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!Nekko!
01-25-2008, 04:13 PM
Can anyone recommend a good virus scan/firewall program? I used to use Zone Alarm, but that program used to slow my computer down to a crawl at times. I'm currently using Avast Home right now, but pretty much only for anti-virus. If you can justify me downloading Zone Alarm, I'll still be all ears.
HalcyonSpirit
01-25-2008, 07:35 PM
Firewall: Comodo Firewall Pro (http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/) FREE
Antivirus/spyware: BitDefender (http://www.bitdefender.com/) FREE VERSION AVAILABLE
I use both. Bitdefender works quite well (though I'm having some issues getting my version to auto-scan; probably just an error on my part. Comodo is similar to ZoneAlarm with it's firewall (so it'll be easy for you to get used to), but last I checked, it had many more options available for customization to your needs than ZoneAlarm, and does a very good job. Neither program takes up too much of your computer's resources, which is also a plus.
Effef
01-25-2008, 08:26 PM
Anti Virus: NOD32
http://www.eset.com/landing_pages/landing_page1.php?CMP=KNC-g-ag&HBX_PK=nod32&HBX_OU=50&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=nod32
Firewall: A router.
!Nekko!
01-26-2008, 12:20 AM
I'm trying Comodo out right now. I was playing around with Bit Defender, but didn't like it. For some reason, it didn't want to uninstall all the way.
For a virus scanner, I would like something that's free. If it has a trial version, I can usually find a registration key to unlock it. I can't find a working serial, so I'm not going to mess with NOD32.
Effef
01-26-2008, 12:25 AM
I'm trying Comodo out right now. I was playing around with Bit Defender, but didn't like it. For some reason, it didn't want to uninstall all the way.
For a virus scanner, I would like something that's free. If it has a trial version, I can usually find a registration key to unlock it. I can't find a working serial, so I'm not going to mess with NOD32.
I have one if you want it, I can get it to you tomorrow.
Flexstyle
01-26-2008, 01:29 AM
ZoneAlarm Free version (www.zonelabs.com), coupled with Avast! Antivirus (www.avast.com (http://www.avast.com)) are what I use.
Didaji
01-26-2008, 11:21 AM
I use ZoneAlarm Free and AVG Anti-Virus Free http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/us/frt/0 , works good for me.
!Nekko!
01-29-2008, 08:28 AM
Looks like I've settled on Comodo Firewall and AVG Anti-virus. Thanks all.
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