!Nekko! Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 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. Quote
HalcyonSpirit Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 Firewall: Comodo Firewall Pro FREE Antivirus/spyware: BitDefender 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. Quote
Effef Posted January 25, 2008 Posted January 25, 2008 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. Quote
!Nekko! Posted January 26, 2008 Author Posted January 26, 2008 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. Quote
Effef Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 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. Quote
Flexstyle Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 ZoneAlarm Free version (www.zonelabs.com), coupled with Avast! Antivirus (www.avast.com) are what I use. Quote
Didaji Posted January 26, 2008 Posted January 26, 2008 I use ZoneAlarm Free and AVG Anti-Virus Free http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/us/frt/0 , works good for me. Quote
!Nekko! Posted January 29, 2008 Author Posted January 29, 2008 Looks like I've settled on Comodo Firewall and AVG Anti-virus. Thanks all. Quote
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