search-daily hijack - Page 3

tetonbob · 01-13-2008, 02:11 PM

That's good to hear, and you're quite welcome for the help.

Yes, you should definitely install Service Pack 2. It offers many security updates that Service Pack 1 does not have. Also update to Internet Explorer 7, for the same reason; it's more secure.

Zone Alarm is a good firewall, although recently they've decided to include an opt-in Ask Toolbar in their package and free version updates. You can read about it here . If you're comfortable with it, keep it.

Here are some other options:

Just post back one more time, and I'll put this to bed.

mmartin784 · 01-13-2008, 02:35 PM

Regarding Zone Alarm, I did notice and unchecked prior to installing.

Again, thanks for your help and keep up the good work.

01-13-2008, 02:11 PM	#41 (permalink)
tetonbob Manager, Security Center, TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA Posts: 35,245 OS: 2000 Pro; XP Pro; XP Home	Re: search-daily hijack That's good to hear, and you're quite welcome for the help. Yes, you should definitely install Service Pack 2. It offers many security updates that Service Pack 1 does not have. Also update to Internet Explorer 7, for the same reason; it's more secure. Zone Alarm is a good firewall, although recently they've decided to include an opt-in Ask Toolbar in their package and free version updates. You can read about it here . If you're comfortable with it, keep it. Here are some other options: Comodo Free Firewall Sygate Personal Firewall Tiny Personal Firewall - Trial Jetico Personal (free version, but for advanced users) Agnitum Outpost Free Sunbelt Personal Firewall Just post back one more time, and I'll put this to bed. __________________ Practice Safe Surfing PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need? Because what you don't know, CAN hurt you. Proud Member of ASAP since 2005 Proud Member of UNITE since 2006 Microsoft MVP - Consumer Security 2009

01-13-2008, 02:35 PM	#42 (permalink)
mmartin784 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 23 OS: XP Home Edition 2002 service pack 1	Re: search-daily hijack Regarding Zone Alarm, I did notice and unchecked prior to installing. Again, thanks for your help and keep up the good work.