Recommend a good free internet security program please

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  1. Posts : 2,726
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
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    Recommend a good free internet security program please


    Has anyone got any good recommendations on some good "easy to use" free internet security software please ?

    I help out quite a few Silver Surfers (old age pensioners) around my area as a sort of help the community kinda thing. I do it for nothing as allot of the old folks don't have 2 ha-pennies to rub together and I hate it when they get ripped off by the large IT companies out there that just wanna take them for all that they have.
    Thing is I use a paid for internet security program and I haven't really played with any freeware programs in this field that are out there.
    I'm looking for something that is really basic with minimal user intervention, that will keep them fairly safe as lately I've had a spate of malware and adware problems that I've had to help sort out.

    90% of them are using AVG for normal virus like activity but allot of them are getting duped by fake "anti virus" programs like "Antivirus 2010" and multiple malware programs etc.

    I've done some research into the following but would like to have your opinions on the best way forward ...

    Online Armor
    ZoneAlarm Free Firewall
    PC Tools Firewall Plus
    PrivateFirewall
    Comodo Firewall Pro
    Agnitum Outpost Firewall


    PS. quite a few of the PC's are entry level, so could you also give an indication on any performance issues as this would also be greatly appreciated.

    Nick
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  2. Posts : 2,259
    W7 Professional x64
       #2

    Comodo is a very interactive firewall, but I really enjoy it, and it's very friendly. It also has an anti-virus as well. A lot of my IT friends recommend zonealarm as well.
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  3. Posts : 2,963
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
       #3

    I highly recommend Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE). Lets just say I don't always stick to "safe surfing" and MSE has never failed me in the year or so since the first beta was released. I also recommend Comodo firewall (only the firewall) for XP users. Vista and 7 users should be fine with windows firewall.
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  4. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #4

    The number one choice of the vast majority of those answering questions here is:
    MSE - Microsoft Security Essentials
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  5. Posts : 568
    Win7 x64 Ultimate SP1
       #5

    I would just go with Microsoft Security Essentials. It's free takes little or no setup and is very effective for the average user even using XP. Forget all the fancy suites and add-on firewalls. Keep it simple.

    Ken
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  6. Posts : 11,990
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit
       #6

    LiquidSnak said:
    Comodo is a very interactive firewall, but I really enjoy it, and it's very friendly. It also has an anti-virus as well. A lot of my IT friends recommend zonealarm as well.
    I do not recommend Zone Alarm for a Win 7 system. It is almost guaranteed to cause crashes on most Win 7 systems. We work BSOD's nearly everyday where ZoneAlarm is the cause or one of the causes. I do use ZA on my XP system.
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  7. Posts : 382
    W7 Ulti/64, XP Pro/32
       #7

    I use MSE on W7 and XP machines.
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  8. Posts : 9,537
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #8

    Nick,
    I would have your Silver Gleaner's use MSE AV and either Comodo or Windows Firewall.
    Used both for awhile and have had no issue's.
    That is awful nice of you to take care of these lovely folks and not charge them for your services.
    You rewards will come later.
    Dennis
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  9. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #9

    Rreading the thread starter's original post, then the only answer is:
    Microsoft Security Essentials which will automatically set up Windows Firewall for you. Truly a turn-key operation.

    If you want one-stop shopping then Microsoft Security Essentials is the answer. This is the one and only anti-virus/anti-malware on my computers and is the only product I install on other computers. I've never had anyone displeased with MSE.

    Incidentally, I'm also an old geezer. Just have been doing this kind of thing for more years than most forum members are old.
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  10. Posts : 3,028
    Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1
       #10

    I agree with most here Nick. For the people you are talking about, you can't go wrong with MSE and Windows Firewall. If you want/need more control of the firewall, just add Windows 7 Firewall Control : Sphinx Software
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