Thread: Antivirus software??

I'm Running linux, Anti virus ? What is it? Am I missing something?
Oh For Windoze, Although I have Access to a few, I am using AVG on my XP boot and no probs, free and daily updates.
Trend Micros not bad, but has large updates daily, no good if a poor bugger is on dialup.
Nortons , is one of the biggest resource hogs out there.
I would go AVg

Originally Posted by 87County

Do I need to confirm that for my hardware?

All routers/modems are different but in general most made in the last year or two should have some sort of firewall built into the hardware, (firmware) of the router.
That's getting away from the question.........
In general Yes you will need to turn on the firewall inside your router.

I would suggest getting a software firewall too, (just call me mr.paranoid) and they can be had for free.

As for anti-virus it's like asking what's the best car everyone has an opinion, (even if they are all wrong ) .
Anything AV software is better than none.
Stay clear of Norton IMO
Some free AV software all are pretty good:
BitDefender
AVG
AVAST <- my personal fave

FWIW, I use Kaspersky internet suite. I have had no problems with it at all. Updates several time a day and I paid $35 for it.
I had AVG but I got infected by a virus it did not pick up and several key loggers it finished up I had to format the hard disk. Then once everything was running okay again (several weeks later) my hard disk crapped itself. (Bad segment).

Since using kaspersky I have not had one single problem. I also have a spyware program that I run from time to time just in case. It is amazing what it picks up.

That is just what suites me. I am no IT expert, it just works for me thats all.

Another vote here for AVG.

I have paid for a full license, and I was happy because it is a 2 year license not one, so is actually very good value compared to some of the more commercial ones. (I think was $60 for 2 years at the time)

Doesn't infect the computer like the NAV - which was really getting on my goat.

Originally Posted by 87County

thanks 29dinosaur,

my router is a speedstream 5650 & my usb adapter is a "netgear" brand

Laurie

mmmm..... searched on that name and came up with nothing worth writing about... maybe if you still have the manual. But see post above... probably a good idea if you have a software firewall as well.

Hi,
Another vote for AVG (antivirus) & Zone Alarm (Firewall) - both freeware.

Since using these, with their regular updates, I have had NO problems.

I also periodically run Spybot Search & Destroy, for spyware (another freeware package). It also now runs in the background.

Best Wishes,

I have been with Trend Micro PC-cillan for a few years now and it has saved me a few times. Granted I am paying for the full version, but I won't be swapping any time in the future.

I prefer Avast because it has a few more features than AVG. I believe Norton is a lot better this year and less resource hungry but still slows boot times by min 30secs. That said it is still a good option for those will little/no knowledge.

I too have a wireless router with built in Firewall & recently had the joy of uninstalling Zone Alarm and now rely on Windows firewall. Didn't realise the impact of ZA till it was gone either!

I've got to say that in the 10 or so years I've been on line I've had maybe 2 genuine infections & a couple of cases of spyware hijacking my home page etc. I often wonder whether it is all worth it and if I should just get out their and practise unprotected surfing.