One-Eyed Richmond Forum

General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Bulluss on July 07, 2006, 08:13:11 AM

Title: Internet security - Virus protection
Post by: Bulluss on July 07, 2006, 08:13:11 AM

Another request for information  ;D

What are people currently using for internet security and virus protection.

I just want to review my current programs to make sure i am running the right things.

I am currently running Norton, Spyware Doctor and Zone Alarm as my firewall.

Also does anyone know much about this new Windows Genuine Advantage tool or whatever its called. Is there anyway of getting rid of it?

Title: Re: Internet security - Virus protection
Post by: julzqld on July 07, 2006, 08:22:37 AM

Was using Nortons but it kept disabling itself.  Was told Nortons is a "nanny-ware" - not terribly good.  Now use Trend Micro PC-cilling - gets rid of spyware at the same time.

Title: Re: Internet security - Virus protection
Post by: mightytiges on July 07, 2006, 06:16:20 PM

Use AVG anti-virus - http://www.grisoft.com/
plus Adaware - http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/

Both are free to download.

Title: Re: Internet security - Virus protection
Post by: Fishfinger on July 07, 2006, 06:30:49 PM

I use Adaware too ,mt. Spybot Search & Destroy as well which gets a lot of spyware that Adaware misses (also a free download).

I have eTrust anti-virus so haven't bothered with AVG. I'm told it's good and can run in conjunction with other anti-virus'.

Title: Re: Internet security - Virus protection
Post by: mightytiges on July 07, 2006, 06:48:07 PM

Quote from: Fishfinger on July 07, 2006, 06:30:49 PM

I use Adaware too ,mt. Spybot Search & Destroy as well which gets a lot of spyware that Adaware misses (also a free download).

I use Spybot too FF  :thumbsup. Great minds think alike lol.

Title: Re: Internet security - Virus protection
Post by: Piping Shrike on July 10, 2006, 03:52:46 PM

I use a Mac. :santa

Title: Re: Internet security - Virus protection
Post by: Fishfinger on July 10, 2006, 03:56:30 PM

Quote from: Piping Shrike on July 10, 2006, 03:52:46 PM

I use a Mac. :santa

;D Not a Big Mac, I hope. You can get a virus from them.

Title: Re: Internet security - Virus protection
Post by: Ox on July 16, 2006, 08:01:02 AM

norton anti virus corporate -  can email it to u if u want. :thumbsup

Title: Re: Internet security - Virus protection
Post by: Moi on October 14, 2006, 09:43:50 AM

Quote from: julzqld on July 07, 2006, 08:22:37 AM

Was using Nortons but it kept disabling itself.  Was told Nortons is a "nanny-ware" - not terribly good.  Now use Trend Micro PC-cilling - gets rid of spyware at the same time.

I took your advice, Julz and got Trend Micro put on.
Option of putting it on 2 pcs or 2 years on one  :thumbsup

Title: Re: Internet security - Virus protection
Post by: julzqld on October 14, 2006, 05:36:37 PM

I don't know if it is the security program or Outlook or just my computer, but I have fun and games (as you have witnessed) sending documents larger than 2mb as it likes to just sit in my outbox and then the recipient gets multiple copies.