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OKC-SLC
3/11/2008, 08:05 AM
Teh wife just got a new laptop. I know there are some people here who know a bit about antivirus, spyware, etc. stuff. What products are best? I'm not interested in the Norton anymore because I'm not a retard.
sooner_born_1960
3/11/2008, 08:06 AM
AVG is what I use on my home computer. And it's free.
King Crimson
3/11/2008, 08:11 AM
AVG is what I use on my home computer. And it's free.
me too. no problems on this machine. i ran Trojan Hunter (not freeware) the other day on a 30 day trial and it came up with nothing.
spybot or adaware are also good freeware for spyware.
OKC-SLC
3/11/2008, 08:32 AM
i have zonealarm as a firewall on my desktop computer. i'd be interested to know what yous people think about it, too.
yermom
3/11/2008, 08:35 AM
i never really liked Zonealarm, i just use the XP one post SP2
that and a router
i also use AVG for virus and spyware
stoops the eternal pimp
3/11/2008, 08:39 AM
i have zonealarm as a firewall on my desktop computer.
count me in as one who doesnt care fore zone alarm
I go with the router and the xp also...
frankensooner
3/11/2008, 09:08 AM
I use AVG free and Windows Defender free (on my desktop ;) )
OKC-SLC
3/11/2008, 09:18 AM
Keep her computer off.
What the hell else is she gonna do while she's in your waiting room for hours?
OKC-SLC
3/11/2008, 09:21 AM
i never really liked Zonealarm, i just use the XP one post SP2
that and a router
i also use AVG for virus and spyware
I'm not real smart and whatnot. How does the router help protect; does it serve as a firewall? Our setup is cable --> router --> hardwired to our desktop and wireless to laptop.
Also the new computer has Vista -- anyone know how good its firewall, etc. are?
yermom
3/11/2008, 09:45 AM
i would think the Vista firewall is ok, i'm not sure though.
the router puts you on a local network that isn't directly connected to the internet. unless you open ports and forward them, there isn't a way to directly connect to your computer, unless your router is pwn3d
SoonerTerry
3/11/2008, 10:09 AM
Ditch vista and get Xp pro.
YWIA
yermom
3/11/2008, 10:09 AM
yeah, there is that...
OKC-SLC
3/11/2008, 10:28 AM
unless your router is pwn3d
anything in particular to do to keep the router from pwnage?
a chastity belt, of sorts?
What the hell else is she gonna do while she's in your waiting room for hours?
Ask her husband for the drugs?
OKC-SLC
3/11/2008, 11:57 AM
Ask her husband for the drugs?
touche'
Frozen Sooner
3/11/2008, 12:00 PM
AVG stamp of approval here. I've never had a single problem with it.
And Vista's firewall is fine.
I use AVG at work and home (for about 2 years at home). It works great.
OKC-SLC
3/11/2008, 12:22 PM
AVG it is, then.
But only b/c Froz said so. Not OUDoc.
OUDoc is strictly on hand for lortab. And MSContin. But that's it.
And dilaudid.
StoopTroup
3/11/2008, 12:23 PM
I was using AVG for awhile, also McAfee.
I started using Regacure for about a year too.
sooner_born_1960
3/11/2008, 12:25 PM
AVG it is, then.
But only b/c Froz said so. Not OUDoc.
OUDoc is strictly on hand for lortab. And MSContin. But that's it.
And dilaudid.
If you'd have taken my advice at 8:00 you wouldn't have all those virii you already got, waiting for Mike to reply.
yermom
3/11/2008, 01:07 PM
anything in particular to do to keep the router from pwnage?
a chastity belt, of sorts?
keep the firmware up to date?
leave remote administration turned off
change the password to something complex
bluedogok
3/11/2008, 01:13 PM
AVG Internet Security
If you'd have taken my advice at 8:00 you wouldn't have all those virii you already got, waiting for Mike to reply.
The same if he'd taken my advise. Damn herpes virus.
shaun4411
3/11/2008, 01:38 PM
unplug from internet = no chance of virii. unless you whack to porn, and you have an std that could be transmitted through the keyboard or the monitor via an ejaculation.
soonerboomer93
3/11/2008, 01:46 PM
trend micro
i got no problem paying for antivirus software
OU-HSV
3/11/2008, 07:21 PM
AVG stamp of approval here. I've never had a single problem with it.
And Vista's firewall is fine.
Word. I have Vista and use AVG...it's been great.
I started using it after a few of you on here told me about it. No complaints whatsoever
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