OK my Home PC seems riddled with both which is stopping my Wanadoo connection to the internet & various other things.
Need a really good Virus & Spyware package.....any reccomendations ?
Something easy to use but most of all very effective !

I have run AVG7 & a couple of other free stuff through but spyware especially seems to remain on my PC.

Cheers.

Ro.

 

As far as anti virus goes I would go for this;

http://www.kaspersky.com/

Easy to use, uses minimal system resources & is extremely effective

 

You could try the new Microsoft AntiSpyware which is just out in Beta:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Not used it myself yet though...

 

Been using it for a few days now picked up one that Adware and Search and Destroy missed

McAfee for Antivirus version 9 on PC here

 

Kaspersky is very good. McAfee gets my vote because I work there, they remove more and they have UK based Labs and Development.

 

copied from D-A-L

1. Visit Windows Update
Pay a visit to Windows Update and scan for and download ALL Critical Updates and Service Packs. New updates are usually released monthly so check back to Windows Update every month.

2. Download Antivirus Software-
If you haven't already got Antivirus software, you should download and install AVG Antivirus. It is freeware and is updated nearly every 2 days (sometimes more frequently if there are a lot of new viruses) and in my opinion, is better than some Antivirus software such as Norton. Antivirus software will prevent viruses infecting your system and it is important that you update it every two days or every week at the most.

3. Download a Firewall-
If you haven't already got a firewall, it is Very important that you download one. Firewalls will prevent unauthorised access to your computer and stop data leaking out of your computer. You may think that it won't happen to you, but Hackers don't care who you are, what you do, where you live or what you had for tea last Sunday on your holiday in the Lake District, they want your data. Firewalls will keep these sneaks out and one of the best is Sygate Personal Firewall, which happens to be freeware.

4. Spyware Scanners-
It is important that as well as having real time spyware protection, you have a spyware scanning application. If you have not already downloaded one mentioned earlier in this thread, it is a good idea to download Spybot Search And Destroy and Ad-aware. They are both spyware scanners and will search for a remove spyware. It is recommended that you have both, because one will pick up entries that the other misses. It is even a good idea to download these if you have other programs such as ASE, Spysweeper, Pest Patrol, etc, because one spyware scanner will not pick up everything. Please remember to update your spyware scanners weekly/fortnightly.

5. Prevent Spyware slipping through Internet Explorer-
Quite a lot of spyware slips through Internet Explorer if your settings are not tight enough. Spyware Blaster will help you prevent spyware slipping through and installing tracking cookies. Simply run it via Start> Programs> Spyware Blaster and click Enable All Protection and it will protect you. It doesn't even have to be open! Remember to update weekly/fortnightly.

6. Constant Spyware Protection-
It is important to have constant spyware protection. Spyware Guard works like an antivirus program but detects Spyware instead. It will constantly protect your system. Check for updates monthly.

All Of these steps are very important and it is HIGHLY recommended that you download all of the programs mentioned for your own safety. Remember to Update everything (including Windows using Windows Update)! It is also a good idea to perform weekly/fortnightly scans with Spybot S&D, Ad-aware and your antivirus software.

And last of all, please remember, that common sense is your greatest tool. Without it, spyware and other related Malware would rule!

 

great stuff topdog - are all prodsucts mentioned downloadable FOC or is there something I can buy to cover most of these bases ?
Having 1 or 2 products makes life a lot easier than remembering to update severlal pieces of freeware software every few days/weeks !

Cheers.

Ro.

 

more info and links here http://www.d-a-l.com/help/showthread.php?t=605
and they are free

 

Norton Antivirus 2005
You get what you pay for IMHO

 

just been looking at the MS one. Its picked up loads more stuff than any of the others

 

Hello

The Microsoft one is pretty good.

Steve.

 

oooh windows validation checkin tool, um think ill give that 1 a miss then lol

 

you can still download without it

 

I'm using xp sp2 firewall with nod32 antivirus/internet monitor,

uses **** all resources unlike norton so your pc runs sweet as a nut

 

oh yeh stupid me