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Avast

I have just downloaded the free avast.
In my task barr it says.

avast on-access scanner 7 provider(s) total 6 running.

Does this sound right.
Got rid of McAfee. working on a new Dell laptop, windows home basic vista.
Will I have a firewall and what else do I need to be protected.

Many thanks.

Comments

  • Donnie
    Donnie Posts: 9,862 Forumite
    That sounds fine.

    Do you live in an attic?

    Don't know anything about whether Vista has a built in Firewall. Maybe someone else will know.
  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    make sure your firewall is switched on in control panel, security center. and consider intalling ad-aware and avg antispyware, and do regular scans.
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
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