Best free protection combo 2012?

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  1. Posts : 124
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
       #1

    Best free protection combo 2012?


    I'm getting a scrap of norton 360.

    What are your recommendations for a good FREE protection combo?

    I'm thinking

    MSE or Avira

    +
    Comodo firewall
    +
    Spyware Blaster

    Thanks!


    P.s sorry if this has already been asked, i did a search on the forum but couldn't seem to find much.
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  2. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #2

    Robwan said:
    I'm getting a scrap of norton 360.

    What are your recommendations for a good FREE protection combo?

    I'm thinking

    MSE or Avira

    +
    Comodo firewall
    +
    Spyware Blaster

    Thanks!


    P.s sorry if this has already been asked, i did a search on the forum but couldn't seem to find much.
    MSE or AVG free (I wouldnt use Avira)

    The built in firewall (not Comodo)

    Malware bytes (not spyware blaster)

    These are from a BSOD (stability perspective)
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  3. Posts : 6,330
    Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
       #3

    I use MSE or Avast for AV.

    For real-time, I also use MBAM Pro (paid), SpywareBlaster, Winpatrol, and Browser add-ons.

    @zigzag3143 - you say "(not spyware blaster)".
    Why?
    Does it cause problems?
    I've used it a long time and never noticed any problems.
    If it is a potential problem, I'd like to know...
    Thanks, David
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  4. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #4

    DavidW7ncus said:
    I use MSE or Avast for AV.

    For real-time, I also use MBAM Pro (paid), SpywareBlaster, Winpatrol, and Browser add-ons.

    @zigzag3143 - you say "(not spyware blaster)".
    Why?
    Does it cause problems?
    I've used it a long time and never noticed any problems.
    If it is a potential problem, I'd like to know...
    Thanks, David
    I mentioned "from a BSOD (stability) perspective". SB has "issues" on some systems (more on legacy hardware)
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  5. JMH
    Posts : 7,952
    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
       #5

    Robwan said:
    I'm getting a scrap of norton 360.

    What are your recommendations for a good FREE protection combo?

    I'm thinking

    MSE or Avira

    +
    Comodo firewall
    +
    Spyware Blaster

    Thanks!
    P.s sorry if this has already been asked, i did a search on the forum but couldn't seem to find much.
    To protect yourself from the evils of the internet your basic protection should include

    *Anti Virus Program [ MSE is free & is used by many people here]


    *Anti Malware Programs
    Malwarebytes free

    Malwarebytes : Download free malware, virus and spyware tools to get your computer back in shape!

    Suggest you include SpywareBlaster also.


    SpywareBlaster® | Prevent spyware and malware. Free download.

    *Firewall The inbuilt Widows Firewall is adequate.


    *Router / firewall


    It is important you update programs & scan regularly.


    You are advised to exercise caution with what you click on.

    Don’t engage in activities such as file sharing, warez cracks, adult content, online gambling or other high-risk behaviors.

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  6. Posts : 6,330
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       #6

    Yes, i know you referred to a BSOD point of view.
    I help some people and recommend/install programs based on my knowledge - very often Backup, Security, and Cleanup programs.
    Knowing SB may be an issue helps me and them...
    I don't want to shoot myself in the foot
    Thanks, David
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  7. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
       #7

    DavidW7ncus said:
    Yes, i know you referred to a BSOD point of view.
    I help some people and recommend/install programs based on my knowledge - very often Backup, Security, and Cleanup programs.
    Knowing SB may be an issue helps me and them...
    I don't want to shoot myself in the foot
    Thanks, David
    Great idea David.

    I have been there and done that.

    Solely from my perspective (BSOD's) I would recommend

    MSE
    Win 7 firewall
    MBAM.

    Not that I use them (I dont)

    I would not recommend;
    Norton
    Kaspersky
    McAfee

    Good luck with Them.
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  8. Posts : 6,330
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       #8

    Thanks for the explanation and clarification.

    To further clarify for me - I use Windows Firewall and a hardware router firewall...
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  9. Posts : 124
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Ok cool, some really helpful stuff here guys, thanks a lot :)

    probs gonna go with MSE+MBAM+Spyware blaster, however only reason i was thinking of comodo firewall is because it's easier to have more control over it i.e blocking individual programs etc. I'm aware Win FW can do this but I've heard it's more complicated?

    So in total, including stuff i already have I'll be looking at something like this as a healthy jacket of armor.

    Real time protection

    MSE
    Spyware blaster
    Winpatrol
    Windows FW/Comodo FW


    Regular manual use
    MBAM
    Ccleaner
    Macrium


    OS is win 7 pro 64
    browser is Firefox
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  10. Posts : 6,330
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       #10

    If you are planning on using 2 software firewalls ("Windows FW/Comodo FW" ) at the same time - not good.

    Use only one of them.

    As you have Win7 64 bit you can try WaterFox, it is the 64 bit version of Firefox.
    I have been using it and no problems here, but i can't say if it's any more secure than FireFox.
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