OneCare vs Anti-Malware vs Internet Security vs Total Protection

[Brent Heyes]

Hey guys,

I have three Windows XP computers at home and am looking at the simplest
and most robust solution of managing virus and spyware threats. I would
also like some intergrated spam filtering if possible and as always,
keep the cost down.

Which of the following products would you recommend and why?

- Microsoft OneCare
- AVG Anti-Malware
- Symantec Internet Security
- McAfee Total Protection

Am I missing any?

Thanks,

-Brent

 

[Jim]

Hey guys,

I have three Windows XP computers at home and am looking at the simplest
and most robust solution of managing virus and spyware threats. I would
also like some intergrated spam filtering if possible and as always, keep
the cost down.

Which of the following products would you recommend and why?

- Microsoft OneCare
- AVG Anti-Malware
- Symantec Internet Security
- McAfee Total Protection

Am I missing any?

Thanks,

-Brent

Just almost all of the best ones.
Jim

 

[Dustbin]

Hey guys,

I have three Windows XP computers at home and am looking at the
simplest and most robust solution of managing virus and spyware
threats. I would also like some intergrated spam filtering if
possible and as always, keep the cost down.

Which of the following products would you recommend and why?

- Microsoft OneCare
- AVG Anti-Malware
- Symantec Internet Security
- McAfee Total Protection

None of the above!

 

[Damian]

Hey guys,

I have three Windows XP computers at home and am looking at the
simplest and most robust solution of managing virus and spyware
threats. I would also like some intergrated spam filtering if
possible and as always, keep the cost down.

Which of the following products would you recommend and why?

- Microsoft OneCare
- AVG Anti-Malware
- Symantec Internet Security
- McAfee Total Protection

No, no, no, and no.

Am I missing any?

For your AV; NOD32
For your Spyware, etc.; CounterSpy or SpySweeper
For your Firewall; Norton Personal Firewall ( *NOT* Norton Internet
Security!!!)

 

[Ernie B.]

Hey guys,

I have three Windows XP computers at home and am looking at the simplest
and most robust solution of managing virus and spyware threats. I would
also like some intergrated spam filtering if possible and as always,
keep the cost down.

Which of the following products would you recommend and why?

- Microsoft OneCare
- AVG Anti-Malware
- Symantec Internet Security
- McAfee Total Protection

None of the above.

Am I missing any?

With three computers you should have a router, your choice of wired or
wireless. The programs below are free for home use:

Software firewall: ZoneAlarm free <<http://tinyurl.com/kzq>

Antivirus: Either Avast, <http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html> or
Antivir, <http://www.free-av.com/>.

Anti-malware, any/all of:
AdAware, <http://lavasoft.element5.com/software/adaware/>
Spybot Search & Destroy, <http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html>
a-squared <http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/>
Superantispyware, <http://www.superantispyware.com/>

I have all of the above anti-malware programs on my system since they look for
different types of malware, with some overlap. Needless to say, download the
latest updates before scanning.

 

[Dustbin]

None of the above.

With three computers you should have a router, your choice of wired or
wireless. The programs below are free for home use:

Software firewall: ZoneAlarm free <<http://tinyurl.com/kzq>

Antivirus: Either Avast, <http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html>
or Antivir, <http://www.free-av.com/>.

Anti-malware, any/all of:
AdAware, <http://lavasoft.element5.com/software/adaware/>
Spybot Search & Destroy, <http://www.spybot.info/en/index.html>
a-squared <http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/>
Superantispyware, <http://www.superantispyware.com/>

I have all of the above anti-malware programs on my system since they
look for different types of malware, with some overlap. Needless to
say, download the latest updates before scanning.

You cheap bastard, buy something that works instead of having all that crap
on your PC.

 

[Ernie B.]

You cheap bastard, buy something that works instead of having all that crap
on your PC.

It works for me, not my fault if you don't know better.

OBTW my parents were married. Can you say the same for yours?

 

[David H. Lipman]

From: "Brent Heyes" <brent@[NO-SPAM-PLEASE]heyes.co.uk>

| Hey guys,
|
| I have three Windows XP computers at home and am looking at the simplest
| and most robust solution of managing virus and spyware threats. I would
| also like some intergrated spam filtering if possible and as always,
| keep the cost down.
|
| Which of the following products would you recommend and why?
|
| - Microsoft OneCare
| - AVG Anti-Malware
| - Symantec Internet Security
| - McAfee Total Protection
|
| Am I missing any?
|
| Thanks,
|
| -Brent

Microsoft's offering is junk.
All the other's are magnitudes better.

 

[Peter Seiler]

Dustbin - 13.12.2006 19:12 :

You cheap bastard, buy something that works instead of having all that crap
on your PC.

your recommendation(s) with argumentations?