Buying the shelf products is less expensive than going to symantic for their good stuff and depending on your needs & the size of your business it may be adequate but if you are liable for others imfo. as well as your own you may find it prudent to give them a call to find cost & advantages of some of their more advanced software.
Norton Security is one of the best on the market, I wouldn't change it. Your Norton internet should have a firewall already. i would check that and if it does I would disable your windows firewall, only if you are certain Norton has a firewall program included. Multiple firewalls on a machine can cause conflicts and problems.
Some of the freewareAVs are hogs and slow your comp down. I referenced a good article from Maximum PC for all the nay say cheapskates who swear by the free antivirus.
b-revouninstaller: (uninstall the programs and removes the traces left in registry )(completely remove sticky programs like norton because it scans the registry for traces left in the registry after uninstalling the programs
Someone said pin is on a CC strip…….Total BS. its not located on any of the three rails. If you are going to claim soemthing they have to sight the information
Try a online antivirus scanner and a online anti-adware/malware/spyware scanner in safe mode with network to clean up your computer BEFORE you download anything. This because the program you download can get infected.
Disable "System Restore" for Windows Me and XP, then restart your PC to clean your system restore points for viruses, spyware, adware etc.
Now restart in safe mode.
To get in safe mode Press "F8" upon bootup.
Select "Safe mode with Networking".
Go to Start – Run – type iexplore http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html Enter(ok).
Do a full system scan. If something is found, delete it, reboot and do the same again in safe mode with network.
When that scan does not find anything you reboot again in safe mode with network.
Go to Start – Run – type iexplore http://www.ewido.net/en/ Enter(ok).
Do a full system scan. If something is found, delete it, reboot and do the same again in safe mode with network.
**NOTE: Do NOT do anything else with your computer when scanning. This because you can start virus/adware/spyware/malware manually.
When no one of these scanners are showing anything you can reboot back to normal mode.
Turn on "System Restore".
Online virus, adware and spyware removal.
http://www.precisesecurity.com/antivirus...
——————
You need to get one antivirus program, one firewall and some spyware/adware/malware removers if you don't have it.
I use Norton Internet Security (antivirus, spyware, firewall, add blocker, mail spamfilter, pop up blocker etc) Ad Aware, Spybot and more on my desktop running XP Home SP2 with Firefox and Yahoo Toolbar with pop up blocker.
On my laptop i have Ubuntu 7.04. No security needed in Linux, but i use antivirus and firewall. Firefox is standard.
I have no virus, spyware, adware, pop ups etc on my computers.
Mozilla Firefox and Opera are safer browsers to use then Internet Explorer.
http://en-us.www.mozilla.com/en-US/produ...
http://www.opera.com/
Here are some free programs.
BitDefender Anti-Virus Free.
http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en...
Avast Anti-Virus Free.
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.ht...
AVG Anti-Virus Free.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl...
Avast Virus Cleaner – free virus removal tool.
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cle...
Firewall Protection.
ZoneAlarm Firewall Free.
http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/c...
Easy-to-use firewall blocks hackers and other unknown threats.
* Systematically identifies hackers and blocks access attempts.
Automatically makes your computer invisible to anyone on the Internet.
Use ZoneAlarm if you normally use Windows Firewall.
Disable Windows Firewall after downloading ZoneAlarm if it's not done automatically.
Ad-Aware 2007 Free.
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_a...
Ad-Aware 2007 Free remains the most popular anti-spyware product for computer users around the world, with nearly one million downloads every week. Our free anti-spyware version provides you with advanced protection against spyware that secretly attaches and takes control of your computer, resulting in aggressive advertising pop-ups, sluggish computer activity, even identity theft through stolen bank details, passwords, and credit card account numbers. If you want real-time scanning capabilities, consider upgrading to Ad-Aware 2007 Plus for real-time protection against spyware, all the time.
Spybot – Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirro...
AVG Anti-Rootkit Free.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/39798/lng/us...
AVG Anti-Rootkit is a powerful tool with state-of-the-art technology for detection and removal of rootkits. rootkits are used to hide the presence of a malicious object like Trojans or keyloggers on your computer. If a threat uses rootkit technology to hide itself it is very hard to find the malware on your PC. AVG Anti-Rootkit gives you the power to find and delete the rootkit and to uncover the threat the rootkit is hiding.
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system – allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. But the best part is that it's fast and contains NO spyware or adware.
http://www.ccleaner.com/
ClearAllHistory – clears browser history, cache, cookies, clipboard and remove other computer activity tracks.
http://www.clearallhistory.com/delete-pa...
**NOTE: Only have one antivirus program and one firewall installed on your computer.
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav...
Anti-adware/malware/spyware are ok to have more of.
Also scan with online scanners sometimes.
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/home….
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
http://www.ewido.net/en/onlinescan/
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols...
Also run Windows Update http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
and defragment you hardisk(s).
How To Analyze and Defragment a Disk in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/305781
MY SECURITY
Windows Defender
Windows Firewall
Avast anti virus
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-...
Spyware Blaster anti spyware
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownlo...
Spybot anti spyware
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/downl...
Firefox 3.0 web browser
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all...
Firefox Security Extentions:
Dr Web link checker
This plugin allows you to check any file you are about to download, any page you are about to visit with online version of Dr.Web anti-virus!
New menu item "Scan with Dr.Web" will appear on hyperlink context menu.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox...
Finjan multi blocker
Finjan SecureBrowsing alerts you when any malicious content in a webpage
that proactively alerts when you encounter a potential malicious content hiding behind links of search results, ads and other selected web pages.
is a free service that proactively alerts you to potential malicious content hiding behind links of search results, ads and other selected web pages. Finjan SecureBrowsing accesses each of the URLs in its current form on the web, and scans the relevant pages in real time using Finjan's patented behavior-based technology. Finjan SecureBrowsing then displays a safety rating next to each link it has scanned.
is a security extension for your browser that scans and classifies web addresses to provide you with safety rating of URLs before you visit them. Proactively alerting you to potentially malicious web addresses in links of search results, ads and other selected web pages, SecureBrowsing protects you from webpages that could be used to compromise your privacy and identity.
in searches [ google,yahoo,ect ] there will be green [ safe ],yellow [ caution ] and RED [ DANGER ] icons on each link
PAY ATTENTION HERE TO THOSE RED [ DANGER ] ICONS !
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox...
Blocksite website Blocker
* Privacy & Security
BlockSite is an extension, which automagically blocks websites
of your choice. Additionally, this extension will disable all
hyperlinks to these websites, by just displaying the link text
without the clicking functionality.
This extension should by no means be used for parental control
or access control purposes, just because it isn't secure and
can easily be disabled or even removed.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox...
Remove It Permanently
Permanently hide content from web pages using the Context Menu.
Simply, click and "Remove it Permanently".
Now includes previewing of items before removal
I have found that MOST of my security problems were coming from sites like Washington Times,Salon,USA Today,ect.
they all have [ drive by ] flash ads that leave a pop UNDER when you leave the site.
R.I.P. when R.I.P. option remove from this domaim is used,those flash ads no longer are loaded.
you get a bar at the top of the page saying parts of the website were not loaded.
just click away and not worry about those flash tracking cookies anymore
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox...
Suggested Internet Options Security Settings:
control panel
internet options:
Advanced tab:
all unsafe/unsigned ActiveX disabled
unsafe authenticode disabled
Scriptlets disabled
File Prompting disabled
Access Across Domains disabled
Scripting Internet Explorer disabled
No Addressbar or status bar disabled
Launch Unsafe Applications/Files disable
Software Permissions high safety
Allow Statusbar update By Script disabled
Allow Websites Prompt for Info Using Scripts disabled
Privacy Tab:
advanced
override
allow 1st party cookies
3rd party [ spy/malware/tracking ] cookies BLOCKED
Firefox Options Security
Content:
check block pop ups
should pop ups get through [ and they will ],get the url and enter that in the load images section and choo
The best Antivirus/internet security for 2008 is AVG Internet Security
Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Spam, Web Protection & Firewall
Comprehensive protection for Windows against all online threats from the world's most trusted security company. Use the Internet with confidence in your home or small office
Easy to download, install and use
Protection against all Internet threats
Real-time security while you surf and chat online
Top-quality protection that does not slow your system down
Free support and service around the clock and across the globe
Compatible with Windows Vista and Windows XP Go then Buy it
August 3rd, 2009 - 11:10
liberybell hell yea
August 3rd, 2009 - 12:21
Buying the shelf products is less expensive than going to symantic for their good stuff and depending on your needs & the size of your business it may be adequate but if you are liable for others imfo. as well as your own you may find it prudent to give them a call to find cost & advantages of some of their more advanced software.
August 3rd, 2009 - 12:33
I really like bellsouth. We have extreme 6.0 and its fast and they Don’t care if you use P2P (Which is hardly use, maybe I did for ubuntu)
August 3rd, 2009 - 12:40
Norton Security is one of the best on the market, I wouldn't change it. Your Norton internet should have a firewall already. i would check that and if it does I would disable your windows firewall, only if you are certain Norton has a firewall program included. Multiple firewalls on a machine can cause conflicts and problems.
Some of the freewareAVs are hogs and slow your comp down. I referenced a good article from Maximum PC for all the nay say cheapskates who swear by the free antivirus.
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/protect_your_pc_from_guys_like_this
August 3rd, 2009 - 19:22
Best internet security would be kaspersky internet security 2009+super antispyware free and a-squared free
best antivirus would be avira premium+comodo firewall pro+super antispyware free and a-squared free
and nod32 was excellent and probably the best but it is falling down now
1-Anti-virus
a-avira personal classic edition(free)(detection rate 99.6%)
http://www.download.com/Avira-AntiVir-Personal-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10322935.html?tag=lst-3&cdlPid=10831109
2-Anti-spyware
a-super antispyware free(one of the most recommended antispywares)
http://www.download.com/SUPERAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-10523889.html
b- a-squared free(will get rid of all kinds of spyware,backdoors.trojans,keyloggers and etc)
http://www.download.com/A-squared-Free/3000-2239_4-10262215.html?tag=lst-1&cdlPid=10832180
3-firewall
a-comodo firewall pro(free)(the only free firewall to pass matousec leaktest with an excellent score 95%
http://www.download.com/Comodo-Firewall-Pro/3000-10435_4-10460704.html?tag=lst-1&cdlPid=10849947
4-browser
a-firefox 3.0(safest browser,fastest browser and most enjoyable browser)
http://www.download.com/mozilla-firefox/?tag=lst-3&cdlPid=10854845
5-browser add-ons(firefox)
a-mcafee site advisor(warns you of bad sites)
http://www.download.com/McAfee-SiteAdvisor-for-Firefox/3000-11745_4-10493671.html?tag=lst-1&cdlPid=10663377
6-pc utilties
a-ccleaner:(cleans temporary internet files,history cookies , fixes the registry and etc)
http://www.download.com/CCleaner/3000-2144_4-10315544.html?tag=lst-1&cdlPid=10837066
b-revouninstaller: (uninstall the programs and removes the traces left in registry )(completely remove sticky programs like norton because it scans the registry for traces left in the registry after uninstalling the programs
http://www.download.com/Revo-Uninstaller/3000-2096_4-10687648.html?tag=mncol&cdlPid=10854684
August 3rd, 2009 - 21:31
wow some cute guys in here!! lol. im SO horny!! x
August 4th, 2009 - 00:52
Try AVIRA.
Mcrappy an norton are trash.
August 4th, 2009 - 03:10
Someone said pin is on a CC strip…….Total BS. its not located on any of the three rails. If you are going to claim soemthing they have to sight the information
August 4th, 2009 - 07:37
Try a online antivirus scanner and a online anti-adware/malware/spyware scanner in safe mode with network to clean up your computer BEFORE you download anything. This because the program you download can get infected.
Disable "System Restore" for Windows Me and XP, then restart your PC to clean your system restore points for viruses, spyware, adware etc.
Now restart in safe mode.
To get in safe mode Press "F8" upon bootup.
Select "Safe mode with Networking".
Go to Start – Run – type iexplore http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html Enter(ok).
Do a full system scan. If something is found, delete it, reboot and do the same again in safe mode with network.
When that scan does not find anything you reboot again in safe mode with network.
Go to Start – Run – type iexplore http://www.ewido.net/en/ Enter(ok).
Do a full system scan. If something is found, delete it, reboot and do the same again in safe mode with network.
**NOTE: Do NOT do anything else with your computer when scanning. This because you can start virus/adware/spyware/malware manually.
When no one of these scanners are showing anything you can reboot back to normal mode.
Turn on "System Restore".
Online virus, adware and spyware removal.
http://www.precisesecurity.com/antivirus...
——————
You need to get one antivirus program, one firewall and some spyware/adware/malware removers if you don't have it.
I use Norton Internet Security (antivirus, spyware, firewall, add blocker, mail spamfilter, pop up blocker etc) Ad Aware, Spybot and more on my desktop running XP Home SP2 with Firefox and Yahoo Toolbar with pop up blocker.
On my laptop i have Ubuntu 7.04. No security needed in Linux, but i use antivirus and firewall. Firefox is standard.
I have no virus, spyware, adware, pop ups etc on my computers.
Mozilla Firefox and Opera are safer browsers to use then Internet Explorer.
http://en-us.www.mozilla.com/en-US/produ...
http://www.opera.com/
Here are some free programs.
BitDefender Anti-Virus Free.
http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en...
Avast Anti-Virus Free.
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.ht...
AVG Anti-Virus Free.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl...
Avast Virus Cleaner – free virus removal tool.
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-virus-cle...
Firewall Protection.
ZoneAlarm Firewall Free.
http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/c...
Easy-to-use firewall blocks hackers and other unknown threats.
* Systematically identifies hackers and blocks access attempts.
Automatically makes your computer invisible to anyone on the Internet.
Use ZoneAlarm if you normally use Windows Firewall.
Disable Windows Firewall after downloading ZoneAlarm if it's not done automatically.
Ad-Aware 2007 Free.
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad_a...
Ad-Aware 2007 Free remains the most popular anti-spyware product for computer users around the world, with nearly one million downloads every week. Our free anti-spyware version provides you with advanced protection against spyware that secretly attaches and takes control of your computer, resulting in aggressive advertising pop-ups, sluggish computer activity, even identity theft through stolen bank details, passwords, and credit card account numbers. If you want real-time scanning capabilities, consider upgrading to Ad-Aware 2007 Plus for real-time protection against spyware, all the time.
SUPERAntiSpyware Free.
http://www.superantispyware.com/
AVG Anti-spyware Free.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tp...
Spybot – Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirro...
AVG Anti-Rootkit Free.
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/39798/lng/us...
AVG Anti-Rootkit is a powerful tool with state-of-the-art technology for detection and removal of rootkits. rootkits are used to hide the presence of a malicious object like Trojans or keyloggers on your computer. If a threat uses rootkit technology to hide itself it is very hard to find the malware on your PC. AVG Anti-Rootkit gives you the power to find and delete the rootkit and to uncover the threat the rootkit is hiding.
CCleaner is a freeware system optimization and privacy tool. It removes unused files from your system – allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up valuable hard disk space. It also cleans traces of your online activities such as your Internet history. But the best part is that it's fast and contains NO spyware or adware.
http://www.ccleaner.com/
ClearAllHistory – clears browser history, cache, cookies, clipboard and remove other computer activity tracks.
http://www.clearallhistory.com/delete-pa...
**NOTE: Only have one antivirus program and one firewall installed on your computer.
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav...
Anti-adware/malware/spyware are ok to have more of.
Also scan with online scanners sometimes.
http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/home….
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
http://www.ewido.net/en/onlinescan/
http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner
http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols...
Also run Windows Update http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
and defragment you hardisk(s).
How To Analyze and Defragment a Disk in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/305781
MY SECURITY
Windows Defender
Windows Firewall
Avast anti virus
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-...
Spyware Blaster anti spyware
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sbdownlo...
Spybot anti spyware
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/downl...
Firefox 3.0 web browser
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all...
Firefox Security Extentions:
Dr Web link checker
This plugin allows you to check any file you are about to download, any page you are about to visit with online version of Dr.Web anti-virus!
New menu item "Scan with Dr.Web" will appear on hyperlink context menu.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox...
Finjan multi blocker
Finjan SecureBrowsing alerts you when any malicious content in a webpage
that proactively alerts when you encounter a potential malicious content hiding behind links of search results, ads and other selected web pages.
is a free service that proactively alerts you to potential malicious content hiding behind links of search results, ads and other selected web pages. Finjan SecureBrowsing accesses each of the URLs in its current form on the web, and scans the relevant pages in real time using Finjan's patented behavior-based technology. Finjan SecureBrowsing then displays a safety rating next to each link it has scanned.
is a security extension for your browser that scans and classifies web addresses to provide you with safety rating of URLs before you visit them. Proactively alerting you to potentially malicious web addresses in links of search results, ads and other selected web pages, SecureBrowsing protects you from webpages that could be used to compromise your privacy and identity.
in searches [ google,yahoo,ect ] there will be green [ safe ],yellow [ caution ] and RED [ DANGER ] icons on each link
PAY ATTENTION HERE TO THOSE RED [ DANGER ] ICONS !
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox...
Blocksite website Blocker
* Privacy & Security
BlockSite is an extension, which automagically blocks websites
of your choice. Additionally, this extension will disable all
hyperlinks to these websites, by just displaying the link text
without the clicking functionality.
This extension should by no means be used for parental control
or access control purposes, just because it isn't secure and
can easily be disabled or even removed.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox...
Remove It Permanently
Permanently hide content from web pages using the Context Menu.
Simply, click and "Remove it Permanently".
Now includes previewing of items before removal
I have found that MOST of my security problems were coming from sites like Washington Times,Salon,USA Today,ect.
they all have [ drive by ] flash ads that leave a pop UNDER when you leave the site.
R.I.P. when R.I.P. option remove from this domaim is used,those flash ads no longer are loaded.
you get a bar at the top of the page saying parts of the website were not loaded.
just click away and not worry about those flash tracking cookies anymore
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox...
Suggested Internet Options Security Settings:
control panel
internet options:
Advanced tab:
all unsafe/unsigned ActiveX disabled
unsafe authenticode disabled
Scriptlets disabled
File Prompting disabled
Access Across Domains disabled
Scripting Internet Explorer disabled
No Addressbar or status bar disabled
Launch Unsafe Applications/Files disable
Software Permissions high safety
Allow Statusbar update By Script disabled
Allow Websites Prompt for Info Using Scripts disabled
Privacy Tab:
advanced
override
allow 1st party cookies
3rd party [ spy/malware/tracking ] cookies BLOCKED
Firefox Options Security
Content:
check block pop ups
should pop ups get through [ and they will ],get the url and enter that in the load images section and choo
August 4th, 2009 - 18:03
August 4th, 2009 - 22:40
You can read the difference here:
http://usa.kaspersky.com/products_services/compare-products.php
Enjoy!
August 4th, 2009 - 22:50
omfg lol that’s so funny!!! T
August 5th, 2009 - 03:01
crapcastic lol not kidding!
August 5th, 2009 - 13:11
bottom line is big bro is always around – ha and so is my gun
August 6th, 2009 - 01:10
Encrypt your data, they can store what ever they want.
August 6th, 2009 - 01:47
This is awesome…
August 6th, 2009 - 13:12
As stated here, the release date is Sept 12.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Norton-Internet-Security-2009-Computers/dp/B001EQ696I
August 6th, 2009 - 23:04
The best Antivirus/internet security for 2008 is AVG Internet Security
Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Spam, Web Protection & Firewall
Comprehensive protection for Windows against all online threats from the world's most trusted security company. Use the Internet with confidence in your home or small office
Easy to download, install and use
Protection against all Internet threats
Real-time security while you surf and chat online
Top-quality protection that does not slow your system down
Free support and service around the clock and across the globe
Compatible with Windows Vista and Windows XP Go then Buy it