What Security do you use?

aliEnRIK

I believe Comodo runs on Vista 64 (Either that or theres a 64 bit version)
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/

You may want to add MALWAREBYTES to your list too

asininity

If you have a router you should be ok but comodo is good. I believe that 64 bit windows isn't as prone to viruses that 32bit windows is. Though I'm sure they'll adapt in future.

macdaddy_3

dataloss wrote: »

on my PC I run, Norton Internet Security, Microsoft's own firewall as well, Spyware Blaster, Spybot, Adaware and use firefox for banking online ect.

I also use a Apple ibook and with exception of a firewall built into OS X and AV software you don't need much in the way of security on a mac

you should still be careful on a mac although you are unlikely to get an attack on this system you could sharing infected files with PC users, may i suggest the free ClamAV X very unobtrusive I have set to just scan inserted discs and downloads folder.

donnajunkie

debjay wrote: »

How do I check if windows firewall is on? I have Vista.

go to control panel, under security click check computers security status. it will say whether various things including firewall are turned on or not. click the arrow to the right of each item to see what exactly is running.

Mum_of_3_3

Thanks AlienRik :T

M_o_3

(I've got Malaware, just forgot to list it, but thanks for the heads up on that too)

NewbieMoneySaver**

Hello all, I have vista and am currently running AVG 8.0 on it. I dont think I have any problems at mo but obviously it might not be verg good. (I dont no). Can anyone help. I dont understand why everyone is being told to use the same free programmes.

Please help

asininity

I hope you're running more than just AVG. Do you have a firewall? And do you have antispyware?

You'll need both to be secure.

NewbieMoneySaver**

No. I run on AVG Only.

What do you suggest I do. I would prefer the cheapest/Best

aliEnRIK

NewbieMoneySaver** wrote: »

No. I run on AVG Only.

What do you suggest I do. I would prefer the cheapest/Best

Security is quite a complex matter

But for basics id run these 2 scanners (Only scan on demand)

Download MALWAREBYTES (Make sure you click 'DOWNLOAD NOW')
http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html
UPDATE and FULL SCAN


Download SUPERANTISPYWARE (Make sure you click 'DOWNLOAD LATEST VERSION')
http://www.filehippo.com/download_superantispyware/
UPDATE and PERFORM COMPLETE SCAN

hansi

I used to use AVG but my hard drive crashed due to a virus that AVG didn't pick up so I had re-format and re-install so I'm not a happy bunny. I now just run Sunbel Firewall and Vipre antivirus and anti spyware. You don't get nothing for nothing:mad: