Simple questions

Taekwonty11 · 10-28-2009, 01:39 AM

I was recently infected with Virut and had to reformat and everything. Anyways, I'm clean now. So, after downloading all the necessary drivers and such, the first thing I did was download Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus (probably version 9, I got it off the website)

I just want to be clear on something because this stuff confuses me. This is anti-virus protection only, even though it actively protects me against malware and such, correct? I still need a firewall, right? Combined with this and a firewall, I should be pretty well protected as long as I don't download stupid crap, right?

I was thinking about ZoneAlarm PRO Firewall 2010. My issue is I suck at computers and I have tried firewalls before but they always blocked stuff I didn't want them to and couldn't figure out how to stop that so I just shut it off all the time. Are there any "Firewall for Morons" programs?

Thanks much! I REFUSE to get Virut again. I lost EVERYTHING!

printf · 10-28-2009, 05:34 AM

I am currently using Trend Micro Internet Security and it works well for me. It keeps me from getting "unwanted" things when I'm surfing the internet. Since then, my laptop is clean and TMIS is not slowing down the performance. If it helps, Trend Micro coupons is actually giving 10% off on the TMIS 2010. You can check it out, maybe it will work out for you too.

**Basementgeek** · 10-28-2009, 06:20 AM

Hi

Have seen this?:

PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need?

There are other things that will help you stay safe there.

BG

Taekwonty11 · 10-28-2009, 06:04 PM

Hi, yeah, I read the article, but I was simply looking for opinions here on what firewalls work the best for people without taking up too many computer resources. Just thoughts.

**koala** · 10-28-2009, 07:32 PM

I'm using Comodo (free). It's currently using 0% CPU and 2mb RAM with peak RAM usage 18mb. Very light on resources, easy to setup and use, and gets excellent reviews.

Quote:

Installation Options:
During the setup process you will be given the choice to:

* Install the AntiVirus as a standalone
* Install the Firewall as a standalone
* Install both Firewall and AntiVirus

As you already have a good quality antivirus installed, just select the firewall during installation.

Taekwonty11 · 10-29-2009, 11:09 AM

Hey thanks for the info Koala, COMODO it is then.

**Basementgeek** · 10-29-2009, 12:43 PM

Make sure that there no add tool bars that you may not want. If so uncheck them.

BG

10-28-2009, 01:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Taekwonty11 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18 OS: Vista My System	Simple questions I was recently infected with Virut and had to reformat and everything. Anyways, I'm clean now. So, after downloading all the necessary drivers and such, the first thing I did was download Avira AntiVir Personal - Free Antivirus (probably version 9, I got it off the website) I just want to be clear on something because this stuff confuses me. This is anti-virus protection only, even though it actively protects me against malware and such, correct? I still need a firewall, right? Combined with this and a firewall, I should be pretty well protected as long as I don't download stupid crap, right? I was thinking about ZoneAlarm PRO Firewall 2010. My issue is I suck at computers and I have tried firewalls before but they always blocked stuff I didn't want them to and couldn't figure out how to stop that so I just shut it off all the time. Are there any "Firewall for Morons" programs? Thanks much! I REFUSE to get Virut again. I lost EVERYTHING!

10-28-2009, 05:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
printf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1 OS: win xp	Re: Simple questions I am currently using Trend Micro Internet Security and it works well for me. It keeps me from getting "unwanted" things when I'm surfing the internet. Since then, my laptop is clean and TMIS is not slowing down the performance. If it helps, Trend Micro coupons is actually giving 10% off on the TMIS 2010. You can check it out, maybe it will work out for you too.

10-28-2009, 06:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Basementgeek Moderator, Home Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 1,457 OS: XP Pro SP2/Vista Ultimate SP2 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Simple questions Hi Have seen this?: PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need? There are other things that will help you stay safe there. BG __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. Proud member of ASAP

10-28-2009, 06:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Taekwonty11 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18 OS: Vista My System	Re: Simple questions Hi, yeah, I read the article, but I was simply looking for opinions here on what firewalls work the best for people without taking up too many computer resources. Just thoughts.

10-29-2009, 11:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Taekwonty11 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 18 OS: Vista My System	Re: Simple questions Hey thanks for the info Koala, COMODO it is then.

10-29-2009, 12:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Basementgeek Moderator, Home Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 1,457 OS: XP Pro SP2/Vista Ultimate SP2 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Simple questions Make sure that there no add tool bars that you may not want. If so uncheck them. BG __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. Proud member of ASAP