Are Windows Defender and Firewall good/sufficient?
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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.
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Self-Built in July 2009
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x64
- CPU
- Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
- Motherboard
- Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
- Memory
- 8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
- Graphics Card(s)
- EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
- Sound Card
- Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 23" Acer x233H
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
- PSU
- Corsair 620HX modular
- Case
- Antec P182
- Cooling
- stock
- Keyboard
- ABS M1 Mechanical
- Mouse
- Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
- Internet Speed
- 15/2 cable modem
- Other Info
- Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
that's exactly the same set up that i've been using without any problems
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- hp pavilion p6045uk
- OS
- windows 7 home premium 64bit
- CPU
- intel core2quad q8200
- Motherboard
- asus ipibl-lb
- Memory
- 6gb
- Graphics Card(s)
- ati radeon hd4350
- Sound Card
- realtek hd audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- hp 2159m
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- 1 tb
- PSU
- 300
- Keyboard
- basic hp wireless
- Mouse
- basic hp wireless
- Internet Speed
- up to 20mb(in reality 5mb) wireless
windows firewall is a basic firewall try pc tools firewall plus it's free and the full version
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- HP Pavilion p6795a
- OS
- windows 7 64 bit
- CPU
- intel core i5 3.30GHz Quad Core
- Motherboard
- HP
- Memory
- 6gb
- Graphics Card(s)
- AMD RADEON HD 6450 1GB Dedicated
- Sound Card
- ATI HIGH DEFINITION SOUND
- Monitor(s) Displays
- LG
- Screen Resolution
- 16:9 Hd
- Hard Drives
- 1TB
- Cooling
- Fan
- Keyboard
- Wireless
- Mouse
- HP wireless keyboard and mouse
- Internet Speed
- fast enough
- Other Info
- Beast Of A Machine!
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.
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- HP Touchsmart IQ771.uk
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x64
- CPU
- AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-56
- Motherboard
- ASUS Pheonix
- Memory
- 3GB Nanya PC2-6400 DDR2-SDRAM SO-DIM (400MHz)
- Graphics Card(s)
- NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 256MB GDDR3 SDRAM
- Sound Card
- High Definition Intergrated NVIDIA MCP51
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 46" Sony Bravia HDTV
- Screen Resolution
- 1600x1200
- Hard Drives
- 1.5TB Samsug
320GB Seagate ST3320820AS - SATA 3Gb/s 8MB
500GB Maxtor Basics STM305003EHD301-RK
- Internet Speed
- ↓6.32 Mb/s ↑0.35 Mb/s ↔26ms
- Other Info
- BIOS - American Megatrends Inc. 5.07
Ethernet Port - NVIDIA nForce 10/100/1000 Mbps
DVD Drive - TSSTcorp DVDR/RW TS-T632L
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