Advice on securing my computer

Discussion in 'Software' started by darkfate, Jul 10, 2007.

  1. darkfate

    darkfate Private E-2

    Hi, I am trying to secure my pc the best I possibly can and would like a little advice. Before you link me, I don't just want the How to Protect yourself from malware! page. I want your actual opinions and your best experiences. So these are a few of the specs and what I've done so far.

    OS: Windows XP Home
    Router: Linksys WRT54G ver.8 with wireless function off and firewall on
    Windows Updates: Current

    Current Installed Applications:
    Nod32 Antivirus
    Comodo Personal Firewall
    Spybot S&D w/ Browser Helper Enabled
    SpywareBlaster w/ all protection enabled
    CCleaner
    Wise Registry Cleaner
    Ad-Aware <---- I don't use this much, should I?

    Questions: Am I protected enough? Are there any certain settings in any of these programs or in my router that I should have on? Are there any other programs that I should consider installing?
     
  2. Lev

    Lev MajorGeek

    SpywareGuard is another good real time scanner to have in place http://www.majorgeeks.com/SpywareGuard_d3045.html

    Also A-squared is awesome for catching stuff that other scanners do not reach http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4281.html

    Another favorite of mine is EMCO Malware Destroyer, and it is so quick! http://www.majorgeeks.com/Emco_Malware_Destroyer_d5289.html

    All of these are freeware.

    I use Ad-aware weekly, but keep it up to date or it's pointless. Same with them all really. I also use a lot of what you have too. I have been using CCLeaner Slim for a long time but also use MRU-Blaster alongside it - again, they remove different things. Again, freeware.
     
  3. darkfate

    darkfate Private E-2

    Fantastic, thank you very much for the info! I'll definitely try these out.
     

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