Antivirus / Spyware?

Artelus · 10-18-2008, 03:47 PM

Currently I'm using Avast! on my computer right now. I'm wondering if I also need an antispyware program. Does Avast! protect against spyware?

I'm only using Avast! and Windows firewall. Should I use anything else? :D

un003125 · 10-21-2008, 01:12 AM

The newest version of Avast! (4.8) includes anti-virus, anti-spyware and anti-rootkit, so that you do not need to install a new anti-spyware software.

Windows Firewall is not good, I suggest that you should install Comodo Firewall Pro 3.0. It is the most famous firewall in the world.

Comodo: http://www.comodo.com

**johnwill** · 10-21-2008, 06:18 AM

Actually, the Windows firewall works just fine for most people. If you feel the need for more control for outgoing connections, you can pick from a wide variety of 3rd party firewall products.

tenpole · 10-24-2008, 01:55 AM

If windows firewall is good enough I would consider getting rid of my zone alarm in order to get the computer to boot up quicker.

10-18-2008, 03:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Artelus Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Sp3	Antivirus / Spyware? Currently I'm using Avast! on my computer right now. I'm wondering if I also need an antispyware program. Does Avast! protect against spyware? I'm only using Avast! and Windows firewall. Should I use anything else? :D

10-21-2008, 01:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
un003125 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1 OS: Microsoft XP Home	Re: Antivirus / Spyware? The newest version of Avast! (4.8) includes anti-virus, anti-spyware and anti-rootkit, so that you do not need to install a new anti-spyware software. Windows Firewall is not good, I suggest that you should install Comodo Firewall Pro 3.0. It is the most famous firewall in the world. Comodo: http://www.comodo.com

10-21-2008, 06:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Microsoft MVP Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 45,495 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux	Re: Antivirus / Spyware? Actually, the Windows firewall works just fine for most people. If you feel the need for more control for outgoing connections, you can pick from a wide variety of 3rd party firewall products. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

10-24-2008, 01:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
tenpole Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7 OS: XP	Re: Antivirus / Spyware? If windows firewall is good enough I would consider getting rid of my zone alarm in order to get the computer to boot up quicker.