Internet security

[jma20a]

I am a happy owner of a new Asus K50. i got it from bestbuy and it had trend micro on it for a free 3 months. the 3 month trial expires on a few days.

my question is: what is a good affordable internet/ anti virus program to run with windows 7? i was told that kaspersky would be the best for a $30-$40 price range.

 

[zigzag3143]

I am a happy owner of a new Asus K50. i got it from bestbuy and it had trend micro on it for a free 3 months. the 3 month trial expires on a few days.

my question is: what is a good affordable internet/ anti virus program to run with windows 7? i was told that kaspersky would be the best for a $30-$40 price range.

How does free sound? Microsoft Security essentials is as effective as Kaspersky and uses less system resources. It also has the added benefit that it does not make your computer crash


Ken

 

[The Howling Wolves]

I am a happy owner of a new Asus K50. i got it from bestbuy and it had trend micro on it for a free 3 months. the 3 month trial expires on a few days.

my question is: what is a good affordable internet/ anti virus program to run with windows 7? i was told that kaspersky would be the best for a $30-$40 price range.

How does free sound? Microsoft Security essentials is as effective as Kaspersky and uses less system resources. It also has the added benefit that it does not make your computer crash


Ken

Along with zigzag's suggestion us MS firewall, SuperAntiSpyware, Malwarebyte anti Malware, and what's nice they are all free.
But the Best AV is you..... Be careful where you go and what you open!

 

[jma20a]

so the built-in security system will detect any viruses and male ware and everything that the current security does. micro trend had blocked web sites that it sees to posibly be harmfull, i haven't seen anything from the microsoft security.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

so the built-in security system will detect any viruses and male ware and everything that the current security does. micro trend had blocked web sites that it sees to posibly be harmfull, i haven't seen anything from the microsoft security.

I have not had one bit of problem with those I mentioned in the previous post!
Make sure you do your weekly backups and scans and watch where you go and you will be fine.
Run into any problems check back in with us and someone will get you back up and running..
Have a great and safe week-end.

 

[hackerman1]

I am a happy owner of a new Asus K50. i got it from bestbuy and it had trend micro on it for a free 3 months. the 3 month trial expires on a few days.

my question is: what is a good affordable internet/ anti virus program to run with windows 7? i was told that kaspersky would be the best for a $30-$40 price range.

you don´t have to buy anything.

there are several FREE antivirus-programs available, MSE, Avast, Avira, MBAM, a-squared-free....

some threads with a lot of info, all you need to know is in those:

http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/72070-whats-best-anti-virus.html

http://www.sevenforums.com/security-basics/76173-whats-best-anti-malware.html

http://www.sevenforums.com/security-basics/75541-free-software-firewalls-windows-7-a.html

also take a look at my signature....

Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) has performed very well in all tests i´ve seen, and i have my eyes on several "testing companies like A/V-comparatives & VB100 etc.

 

[Jacee]

so the built-in security system will detect any viruses and male ware and everything that the current security does. micro trend had blocked web sites that it sees to posibly be harmfull, i haven't seen anything from the microsoft security.

"micro trend had blocked web sites that it sees to posibly be harmfull'

You might try to believe in why the sites are possibly harmful ... what sites is TrendMicro blocking?

 

[Borg 386]

Microsoft Security Essentials is free.

http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

 

[hackerman1]

Microsoft Security Essentials is free.

http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

have you read the previous posts above ? :huh:

MSE has already been mentioned, more then once...

 

[jsmoline]

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.

 

[madtownidiot]

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.

 

[jsmoline]

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.

 

[malexous]

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

some threads with a lot of info, all you need to know is in those:

http://www.sevenforums.com/system-security/72070-whats-best-anti-virus.html

http://www.sevenforums.com/security-basics/76173-whats-best-anti-malware.html

http://www.sevenforums.com/security-basics/75541-free-software-firewalls-windows-7-a.html

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.

 

[madtownidiot]

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.

 

[LingZe]

Download AVG antivirus 9.0, it is $42.99

 

[Corrine]

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.

 

[malexous]

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

 

[codyw]

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.

 

[jsmoline]

What about AVG Free?

 

[hackerman1]

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, it´s 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 can´t "call home" after it has stolen your secret information,
like fx. passwords, bank-account information, creditcard-number etc....