new computer.. what programs?

petkingdom619 · 10-17-2009, 02:10 AM

What are the programs I will need for security?( THat are free)
Just so I can use the internet until I buy something.
And I guess I should know which ones are worth purchasing.

MikenandezNST · 10-17-2009, 02:19 AM

Hello and welcome please see this couple sticky here to get a good idea
http://www.techsupportforum.com/security-center/general-computer-security/115548-pc-safety-security-what-do-i-need.html

**afccarl666** · 10-17-2009, 03:59 AM

And this for free AV : Free AntiVirus Comparisons

blue_fyre · 10-17-2009, 05:18 PM

The one of the few free security software that also provide web access scanning is Avast! Home Edition. According to Virus Bulletin, the virus detection rate is 99.3% and malware detection rate is 98.3%. Its Network Shield can be considered as a firewall. That takes care of antivirus and firewall.

If your hard drive was made by western digital, they offer Acronis True Image as backup and restore software. It allows you to make an image of your current hard drive(s) and offers boot management in case Windows does not startup.

To clean up crap, the only decent cleaner is see is Ccleaner and Window's built in defragementer.

Don't listen to other people who say install stuff like AVG for antivirus, Spyware Doctor, Ad-Aware Free, Spybot S&D, Spyware Blaster all for antispyware, and Outpost Firewall for firewall. That will just slow up your new computer so much it'll be like an old crappy one. Too more security products do not help. Besides, every single one in this paragraph is ineffective in what they're supposed to do.

For a paid product, consider Eset Nod32 Antivirus. It has good detection rates, awesome heuristics detection, and good web-access scanner. If your modem has a firewall in it already, just use Windows Firewall, if not then instead of Eset Nod32 Antivirus, choose Eset Smart Security(includes firewall). Finally, there are many things to configure in Windows to close up the chance of being hacked or infected, look around. I wrote too much.

**Basementgeek** · 10-17-2009, 07:20 PM

petkingdom619:

Follow MikenandezNST advice, it is sound.

BG

snail · 10-21-2009, 05:24 AM

I have: AVG antivirus, Lavasoft Firewall, Mil Shield

steveb1234 · 10-21-2009, 05:59 AM

Avira antivirus is free for personaluse and is as effective as kaspersky av- you can also get the fullversion free for a year if you subscribe to one of their promotional partners web sites (cancel the subscription before the free trial period expires and you still get Avira preminum.

10-17-2009, 02:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
petkingdom619 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 23 OS: xp	new computer.. what programs? What are the programs I will need for security?( THat are free) Just so I can use the internet until I buy something. And I guess I should know which ones are worth purchasing.

10-17-2009, 02:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
MikenandezNST Tech, Microsoft Support Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,168 OS: Win Vista Ultimate EditionSP1/WinXPSP3 Blog Entries: 2	Re: new computer.. what programs? Hello and welcome please see this couple sticky here to get a good idea http://www.techsupportforum.com/security-center/general-computer-security/115548-pc-safety-security-what-do-i-need.html __________________

10-17-2009, 03:59 AM	#3 (permalink)
afccarl666 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 756 OS: XP SP3 + Linux Ubuntu 9.10 My System	Re: new computer.. what programs? And this for free AV : Free AntiVirus Comparisons __________________

10-17-2009, 05:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
blue_fyre Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 36 OS: Windows XP Service Pack 3	Re: new computer.. what programs? The one of the few free security software that also provide web access scanning is Avast! Home Edition. According to Virus Bulletin, the virus detection rate is 99.3% and malware detection rate is 98.3%. Its Network Shield can be considered as a firewall. That takes care of antivirus and firewall. If your hard drive was made by western digital, they offer Acronis True Image as backup and restore software. It allows you to make an image of your current hard drive(s) and offers boot management in case Windows does not startup. To clean up crap, the only decent cleaner is see is Ccleaner and Window's built in defragementer. Don't listen to other people who say install stuff like AVG for antivirus, Spyware Doctor, Ad-Aware Free, Spybot S&D, Spyware Blaster all for antispyware, and Outpost Firewall for firewall. That will just slow up your new computer so much it'll be like an old crappy one. Too more security products do not help. Besides, every single one in this paragraph is ineffective in what they're supposed to do. For a paid product, consider Eset Nod32 Antivirus. It has good detection rates, awesome heuristics detection, and good web-access scanner. If your modem has a firewall in it already, just use Windows Firewall, if not then instead of Eset Nod32 Antivirus, choose Eset Smart Security(includes firewall). Finally, there are many things to configure in Windows to close up the chance of being hacked or infected, look around. I wrote too much. Last edited by blue_fyre; 10-17-2009 at 05:21 PM.

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Basementgeek Moderator, Home Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 1,497 OS: XP Pro SP2/Vista Ultimate SP2 Blog Entries: 3	Re: new computer.. what programs? petkingdom619: Follow MikenandezNST advice, it is sound. BG __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. Proud member of ASAP

10-21-2009, 05:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
snail Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4 OS: vista and xp	Re: new computer.. what programs? I have: AVG antivirus, Lavasoft Firewall, Mil Shield

10-21-2009, 05:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
steveb1234 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 373 OS: xp, windows 7	Re: new computer.. what programs? Avira antivirus is free for personaluse and is as effective as kaspersky av- you can also get the fullversion free for a year if you subscribe to one of their promotional partners web sites (cancel the subscription before the free trial period expires and you still get Avira preminum.