How can i protect my PC?

[bhavilu2]

I want a firewall, antivirus, spyware, maleware, and many more security softwares that are top notch...I need help - I don't know which softwares are good or bad for Home and business PC...

cheers......

 

[nickslick74]

For free you can download AVG anitivirus: http://www.grisoft.com/doc/1
Also free is Zone Alarm firewall: http://www.zonealarm.com/
Ad-Aware is good for getting rid of spware and is free for personal use: http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Otherwise the other (not for free) ZoneAlarm products are pretty good as well. Stay away from Norton as they are not as good and are resource hogs.

 

[N3051M]

Free(C) Internet Security Suite. Included is AVG, Ad-Aware, Spybot Search & Destroy, and you get a choice of having Kerio Personal Firewall or Zonalarm Free as your firewall. All for the price of $0*

*Does not include download fees incured by your ISP yada yada...

Edit: hehe.. Nick beat me to it

 

[murcielagossi]

Sygate Personal Firewall is also a good, basic comprehensive firewall, where as the Zone Alarm firewall is more flashy.

 

[DelJo63]

proactive vs reactive

protection comes is two flavors: proactive and reactive.
all AV software is reactive; you got the bug and now need to deal with it.
proactive protection are things like a router and a good firewall.
these 'immunize' the system from catching the bugs in the first place :giddy:

the last issue is the naive user; he/she that clicks any/everything

once the browser has access to web pages and the email system starts receiving,
your system is actually inviting inputs to your system -- some good, some bad.
at this point, your first line of defense is a GOOD USER and then a
good AV system to scan downloads.

 

[bhavilu2]

Thak you all for your reply and help....

cheers