I have only a few days to go with F-Secure. I've never really liked them that much, but my "computer GUY" is all in love with it and practically makes you feel guilty if you are not using it. I'm not that much of a computer genius (actually I'm computer stupid) and I'd appreciate any input in what is good out there to use. It's so easy to get confused when each one you look at TELLS you they are the best there is. Even reviews don't help as no two are ever mentioned.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Debby

Everyone settles into a security package for their pc and as long as the user is happy with it very few change.

I use AVG ver 8. free version with Zone Alarm free version and SpywareBlaster. Not had an intrusion in years. Others will use Avast with Comodo (both free), the combinations are MANY. The Free part of the equations is, of course, a great attraction. There's a list of free firewalls here, a review of free anti-virus programs is available here. Just noticed that AVG does not fare well in comparison but I'll stick with it..

Others will praise the Norton suite of programs, CH USERS seem to be in general agreement that it causes more problems than it cures. See this discussion.

It's a personal choice thing.. Mebbe you won't want to upset your computer guy, selling is how he makes a living..

Good luck

I've personally always been a fan of Avast, www.avast.com , it requires a free registration, but lasts 14 months, and once that time is up, you just register again.

For FireWall, I see no reason to get another firewall when you have Windows Firewall. Contrary to popular belief, Windows FireWall is really quite secure, and Windows will update it for you. Its BUILT in to the Operating System, so you shouldn't worry about integration or performance loss.
You can certainly use another FireWall program if you dont like Windows Firewall.

(Then again, I also have a very good and secure router that works like a miracle as a firewall. I almost suggest anyone to get a router along with using Windows Firewall, since, thats really the best you can get, IMO)