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Faugs
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20. August 2008 @ 17:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi, I just bought some new hardware for my pc and I have all my backup software so I thought I should just completely re-install windows and format my hard drive. I had Mcafee which I never really liked and currently I have norton which I like a little bit more because it's lighter than Mcafee.

My question is:

What is the best software for Internet Security, Firewall, Spyware that is the lightest on my system? I don't want parental controls or spam filters for my email and all that other crap that just wastes space. I just want a thorough virus protection, firewall, internet security, and anti-spyware that isn't heavy on my system. What is the best software for this?

Thanks.
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21. August 2008 @ 14:02 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
That question is Loaded?. It is asked by every newbie that buys a computer and for every old timer that answers, you will get a different answer?.

Your best course is to start Googleing for reviews on the types of protection you need and then make up your own mind.. ( see my signature )

Research and Reading is the Key..



There are three kinds of men: The ones that learn by reading; The few who learn by observation;
The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence and find out for themselves...
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23. August 2008 @ 17:00 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
The best is the free "returnil". It's a last line of defense on internet security. Anytime you go on the internet engage "returnil", this will instantly put your computer into virtual mode (everything will run in memory with nothing being written to harddrive). Any virus/malware that bypass your antivirus/firewall will only live in memory, if you open an infected email it only lives in memory. A simple reboot is required to go back to real mode, this removes all traces of what occured while you had returnil engaged.

It is so effective in deleting all traces of virus/spyware that I removed my antispyware software which was slowing me down.

My system
1. zone alarm firewall (basic)
2. avg 8.0 free antivirus
3. firefox 3.0 browser
4. returnil

I havent had any virus and malware problems in almost 2 years.
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Returnil_Virtu...tion_d5702.html

returnil is perfect to keep a new computer/installation of windows clean. If you have spware/virus already in your computer "returnil" won't delete or detect spyware.
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