I need a condom for my PC....

malky39

agree with using avast had it over a year now and not had any problems with it, used mc afee and norton before and they both cause no end of problems with my computer. also i have save myself £25 odd a year buy not buying these

akmodi

HI-- would suggest ZoleAlarm Internet security suite or Kaspersky.

Do a ggole search for reviews on these -- and see for yourselves.

Cheers

MickKnipfler

My laptop came with mcafee. I'm looking for something for my laptop

pchelpman

All you need should be in the guide I mentioned post #6 including a choice of software firewalls and antivirus.

MickKnipfler

Thanks guys. I'm waiting for Freeola/BT to sort my Broadband out and then I'll check it out.

going2die_rich

Once you have your firewall up and running, test it using the below website.

http://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?rh1dkyd2

It'll tell you about the first 2000 ports or something like that, about how secure they are. Ideally they will show up as stealthed - like mine do But mines from my router firewall, not my software one.

NB: If the link doesn't work just type shields up in google and look for the grc website. Test all ports!

going2die_rich

Don't forget to get some spyware software too, like spybot and adaware (both free)

pchelpman

going2die_rich wrote:

Don't forget to get some spyware software too, like spybot and adaware (both free)

All included in the guide I keep referring to in post number 6.

Gib_Gib

Rikki wrote:

AVG Anti virus (free addition)
Windows Defender (anti spyware)
Zone Alarm firewall.

I also have CCleaner, Spybot and Ad-aware.

I agree totally.

Avoid McAfee it can be a lot of trouble.

Garf wrote:

Avast

Just as good as a AVG but it also talks to you, this is either a plus or minus depending how you feel.

pchelpman

Gib_Gib, Rikki .... nice list but don't foget to add Spyblaster and SpywareGuard from Javacool (steps 2 & 3 respectively of the guide I refer to in post #6).

Also ensure you have Spybot's Resident Tea Timer real time protection tool running.

PCH