Question on Malware softwares

hyperballad · Jun 17, 2007

I'm wondering what types of softwares should I have on my computer to prevent me from having all those malware stuff.

Currently I have Kerio Personal Firewall and AVG Anti-Spyware.

My friend told me to download Antivir but I'm not sure what it does? Does it remove all malwares such as spy/addwares, viruses, trojans, etc? And if I do have Antivir do I remove the AVG anti-spyware? Thanks to anyone who can answer my questions

Also if anyone can, please recommend me any other free antivirus softwares that's better than Antivir.

chaslang · Jun 18, 2007

Welcome to Major Geeks!

The first thing you should do is work thru and understand the below link:

How to Protect yourself from malware!

hyperballad said: ↑

Currently I have Kerio Personal Firewall and AVG Anti-Spyware.
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Unless you purchase AVG Antispyware, it will not protect you from getting infected. After a short trial period it is only an after the fact scanner and removal tool.

hyperballad said: ↑

My friend told me to download Antivir but I'm not sure what it does? Does it remove all malwares such as spy/addwares, viruses, trojans, etc? And if I do have Antivir do I remove the AVG anti-spyware? Thanks to anyone who can answer my questions
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When you read the How to protect link you will see that you need an antivirus, realtime antispyware blocker, and a firewall. And in addition, you can use some scan only tools to for backup scanning.

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