Issues With My Two Laptops And Win Xp Pro Sp3 : Virus, Trojan, Spyware, Malware, Etc. ?

Hello,

Please, I would like to ask if someone could read this post and answer to my questions ?

The operational system Windows XP Professional Sp3 is installed on my two laptops.

I noticed on one of these laptops that Kaspersky Internet Security 2016 was unable to start.
Its icon remained transparent.
I uninstalled the antivirus.
But it was impossible to reinstall it.
For instance, during reinstallation attempts, a message said the installation was not completed, or the screen became blue and the system rebooted itself.

I noticed on my second laptop a similar issue after connecting my mobile drive (2 Tb WD) : the mobile drive's led stayed on, the drive did not open, I had to reinitiate the laptop, Kaspersky Internet Security's icon remained transparent and it was impossible to start this antivirus.
So, I boot the laptop from a week earlier restore point and the problem seemed to be solved on this second laptop : the antivirus worked again.
I scanned this second laptop and the mobile drive with Kaspersky Internet Security.
Nothing was detected.
I scanned both devices with Malwarebytes Anti-malware (free).
With the threat scan, some potentially unwanted programs were detected in the laptop system and put in quarantine.
With the custom scan (memory, startup, registry, archives, rootkits), nothing was detected on the mobile drive.

A friend of mine told me that may be some kind of virus could be hidden in some exe files.
So, I scanned the exe files with Kaspersky Internet Security on the second laptop and on the mobile drive.
Nothing was detected.
He also told me that Norton Security Plus contains antivirus and anti-malware capabilities and that it's better having one software with antivirus and anti-malware capabilities installed on a computer than having an antivirus software and an anti-malware software, because the antivirus and the anti-malware can conflict.
He also mentionned that may be viruses, malwares, etc. could have damaged windows system files, for instance.

My questions are as follows :
-> are Kaspersky Internet Security 2016 and Malwarebytes Anti-malware (free) reliable to solve my issues ?
-> what program(s) should I use to protect my laptops from these issues ?
-> is Norton Security Plus a good option ?
-> does it exist a software that repairs damages caused by viruses, malwares, etc. ?

--->>> Any other suggestions are welcome.

Regards,

John

 

You have already had all these questions answered in your other thread:
http://forums.majorgeeks.com/index....ojan-spyware-malware-etc.315415/#post-1983102
If you are having problems reinstalling a PAID FOR version of Kaspersky, you need to seek their help - it's what you paid for.

If you want your system analysed by a trained Malware Expert, then this is not the right forum for that. You have to complete all the steps for XP in the Read and Run Me First Guide, and after post the logs in a new thread in the SPECIALIST Malware Removal Forum - not here.

 

I posted my thread in this Software section because you wrote in your answer to my previous thread at http://forums.majorgeeks.com/index....ojan-spyware-malware-etc.315415/#post-1983102 :

"unless you are fully experienced and conversant with such programs, you should seek advice first in the MG Software Forum."

 

No. Re-read it. That advice was if you decided to use Tweaking program if you have never used it before.
Here you have just repeated all the original thread questions. STICK to the original thread.

Just to reiterate the original advice again:

1. If you can't reinstall a PAID FOR Kaspersky suite - go to KASPERSKY for help.
2. If you THINK you have Malware, do what has already been advised in post #2 above and elsewhere.

 

Max gave you some important links in both threads. If you think you have a malware problem, get it fixed in the "Specialist" forum. Regarding the first laptop, you needed to uninstall Kapersky with their special tool for doing that. Get it here
Read the usage notes on the link page. Basically, run the tool in safe mode. Then retry installing Kapersky.

My advice for an older XP laptop is to not try and run two programs at the same time, even if you can; e.g. Kapersky and Mbytes. The laptops don't really have suitable resources for doing that and will be sluggish. I recommend you run Kapersky realtime and occasionally scan with Mbytes (free) like once each week. Btw, MBytes 3.0, a major revision, was just release a couple of days ago. Get it here
and make sure Microsoft Security Essentials is turned off, if running Kapersky realtime.

I would forget about Norton. What you already have is plenty suitable as Max stated in your other thread. After getting Kapersky reinstalled and the Mbytes (free) installed, I recommend you have a trained malware expert check things out before trying to do further windows repair and any optimizing. Max gave you the appropriate links for that in post#2 above. I suggest you make a separate thread for each laptop, with corresponding logs attached for each.

After getting a clean health blessing from the malware specialists, You might want to consider adding CryptoPrevent
MBytes Anti-Exploit
and SpywareBlaster

If after getting the above accomplished and you want to pursue fixing operation issues, this is the forum to do that. I recommend starting a new thread here again, just focusing on one of the laptops to start with. Most of us here on MG DONT TAKE XP ONLINE. It has too many potentials for exploitation, since MS no longer supports/patches XP. A better choice for going online is to use a small linux distro on a bootable usb stick. More on this topic can be found on the thread here

 

Let's not encourage continuing a DUPLICATE thread. Best to wait for OP to return and see that their questions were already answered fully. They do not need to start a THIRD thread!

 

Max Turner and Struld Brug,

Thank you very much for your advices !

 

Great. If you need any clarification or help with anything software related (not malware) then do ask.

 

Hi,
I did not mention my browser is Mozilla Firefox (extensions : adblock plus, flashblock, noscript).
-> Please, would you know if Kaspersky Internet Security works well with Firefox ?
-> Is Firefox a safe browser ?

 

The answer is yes to both.

 

Hi everybody,

The specialist TimW of the Malware Help analyzed several log files and gave me various instructions to clean my laptop from infection (http://forums.majorgeeks.com/index....-pro-mg-tools-and-adware.315494/#post-1983993).

I am using Windows XP professional sp3 with Kaspersky Internet Security and Malwarebytes Antimalwares.

Please, I would like to ask the following questions :

1- How should I use Tweaking (or an other program) in order to repair the possible problems caused by infection on windows XP professional sp3 installed on my laptop ?

My 2 Gb WD portable external hard drive is often connected to this laptop.
2- Does it exist some kind of Virus Malware Trojans Spywares etc. Removal/Cleaning Guide for mobile drive ?
If yes, what would be this guide ?
If no, what programs should I use on this external drive to check it and to remove virus, malwares, trojans, spywares, etc. ?

 

If your system is now running normally, you do not need to use the Tweaking program.
When your external drive is connected it will be protected by the security programs you have on the system itself. You can use both Kaspersky and Malwarebytes to scan the external drive whenever you wish.

 

Hi Max,

Thank you very much for your answer!

On one hand, prior to the use of Rogue Killer, TDSS Killer, Hitman Pro, MG Tools and Adware Cleaner to create log files, I remember that Kaspersky Internet Security and Malwarebytes Antimalwares did not detect anything on my laptop. Adware Cleaner and Rogue Killer, for instance, did detect something.
On the other hand, when I ran Kaspersky Internet Security and Malwarebytes Antimalwares on my external drive, the same happened : they did not detect anything.
So, I am thinking that may be this external drive should be scanned and treated with other programs to ckeck it and to disinfect it if necessary.

Please, what would be your suggestions ?

 

I wouldn't make any other suggestions other than the guys in Malware told you: Windows XP is a badly out of date and security-flawed Operating System. What you do with it is then absolutely critical - never, ever clicking on a 'link' in a website (always copy and paste a link and paste into a web browser address bar) never ever under any circumstances open a spam email, or an email you can't be sure is genuine, and never ever under any circumstances click on a link in an email. Don't use Torrent sites or software (eg for downloading music, files or sharing them) and avoid websites known to contain malware which of course includes ANY porn websites.
Kaspersky and Malwarebytes should be kept up to date all the time, ie daily.

 

I only use my laptop and my external drive for work.
That's why I am so worried about the external drive, and I would like to understand why Internet Kaspersky Security and Malwarebytes Antimalwares did not detect anything on the laptop (and the external drive) while Rogue Killer and Adware Cleaner, for instance, detected something on the laptop.

 

You have all the security software you need. Malware is sometimes just a fact of life, and a lot more so on Windows XP. Please don't repeat the stuff about those other programs. They are specialist tools for use after infection. They don't stop malware.
Please go back and read the first reply to you on the specialist forum: 'NO MALWARE FOUND'.

 

John Jr. Are you using the PCs on the internet? If so, I recommend two browser extensions. One is called HTTPS Everywhere and the other one is called uBlock. Then find a good site reputation blocker and add it into the equation (BluHell Firewall for Firefox is great if you use Firefox). Your a-v might have a good extension you can use with your browser. Stick to well known sites and stay away from clickable links in forum posts and on obscure websites.

If you don't have anything critical on the PC, you should be able to use the internet just fine and safely with XP. Not that you couldn't get infected, but a good backup plan will protect you in that case, so do take a look at creating some backups. Keep your backup/mobile disk disconnected from your main drive when you are on the internet. This is the best advice. Following the advice will give you a better likelihood that your backup drive will not be harmed by internet attacks and that your files on the drive will not be affected by ransomeware encryption of your files on the drive.

Tweaking.com is a good software to keep around if you have space on the drive. Anyway, if you run into any more trouble, you can always post back. Kaspersky and Norton are great options. I do recommend, however, that you might consider looking at information at a site like MalwareTips for information on which security programs to use. There are users there using XP in some cases, so don't let that stop you from looking into your options.

Also, you should consider moving to a PC with Windows 7/8/10 as soon as you possibly can. If this is your work PC, you will find the experience much safer and more productive.

 

Hi AtlBo,

Thanks you very much for your advices !

 

Hi everybody,

Previously, I mentionned I am using Kaspersky Internet Security and Malwarebytes Antimalwares in Windows XP Sp3 Professional installed on my laptop.

Please, do you know what is (are) the best antivirus / antimalware combo(s) that can be used under Windows XP Sp3 Pro installed on a laptop ?

There are various antiviruses such as KIS, Panda, AVG, Avast, Avira, Bitdefender, etc.
There are various antimalwares such as Malwarebytes, iobit malware fighter, Emisoft Emergency, etc.

Does it exist an antivirus with great antimalware capabilities ?

 

John Jr. I see you just posted, so I'll edit this and add some information below:

 

KIS is amazing. However, for a Windows XP PC, I recommend something that either sandboxes or has a sandbox. That in mind I think Comodo Firewall and 360 Total Security would be a great combination for your PCs. They are both light on resources. The 360 sandbox is smooth for browsers and office applications. Then CF can be set up to sandbox unknown processes (not whitelisted by Comodo). This means malware can't hurt the system as it won't be allowed to from the sandbox.

 

Little bit more. All the options you mentioned are good and even getting better. It's hard to pick, so it helps to know which apps have which features. BD/KIS/AVG/Avast/Avira...I don't think these have a sandbox. Well, if you have Comodo Firewall, you won't need a sandbox, since you could run the browser in its sandbox. I prefer the smooth performance that comes from 360 sandbox, so I use 360 TS instead of say Bitdefender or Avast. Both of those are awesome though. If you add Comodo to KIS, I'm not sure if you could run into some issues. Maybe there is a way to disable KIS firewall...not sure about that.

BTW, you could be in for issues if you would like to try Comodo Firewall with XP. Can't recall if there is support for it with the new CF v10. nm...I see it supports XP still. CF sandbox is basically 100% block of ransomeware or anything else malware, although it won't identify the process as malicious for you...only as unknown:

https://www.comodo.com/home/internet-security/firewall.php

 

Bitdefender. It's really great.

Hard to say the new avast isn't anti-malware with it's new analyzer. I mean avast has 7M or some crazy number of definitions. The new Malwarebytes 3 is exceptional (not really just anti-malware anymore), but I think it's like $37.99 a year. That's too high for me for now.

I haven't heard much about KIS free (is there a free?) compared to the Pro version. The Pro really nails the alerts with great information. If you want to keep an anti-malware scanner around, you might like Hitman Pro. Not free either but less than MBAM. I've heard some good things about Zemana. Apparently, it's a pretty fair scanner. 360 TS as an a-v gives you this too with Bitdefender and Avira definitions. That's why I recommend it for a pretty good many cases. Really good behavior blocker too, and it is free.

If you poke around Wilders or MalwareTips, maybe you can get a better feel for which of the apps do what you would like.

 

Thank you very much for your answer !
This is very kind of you.

I am using the paid version of KIS.
However, since two weeks ago, KIS doesn't work any more.
I uninstalled it with the Kaspersky tool.
When I tried to install the newest version (KIS 2017), the screen became blue and I was unable to install it.
So, I contacted the Malware forum and various Malwares were removed.
However, the KIS installation issue persisted.

So, I am thinking I should look for an other antivirus.

You mentionned various interesting possibilities.

I am lost.

I am asking myself if :
- I should keep KIS and use a reliable antimalware ;
- I should choose 360 Total Security (and its Sand Box) and Commodo Firewall, but I do not know if they can conflict and if an antimalware should also be installed with them, just in case ;
- I should select something like Bitdefender along with a malware such as iobit malware fighter (I think Bitdefender and iobit are from the same company).

 

I see where you're coming from with KIS. It's really the best there is for an a-v product no doubt. No conflicts with 360 and Comodo Firewall. I am using both now. It's a tough decision. I think the difficult thing is that KIS has the firewall built into the program, so no way to add Comodo Firewall with its auto-sandboxing. Then it has the a-v, so no sandboxing on demand as with 360 TS. That's OK, considering how good KIS is. It's good enough, anyway. However, I think I would in your position consider taking a very close look at the settings of Kaspersky and get into them on a deep level. This is where Wilders and MalwareTips can really help. KIS can be hardened believe it or not.

Do you think you'll be able to get your issues worked out with the program?

Here is some information about keys and how to keep your license key active when reinstalling or updating to a new version:

https://malwaretips.com/threads/purchased-kaspersky-av-license.66956/

If you start a thread in the Kaspersky forum at MT, I am sure you will get help resolving the issue. If for some strange reason you can't, you do have very good options, even that are free. The free a-vs are really getting much better.

You may also feel like it's time for a change. The combination I mentioned to you with Comodo Firewall and 360 TS is light and extremely powerful. However, it's not what everyone likes. There are other products, too, such as VoodooShield, which combined with a top a-v can be an almost 100% shutdown of malware. Even VS free will do this. So the 360 sandbox is not a requirement. I have been using it, and I can't use VS free due to some scripts I run on my PCs. VS gives me 16 pop ups in every 12 minutes. The pay for the full version is more than I would like to pay per year for now. KIS and VoodooShield...that would be an interesting way to get around sandboxing.

The guys at MalwareTips are super friendly and experienced if you are looking for great information. It's a good place to go for sure.

No, Iobit is a Chinese company. I wouldn't recommend Iobit malware fighter or any of their software to speak of (other than maybe their driver software or uninstaller if someone is in a real bind for this). Bitdefender is a Romanian company. Here is some information:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitdefender

You could go with something like Bitdefender (best a-v definitions hands down other than maybe Kas and also top level behavior monitoring), Comodo Firewall, and VoodooShield. You will need some browser extensions which I think you said you added, but this would be 100% iron clad. If you install Comodo Dragon with Comodo Firewall, it's supported by VS, and you could set it up to run in the Comodo sandbox if you feel like you need to do so. I used it this way for a couple of weeks, and it seemed pretty good actually. I admit, though, I love the 360 sandbox and that it uses Bitdefender and Avira (on a slight delay) definitions.

One other thing you could do is go Bitdefender, Comodo Firewall, VoodooShield and this:

https://www.checkmal.com/en/

It's called AppCheck Anti-ransomeware. It's being talked about on MalwareTips and there is a video showing its effectiveness against ransomeware. Look around and read before you install it, because it's a new program. With this kind of setup, you could get around sandboxing the browser.

BTW, I am sure you'll have settings questions if you make changes. Let me know how you come out. I will be glad to help in any way I can. Here is Bitdefender in action:



If you want an onboard second opinion scanner, you could go with Zemana/Hitman Pro/MBAM for this or the Kaspersky on demand scanner (if you choose Bitdefender, 360, avast, etc.).

 

Firstly, no malware was found in your logs in the specialist malware forum, which you can see if you re-read the thread. The things the specialists there helped you clean up were not malware.
There is no reason - other than some system issue blocking it - why you should not be able to continue with your paid subscription for Kaspersky. If you decide to do that and despite everything it will still not install, then you are entitled to full support from Kaspersky themselves, or you can choose to use a reputable and reliable alternative instead.

 

Hi Max,
Indeed, the malware specialist helped me cleaning up things.
So, I thought those things were malwares.

 

Hi AtlBo, hi Max,

I installed 360 Total Security and ran it on my system.

Later, I tried to install the newest version of KIS. It worked.
I think 360 TS corrected issues that blocked KIS installation.

Please, do you know if I can setup KIS so it allows KIS to protect against most of all viruses and also against most of all anti-malwares ?

 

DANGER!!!
You must not have have Kaspersky and 360 installed at the same time!!!
You must never, ever have two separate third party real time AV programs installed together - it will cause serious conflict on your system. You must have only ONE of those two programs.

You must urgently do a total and clean uninstall of one of them.

As far as keeping your system protected, the security software must be kept up to date on a daily basis. Keep Malwarebytes in its free version and do weekly full system scans with it, updating its definitions before you scan.

NB: Installing 360 would have had nothing at all to do with earlier problems with KIS.

 

Max,

Thanks a lot for your advice !

I shut down 360 TS before KIS reinstallation.

Please, does it exist a tool allowing a clean uninstall of 360 TS ?

What changes should I do into KIS settings for the best against viruses and malwares ?

 

'Shutting it down' is irrelevant. You must not have two installed at the same time, whether they are enabled or disabled.

Follow the 360 guide to uninstalling it:
https://www.360totalsecurity.com/en/support/how-to/uninstall/

Use KIS according to its own User Manual.
As I already said, you must keep KIS's malware definitions up to date every day.

 

OK

 

John Jr. I know it's good. Ask around, and I bet you'll get some great answers. I haven't used the program to date, so I just don't know the settings.

Glad you got it working again, that's great.

 

Hi everybody,

Yesterday, I installed several things on this laptop running under Win XP sp3 pro :
- KIS 2017
- Firefox 47.0.1, not the newest version 50.0.1 (Kaspersky site says KIS 2017 supports 43.x - 47x Firefox browser versions)
- Malwarebytes antimalwares (free)
- Voodooshield (free)
- Malwarebytes antiexploit (free)
- Cryptoevent (free)
- Spywareblaster (free)
- Win patrol plus
- Adblock Edge for Firefox
- Microblock for Firefox and Chrome
- Ghostery for Firefox
- Https Everywhere for Firefox
- BlueHell Firewall for Firefox
- Cacheviewer for Firefox
- Flashblock for Firefox
- Noscript for Firefox

Please, do you think I should keep all these things ? Should I remove some of them ? Should I purchase the paid version of some of them ? Should I install other things for protection ?

 

In my opinion that list is overkill.

These are all that you need:
KIS
Malwarebytes free
SpywareBlaster free
CryptoPrevent

Firefox but in its LATEST version because that is the most secure, with just NoScript and either AdblockPlus OR uBlock Origin

None of the others are necessary but they are system resource hogging.

You don't need any paid security software ever, unless the paid features (which are never about 'security')
make your use of them easier.

Please try to not get obsessed about 'software' - it is never more than 75% important compared to net behaviour.

 

John Jr....

Good start with Kaspersky, MBAM for scans, and VoodooShield for a live second opinion. You can actually start there and maybe add one or two more of the applications you have listed and then some browser extensions also. You won't need 8.

Cryptoprevent I have not used. I am using a new app called AppCheck Anti-Ransomeware. This is a super cool program that you might like to keep an eye on. All the anti-crypto free programs are limited, however. AppCheck only protects the master boot record in the pay version. None of them block all ransomeware.

I suspect you can use Kaspersky to help you monitor your files and protect from ransomeware (it's already good at this). I am doing this with Comodo Firewall. Basically, I use the HIPS element of Comodo to monitor if any unknown executable tries to change files in Docs areas or on remote drives. Also, I am using this to protect vulnerable boot files. Keep in mind adding these protections and then whatever free anti-ransomeware you choose will be maximized.

If you go with the first three programs, you can get rid of SpywareBlaster and WinPatrol Plus (paid version?). WP is actually a good program, but when it comes to straight security, not sure you need it. It will monitor startups and so on, but I'm sure Kaspersky has that too.

With extensions, I go with only a few security ones, and I've chosen to limit myself to that number. On XP, OK I can see 4. However, you don't need all the script blockers. I have used this setup, and it's not glorious to work with, but it is effective:

NoScript
Bluhell Firewall
Ghostery

I've lost faith in Ghostery a little bit at this point though. Anyway, it still fits a niche for blocking ad connections, and their block lists still seem pretty good. So if you add HTTPS Everywhere, you should be good. This one is important for laptops especially.

No way around it, it's hard but with the extensions, it's really important to know what you get with the application. Many of them require alot of tuning. I've stuck with the ones I started with, because they were good and continued to add layers of protections, so that's where I am with extensions. Haven't actually tried all that many of them.

One thing you might do is check to see if Kas has an extension. You could replace Bluhell with it or keep them both. Kaspersky might not utilize an extension not sure. If there is one, I'm sure it's really good.

 

Thank you very much for your answers !

Kaspersky site shows KIS 2017 does not support the newest version 50.0.1 of Firefox but older versions (43.x - 47.x) ( https://support.kaspersky.com/12743 )

Does it mean KIS 2017 won't protect this newest Firefox version 50.0.1 ?

 

There is a very simple answer to that - IF it is true - DON'T USE KIS.
Move to Comodo Internet Security Premium Free version. It's better anyway.

 

By the way KIS doesn't even support the latest versions of Chrome!
Why would anyone want a security suite - for 2017 - that doesn't even support browsers released last year?

 

That's right !

 

Some information on Chrome and KIS:

https://malwaretips.com/threads/kaspersky-is-and-google-chrome.67187/

 

Indeed.
What's happening with the Kaspersky company ?

 

Hi AtlBo and Max,

So, we have :

1- Comodo Internet Security (free antivirus and firewall)

2- Malwarebytes (free)
3- Cryptoprevent (free) (or 4- AppCheck Anti-Ransomware (free) ?)
5- May be Spywareblaster (free) ?

6- NoScript with Adblocks Plus or NoScript with u Block origin for the newest version of Firefox
(Or 7- NoScript with BlueHell Firewall and Ghostery ?)

8- May be Voodooshield ?

---> Please, do you think I should stick with Comodo antivirus and Comodo Firewall, or should I associate 360 Internet Security (360 Total Security) with Comodo Firewall ?

---> Which is the best between 3- and 4- ? Between 6- and 7- ?

---> Should I keep 5- and 8- ?

---> Is the paid version of Comodo Internet Security better than the free version ? Are the paid features useful ?

 

John Jr....

3 or 4. AppCheck looks very good to me, but it's a new program. I've seen a test from independent tester that showed it to be very effective...like maybe it blocks all but the rarer ransomewares that wreck the master boot record. You can safely install these programs to see what you like better. Here is the test of AppCheck:

https://malwaretips.com/threads/appcheck-antiransomware.67031/page-2#post-583253

5. You can keep Spywareblaster if you want the extra scanner. I recommend checking to make sure it doesn't run on boot. Same with MBAM. If you put a shortcut on the desktop, then it's right there to scan anyway. In the systray it's just using resouces unnecessarly while not doing anything.

6. Think I would go with uBlock Origin/BluHell/ and either Ghostery or Adblock Plus. Then I would add HTTPS Everywhere. You should have HTTPS Everywhere too with a laptop. This all but guarantees your internet connections are encrypted and will help with point of contact connections, when you are out and around places and connect. Man in the middle attacks don't work with encryption enabled. Sites are going to https, but it's a good safeguard.

7. VoodooShield gives you one thing....a look at the VirusTotal information for every single process that runs on the computer. The artificial intelligence aspect and the alert messages can many times be taken with a grain of salt, although I have found they are always worth reading. Ai will get better over time too. Also, VoodooShield does use a net based blacklist for the pop ups, like the a-vs do. It's good, and you learn as you go how to read the alerts. I like that VS also monitors command line operations.

---> I am using 360 TS and Comodo Firewall. I have been using 360 TS for about 3 years now. It's good and still getting better. Max and CIS devotees would say go with CIS. It's good, but 360 TS is more than recognition type of protection. It's really a super well constructed app with great HIPS and behavior blocking. These elements from Comodo are also in CF, those being Viruscope and the HIPS module. By my best evaluation, everything you get with CIS, except Safe Shopping and the a-v scanner, you can find in Comodo Firewall. With CF, you can create anti-keylogging, and you to get Virtual Desktop. Nothing can run except the browser and programs that use limited rights when you launch from Virtual Desktop. You will get more from your a-v if you go with 360 TS and CF, but no question CIS is extremely powerful.

If you decide to try 360 TS, try 360 Total Security Essentials first. It is 360 TS minus all the cleaner tools, game booster, 360 updater program, and some other ones. Also, I think 360 TSE is ad-free. You can use CIS or CF to block the ads if you want the tools of TS, though. The main thing is that TSE has the sandbox, just like 360 TS. That's the only tool in TS of all the ones in the program that is meaningful to me.

---> If one or the other keep VoodooShield. It's real time protection. If think you might have a malware problem, you can download Spywareblaster. Otherwise, you can just install it like MBAM and let it sit for times when you would like to scan.

---> Here's some good information on CIS free/Pro:

https://bestantivirus.reviews/review/comodo

This is about the a-v program Comodo offers, not about the a-v component of CIS. Don't know if it's the same program. CIS Pro features:

https://www.comodo.com/home/internet-security/internet-security-pro.php#tab-features

and Comodo free:

https://www.comodo.com/home/interne...rity.php?track=8234&s_track=7639#tab-features

Compare. They look almost identical to me.

Let us know how you come out with everything. With either CIS or CF, you will really want some help with settings if you want to fine tune things. It's good out of the box, but it can be even better.

 

Thanks a lot !

 

Youre welcome. Any questions post them.