Which other software should I use?

[Gary Whittle]

Hello, I hope this is relevant enough for this group!!!

My new PC arrived yesterday and I am trying to find out what software people
recommend having loaded to avoid Virus's, Trojan's, unwanted Ads etc.

I have a background in IT, a web designer by trade - but I have let my
knowledge of PC security slip over the past year or two.

I have loaded the most up to date versions of the following:

- Norton Anti Virus 2004
- Adaware Professional, Adwatch constantly running

The obvious missing piece of the puzzle is some form of Firewall, which I
have deliberately left out as I really hate the restrictions when playing
online games, and working with my server.

Is there anything else which will further protect my PC? My friend
mentioned some form of Trojan monitor, cant remember what it was called. Do
you think I should really employ the use of a firewall? My PC is connected
to my cable modem via a D-Link 614+ wireless router, I think it may act as
some form of firewall, although I cant be sure.

Thanks in advance for any advice!!!

Gary Whittle.

 

[NonDisputandum.com]

Hello, I hope this is relevant enough for this group!!!

My new PC arrived yesterday and I am trying to find out what software people
recommend having loaded to avoid Virus's, Trojan's, unwanted Ads etc.

I have a background in IT, a web designer by trade - but I have let my
knowledge of PC security slip over the past year or two.

I have loaded the most up to date versions of the following:

- Norton Anti Virus 2004
- Adaware Professional, Adwatch constantly running

The obvious missing piece of the puzzle is some form of Firewall, which I
have deliberately left out as I really hate the restrictions when playing
online games, and working with my server.

Is there anything else which will further protect my PC? My friend
mentioned some form of Trojan monitor, cant remember what it was called. Do
you think I should really employ the use of a firewall? My PC is connected
to my cable modem via a D-Link 614+ wireless router, I think it may act as
some form of firewall, although I cant be sure.

Thanks in advance for any advice!!!

Gary Whittle.

I've posted the software that I use or tested on my pages
take a peep
stable - mostly free - compatible with XP environment
http://www.nondisputandum.com/html/anti_spyware.html
http://www.nondisputandum.com/html/registry___system.html
http://www.nondisputandum.com/html/antivirus___firewall.html
greetz

 

[Conor]

Is there anything else which will further protect my PC?

Yep. Just stop using Internet Explorer.