Internet Security recommendations

[Michael W. Ryder]

I need to upgrade my Anti-Virus in the next week and am looking for a
"better" product. I have used Norton since they took over IBM's
antivirus product but have had really bad experiences with their new
products on other computers. I tried ZoneAlarm's Internet Security last
night and that was a real disaster. I finally managed to remove it and
get my computer back.
I am looking for something that will protect against viruses, worms,
etc. and has a firewall that works well with the antivirus. I do not
want another program that will continually reboot my system without
giving me a chance to determine what the problem is.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

I personally use Windows XP's own built-in firewall,
Avast! antivirus (free), and Microsoft's Antispyware (free).

How to turn on or turn off the firewall in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/283673/en-us

Install Avast! antivirus program (FREE)
http://www.avast.com/eng/down_home.html

Antivirus software: Frequently asked questions
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/antivirus.mspx

Microsoft Windows AntiSpyware
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...a2-6a57-4c57-a8bd-dbf62eda9671&displaylang=en

Here's what you can do to enhance the security on your PC
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxpsp2/Default.mspx

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows - Shell/User
Microsoft Community Newsgroups
news://msnews.microsoft.com/

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| I need to upgrade my Anti-Virus in the next week and am looking for a
| "better" product. I have used Norton since they took over IBM's
| antivirus product but have had really bad experiences with their new
| products on other computers. I tried ZoneAlarm's Internet Security last
| night and that was a real disaster. I finally managed to remove it and
| get my computer back.
| I am looking for something that will protect against viruses, worms,
| etc. and has a firewall that works well with the antivirus. I do not
| want another program that will continually reboot my system without
| giving me a chance to determine what the problem is.

 

[Gerry Cornell]

Michael

AVG 7 ( freeware ) with Windows XP Firewall. Also I have Microsoft
Anti-Spyware.

http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England

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