Net Protector - Is this is a good Anti Virus ?
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Its good.
But latest MS Security Essentials's isnt bad either.
Try this combination-
Avira/ Avast free+ Comodo Firewall (free) + Malwarebytes Antimalware
That setup is gonna keep most virus's away
I went to a HCL showroom and I asked for a antivirus. They promptly replied Netprotector.
I said its crap. They said its just about the best and perfect AV. and last year it won "Antivirus of the year"
I came out of the shop frowning at the guy and was laughing inside
Another good, free option for firewall is Outpost.
OP
Cool Comps
Pirate Slayer
ok but is it ok if i only put avast free?
gameranand
Living to Play
doomgiver said:
Yeah its Okay. But a good firewall won't hurt much. You can use Avast/Avira with windows firewall also.Cool Comps said:
Generally, its a good idea to have a firewall...if u dont want any 3rd party one, u can actually use the built in Windows firewall...its good but not as good as ZA or some others...one advantage is its lighter than the 3rd party ones...(which I suspect is one of ur worries)...
Again, Malwarebytes is very light...it wont slow ur system at all..
So another good idea would be to have that antispamware installed as well.
At the end of the day, if u wanna go with just AV, that is okay too!! U need to relax dude...Why so serious!!
Cheers!!
thetechfreak
Legend Never Ends
Spybot Search & Destroy gives good protection as well.
Its a good idea to immunise the browsers.
Its a good idea to immunise the browsers.
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Pirate Slayer
ok so avast is the way i am going. BTW whats up with the guy claiming avast gives false threats.
gameranand
Living to Play
Its not just problem for avast its a common problem with most antivirus. In fact Avast does not give falso alarms as much as other do. Well for me Avira is best because it doesn't give any false alarm at all.Cool Comps said:
In 2 years I am yet to receive a single false alarm from Avast. But that may be due to exercising due diligence.
coderunknown
Retired Forum Mod
Avast = low detection of spyware. misses most of the spyware & hence, need a antimalware to watch its back.
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Pirate Slayer
@ Skud.
What do you use? Only Avast or other antimalware?
and can i just use Avast as putting many antivirus/ anti malware would slow my comp down right?
What do you use? Only Avast or other antimalware?
and can i just use Avast as putting many antivirus/ anti malware would slow my comp down right?
OP
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Pirate Slayer
ok but what i was asking is .... will my pc be safe if i use only avast?
and also, where do these viruses come from usually. Usually from downloads right?
and also, where do these viruses come from usually. Usually from downloads right?
Not only from downloads, but from malicious websites, pen drives or rather any storage devices and anywhere from internet.
Install avast and Spybot SnD both. Installing antivirus is not a guarantee that your PC would be virus proof. If you feel some websites or links or files suspicious and even if your AV's realtime protection is not flagging it, STAY AWAY FROM THEM.
The most important thing for keeping your PC virus-free is your own alertness and never compromise with that.
Additionally, install WOT extension for your browser. That would save you a lot of headache.
furious_gamer
Excessive happiness
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*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/software-q/138653-antivirus-guide-user-reviews.html
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/software-q/138653-antivirus-guide-user-reviews.html
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