What security should I use?

phoenix182 · Apr 26, 2007

Hi, just wondering if someone could help me..

I'm currently using the McAfee Security Centre, but the subsciption is nearly up so I'm thinking of changing to a different program.

I like the fact that the Security Centre gives you everything in one so I'd like one similar to that but I really hate the way that McAfee slows down my computer.

Thanks

Major Attitude · Apr 26, 2007

All in one for free is not really something that exists. Also, there are no GOOD all in ones.

Antivirus:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/AVG_Free_Edition_d886.html

Firewall (if your using a router, might not be needed)
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Sygate_Personal_Firewall_Free_d3356.html
or
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Outpost_Firewall_Free_d1056.html

Anti-spyware is tough, not much good free anymore...
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Spy_Sweeper_d3263.html
http://www.majorgeeks.com/Spyware_Doctor_d4241.html

Email spam protection:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/SPAMfighter_d4316.html

Or browse this:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=20

phoenix182 · Apr 27, 2007

Thanks for all of that but I wasn't really looking for a free all in one, I've been paying for the McAfee Security Centre, and I'm really happy with it, just not with how it slows down my computer

chaslang · Apr 27, 2007

As Major Attitude stated, no all one packages are that good. They ALL slow PCs down dramatically. You have to make up your own mind whether you can live with what McAfee or any other all in one security suite will do to your PC's performance. If you accept it, then keep the program. Otherwise dump it and stay away from security suites.

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