Recommend a good free internet security program please

[soho1]

Microsoft Security Essentials. This product has definitely raised Microsoft's reputation with users.

 

[PooMan UK]

Just a little feedback ....

I've installed MSE on 5 of the silver surfers so far (still got quite a few to go) but so far so good. Haven't heard a peep from them yet, they all seem pretty happy.

2 morrow gonna try and install it on 10+ pc's at the old age home up the road. Might get a bit of a caffeine rush as they always pump me full of the stuff whenever I visit but they are a great bunch and we always have a good laugh.

Thanks once again for all the replies

Nick

 

[The Howling Wolves]

You deserve a REP just for helping the Silver Surfer's. I have to spread the goods around but will catch you when I can rep you!
That is really nice of you to help those folks.

 

[Maxxwire]

You deserve a REP just for helping the Silver Surfer's.

I agree...and done.

~Maxx~
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[CarlTR6]

You deserve a REP just for helping the Silver Surfer's. I have to spread the goods around but will catch you when I can rep you!
That is really nice of you to help those folks.

+2. I agree.

 

[Corrine]

You deserve a REP just for helping the Silver Surfer's.

+3. I also agree and done!

 

[Jacee]

Nick, please install Spyware Blaster on those machines too. It's "pro-active" but it does need to be updated to work against 'drive-by malware'. (update weekly or monthly)
Once updated, always check "enable all protection".
SpywareBlaster® | Prevent spyware and malware. Free download.

Tutorial Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware, Hijackers, and Malware

 

[madtownidiot]

If you want a good all around free internet security suite Comodo Internet Security is currently the most effective available option, but it's still not very easy to set up correctly. For people with serious pebkac problems, (Silver surfers of above average intelligence but a lack of computer sense and failing memory usually belong in that category), I install CIS and configure it using the built in administrator account, password protect it after applying a policy that blocks downloads from unsigned vendors, disable the admin acct from a local login. Then tell them if they can't get to a site they're trying to go to it's because the AV detected something wrong about the page.. None of the computers I've installed comodo to in this manner have come back except for unrelated issues even though I've been getting a steadily increasing customer base. Apparently it's working pretty well.

 

[Maxxwire]

Another new feature that Comodo 2011 now features is malware domain filtering using the COMODO SecureDNS service. This should appeal to everyone concerned with having a safer online experience including the Silver Surfers which means while browsing the internet, if you are about to browse a known malware site, SecureDNS will inform you before proceeding.

~Maxx~
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[PooMan UK]

Thanks all for the rep, that was very kind of you.

@Jacee

Thanks for the link I will try it out when I go back to see them all.

@madtownidiot

Thanks for the info. I initially was going to use Comodo, but after a bit of testing and the suggestions I've received here I've decided to go with MSE.
It doesn't seem to be to as recourse hungry as Comodo, (some of the pc's are hand me downs and are quite small) plus it doesn't need much user intervention which is very important as some of older groups do very basic e-mail and internet browsing ... and quite allot of on-line bingo

But thanks again everyone, you really are a great bunch.
Seven Forums truly is a great place to hang out and has some fantastic members

+rep to sevenforums

Nick

 

[spyknee]

MSE.
I was happy to discover it. I think its great that MS provided some 1st party app that is above and beyond retail box, for free. First used it with W7 box. Started to look for XP box's and bingo, its available now. Grabbed it right up.
Used to pay for 3rd party app, Trend Micro. Worked great at first but by 2007 version, nothing but trouble.

MSE is not perfect, but common sense must also play some part.

 

[CarlTR6]

I did not know MSE was available for XP.

 

[madtownidiot]

I did not know MSE was available for XP.

Yes it is. And it works pretty well even in very old xp machines

 

[ken9122]

I did not know MSE was available for XP.

I have it several XP machines. Works just as good as it does on Win 7

Ken

 

[spyknee]

I did not know MSE was available for XP.

Ah HA,
Looks like a pup can teach the old dog a trick. LOL

Quite possibly these forums in another thread educated moi. Been so long I forget.

 

[Skulblaka]

Microsoft Security Essentials

I highly recommend it, and so do many people here.

 

[LiquidSnak]

Petey7: Microsoft Security Essentials

karlsnooks: Microsoft Security Essentials

ken9122: Microsoft Security Essentials

spyknee: MSE

The Howling Wolves: MSE

tw33k: MSE

hackerman1: MSE

thefabe: MSE

yowanvista: MSE

soho1: Microsoft Security Essentials

Skulblaka: Microsoft Security Essentials

madtownidiot: MSE



I just had to sum it all up for the lol's

 

[madtownidiot]

you can add my name to the list for MSE recommendations.. I use it in xp machines and for people who are likely to screw up their system if I were to install Comodo..besides, if you get a virus after you install MSE, you get to blame Microsoft for it.

 

[yowanvista]

Comodo Internet Security does a good job too

 

[CarlTR6]

I did not know MSE was available for XP.

Ah HA,
Looks like a pup can teach the old dog a trick. LOL

Quite possibly these forums in another thread educated moi. Been so long I forget.

Oh yes, I learn everyday here.