Firewall + Antispyware


  1. Posts : 40
    Windows 7 Public Beta x64 Build 7000
       #1

    Firewall + Antispyware


    Hi,

    I would like to know if COMODO Firewall is good as Windows Firewall included in Windows 7 and if Ad-Aware 2008 is good as Windows Defender in Windows 7, too.

    Thanks!
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  2. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #2

    Comodo firewall should be much better than Windows firewall. I haven't tried it with Win 7 as I use Avira Premium Suite.

    I don't use either Ad-Aware or Windows Defender.

    Spyware Guard (keep it updated) and Spyware Blaster both work great with Win 7.
    SpywareBlaster and SpywareGuard:
    http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/products.html
    Spyware Guard is a real-time malware scanner
    SpywareBlaster tutorial:
    http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/Using_SpywareBlaster_to_protect_your_computer_from_Spyware_Hijackers_and_Malware-tut49.html
    Spyware Guard tutorial:
    http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/Using_SpywareGuard_to_protect_your_computer_from_Spyware_and_Hijackers-tut50.html


    If you want another anti-spyware tool to run periodic scans, you can use MalwareBytes Anti-malware. There is a free version, but just remember to update it often!
    |MG| Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.34

    *Small tutorial*

    * Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
    * At the end, be sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
    * If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
    * Once the program has loaded, select Perform full scan, then click Scan.
    * When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
    * Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
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  3. Posts : 108
    7068 64 bit + XP Pro
       #3

    MalwareBytes won't appear in my right click menu ( Win7 64bit).
    Anyone else had better luck?
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  4. Posts : 18,404
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #4

    black dog said:
    MalwareBytes won't appear in my right click menu ( Win7 64bit).
    Anyone else had better luck?

    Yeah, johngalt gave me the answer to that one...which, should have been obvious to me. heh heh

    Malwarebytes in Context Menu
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  5. Posts : 108
    7068 64 bit + XP Pro
       #5

    Thanks mate. I can't think of any real benefit running the 64 bit version, only negatives. When i get the RC release i will be getting the 32 bit version.
    Last edited by black dog; 16 Mar 2009 at 05:19. Reason: Typo
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  6. Posts : 18,404
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #6

    Oh, not me. I will definitely go with 64 bit. As I have 8GB of RAM and have no problems, really at all. :)
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  7. Posts : 40
    Windows 7 Public Beta x64 Build 7000
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Thank you Jacee. I'll check the anti-spywares now.
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  8. Posts : 31,242
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
       #8

    Just one word on Comodo firewall, Have used this on a lot of machines up to and including Vista but found that it had issues with the early pre -Beta builds of Windows 7 - have not checked on the last couple of builds but will probably re-asses at RC stage or if Comodo issue a "windows7 Specific" version before that.

    In the interim am using the built in firewall plus "Vista Firewall Control" app, (behind router firewall too)
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