Does one do it all or do you need 2 virus programs

[reborn8]

In the Spring 2008 issue of Maximum PC they have 401 PC answers. I currently use AVG and COMODO Firewall Pro. I was thinking about trying Threatfire which they say is a very good program for internet security. I'm trying to find out if these Internet security programs are meant to be run all by themselves or with a program like AVG. I don't want to be running two like like programs as I hear that is not good and can slow your machine down a great deal. With so much about internet security and the different programs out there are they use one fix all solutions programs? My feelings is you want your system to be protected from threats that might come come from some software you install. Are internet virus programs like Threatfire, Norton AntiBot, Zone alarm Forcefield or Trustware BufferZone Pro able to catch these threats as well? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

 

[law9933]

AVG antivirus
COMODO firewall
Threatfire active antispyware
+Spyware Blaster a blocker

Should work together just fine

 

[reborn8]

Thanks Law. I was curious as I didn't want 2 like programs clashing into one another.

 

[law9933]

I forgot AVG 8 also now has its antispyware, don't know if it is active or only on during a scan.
My guess is they will not clash, give it a try, until better info.

Using FireFox browser with addons is more secure than using IE

 

[mechBgon]

If you want robust security, my advice is to start from the top: non-Admin user account for all daily-driver purposes, if possible. You can pile on all the security software you want, but until you lock up the Admin powers when you're not using them yourself, you're still ignoring a big safety feature that won't slow down your computer, or require updates, or need to be licensed and re-licensed every year.

Think about it :light:

 

[reborn8]

Originally posted by: mechBgon
If you want robust security, my advice is to start from the top: non-Admin user account for all daily-driver purposes, if possible. You can pile on all the security software you want, but until you lock up the Admin powers when you're not using them yourself, you're still ignoring a big safety feature that won't slow down your computer, or require updates, or need to be licensed and re-licensed every year.

Think about it :light:

Very interesting. I have never thought about the "admin" aspect and longing on as the admin. I suppose it does open up many vulnerabilities for the would be thief. Very helpful information indeed.