Re: Net security progs
For a free firewall, there is Comodo Firewall. I'd encourage you to try it since it is fully functional and non-annoyware freeware.
For free anti virus programs, AVG Free is highly regarded but it's been sooo long since the last time I tried that.
Good luck but keep in mind that most of the modern programs would be a resource hog for that PC.
Re: Net security progs
Frankly, I'm not sure how necessary a firewall is these days. I agree that using AVG free is a good idea, and perhaps a script-blocking program such as SpywareBlaster (links in the Free Software thread).
More security than that may be overkill, especially if you keep your system patched and up to date.
Re: Net security progs
I'll second AVG and Spywareblaster. Also, I recommend the NoScript addon for Firefox.
While not technically software, I'd also recommend a decent broadband NAT router to shield your comp from the horrors of the Internet.
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Re: Net security progs
Thanks for the advice!
Should I let the AVG scan for viruses continuosly, all the time while I'm on-line or rather run a virus scan say, once a week?
Last edited by Nikpalj; 12-10-2006 at 05:51.
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There's no good reason to have a continuous virus scan running -- you'd take a massive performance hit. A weekly scan is more than enough.Originally Posted by Nikpalj
Re: Net security progs
For a windows box that is behind a NAT router there is probably no need as it's using private IP addresses (192.x.x.x or 10,x,x,x ) that cannot be accessed from the WAN. For a windows box connected directly via a USB modem, a firewall, even if it is a personal firewall such as zonealarm, kerio, etc, is essential.
Edit: Kerio not "Kero", that was a typo btw.
Last edited by caravel; 12-13-2006 at 10:52.
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Re: Net security progs
Which one is a better solution for a firewall - Comodo or Zone Labs (Zone Alarm). A friend gave me his copy of ZL, so I'm uncertain if I should use this or Comodo...
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Re: Net security progs
I'd go with LEN's suggestion, the Comodo one. I've never tried it myself, but I'd try anything free before resorting to Zonealarm. (don't pay for a firewall)
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"The law is like a spider’s web. The small are caught, and the great tear it up.” - Anacharsis
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Best solution is called Mac OS X... ;)
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Linux is a better solution still. The problem is that you can't run any TW games on either of them AFAIK.
Hmmm... I fail to see the logic in not using an AV program because you've never found a virus...Well, I also use Opera instead of IE and stay away from *you know*, so...
And I tried AVG, had it installed for some weeks, but it never ever found anything...
Last edited by caravel; 12-13-2006 at 10:55.
“The majestic equality of the laws prohibits the rich and the poor alike from sleeping under bridges, begging in the streets and stealing bread.” - Anatole France
"The law is like a spider’s web. The small are caught, and the great tear it up.” - Anacharsis
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It's Kerio and I use only that, no virus stuff, never found anything anyway.
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"Best solution is called Mac OS X... ;)"
Damn Mac users - they're everywhere... ;)
"It's Kerio and I use only that, no virus stuff, never found anything anyway."
Well, I've just installed the AVG anti virus, run a full sweep of the disk for the first time... and it found and terminated 12 Trojan's Inside!
Good stuff...
Last edited by Nikpalj; 12-12-2006 at 20:58.
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Re: Net security progs
Well, I also use Opera instead of IE and stay away from *you know*, so...
And I tried AVG, had it installed for some weeks, but it never ever found anything...
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