Anti-Virus softare and Firewall
February 6, 2012 8:40 AM Subscribe
Firewall and Anti-Virus Software
Hello
I am looking for a good free anti virus and Firewall software for my PC (win xp).
Thank you!
Hello
I am looking for a good free anti virus and Firewall software for my PC (win xp).
Thank you!
EndsOfInvention is correct. I use this on every machine that I own as well as every machine that I work on for other people. I've never found a better solution (though Avast also works fairly well) in my time doing computer work.
posted by deezil at 9:03 AM on February 6, 2012
posted by deezil at 9:03 AM on February 6, 2012
Check with your internet provider. Sometimes they offer free versions of Mcafee or Norton.
posted by royalsong at 9:05 AM on February 6, 2012
posted by royalsong at 9:05 AM on February 6, 2012
I use Microsoft Security Essentials, Avast and the Native Firewall built into Vista. If you decide to spend maybe $40 instead of using freeware, I suggest using NoD32.
posted by RedShrek at 9:31 AM on February 6, 2012
posted by RedShrek at 9:31 AM on February 6, 2012
Microsoft Security Essentials is just as effective as paid antivirus and it's just as free as the free antivirus. Fewer ads and nagginess, to boot.
posted by rhizome at 10:59 AM on February 6, 2012
posted by rhizome at 10:59 AM on February 6, 2012
If for some reason you don't want MSE, I've used the free Antivir for years with no problems.
posted by coolguymichael at 11:14 AM on February 6, 2012
posted by coolguymichael at 11:14 AM on February 6, 2012
Response by poster: thanks
Is this Microsoft Security Essentials also a Firewall or just an anti virus?
(i have installed it, hope to keep my computer safe online) :)
posted by pakora1 at 12:28 PM on February 6, 2012
Is this Microsoft Security Essentials also a Firewall or just an anti virus?
(i have installed it, hope to keep my computer safe online) :)
posted by pakora1 at 12:28 PM on February 6, 2012
Take a look at my profile for a PC securing guide (any suggestions for improvement most welcome too). I last updated it in October but should still be fairly current. Long story short, MSE + Firewall is great. Also make sure your software is getting patched (Adobe, Apple, Sun, etc) not just Windows critical updates. Unpatched 3rd party software is the primary vector for malware attacks, and is often browser independent. If you have any other concerns or questions feel free to memail me anytime.
posted by samsara at 12:51 PM on February 6, 2012
posted by samsara at 12:51 PM on February 6, 2012
Response by poster: thanks Samsara (i didnt see the guide but will look again)
posted by pakora1 at 8:39 AM on February 7, 2012
posted by pakora1 at 8:39 AM on February 7, 2012
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