Setting up security on new laptop

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I am expecting delivery of my new Dell Studio laptop anyday now and am hoping somebody could advise me on a run down of the best way to set it up in terms of security.

I declined their offer of having McAfee as I get the impression they aren't the best and I believe I should be able to get better much cheaper or free?!

I am a Barclays account holder and know they offer Kapersky free to customers. Is this a good idea and what else do I need?

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Laz123

Kapersky is good. All my security is free and good. I use Avast, Zonealarm, SuperAntiSpyware, SpywareBlaster, Adaware and Advanced SystemCare. On the rare occasions I catch something one of them picks it up straight away.

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Laz123 wrote: »

I use Avast

This is okay, it'd be my number 2 antivirus.

Laz123 wrote: »

Zonealarm

Nothing wrong with Vista / XP firewall so I certainly wouldn't go with this. If you're bothered about outbound traffic not being filtered then have a read of this to see if you think it's needed.

Laz123 wrote: »

SuperAntiSpyware

Agreed, great piece of software

Laz123 wrote: »

SpywareBlaster

Overkill given you've got SuperAntiSpyware

Laz123 wrote: »

Adaware

Used to be good 5 years ago maybe

Laz123 wrote: »

Advanced SystemCare

I'd rather go with CCleaner

My list is as follows:

Anti-virus - Avira AntiVir
Anti-malware - Malwarebytes
Anti-spyware - SUPERAntiSpyware
Firewall - Windows XP SP3