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  1.    #11

    comodo internet security is another free integrated firewall, antivirus, antimalware application that's worked very well for me. I install it on every computer I sell and recommend it to anyone who complains about their current AV.
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  2. Posts : 233
    Windows 7 Home Premium
       #12

    I have heard a lot of good things about Comodo. I personally think that Windows 7 is pretty darn good right out of the box. I did add MSE because I don't think Windows Defender is enough. MSE disables defender when you install it.
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  3. Posts : 622
    Arch Linux 64-bit
       #13

    Unless you are an advanced user, I would stay away from Comodo, at least, as your only real-time protection.

    As already mentioned, you don't have to pay to get good protection.

    During day-to-day usage run as a standard user account. When you need to install something, log-in as admin.
    Use [one] software firewall. The in-built Windows Firewall (on by default) is usually good enough.
    Use [one] free or paid anti-virus. Panda, MSE, Avira, AVG and Avast! all offer decent free anti-virus.
    Run [one or more] anti-malware on-demand at least once a week.
    Be careful where you go, click and download.
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  4.    #14

    malexous said:
    Unless you are an advanced user, I would stay away from Comodo, at least, as your only real-time protection.
    I've never had a problem with it, so long as I waited to install comodo after all other programs and drivers are installed. The firewall is the only feature I keep active, but that's just my personal preference. You do have a point, as it's very easy to disable internet connectivity and legitimate programs if you choose the wrong options and settings. It doesn't work well with other antimalware/antispyware programs either, unless you disable the defense+ and sandbox features before you run a scan or enable realtime protection. On the other hand, Comodo has never made a computer I've worked with freeze or crash, which is more than I can say for Symantec, McAfee, or Kaspersky, Avira, Avast, malwarebytes or MSE.
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  5. Posts : 3
    Vista x32 Vista x64
       #15

    Download AVG antivirus 9.0, it is $42.99
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  6. Posts : 2,303
    Windows 7 & Windows Vista Ultimate
       #16

    LingZe said:
    Download AVG antivirus 9.0, it is $42.99
    Actually, the licensed version of AVG Internet Security for 1 computer (1 year) is USD 54.99.
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  7. Posts : 622
    Arch Linux 64-bit
       #17

    Corrine said:
    LingZe said:
    Download AVG antivirus 9.0, it is $42.99
    Actually, the licensed version of AVG Internet Security for 1 computer (1 year) is USD 54.99.
    AVG Anti-Virus 9.0 - 34.99
    AVG Anti-Virus & Firewall 9.0 - 48.99
    AVG Internet Security 9.0 - 54.99

    AVG Worldwide - Home and Small Office Security
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  8. Posts : 369
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 with SP1
       #18

    What version of Trend Micro are you using? PC Antivirus Reviews website gave Trend Micro a low percentage for 2010. They list what features it has but lacks in protecting.
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  9. Posts : 233
    Windows 7 Home Premium
       #19

    What about AVG Free?
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  10. Posts : 759
    W7-Enterprise + WS-2008 (Converted to Workstation)
       #20

    jsmoline said:
    I agree with the above posts about using MSE and Windows firewall. Also Malwarebytes and Super Antispyware. I have also recently learned that you should be operating from a standard user account and not from an admiistrator account. All these things plus using UAC will help keep you safe. I am also behind a NAT enabled router with built in firewall. According to GRC Shields Up tests, I don't exist to the outside world. You can check this out at www.grc.comThese are my results. I couln't get the whole screenshot, but all my ports are this way.
    having a good firewall / router that blocks INCOMING connections are not
    enough, itīs also very important to have a firewall that blocks unwanted OUTGOING connections.

    why ?

    because if you get some nasty spyware into your computer, then it canīt "call home" after it has stolen your secret information,
    like fx. passwords, bank-account information, creditcard-number etc....
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