What Security do you use?

waddler_8

The Windows firewall will suffice & integrates well with MSE. Use the MCPR to uninstall Mcafee.

http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?lc=1033&id=TS101331

jimjam10

EarnItFast wrote: »

Microsoft Security Essentials + Malware Bytes

Works perfect

That's what I'm planning to do when current Kaspersky IS ends in the new year

googler

allidys9821 wrote: »

you can use any thing ,, i share with you some type of ,,

Fargo DTC525 ID Card Printer


Fargo HDP5000


Duplex Printer

Trying to Spam the printer homepage in profile ...

muirbabe

Hi,
I wonder can someone advise me please?

I have a Dell Win 7 using MS Security Essentials without any problems, but feel the need to improve my security.

Malwarebytes seems very well thought off, so I thought of installing that, but if so is it worth paying the extra for even more peace of mind and buying the payed for edition?

I am clueless when it comes to computers and would be very grateful for any advice. Thanks very much.

muirbabe

ps I am using windows firewall and Rapport-which seems to have worked fine over several years

waddler_8

You can have too much, but - If you've the resources - the Pro version is worth the one-off lifetime license fee for me. As well as the filesystem protection, there's also the IP protection that blocks content from known malicious IP ranges.

Before you buy , you can decide for yourself by trialling it free for a couple of weeks when you install the free version.

Another thing I would say is keep the system updated and commonly exploited programs if you have them installed - Adobe, Java etc.


Vulnerable applications targeted by malicious users: http://www.securelist.com/en/analysis/204792239/IT_Threat_Evolution_Q2_2012#10

The Rise of the “Blackhole” Exploit Kit: The Importance of Keeping All Software Up To Date: http://blogs.technet.com/b/security/archive/2012/07/19/the-rise-of-the-black-hole-exploit-kit-the-importance-of-keeping-all-software-up-to-date.aspx

muirbabe

Hi waddler,

Thanks very much for your very helpful reply.

My system is fairly powerful, I think, so hope that wont be a problem.

I just looked at MBAM website and noticed it doesnt cater for Win 8 yet, is it likely to in time do you think? in case I upgrade.

I always try and keep the system updated, relying on Win update and any other reminders that pop up-is that doing enough or do i need to check vulnerable programs individually? I will read those links you provided.

I will almost certainly follow your suggestion; download and try free and then buy.

Thanks again, very much appreciated.

muirbabe

waddler_8

Windows 8 is supported.

http://helpdesk.malwarebytes.org/entries/20831272-what-are-the-system-requirements-to-run-malwarebytes-anti-malware

There's a new release (1.70) in the pipeline too that irons out a couple of minor bugs (Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 10 identified correctly in scan logs). I'm using the beta now.

muirbabe

Hi waddler,

Thanks very much for that. Will try it and see.

best regards,

muirbabe

bbfc

I use Norton AntiVirus on my Mac. Works like a charm and cost me £9 after I found a discount code for something like 40% off!

Amanda_Dawson

I use Norton antivirus