what's the best anti-virus/firewall protection/anti-spyware program in the market?
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I tried alot of Security apps, maybe all of them.\n\nThis is my security System Now.\n\nAnti-Virus: NOD32\n\nAdaware: Lavasoft Adaware\n\nFirewall: Windows XP SP2 Firewall\n\nsomething Extra: Anti-Trojan Shield 2\n\nwith this collection you'll be protected 90%, there is no 100%.\n\nmy opinions on other Security Apps:\n\nNorton, Mcafee:\nThey are a rescourse hogs, (Makes the PC very slow), and they don't catch half the "bad" things.\n\nAVG Anti-Virus:\nVery Good, does the Job, But NOD32 proved to be better.\n\nKaspersky:\nits a very good anti, but it does make the PC slower, not like Norton and mcafee, but still.\n\nPanda Anti-Virus:\nThis is The Worse Anti made ever, Don't even think about getting it.\n\nTrend Micro:\nit is a very good one too, but still, its the ranked with me as the last of the good ones.\n\nNote: I know that my collection that I use are alot, but believe me, they are the best, and they don't effect the PC's speed in anyway.
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No, I recommend Symantec Firewall/Anti-Virus, Ad Aware SE, System Mechanic and maybe Spy Doctor.  Some catch most, but all it takes is one bad virus or malware etc....
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Kaspersky antivirus\nand\nwww.ewido.net/en/download  anti spy\n\nEnjoy
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★★★ Computer Security Software & Tips ★★★\n\n◙ The very best virus scanners are free. Mcafee & Norton Antivirus are mostly hype and won't do as good as the free ones. -- About.com & Smart Computing Magazine\n\n◙ Download and install AVG. Use it first and see if it finds any viruses or trojans.\n\n► http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1\n\n◙ After running AVG go here and run this virus scanner online. There is no need to install it on your computer.\n\n► http://housecall.trendmicro.com/\n\n◙ Microsoft's New Live Safety Center. Download this scanner to check and remove spyware, viruses, get rid of obsolete files and junk off your computer, and improve your PCs performance.\n\n► http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm?s_cid=msep\n\n◙ The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks computers running Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 for infections by specific, prevalent malicious software?including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom?and helps remove any infection found. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. You can run this tool online FREE.\n\n► http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx\n\n◙ Best spyware remover is Ad Aware. Download and install the free version.\n\n◙ http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/\n\n◙ Here is a wealth of information about fighting spyware and spyware producers. Join their free forum for answers to your questions. -- Smart Computing Magazine\n\n► http://www.spywarewarrior.com/\n\n◙ Before downloading email attachments in Gmail and Yahoo Mail click on the link that says, "Scan With Norton Antivirus".\n\n◙ Before downloading any software from the internet type it into http://groups.google.com/ to see if that title is known for spyware or viruses. Google Groups has over 1 billion posts spanning 25 years to help you. Even after checking it there ALWAYS scan it before opening it. You just can't be too careful. -- Smart Computing Magazine\n\n◙ A lot of the download sites like http://www.download.com/ and http://www.tucows.com/ scan software before releasing it to the public. But just for safety sake you should still scan it yourself.\n\n◙ If you have a broadband modem or network router the firewall in these is not as effective as a software firewall. The firewall that comes with Windows XP isn't very good either. Download ZoneAlarm and your system will be a lot safer. -- Smart Computing Magazine\n\n► http://www.zonealarm.com/\n\n◙ Here is a really great article on browser hijacking. This will show you how to get rid of it. There is a tutorial and software to get rid of part of it. You'll need to make some changes to your computer's registry to get rid of the rest of it. Click on the chatroom link on their main page if you need help.\n\n► http://www.spywareinfo.com/articles/hijacked/\n\n◙ Here is Yahoo!'s Internet Security section.\n\n► http://security.yahoo.com/\n\n◙ Get more information at these PC Magazine Web sites.\n\n► http://www.pcmag.com/\n► http://www.smartcomputing.com/
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i believe ur talking about these:\nAVG Free edition (antivirus)\nMcAfee Stinger (backup scanner)\nLavasoft Ad-Aware SE (antispyware)\nSpybot Search & Destroy(also antispyware)\nZoneAlarm (firewall)\ntheir all very good programs thy run great (even AVG free haha) and best of all theyre freeeeeeeeeeeee.\n(get em off download.com)\n;)
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There is no one program handle all your requirements that is free, no free then symantec internet security, quite comprehensive but you have to learn it quite well to get full protection,\nfree program:\nFirewall vs hacker and intrusion from program or human:  http://smb.sygate.com/\npop-ups and cookies: http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/central.html\nSpam: most free or pay software need day to day manual update on your side, I see no good one\nHope this helps
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My Recommendations:\n\nAd-Aware: http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=pop\n- I use this once a week to clean up my system.\n\nSpyBot S&D: http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=pop\n- Same goes with this program, just as a second opinon\n\nYahoo Toolbar /w Anti-Spy: http://toolbar.yahoo.com\n\nZone Alarm: http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/comparison.jsp?dc=12bms&ctry=US&lang=en&lid=ho_za\n- I currently use this on all of my computers and works wonderfull.  Absolutely love it. \n\navast! Anti-Virus: http://www.avast.com\n- Currently up for the 2006 SC Magazine Awards for best anti-virus program.\n\n- AVG: http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10342876.html?tag=lst-0-2\n\nComputer Associates: http://www.my-etrust.com/microsoft\n- Free trial for a year! After the year, got to pay.
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http://free.grisoft.com\n\nGrisoft produces the BEST anti virus program on the market, and what makes it even better is the only people that have to pay for it, is the business world, for home users is 100% FREE
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I've been in this business for many years, answering this question for over 15 years. Just antivirus software alone will help no-one.\n\nProtecting from spyware and protecting your IP address are needed first, and that means you'd want to purchase a firewall, antispyware, and antivirus software.\n\nBuying an internet security suite combines all three programs and lowers your price.\n\nYou want free? Try Zone Alarm (free version of firewall), Adaware (free spyware software), and Avast (free antivirus software). This is a great free combo.\n\nIf you want to pay for the best Suite, I would purchase Zone Alarm Suite. Thats the best (better than ANY free solution because it cryptically checks files for authenticity, something freebies do not do) and easiest to use, in my opinion. Norton is huge and inneffective. Mcafee misses too much. Zone Alarm is VERY LIGHT on system resources.  Good luck!
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There isnt really a combination.  I use something light like Norton antivirus Corporate edition rather than System works or internet security.. AVG is also a good one that is not too heavy.. \n\nFor spyware, I use Search and Destroy and Ad-ware by lavasoft.. they are the two best antispyware software..\n\nFirewall.. I dont really use one, because I am behind a router.. Its not the safest way to go as the router can easily be defeated.. But I keep track of which ports are open and I also do port scans (goto dslreports.com > tools > port scan) to see how vulnerable you are..\n\nAlso if you get popups dont click on it.. instead just close the window or hit ALT-F4 on the window..
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Kaspersky is very good and less intrusive than norton or macafee, avg is free and is very good
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For Anti-Spyware I have found that no one program is the best. I use Microsoft AntiSpyware and Spybot: Search and Destroy. Both have easy interfaces and get the job done.
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If you want a free alternative try  AVG Free Edition as an anti-virus. It haven't given me any problems.\n\nNorton Products suck. I bough Norton Antivirus with Firewall and it stopped working. I had to unistall it.\n\nSpybot Search and Destroy, Ad-Aware are good for spyware.\n\nCcleaner is good for eliminating unwanted files, history, cookies, crap from your computer. Making your computer more functional. It also fix some registry problems.\n\nZonealarm is a good firewall that is free.
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I use the free version of ZoneAlarm ( http://www.zonelabs.com/ )as firewall and the free version of AntiVir ( http://www.free-av.de/ ) to protect me from viruses. SpyBot Search & Destroy ( http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html ) and AdAware ( http://www.lavasoft.com/ ) are good programs against spyware. SpyBot Search & Destroy is free. AdAware is also available for free - but if you buy AdAware you have more options (automatic search, guard and so on...).
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Here you have some good and free anti-spyware programs:\nhttp://askcomputerexpert.ws43.com/download/security.htm
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Here are some of the most top rated anti-spyware and anti-virus applications that are out there right now and there free, if you prefer to go to the developers website, I have included the link for it.\n------------------------------...\nThe first one is called LAVASOFT anti spyware, this has been out for awile, and its the most top rated anti spyware applications on the market right now\n\nhttp://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=pop.software\n\n\nThe developers website www.lavasoft.com\n----------\nAvg anti virus is one of the best heres the link to download it.\n\nhttp://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10596553.html?tag=lst-0-1\n\nDevelopers website www.grisoft.com\n-----------\nHere is one called spybot search and destroy, it finds most of the things that other anti spyware applications miss\n\nhttp://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10401314.html?tag=lst-0-1\n\nDevelopers website www.safer-networking.org\n--------------\nZonealarm this is a top notch firewall, and i reccamend it GREATLY! this helped spyware, and virues from not getting on your computer in the first place!\n\nhttp://www.download.com/ZoneAlarm/3000-10435_4-10550364.html?tag=lst-0-2\n\nDevelopers website www.zonelabs.com\n\nThose are some of the most common anti-spyware, and anti-virus applications out there right now, I hope I have helped you.\n\nNeed more help questions / comments?\n\nVist my website\n\nwww.securityprotection.\nblogspot.com\n\nor email me\n\nsecurityguider@gmail.com
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I reccommend going to Geeks To Go. http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=2852  \n\nOnce you register, you'll be able to download and customize anti-spyware and other stuff to protect your computer -- all for free. I heard about them in PC World, and their instructions have worked wonders for me.