Any decent FREE Internet Security Sofware?

Discussion in 'Software' started by Legally Blind Geek, Jul 1, 2008.

  1. Legally Blind Geek

    Legally Blind Geek Private E-2

    Hello All,

    I have been using PC Cillin for a few years and was just wondering if there are any decent free internet security programs that really work well?
    [I've heard of AVG 8(free) but don't know about it.]

    We just have two home computers on a wireless network and I'm trying to save $44.95 but want to still be safe from viruses and spyware.

    Any help would be so greatly apreciated.

    Legally Blind Geek
    (I used screen reading/magnifying software to read/see on my computer)
     
  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi and Welcome to Majorgeeks

    This guide from our resident Malware Expert will give you some great tips on security and many options listed are freeware solutions How to Protect yourself from malware!

    Which windows version are you using? as this will help narrow some options down as some are not compatible with say Windows Vista.
     
  3. Legally Blind Geek

    Legally Blind Geek Private E-2

    Sorry, I am using Windows XP home edition
     
  4. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi No, dont be sorry as it just narrows the field down of choices, so it will be a question we ask often if not posted as some softwares dont work well on other versiosn of Windows.


    Which antivirus/interent security software do you have at present? as you will need to remove this before adding a new set of applications to your PC and with some software being a little awkward at times their are special removal tools as in Nortons one, to fully remove the old software but we can advise on that too.


    The below are my favorites and others will have their own suggestions too to good software to use to protect yourself, the guide I posted has great steps to take and will ahve all the links to the downloads to the ones I'm posting below, so you can get them easily and all are FREE.


    Avast Home for antivirus
    PC Tools for Firewall
    BoClean Antimalware for resident malware blocking
    Spywareblasterto aid in blocking known sites that could infect your PC, this applications doesnt run in the background but needs updating say once a week for the updated list of known bad websites.

    and you could add as a on demand scanner for malware this one SuperAntispyware.


    Please dont hesitate to ask any questions you need we will assist as much as possible
     
  5. Legally Blind Geek

    Legally Blind Geek Private E-2

    I curretly have PC Cillin Internet Security 2007 (I know I need to be current).

    I guess I liked it do to simplicity of only having one thing to install and upgrade, BUT at a cost of $44.95.

    I assume I'd have to go to control panel and REMOVE all Trend Micro PC Cillin software before installing any new internet security software?

    Can I just find one or do I have to install a series of different applications for best rsults?

    Thanks
     

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