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| pokeplayer984 | Apr 30 2011, 08:52:26 AM Post #1 |
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Yes, that's a new Pokemon!
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Hey guys! Listen up! I just spent yesterday completely reformatting my computer, (Very serious problem that I don't wish to discuss at this moment.) and am now busy getting some protection software. I've already got Malwarebytes' and Spybot S&D, but I know from experience that more is needed. I've also made the option to drop AVG. Let's just say that the 2011 version wasn't my cup of tea in the end. So, recommendations? All help is greatly appreciated. See ya later! |
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| Littlefoot Fan | Apr 30 2011, 09:08:26 AM Post #2 |
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Ducky
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I always use Avira now, it has excellent real-time protection, and it's free. http://www.avira.com/en/for-home Since using this, I have never had so much as a piece of spyware ever slip through. |
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| DarkHououmon | Apr 30 2011, 09:11:53 AM Post #3 |
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"Be prepared, Snappy boy. Your luck has run out..."
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Avast I heard was pretty good. There's also Comodo Internet Security, which is also free. Threatfire offers an extra layer of protection and works alongside antivirus. I've used it in the past and liked it. There are also HIPS programs like GesWall (64-bit version of that is not available though) that protect the computer from unwanted changes. There is a 64-bit version of a sandbox program called Sandboxie, where anything you download goes safely in a sandbox and can be safely removed (I'm sure there's a way to save it too if you downloaded something you wanted to keep). |
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| Waluigifan | Apr 30 2011, 09:35:01 AM Post #4 |
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Spike
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I recommend Avast! and Avira Antivirus. Both protection systems are free and good. Avast!: http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Free-Antivi...j=dl&tag=button Avira: http://www.avira.com/en/free-download-avira-antivir-personal |
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| pokeplayer984 | Apr 30 2011, 09:45:07 AM Post #5 |
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Yes, that's a new Pokemon!
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From the recommendations, I have chosen to give Avira and Threatfire a chance. We'll see how they work out for me. Now to get busy setting up the rest of the stuff. |
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