Is my computer Safe?

Sjforever · 04-16-2008, 06:59 AM

I'm currently using

AVG 7.5
Comodo Firewall Pro
Ad-aware 2007/Ad-watch2007
Registry booster

Would these programs keep my computer safe from most virus's/Malware etc?

**vladimirb** · 04-16-2008, 07:17 AM

I would replace AVG 7.5 with NOD 32 3.0 or at least 2.7 and install Spybot - Search & Destroy.

Sjforever · 04-16-2008, 07:24 AM

Any reason why I should do that though?

**vladimirb** · 04-16-2008, 07:45 AM

I trust NOD 32 more than AVG 7.5... Tried both and NOD 32 found some that AVG did not...
About SpyBot... it is freeware and it is great software for cleaning from trojans.

**sobeit** · 04-16-2008, 08:01 AM

Its all opinions and personal preferences. NOD will find some that avg wont and avg will find some that NOD wont. That is why you need second opinions. You install one antivirus and use an online one for a second opinion. Do not install two because there will be conflicts.

As far as installing spybot. Again its good to have a second opinion. It does not matter if two are installed as long as they are not running at the same time.

Generally speaking your computer is safe for normal usage so as long as you practicing safe interneting you should be okay.

To see how secure your system is go to pcflank.com and run their different tests.

**Glaswegian** · 04-16-2008, 01:19 PM

Have a look here for further guidance

PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need?

04-16-2008, 06:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sjforever Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Logan, Australia Posts: 5 OS: Xp	Is my computer Safe? I'm currently using AVG 7.5 Comodo Firewall Pro Ad-aware 2007/Ad-watch2007 Registry booster Would these programs keep my computer safe from most virus's/Malware etc?

04-16-2008, 07:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
vladimirb Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Banja Luka, Serb Republic Posts: 3,681 OS: xp pro sp3, Server 2003, Windows 7 Professional x64bit My System	Re: Is my computer Safe? I would replace AVG 7.5 with NOD 32 3.0 or at least 2.7 and install Spybot - Search & Destroy.

04-16-2008, 07:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sjforever Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Logan, Australia Posts: 5 OS: Xp	Re: Is my computer Safe? Any reason why I should do that though?

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vladimirb Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Banja Luka, Serb Republic Posts: 3,681 OS: xp pro sp3, Server 2003, Windows 7 Professional x64bit My System	Re: Is my computer Safe? I trust NOD 32 more than AVG 7.5... Tried both and NOD 32 found some that AVG did not... About SpyBot... it is freeware and it is great software for cleaning from trojans.

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sobeit TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NEAR Posts: 7,433 OS: windows/linux	Re: Is my computer Safe? Its all opinions and personal preferences. NOD will find some that avg wont and avg will find some that NOD wont. That is why you need second opinions. You install one antivirus and use an online one for a second opinion. Do not install two because there will be conflicts. As far as installing spybot. Again its good to have a second opinion. It does not matter if two are installed as long as they are not running at the same time. Generally speaking your computer is safe for normal usage so as long as you practicing safe interneting you should be okay. To see how secure your system is go to pcflank.com and run their different tests. __________________ there's been global warming since the ice age

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