Assistance concerning AV Programmes

[DeeBeeS]

I have been told by my ISP that Broadband is now available for my area. This system will be 'always on' and not dialup. I have decided because of this to upgrade my security on my computer.

I have installed Sunbelt Firewall-AVG Free-Windows Defender and Spybot. Is this sufficient or is it to much or not enough and will these programmes slow down my computer? I also understand that the router supplied has a firewall.

Thanks for any help given.

David

 

[Dark Atheist]

have not used subelt - so cant say - all the other stuff should be enough, would also suggest hijackthis! , this will show you and enable you to stop things from starting when your pc starts

 

[madmatt]

You can use Windows Defender to enable/disable startup items.

My opinion: Windows Defender is enough. There is no need for a second malware only application. Most good AV products also check for malware now.

I have no opinion on the AV program, though.

 

[_kC_]

for antivirus/anti malware i would reccomend esets nod32
they have a trial for their latest suite here (90 day trial)
https://www.betterantivirus.com/nod...38-ESET-Smart-Security-Free-90-day-trial.html

the suite includes antivirus/antimalware/firewall & anti spam

very light on system resources

 

[DeeBeeS]

Thanks to all for that information, much appreciated. I think I will stay with what I have at the moment as I have paid for the better programes and see how it goes.

 

[zeke_mo]

for antivirus/anti malware i would reccomend esets nod32
they have a trial for their latest suite here (90 day trial)
https://www.betterantivirus.com/nod...38-ESET-Smart-Security-Free-90-day-trial.html

the suite includes antivirus/antimalware/firewall & anti spam

very light on system resources

If you dont want to pay for AV software avg is really your best bet, but ESET nod32 or kaspersky would be your best bets for a paid subscription.