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Anti Virus Software?

  • 23-09-2008 08:56PM
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 385 ✭✭


    I just got a new laptop, havent started it online yet as i have no protection software, now i was gonna head off and buy norton tomorrow but have heard its not great, can anybody recommend some software to keep my laptop safe?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,735 ✭✭✭kleefarr


    Shamanic wrote: »
    I just got a new laptop, havent started it online yet as i have no protection software, now i was gonna head off and buy norton tomorrow but have heard its not great, can anybody recommend some software to keep my laptop safe?

    AVG 8.0 FREE

    http://free.grisoft.com/ww.download?prd=afe

    Give the toolbar a miss when downloading.

    I use that with Comodo firewall..

    http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 385 ✭✭Shamanic


    and would that be all i need? im not very up to date at all on the tech front!:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,735 ✭✭✭kleefarr


    That and a bit of common sense and you'll be fine. ;)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 385 ✭✭Shamanic


    got any free downloads of common sense too??:D

    thats great thanks, no doubt you'l be seeing me again!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,970 ✭✭✭ActorSeeksJob


    This will help

    Below I have included a number of recommendations for how to protect your computer against malware infections.

    * Keep Windows updated by regularly checking their website at :
    http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
    This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer.

    * To reduce re-infection for malware in the future, I strongly recommend installing these free programs:

    SpywareBlaster protects against bad ActiveX
    IE-SPYAD puts over 5000 sites in your restricted zone so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't actually innocent at all
    Have a look at this tutorial for IE-Spyad here

    * SpywareGuard offers realtime protection from spyware installation attempts. Make sure you are only running one real-time anti-spyware protection program or there will be a conflict.

    Make Internet Explorer more secure
    • Click Start > Run
    • Type Inetcpl.cpl & click OK
    • Click on the Security tab
    • Click Reset all zones to default level
    • Make sure the Internet Zone is selected & Click Custom level
    • In the ActiveX section, set the first two options ("Download signed and unsigned ActiveX controls) to "Prompt", and ("Initialize and Script ActiveX controls not marked as safe") to "Disable".
    • Next Click OK, then Apply button and then OK to exit the Internet Properties page.


    *ATF Cleaner - Cleans temporary files from IE and Windows, empties the recycle bin and more. Great tool to help speed up your computer and knock out those nasties that like to reside in the temp folders.

    *NoScript - Addon for Firefox that stops all scripts from running on websites. Stops malicious software from invading via flash, java, javascript, and many other entry points.

    *Keep a backup of your important files - Now, more than ever, it's especially important to protect your digital files and memories. This article is full of good information on alternatives for home backup solutions.

    * MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well known ad sites and other bad sites. Basically, this prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer, meaning it will be difficult to infect yourself in the future.

    * Please consider using an alternate browser. Mozilla's Firefox browser is fantastic; it is much more
    secure than Internet Explorer, immune to almost all known browser hijackers, and also has the best built-in pop up
    blocker (as an added benefit!) that I have ever seen. If you are interested, Firefox may be downloaded from
    Here

    * Take a good look at the following suggestions for malware prevention by reading Tony Klein’s article 'How Did I Get Infected In The First Place'
    Here

    Thank you for your patience, and performing all of the procedures requested.


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