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Answer» I currently have Avast Free 5 installed, along with Malwarebytes, Windows Firewall, and WOT for web browsing safety. Is that good enough?Yes, although I'd recommend using a different firewall. TRY Online Armor, Comodo, ZoneAlarm, or PCTools (recommended in that ORDER) but remember to only use one! Quote and sometimes download torrents from uTorrent.Not recommended....Window's built in firewall is just fine and so is your setup. If you insist on downloading torrents make sure to scan them after downloading. But one day that will still get you in trouble. Remember where you heard it first.Firewalls protect against hackers and malicious intruders. You need to download a free firewall from one of these reliable vendors. Remember only install ONE firewall 1) Comodo Personal Firewall (Uncheck during installation "Install Comodo SafeSurf..", Make Comodo my default search provider" and "Make Comodo Search my homepage" and uncheck any HopSurf and/or Ask.com options if you choose this one) 2) Online Armor 3) Agnitum Outpost 4) PC Tools Firewall Plus If you are using the built-in Windows XP firewall, it is not recommended as it does not block outgoing connections. This means that any malware on your computer is free to "phone HOME" for more instructions. Simply put, Windows XP contains a mediocre firewall. This firewall is NO replacement for a dedicated software solution. Remember to use only one firewall at the same time.Windows built in firewall is EXCELLENT at stopping incoming threats. The likelihood of anything outgoing being a problem is slim to say the least.Quote The likelihood of anything outgoing being a problem is slim to say the least.Why?Quote from: kpac on February 17, 2010, 04:48:37 PM Why?Sorry - it doesn't work like that. You've been waiting around for someone to agree with you because you had no argument you could post to my response above. You don't ask someone to prove a negative - if you have some proof of outgoing threats being a problem, feel free to post them. I'm not a fan of 3rd party firewalls for the average home user. If you use a good anti virus, scan for malware on a regular basis, and practice smart computing you are fine. And of course if you use a router (most of which have a built in NAT) you've got additional protection without doing anything else.Quote from: Allan on February 17, 2010, 04:47:46 PM Windows built in firewall is EXCELLENT at stopping incoming threats. Vista and Windows 7 Firewall is. XP not so much. Microsoft even acknowledges it. Windows XP - Why would I consider a third party firewall? They are using Vista, so....I agree that the XP firewall isn't very good, but the Vista and 7 is great. Well anyway, my laptop has: Norton 360 v3 (with firewall). Windows Defender Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (free edition, no real-time protection) Is this also good? Or should I add an extra anti-spyware program to the mix? By the way, I'm GETTING Norton 360 completely free, with my Comcast high speed internet subscription. Is Windows Defender conflict-free with Norton 360? Please make sure the programs you suggest have no conflicts with Norton as well. Norton isn't SLOWING my comp. at all by the way, so please don't suggest to remove to because it's a "resource hog". Quote Sorry - it doesn't work like that. You've been waiting around for someone to agree with you because you had no argument you could post to my response above. You don't ask someone to prove a negative - if you have some proof of outgoing threats being a problem, feel free to post them.Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't realise I had to post in a particular way for you. Quote from: kzahid06 on February 17, 2010, 05:40:47 PM I agree that the XP firewall isn't very good, but the Vista and 7 is great.There are a lot of "Norton bashers". I'm not one of them. It's not the same product it was when Peter Norton was at the helm, but in my opinion it's still among the best. Windows Defender does not conflict with any Anti-Virus utilities, so you're good there. And if you scan with MalwareBytes on a fairly regular basis you're fine. For additional passive protection, SpywareBlaster will keep your hosts file up to date. Just download the free version and remember to update it weekly and then click on ENABLE ALL PROTECTION each time after the update.Having a anti-malware is necessary right? I have win 7 and avast Free as an antivirus, I have the firewall working on my computer what else do I need to keep my computer really secured? Quote from: jzown on February 18, 2010, 07:15:55 AM Having a anti-malware is necessary right?1) You should start your own thread (it's considered rude to "hijack" someone else's thread), but 2) Your questions are answered in the posts abovesorry about that... posted the question here cause it's of the same topic... been so long since I came here so I forgot... |
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