Aaron212

Hi i'm a complete noob at this stuff and i was just wondering if avg 8.5 free and malwarebytes is a good combination to have on my computer??? thankyou

RobinHamilton

Hi Aaron212,

I've pasted a copy of a doc I keep of basic security here. Hope it's of use. Please let me know if you require any further info :-

AV (only one AV should be used) :-
Purchased Examples : Kaspersky, NOD32, McAfee
Free Examples : Avira, AVG or Avast (note, most of the free ones have 'paid' versions too)

Firewall : such as Comodo (note, a firewall usually comes with the 'purchased' security suites)
Hosts File : MVPS
SpywareBlaster : stop it from installing in the first place (sits in registry)
SpywareGuard : stop it before it can execute (not tested on Vista, yet)
Snoopfree : keylogger warning (XP only)
Website Adviser : WOT or McAfee Site Advisor
Spyware Scanner : MBAM (note, the free version is on-demand only, not real time)

Also :-

Windows Updates : keep them up to date
ATF Cleaner : cleans cookies and temporary files
Secunia : online scanner to determine apps which require to be upgraded
ERUNT : automatic registry backup
NTREGOPT : compact and optimise your registry


Please read the 'pc safety and security - what do I need' sticky for full info.

I would suggest the bare minimum is the AV, Firewall (if you don't have a purchased AV), Hosts File and SpywareBlaster.
And, of course, using the automatic updates for Windows.

Remember to run your AV and Spyware scanners regularly, and also update SpywareBlaster and the MVPS Hosts File regularly.

Cheers.

Rob.

Aaron212

Thats great. Thankyou

Cdx

Hello Aaron212,

I use:
NOD32 Anti-Virus(free trial in my signature)
Spybot Search and Destroy - Anti Spyware
Malwarebytes - Additional Virus Scanner

I think it is a great combo, and you can get Spybot and Malwarebytes for free, and nod32 free for 30-60days.