New computer set-up

[GoCubsGo]

I've finally replaced my old desktop after about 7 years. Does anyone have recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, etc. for my new desktop? I've used AVG in the past, which seemed to work fine. Anything I need other than anti-virus and anti-spyware? Thanks for your help!

 

[ISUAgronomist]

I use Microsoft Security Essentials. Free.

 

[3TrueFans]

I use Microsoft Security Essentials. Free.

Your signature is a rabbit with a pancake on his head, your argument is invalid.

I use Microsoft Security Essentials, it's free.

 

[State43]

Avast antiviris, I scan with malwarebytes once a week.

 

[cloneluke80]

clamwin and spybot search and destroy + ms security essentials. That should cover you all free.

 

[Cy4Patriots]

I use Microsoft Security Essentials. Free.

Same, and the rabbit is the only thing that makes your point valid.

 

[kilgore_trout]

This. MSE is good enough for most users.

I use Microsoft Security Essentials. Free.

 

[bstegs]

clamwin and spybot search and destroy + ms security essentials. That should cover you all free.

What have you done to make spybot 2 not suck? I upgraded to it. It made me feel like I was running vista again.

 

[Iastfan112]

CCleaner is a useful tool for periodically deleting temporary files in your computer. Also has a registry cleaner. Recommend it highly.

 

[Goothrey]

Let it be known that paying for antivirus software is for suckers.

The free stuff works just fine.

 

[iowa_wildcat]

Did you buy a computer that uses Windows and has a large hard drive? My suggestion is that you install Ubuntu in a dual boot system along with your Windows. If you use Windows for only Microsoft Office and those programs that will only work with Internet Explorer and use Ubuntu for everything else your your computer will give you trouble free, like-new performance much longer. Please realize that I am NOT knocking Windows. The online threats (viruses and trojans) that attack Windows are not written to attack Ubuntu. Your computer thus is allowed to operate in a non threatening environment and remain the wonderful electronic marvel that you purchased.

 

[bos]

Did you buy a computer that uses Windows and has a large hard drive? My suggestion is that you install Ubuntu in a dual boot system along with your Windows. If you use Windows for only Microsoft Office and those programs that will only work with Internet Explorer and use Ubuntu for everything else your your computer will give you trouble free, like-new performance much longer. Please realize that I am NOT knocking Windows. The online threats (viruses and trojans) that attack Windows are not written to attack Ubuntu. Your computer thus is allowed to operate in a non threatening environment and remain the wonderful electronic marvel that you purchased.

Or just be smart about what you do and where you go on the internet. Dont click on any ads or pop ups. Dont install software just cuz its free and if you happen to, dont take the defaults all the way through, actually read what its installing.

 

[CLONECONES]

I've finally replaced my old desktop after about 7 years. Does anyone have recommendations for anti-virus, anti-spyware, etc. for my new desktop? I've used AVG in the past, which seemed to work fine. Anything I need other than anti-virus and anti-spyware? Thanks for your help!

is this upgrade like changing from radio to HDTV?

 

[Cycl1]

is this upgrade like changing from radio to HDTV?

3d tv at that

 

[DistrictCyclone]

Get a Mac; they don't need antivirus, and they just "work".

 

[IcSyU]

Or just be smart about what you do and where you go on the internet. Dont click on any ads or pop ups. Dont install software just cuz its free and if you happen to, dont take the defaults all the way through, actually read what its installing.

I'll give you the list of our company e-mail addresses. If you could go ahead and send this out that'd be great.

 

[Bader]

FYI most ISPs provide anti-virus software to any machine running behind one of their IPs. CenturyLink offers Norton at no additional charge (Norton FAQs | Security | Internet Help | CenturyLink)

Mediacom offers something called Total Defense Internet Security Suite (Free Internet Security | Online Security & Protection | Mediacom Cable)

 

[bos]

I'll give you the list of our company e-mail addresses. If you could go ahead and send this out that'd be great.

Ha, I do that here about once a month. They delete the message as soon as they get it, thinking they dont qualify for this instruction. "itll never happen to me"

 

[GoCubsGo]

is this upgrade like changing from radio to HDTV?

Pretty much.