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Exitium · 03-13-2007

I would like to know what is the most common security software used here. I don't need any for my linux OS, but for windows security is a must. All I use is a firewall router and the firewall built into Vista, since most attacks are blocked through the router pretty well. For antivirus I use NOD32, its lightweight and scans in a very short period of time. Also it finds eveything and blocks trojans from loading and spyware from downloading/installing. The spyware software I use is Ad-aware Pro, which is does a great job in cleaning unwanted software that installs itself. So far I have never had to reformat my HDD due to trojans and spyware so I feel this software does what it should do.

jimberan · 03-15-2007

I personally use the online virus scan of trend micro and use the anti spyware tools of Spybot and Lavasoft. This gives my PC a good all around protection against viruses and spyware.

Cobalt · 04-09-2007

I've got a hardware firewall built into my router though I also run Norton Internet Security and Anti Virus. Some dislike Norton due to its resource-hungry nature, though I've never found it to be a problem. Additionally, security updates are always very quick and I've never had a virus since I started using it some years ago so I doubt I'll change anytime soon.

AVG is great if you can't afford a subscription service - I've installed it on a few PC's before now and again they have always been virus-free touchwood.

its.sid · 06-02-2007

I quite sometime ago used to use windowsdefender but it hogs resources the same way as norton. These days I am onto kaspersky. And regular windows updates are must.

03-13-2007	#1 (permalink)
Exitium Consumer Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 20	Security Software I would like to know what is the most common security software used here. I don't need any for my linux OS, but for windows security is a must. All I use is a firewall router and the firewall built into Vista, since most attacks are blocked through the router pretty well. For antivirus I use NOD32, its lightweight and scans in a very short period of time. Also it finds eveything and blocks trojans from loading and spyware from downloading/installing. The spyware software I use is Ad-aware Pro, which is does a great job in cleaning unwanted software that installs itself. So far I have never had to reformat my HDD due to trojans and spyware so I feel this software does what it should do.

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03-15-2007	#2 (permalink)
jimberan Consumer Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 21	I personally use the online virus scan of trend micro and use the anti spyware tools of Spybot and Lavasoft. This gives my PC a good all around protection against viruses and spyware.

04-09-2007	#3 (permalink)
Cobalt Consumer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 50	I've got a hardware firewall built into my router though I also run Norton Internet Security and Anti Virus. Some dislike Norton due to its resource-hungry nature, though I've never found it to be a problem. Additionally, security updates are always very quick and I've never had a virus since I started using it some years ago so I doubt I'll change anytime soon. AVG is great if you can't afford a subscription service - I've installed it on a few PC's before now and again they have always been virus-free touchwood.

06-02-2007	#4 (permalink)
its.sid Consumer Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 30	I quite sometime ago used to use windowsdefender but it hogs resources the same way as norton. These days I am onto kaspersky. And regular windows updates are must.