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chromium · 05-13-2004, 07:50 AM

I have running Norton 2002... which is no longer supported (yet they take my $ for Live updating). Their last update to the firewall blocks all internet access.

Kind of annoys me but time to install a new version.

What is the best virus protection/firewall suite out there? Norton or McAfee? Both seem to be the same price.

Basic_man · 05-13-2004, 07:52 AM

Use Mcafee!

polish_aristocrat · 05-13-2004, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Basic_man
Use Mcafee!

why ??

EviLGuY · 05-13-2004, 08:21 AM

I hate internet security suites.. too much crap I dont need.

I use f-prot for my antivirus (someone on here recommended it.. thanks for that! great antivirus protection in 3 megs of ram) and Zonealarm Pro for a firewall.

Wilber · 05-13-2004, 08:41 AM

Installing virus checkers and software firewalls on your hard drive is passé.

For one, they slow a machine down.
For two, the newer virii just attack them first and render them useless.
Software firewalls are a false sense of protection...they can not stop
you from clicking on virus infected files. Software firewalls only assist
in informing you of inbound or outbound Trojans. If the Trojan got on
there in the first place it means you either don't update often from
Microsoft or you fuck around with pirate software and haven't the
sense to scan it first before clicking on it. Software firewalls also slow
a machine down.

To be protected properly these days you need to...

Do not click on email attachments
Ensure you have all critical updates from Windows Update
Buy a router
If you have Windows XP Pro/Home, turn on the firewall
If you feel you must pirate software then scan with CA's
(Mcafee's mother company) online scanner before you click
on the *.zip or *.exe
http://www3.ca.com/threatinfo/virusinfo/scan.aspx
First visit will produce the Microsoft security warning popup, CA needs
to install a Java applet to allow the interface to work within the web page.
This is one of the rare times you say Yes to the security
warning popup. The only other one I can think of is first visit to Windows
Update.
There are other online scanners but CA does it best.
Pay attention to the security warning popup within WindowsXX
operating systems. It's there to warn you that something is trying to install
via ActiveX. Say No to the security warning popup unless your at
CA's online virus scan or Windows Update.

Helix · 05-13-2004, 09:02 AM

Firewall - <a href="http://www.kerio.com/us/kpf_download.html">Kerio Personal Firewall</a> - free edition
AntiVirus - <a href="http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php">AVG</a> - free edition and signature files are updated frequently

chromium · 05-13-2004, 09:24 AM

Some good suggestions and comments thus far. Thanks.

RFlagg · 05-13-2004, 09:30 AM

Wilbur is correct...installing an AV suite or firewall on the HD is futile at best...

AVG for the AV...and as for the firewall issue...LinkSys has broadband routers for under 50 bucks...with built-in firewall.

and last (but not least) make sure you have the adware/spyware proggies installed...

Adaware, Spybot S & D, and spywareguard.

hth...

riosluts · 05-13-2004, 09:31 AM

if you want good firewall protection then try Zone alarm. Great product

m00d · 05-13-2004, 09:31 AM

mcafee and spybot s&d are what i rely on

05-13-2004, 07:50 AM	#1
chromium Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 100	virus protection/firewalls I have running Norton 2002... which is no longer supported (yet they take my $ for Live updating). Their last update to the firewall blocks all internet access. Kind of annoys me but time to install a new version. What is the best virus protection/firewall suite out there? Norton or McAfee? Both seem to be the same price.

05-13-2004, 07:52 AM	#2
Basic_man Programming King Pin Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 27,360	Use Mcafee! __________________ UUGallery Builder - automated photo/video gallery plugin for Wordpress! Stop looking! Checkout Naked Hosting, online since 1999 !

05-13-2004, 08:41 AM	#5
Wilber Confirmed User Join Date: May 2001 Location: De,Oh,Lei Posts: 1,295	Installing virus checkers and software firewalls on your hard drive is passé. For one, they slow a machine down. For two, the newer virii just attack them first and render them useless. Software firewalls are a false sense of protection...they can not stop you from clicking on virus infected files. Software firewalls only assist in informing you of inbound or outbound Trojans. If the Trojan got on there in the first place it means you either don't update often from Microsoft or you fuck around with pirate software and haven't the sense to scan it first before clicking on it. Software firewalls also slow a machine down. To be protected properly these days you need to... Do not click on email attachments Ensure you have all critical updates from Win<i></i>dows Update Buy a router If you have Win<i></i>dows XP Pro/Home, turn on the firewall If you feel you must pirate software then scan with CA's (Mcafee's mother company) online scanner before you click on the .zip or .exe http://www3.ca.com/threatinfo/virusinfo/scan.aspx First visit will produce the Microsoft security warning popup, CA needs to install a Java applet to allow the interface to work within the web page. This is one of the rare times you say Yes to the security warning popup. The only other one I can think of is first visit to Win<i></i>dows Update. There are other online scanners but CA does it best. Pay attention to the security warning popup within Win<i></i>dowsXX operating systems. It's there to warn you that something is trying to install via ActiveX. Say No to the security warning popup unless your at CA's online virus scan or Win<i></i>dows Update. __________________ Sig NOT for sale Last edited by Wilber; 05-13-2004 at 08:44 AM..

05-13-2004, 09:31 AM	#9
riosluts Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,250	if you want good firewall protection then try Zone alarm. Great product __________________

05-13-2004, 08:21 AM	#4
EviLGuY So Fucking Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: malta Posts: 12,745	I hate internet security suites.. too much crap I dont need. I use f-prot for my antivirus (someone on here recommended it.. thanks for that! great antivirus protection in 3 megs of ram) and Zonealarm Pro for a firewall.

05-13-2004, 09:02 AM	#6
Helix Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,999	Firewall - <a href="http://www.kerio.com/us/kpf_download.html">Kerio Personal Firewall</a> - free edition AntiVirus - <a href="http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php">AVG</a> - free edition and signature files are updated frequently

05-13-2004, 09:24 AM	#7
chromium Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 100	Some good suggestions and comments thus far. Thanks.

05-13-2004, 09:30 AM	#8
RFlagg Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Apollo Beach, FL Posts: 128	Wilbur is correct...installing an AV suite or firewall on the HD is futile at best... AVG for the AV...and as for the firewall issue...LinkSys has broadband routers for under 50 bucks...with built-in firewall. and last (but not least) make sure you have the adware/spyware proggies installed... Adaware, Spybot S & D, and spywareguard. hth...

05-13-2004, 09:31 AM	#10
m00d So Fucking Banned Join Date: May 2002 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 3,129	mcafee and spybot s&d are what i rely on