Hey guys,
Just wanted to say how I'm protecting my system. I think with the right (free) security applications installed, you can be protected as if by a complete security suite. Best part is, you're taking the best of all sides. And did I mention they're free?
Basically my protection is
1. Avira AntiVir Personal - This antivirus application can do wonders in removing viruses and protecting your computer. It has heuristic detection which stands out amongst free antivirus packages and from my personal experience it works well with Windows Vista. Oh and did I mention it doesn't eat up much resources? (Scan once a day)
2. Malware Bytes AntiMalware - This baby is free, reliable and updated every 10 minutes, well maybe not 10 minutes but it is updated at least more than twice a day from my experience. This supplements Avira by removing items that are not detected by Avira. Now, no trojan, virus worm or whatever malicious software will ever cause great damage to your system (Scan once every three days)
3. Last but not least, Windows' default firewall will do the trick. Let's face it, we don't want anything complicated controlling our internet traffic. I mean most of us these days are behind a router which has a built in firewall already. I honestly even didn't run my firewall with xp and was fine with it.
P.S. Oh and since we're talking Vista, may I add that UAC (User Account Control) is also going to supplement the security of your system
Oh man too many tabs, I think this should go in System Security. Help MOD
Just wanted to say how I'm protecting my system. I think with the right (free) security applications installed, you can be protected as if by a complete security suite. Best part is, you're taking the best of all sides. And did I mention they're free?
Basically my protection is
1. Avira AntiVir Personal - This antivirus application can do wonders in removing viruses and protecting your computer. It has heuristic detection which stands out amongst free antivirus packages and from my personal experience it works well with Windows Vista. Oh and did I mention it doesn't eat up much resources? (Scan once a day)
2. Malware Bytes AntiMalware - This baby is free, reliable and updated every 10 minutes, well maybe not 10 minutes but it is updated at least more than twice a day from my experience. This supplements Avira by removing items that are not detected by Avira. Now, no trojan, virus worm or whatever malicious software will ever cause great damage to your system (Scan once every three days)
3. Last but not least, Windows' default firewall will do the trick. Let's face it, we don't want anything complicated controlling our internet traffic. I mean most of us these days are behind a router which has a built in firewall already. I honestly even didn't run my firewall with xp and was fine with it.
P.S. Oh and since we're talking Vista, may I add that UAC (User Account Control) is also going to supplement the security of your system
Oh man too many tabs, I think this should go in System Security. Help MOD
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- Self Built
- CPU
- Intel Core2 Duo E2200 2.2 GHz
- Motherboard
- Emaxx IG31-AVL (AMI 1.1 Bios)
- Memory
- 4.00 GB DDR2-800 MHz Dual Channel Memory
- Graphics card(s)
- Inno 3d GeForce 9500 GT 1GB DDR3
- Sound Card
- Realtek 6 Channel On Board
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 15" Generic Flat Screen Panel
- Screen Resolution
- 1024 * 768
- Hard Drives
- 1 Seagate 80GB 7200 RPM SATA 1 Western Digital My Book Essentials 1TB
- PSU
- 500W
- Case
- LGA 775 Compliant Case
- Cooling
- Case Fan (Generic)
- Mouse
- Generic PS/2 Mouse
- Keyboard
- Generic PS/2 Keyboard
- Internet Speed
- 1Mbps DL 600Kbps UL
- Other Info
- Altec Lansing 2.1 Sound System Nokia 5800 Xpress Music RM -356 v31.0.101
:D 
