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| 06 Nov 2009 | #1 |
| | Are Windows Defender and Firewall good/sufficient? I use Avast home for viruses. Is Defender a good spyware program? Is Windows Firewall sufficient to keep out intruders? |
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| 06 Nov 2009 | #2 |
| | Generally speaking that should be just fine. But a lot depends upon the types of things that you do with your computer. For example, if you are a higher risk user and take chances with pirated software, porn sites, etc....then you might need stronger protection. |
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| 06 Nov 2009 | #3 |
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Quote: Originally Posted by Cluent  I use Avast home for viruses. Is Defender a good spyware program? Is Windows Firewall sufficient to keep out intruders?  |
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| 07 Nov 2009 | #4 |
| | windows firewall is a basic firewall try pc tools firewall plus it's free and the full version |
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| 07 Nov 2009 | #5 |
| | I use MSE (Defender built in) and Windows Firewall which are doing a fantastic job of keeping my PC clean. As already mentioned, it depends on your needs as to what is classed as good. |
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| 07 Nov 2009 | #6 |
| | to common person,avast! home edtion maybe is enough,at least,i have been using it for many months |
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