Comments on: How can I protect my laptop from viruses etc?

By: BrainBUG

BrainBUG — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:26:15 +0000

Well, you should first think of what steps to take. Here are the things you need:

An Antivirus
An AntiSpyware
A Firewall
A separate scanner tool (to assure better protection).

And, I would always prefer free, because these days, even best paid software have not been able to beat free software.

I prefer:
Antivirus: Avira Free
Anti-Spyware: Super Antispyware
Firewall: Zonealarm Firewall

Download four of these and your computer will be very very safe. The following site contains all the details about the software and their download links .

Hope that helps!

By: B S

B S — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:57:31 +0000

Keep your anti-virus and spyware program updated at all times and run full scan daily or at least thrice a week for best results. Check out http://usefulinfo-comp.blogspot.com/ for more information.

By: Lion64

Lion64 — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:00:04 +0000

This webpage tells you all you need to know and it’s from a trusted source: http://askbobrankin.com/should_i_buy_antispyware_or_antivirus_software.html

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:55:01 +0000

McAfee is a good anti-virus, never got a virus with it
The best way to protect your computer against viruses is to keep your UAC up to full blast always, run regular virus scans, only download programs you trust and please, don’t download limewire or frostwire, people get rich clearing out viruses they cause..
Yet another way, is only use YOUR antivirus. Don’t trust any but McAfee or the one you choose to download that more than 1 or 2 people reccomend. Some are the virus themself.

:-)

By: johns

johns — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:44:46 +0000

Download best antivirus protection for your laptop, i am using Macrovirus-oncall antivirus security for my DEL laptop.
Thanks.

By: Big Lance!

Big Lance! — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:41:34 +0000

http://www.avast.com go there and download the home or professional edition! youll be good too go! ITS FREE!
also, go too www. download.com where you should locate MALWAREBYTES ANTIMALWARE! its the hottest tool available and ITS FREE! you should always keep this tool and never delete! it takes awhile on the first scan as it locate and eliminate all kinds of malware/adware and tracking cookies you never knew even existed on your computer! after the first run you will simply have too run it for 8 mins too keep you computer free of worms, viruses etc… this tool is a must! a lot of folks do not realize that the avg computer user in the area of 68% runs into malicious dangerous viruses, worms, adware etc.. the avg antivirus programs are not enough these days, you should download both of these programs and use them as a COMBO in your quest for computer security! promise! i had AVG, and many others, but this combo is 2nd too none! and it has a resident shield scanner that picks up on viruses before you even open the window!

go for it! THEYRE BOTH FREE AND RANKED AS THE TOP 1 OR 2 IN INTERNET SECURITY!

By: Bill M

Bill M — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:06:58 +0000

You could also have the free Glary Utilities to clean and even defrag your registry. It can also remove junk and temporary files that you don’t need. It has other utilities that are very useful. I’m sure you’ll like it.
http://www.glaryutilities.com/gu.html

By: SD

SD — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:29:38 +0000

Hey, ignore the advertisers.

McAfee does it all:)
-CPU usage isn’t an issue if you have over 60 GB.

However having Malwarebytes along is always recommended.
ect Spybot Search & Destroy also, if your a paranoid one.

By: danaean

danaean — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:39:40 +0000

i’m assuming it’s a pc and not a mac? coz macbooks are less prone to viruses and malware.
but if you have a pc, and you use the computer to surf the net then try using sandboxie (http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Browser-Tweak/Sandboxie.shtml) to isolate your hard drive from your webbrowsing.
also, only use legal software and paid-for anti-virus software which has better protection than the free version.
also as much as possible, try not to transfer files from other computers to your laptop, wheher via usb etc.

By: Podacres

Podacres — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:17:36 +0000

I can suggest good programs but two of them do not protect because they are free. You need to pay for the protection and doesn’t conflict with your McAfee.

Malware can prevent the running processes of your security programs and there isn’t one product currently available that has 100% detection and prevention so it’s a good idea to beef up your prevention.

I got Malwarebytes Pro and for that I get Protection Module plus IP Blocker, no subscription and dead cheap. Some people get SUPERAntiSpyware Pro instead of Malwarebytes Pro, either of them is very good and won’t conflict with your McAfee real time protection.

Another free program which doesn’t have real-time protection but it prevents unwanted installations and it’s very effective to have – SpywareBlaster

http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html
http://www.superantispyware.com/
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html