Free Window's Security Software! :- ) *UPDATED*

Hey

does anyone know of a online anti spyware scanner, something like trend micro housecall, but for spyware?

 

trend micro does have anti-spyware scanner but you can also go to windows security center and do one there, panda software used to have one but I don't think its available anymore. here is a link to windows http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm

 

@rav009,
Like many of my friends that use AVG Free I have noticed the possibility of it becoming a pay only program. Is this true? And if so what should we use in its place. btw thanks for your help here and in the P2P protection forum too. lol.

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Hey Greensman

As far as I know, AVG free is free for the life of the product, so the possibility of it turning into shareware is slim, if it DID turn shareware there's always the other AV's in this thread.

And for the help in the P2P forums, your welcome

 

@rav009,
Thanks for the reply. I have received a couple of notices along with the family memebers that use AVG Free that it may not be free after the first of the year. I thought you being the authority on the subject might know something more than a n00b like myself. lol. If it becomes the case I will definitely try one of the few products you recommend. Thanks again for your patience and expert help.

Another question. You feel that the windows firewall is inadequate for most purposes? I was thinking of going to Comodo per your recommendations. Good idea or not?

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@ddp & rav009,
Ok I did some reading since ddp gave me the page to look at. lol. Didn't even think about them upgrading/updating to a new version and therefore doing away with the older version and updates for it. Thanks again for the info and expertise.

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Your welcome greensman

BTW, to answer your query on Windows Firewall, it won't do as it only blocks inbound connections and not outbound, however a full software firewall will block both, meaning a much higher level of security.

 

**UPDATE**

Ewido AntiSpyware was acquired by Grisoft. The product is now AVG AntiSpyware , download it from the guide.

 

im slightly confused,
so which is better
zone alarm or comodo?
and ewido antispy or spyware blaster?
which are more secure?
please help
many thanks

 

All down to your preference, they are all very powerful.

 

ok is it possible or necessary to have both ewido+ spware blaster>?

 

Hey,

Ewido doesn't exist anymore, its AVG anti spyware

AVG antispyware (free) doesnt protect in real time but offers a great on demand scanner, Spyware Blaster protects in real time. So yes, you need the two of them.

 

alrite then thats excellent
at the moment i have
avg anti virus
ad aware
spybot search and destroy
spyware blaster
zone alarm firewall

is that too many, if so which one should i remove or what shoud i disable?
many thanks,
p.s sorry if this seems stupid

 

does spyware blaster work with opera browser >

 

HOSTS file explained (really easy to read)

well guys, i've been playing around with various firewalls & had some h4ckz0r friends hit me with their best. The one that seems to do the best, has the smallest memory footprint, and is stable is Sygate Firewall v5.6 That is the last legal non-Pro version you can find online. Various torrent sites might find you the Pro version.
Sadly, Norton discontinued Sygate when they purchased the company...because Norton (firewall) is a PIECE OF SH*T!
Download it
Thanks to ireland for pointing everyone @the International Coffee, Tea & Gift Shop thread to sygate. It truly rocks.

update: I switched to Kerio Personal Firewall v4.2.2 & its even better than Sygate. you can't go wrong with either program. Use a FW, Protowall, the MVPS or Bluetack HOSTS file, and you are def a lot safer online.

 

ow k
i have recently partitioned the c drive of my laptop and restarted.
i have used this fantastic guide to protect my computer.
i have avg antispyware
spyware guard (for realtime prot)
avg free edition
spybot search and destroy
ad-aware

is this ok? please help

also is there a way to keep ad-aware and spybot search and destroy permanently open or do they not need to be?

many thanks

 

Its excellent protection, there is no need at all to keep ad aware or spybot open permanently, just scan with them once a week and you'll be fine

Thanks for the complements on the guide BTW :-D

 

thats ok,
may i ask what security you use? as your knowledge is clearly vast.
many thanks

 

I use AVG free + Comodo/Zone alarm firewall + Spyware Gaurd on all my machines, excluding one (this one) which I run NOD32 + Comodo P/F + Conterspy on.