 10:06:17 PM » |
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They all perform relatively the same function, just make sure that you have a FW and AV installed and that you keep them up to date. I have never found any valid reason why you need to pay for either with so many good free ones to choose from. Check with your ISP -- most will offer security software for no additional charge to your monthly service fee and also support any issues with them. Connecting a router to your network is an added security bonus, as well.
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« Reply #24 on: June 28, 2007, 11:46:26 PM » |
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no av,and no fw cept for my router
just have gotta know what to click and not to
common sense stuff for me
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« Reply #25 on: June 29, 2007, 02:31:13 AM » |
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Well my OS's now is WinXP Pro and MCE and for both I use ZoneAlarm Pro, for MCE I use Kaspersky and for WinXP (Pro) I use Norton 2005 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 #26 on: June 29, 2007, 04:09:09 PM » |
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no av,and no fw cept for my router
just have gotta know what to click and not to common sense stuff for me
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« Reply #27 on: July 06, 2007, 08:24:10 PM » |
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i use NOD32 for realtime protection and outpost firewall kaspersky for on demand virus scanning .btw avg is more anti trojan.and to all the people who thought that they needed tp pay for programs like Nod 32 kaspersky norton antispywares(counterspy,spy sweeper they can check this website out :www.ssupdater.com
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« Reply #28 on: July 07, 2007, 01:39:29 AM » |
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i use NOD32 for realtime protection and outpost firewall kaspersky for on demand virus scanning .btw avg is more anti trojan.and to all the people who thought that they needed tp pay for programs like Nod 32 kaspersky norton antispywares(counterspy,spy sweeper they can check this website out :www.ssupdater.com
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