Solved: Need laptop protection. What do I use?

toshibad · 27-May-2009, 07:19 AM #1

I am using a stock standard toshiba laptop with Windows Vista home premium. My inbuilt Norton subscription has expired and I would like to know what actually is the best protection for my computer. I have recently been infected by malware and am in the process of having it removed.

geodripp · 27-May-2009, 07:59 AM #2

The best virus protection in my opinion is Avast

it takes much less processing power away from your tasks at hand and its free

Avast can be Downloaded here

http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Home-...=dl&tag=button

You do have to register but only every 12 months (don't worry its free)

Avast is one of the best

toshibad · 28-May-2009, 07:10 AM #3

excellent advice!!!!
'Free' is a word I like to see.

Jason08 · 28-May-2009, 10:38 AM #4

I think Comodo firewall is free as well.

geodripp · 28-May-2009, 05:26 PM #5

Comodo takes a lot more processing power and offers less I would get Avast

c0796 · 29-May-2009, 02:57 AM #6

This is what I use, free and NOTHING has got through it. AVG on the other hand failed me <kicked it to the curb>

http://www.threatfire.com/

ckphilli · 29-May-2009, 07:25 PM #7

Just another note...

I use Avast / Malwarebytes/ and Commodo's firewall (firewall only-not the security suite) on my laptop which has Vista. No Vista issues, all free, and it gives you the trio of protection.

Jason08 · 29-May-2009, 08:38 PM #8

I would also reccomend the use of Malwarebytes. It scans for malware and removes it.

geodripp · 30-May-2009, 02:25 AM #9

There is no need for all of those services, you can make smart dissitions when your online and Avast takes care of the rest.

toshibad · 30-May-2009, 10:08 AM **#10**

thanks everyone. I have avast running permanently now. i also have malwarebytes and comodo (firewall only) which I am using only to do regular scans as I have found that they each pick up on different things. thanks for your advice

Jason08 · 30-May-2009, 11:41 AM **#11**

Sounds like you're good to go.

ckphilli · 30-May-2009, 12:05 PM **#12**

Quote:

Originally Posted by toshibad

thanks everyone. I have avast running permanently now. i also have malwarebytes and comodo (firewall only) which I am using only to do regular scans as I have found that they each pick up on different things. thanks for your advice

Smart move

Glad to hear you have everything going well

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