Search:  

 
 
   All ForumsHot TopicsGallery






how-to block ads


 
Forums » Up and Running » Security » Security » Ok, what else should I have?
Uniqs:
580
Share Topic:
RSS topic:
toggle:
flat / full
normal / watch
Posting:
Post a:
Post a:
Limited User Account »
« How do I do this - block PopUps on this particular site?  

mjmsr
Premium
join:2001-08-25
Lombard, IL
clubs:

Ok, what else should I have?

After getting the itch to dump Norton 360, I decided to take some recommendations and installed the following on my notebook (Vista Premium 64).

Avast Pro
SuperAntiSpyware
Comodo Firewall Pro
I am behind a wireless router - standard configuration

Should I be adding anything else?

Thanks,
Mike

Cudni
La Merma - Vigilado
Premium,MVM
join:2003-12-20
Someshire

Re: Ok, what else should I have?

No

Cudni

HA Nut
Premium
join:2004-05-13
USA
If you used the data backup part of 360, you need something to take over those duties. Other than that, sounds pretty good!

Creer
Security enthusiast

join:2008-08-23
PL
Hi,

you can change AV to Avira AntiVir (free)
rest looks OK.

poppster
Tell the truth and then run.
Premium
join:2003-12-23
Midwest
clubs:

Re: Ok, what else should I have?

said by Creer See Profile :

Hi,

you can change AV to Avira AntiVir (free)
rest looks OK.
No need to get rid of Avast.....plus you don't get that annoying nag screen to upgrade.

ZZZZZZZ
Premium
join:2001-05-27
PARADISE
Couple of other programs to think about are Boclean,Threatfire and First defense.
--
~~Get our troops home...now!!~~

HeelYeah
Premium
join:2004-02-11
Raleigh, NC
A Limited Account for use when surfing the web is a must have.

spie34
Hmm
Premium
join:2004-01-06
Boise, ID

You know I have been online since the 90s. I run my computer under an administrator account and I've yet to have any problems while I have been on the Internet.

I use AVG Antivirus -- the free version, sit behind a dedicated SPI firewall and I seem to have no problems with viruses, spyware or anything like that.

Seems like people have poor browsing habits and just click on things without paying attention to what is going on.

But you don't need to be running 3 antivirus programs, limited user account, anti-spyware programs. Be smart about surfing the Internet.

Psicop
More human than human
Premium
join:2005-12-21

On top of what HeelYeah said, tighten up your Windows machine:

»www.tweakhound.com/xp/xptweaks/s···aks1.htm
»labmice.techtarget.com/windowsxp···ault.htm

Plenty of info in there.

DownTheShore
Maddie Knows Poopie
Premium
join:2003-12-02
Beautiful NJ
clubs:
SpywareBlaster
slajoh01

join:2005-04-23

Re: Ok, what else should I have?

You should not really have that much security software running.

Number one things to hvae is COMMON SENSE...Its what the operator does really controls security more than security software itself.

Run as a restricted user.
Turn off services what you dont need.
Run a router with NAT or SPI filtering.
And thats it...

Smokey Bear
veritas odium parit
Premium
join:2008-03-15
Annie's Pub

said by mjmsr See Profile :

Should I be adding anything else?
No, IMO this is sufficient, especially when you are not a skilled user
--
Smokey's Security Forums »www.smokey-services.eu/forum/
Smokey's Security Weblog »smokeys.wordpress.com/
ASAP Site Member »asap.maddoktor2.com
Forums » Up and Running » Security » SecurityLimited User Account »
« How do I do this - block PopUps on this particular site?  


Sunday, 29-Nov 00:59:28 Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Hosting by www.nac.net - DSL,Hosting & Co-lo | feedback | contact
over 10 years online! © 1999-2009 dslreports.com.
page compression OFF
Most commented news this week
· [122] Time Warner Cable Fires Broadside At Broadcasters
· [112] New AT&T Ad Campaign Hits Back At Verizon
· [96] Apple Joins AT&T Verizon Snark Fest
· [87] New Bill Takes Aim At Higher Verizon ETFs
· [80] TiVo Sees Record Customer Losses
· [73] Weekend Open Thread
· [70] Verizon CEO: Hulu Will Be Dead Soon
· [69] In-Flight Internet Headed For Bumpy Landing?
· [62] Thanksgiving Open Thread
· [40] EFF Wages War On Fine Print
Most people now reading
· [How to] Install Asterisk on an Asus WL-520GU router [VOIP Tech Chat]
· 3.x Feral Druid - Bear Tanking Guide [World of Warcraft]
· Windows 7 boot manager editing questions [Microsoft Help]
· [WotLK] Whats the level 80 pve spec for mages? [World of Warcraft]
· [ PVP] 3.2 DK PvP D/W Spec... [World of Warcraft]
· ToC 4th boss - Preliminary Strategy for Twin Valkyr [World of Warcraft]
· sysguard2010.com [Security]
· What is the spell hit cap for a lvl 80 full arcane spec mage [World of Warcraft]
· Gizmo5 has added a Google Voice section in its members area. [VOIP Tech Chat]