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Which combination of Antivirus,AntiSpyware do u use???

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Andyiz Original post #1
Jan 15, 2006 at 10:55 PM
Dear friends,
I prefer Trend micro Internet security 2006 and Microsoft Antispyware

I think this combination Rocks
i have had no problems since Then(installation)

Which combination do u prefer??
anandk
anandk #2
Jan 16, 2006 at 3:25 PM
i mainly use zonealarm internet security.

but also have and use ms-anti-spy, adaware, spywaredoctor, avast, ewido. all services set to manual and startup status disabled for these.

i have also made changes to my xp using 'the computer security tool'.
Ashis
Ashis #3
Jan 16, 2006 at 4:18 PM
I Use Norton Internet Security 2006 and Microsoft Antispyware!

Although NIS consumes a lot of resources....But I dont know...I am still using It!
S
Jan 16, 2006 at 4:25 PM
Kaspersky 2006 alongwith Spybot S&D and adaware se...
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sudipto #5
Jan 16, 2006 at 5:34 PM
antivirus--AVG ,avast
antispyware---Microsoft Antispyware
kalpik
kalpik #6
Jan 16, 2006 at 5:44 PM
I use NOD32 and... Nothig else! Hehe.. Its pretty good. I just use the SP2 firewall with it. Never been touched! Also, Kaspersky Internet Security is going to be FANTASTIC once its out. I might switch then! LOL.
Kniwor
Kniwor #7
Jan 16, 2006 at 6:51 PM
AVG with Z|A Pro and ad-aware
R
Jan 16, 2006 at 6:55 PM
Ashis said:
I Use Norton Internet Security 2006 and Microsoft Antispyware!

Although NIS consumes a lot of resources....But I dont know...I am still using It!

same here but no spyware........
dIgItaL_BrAt
Jan 16, 2006 at 8:10 PM
Avast+ZoneAlarm+Adaware
V
Jan 16, 2006 at 8:50 PM
AVG+ZONEalarm+AdAware+Spybot
S
Jan 16, 2006 at 9:42 PM
Windows defender + Kasperesky

Previously used NAV but uninstalled due to *ahem* ... cant mention it
Choto Cheeta
Jan 16, 2006 at 11:50 PM
hmm right now there are too namy things...

  1. [*]Windows OneCare Live Beta[*]Microsoft AntiSpyWare Beta 1[*]Kaspersky AntiVirus Presonal Pro 5.0.388[*]SpyBot SnD 1.4[*]Zone Alarm Pro 6

feeeww.!! so many of them... i think i better uninstall the ZAP as OneCare really boosted the windows XP SP2 IFC a lot....
ashisharya
Jan 17, 2006 at 1:20 PM
My protection is on

1. NOD32 Anti-Virus
2. a-2 squared for anti-trojan, malwares, dialers, jokes, riskwares
3. Sygate Personal Firewall
4. Lavasoft Ad-Ware SE
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freezer #14
Jan 18, 2006 at 1:23 AM
Kaspersky 2006 & Ad-Aware SE
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SignificantMind #15
Jan 20, 2006 at 7:50 AM
Hardly none except for spybot search and destroy. I hardly get a virus either never been hacked which is good thing. :roll:
Sourabh
Sourabh #16
Jan 20, 2006 at 8:35 AM
No AV, and default Windows Firewall
~Phenom~
~Phenom~ #17
Jan 20, 2006 at 2:06 PM
I use ZA , AVG , Avast , MS antispyware.
kumarmohit
Jan 20, 2006 at 2:40 PM
Avast+AdAware+SpybotS&D+Windows Firewall
Kniwor
Kniwor #19
Jan 20, 2006 at 5:57 PM
I am planning on leaving AVG and searching for some good antivirus
RCuber
RCuber #20
Jan 20, 2006 at 7:44 PM
Zone Alarm Security suite. it comes with every thing firewall,antivirus,anti spyware, IM security, Email protection,etc etc etc....
Kniwor
Kniwor #21
Jan 21, 2006 at 12:23 AM
charangk said:
Zone Alarm Security suite. it comes with every thing firewall,antivirus,anti spyware, IM security, Email protection,etc etc etc....

've tried it and it irritates me, and has many conflicts with other programs
T
Jan 22, 2006 at 9:18 PM
charangk said:
Zone Alarm Security suite. it comes with every thing firewall,antivirus,anti spyware, IM security, Email protection,etc etc etc....

I use ZONE ALARM SECURITY SUITE 5.5.062.000.
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pop143 #23
Jan 25, 2006 at 11:41 AM
Zone alarm + McAfee.

fast loading man..!
selva1966
selva1966 #24
Jan 25, 2006 at 4:46 PM
NOD32
ZA Pro
Spybot
&
Spyware Doctor.

But spyware doctor is eating resources. Thnking about uninstalling it.
hpotter606
Jan 25, 2006 at 4:57 PM
I use
CA etrust antivirus
E trust pestpatrol
and ZA pro 6.1firewall.
mohit sharma
Jan 25, 2006 at 4:58 PM
avast antivirus + zone alarm pro + ad aware + spybot with resident protection

all this , still they all togeather give 100 % protection with less consumption of resources !!! lol !!!
S
Jan 25, 2006 at 10:39 PM
me is secured by

AVAST! antivirus 4.6
ZoneAlarm firewall 6.1.737.000
Ad-Aware se 1.06r1
8)
J
janitha #28
Jan 30, 2006 at 12:00 AM
sauravforever said:
me is secured by

AVAST! antivirus 4.6
ZoneAlarm firewall 6.1.737.000
Ad-Aware se 1.06r1
8)

I have been using the same as above but also with Spywareblaster and MS Antispy. Had no problem over the past several months.

V.Prem Kumar
agnels
agnels #29
Jan 30, 2006 at 4:51 AM
Trend Micro Internet security 2006 and Microsoft Antispyware
Simply Unbeatable
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panzer #30
Feb 14, 2006 at 10:54 PM
NOD32 + Webroot Spy sweeper+ NVIDIA Firewall
shashanktyagi1
Feb 16, 2006 at 1:19 PM
avg with spybot. nice combination havet got viruses yet and dosent hog my processor. dont know abt viruses though!
Akshay
Akshay #32
Feb 16, 2006 at 7:54 PM
ZA + NAV - Superb combi. but heavy on resources
shashanktyagi1
Feb 16, 2006 at 10:30 PM
Akshay said:
ZA + NAV - Superb combi. but heavy on resources

used norton before but was too heavy for my compu. what compu config u have and how do u tolerate heavy prog running in the backgrnd?
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Andyiz #34
Feb 18, 2006 at 10:11 PM
reply

agnels said:
Trend Micro Internet security 2006 and Microsoft Antispyware
Simply Unbeatable
one more vote for " my combination of antivirus and antispyware". its simply amazing.
nach p
nach p #35
Feb 23, 2006 at 11:20 PM
I have used Norton ,Mcafee ,Nod32 but among them NOD32 is best.
Sygate Personal Firewall and
Spybot .
D
devarajan #37
Feb 26, 2006 at 3:27 PM
Norton Internet security 2006.
ShekharPalash
Feb 26, 2006 at 10:43 PM
McAfee + Windows Defender
go4saket
go4saket #39
Feb 26, 2006 at 11:49 PM
kaspersky + zonealarm
rollcage
rollcage #40
Feb 27, 2006 at 1:50 AM
I just use ANTIVIR Personal Edition - Freeware. ( *www.free-av.com/ )




Have Spobot S & D, Dr.Spyware, & Spyware Sweeper .. only in rare case if required to be installed
gary4gar
gary4gar #41
Feb 27, 2006 at 12:23 PM
1) avast antivus
2) zone alarm(free edition)
3) adware personel se
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andi1984 #42
Mar 1, 2006 at 12:33 PM
iam using AVG!its gr8t!easy on resources!unlike Norton which eats away lot of memory!
himtuna
himtuna #43
Mar 1, 2006 at 1:24 PM
kaspersky anti-virus personel
kaspersky anti-hacker
kaspersky antispam

enough you don't need anything else

In addition to this I have installed System Mechanic 6 pro

man computer rocks....

I am planning to give S&D a try with this combination...(but fear of software clash)
V
Mar 1, 2006 at 7:20 PM
My Protection which saves me from everything

McAfee Virus Scan 8.0
+
McAfee Personal Firewall Plus

nothing else :roll: 8) :lol: :shock: :D
bizzare_blue
Mar 1, 2006 at 8:13 PM
eTrust EZ AV and Windows very firewall

Ad-Aware & Spybot for spyware protection

Tuneup Utilities 2006 for overall maintenance
saurabh.sauron
Mar 1, 2006 at 10:54 PM
Avast home...Spyware Doctor full...Adaware.cant beat that can u??
piyush gupta
Mar 1, 2006 at 11:52 PM
ZA & NAV rocks for me
GeekyBoy
GeekyBoy #48
Mar 3, 2006 at 10:40 PM
I use Norton AntiVirus 2005,Spybot Search & Destroy 1.4,ZoneAlarm,Ad Aware and have all the lastest WinXP Patches installed.
hafees
hafees #49
Mar 4, 2006 at 12:47 PM
Avast! Home antivirus - Free for home use

Zone Alarm firewall- free for personal use

Spybot S&D -free

Also installed the latest autopatcher
A
Mar 4, 2006 at 3:54 PM
I use NOD32 for AntiVirus and AntiSpyware, along with Kerio Personal Firewall and Spybot S&D+Lavasoft Ad-Aware.
lywyre
lywyre #51
Mar 4, 2006 at 5:52 PM
rollcage said:
I just use ANTIVIR Personal Edition - Freeware. ( *www.free-av.com/ )

Same here. AntiVIR + Windows Firewall. Done.
kalpik
kalpik #52
Apr 2, 2006 at 5:55 PM
Hehe.. So you did try KIS! How did you find it?
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amit_arya #53
Apr 2, 2006 at 5:56 PM
charangk said:
Zone Alarm Security suite. it comes with every thing firewall,antivirus,anti spyware, IM security, Email protection,etc etc etc....

hey how would u rate the Zone Alarm AntiVirus with others....
Moreover as written in other posts ZA security Suite screw up other progs. any info one that would be nice.

I am planning to move out of PaidZone to FreeWare Zone (not cracked zone)... what does the forum have to recommend. planning avast antivirus+Jetico filewalll...... any comments on the same?
kalpik
kalpik #54
Apr 2, 2006 at 5:58 PM
Hmm.. Avast is definately one of the best out there in free AVs.. You wont be disappointed with it.. As for jetico, be prepared for popup hell! Jetico nags you for everything!
Third Eye
Third Eye #55
Apr 2, 2006 at 8:28 PM
Hello

Avast & Spyware Doctor
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aakash #56
Apr 3, 2006 at 11:10 PM
Zone Alarm Security Suite. Just that. It rocks.
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rajiv.b #57
Apr 8, 2006 at 8:51 AM
try out system mechanics pro 6

its cool and has everything. suggested for broadband users
it cleans repairs and secures and is a one stop solution for all your worries.
LegendKiller
Apr 8, 2006 at 12:02 PM
I think andyiz and anand,i think u guys,in my opinion,do not need an additional antispyware,coz both trend-micro and norton is 2006 are excellent with both antivirus and spyware,and other blala..associated with it!
An i think kaspersky's 2006,does well with spyware as well...
i think if your not using a security suite..i think vijay's combiantion is excellent and prescribed by most experts,but you may switch between avg or avast,otherwise in my opinion
1.AVG+Outpost+spybot/ad-aware+ewido security(excellent with malware and spyware)
Or,if you wanna shell out bucks,
1.Kaspersky 2006+outpost...
2.Mcafee 2006+outpost+spybot
or,my simple combo
Norton internet security 2006,i am not biased but this has excellent prottection for spyware,viruses,hackers,ads,pop-ups...
Its a good al-in-one package,and only to be used with 512mb ram and upwards and 1.7ghz celeron or upwards....
M
mo_hit4u #59
Apr 16, 2006 at 4:18 PM
i use
pccillin internet security 2006
spybot s&d
adaware2se
spywareblaster
saurabh.sauron
Apr 16, 2006 at 4:27 PM
mine has changed...
Spybot S&D
Adaware SE personal
Hijack This

Spyware Doctor is a resource hog....
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bunny01in #61
May 17, 2006 at 2:22 AM
I use:

Mc Afee AVS
Zone Alarm Prof
alekh_khanna
May 17, 2006 at 11:13 AM
Bitdefender pro 9 + Ad Aware free
aryayush
aryayush #63
May 17, 2006 at 12:05 PM
I use ZoneAlarm Security Suite, Spy Sweeper and Spyware Doctor 3.8. Works for me. :)
ashisharya
May 17, 2006 at 12:23 PM
kaspersky 5.0.527+spybot
works best for my comp
papai_mcc
papai_mcc #65
Jul 2, 2006 at 11:39 AM
1.NOD32 antivirus
2.Zone alarm pro withantispyware
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pranshu #66
Jul 4, 2006 at 5:14 PM
Kaspersky with Zone Alarm works the best.
Vyasram
Vyasram #67
Jul 4, 2006 at 5:57 PM
running:
rite now usin kis+za pro+spydoc+win def

on demand:
clamwin, bitdefender 8 free, webroot spysweeper,spybot sd, lavasoft adaware
A
Jul 9, 2006 at 11:29 AM
I use Norton Antivirus and Windows Defender.
Pathik
Pathik #69
Jul 9, 2006 at 11:50 AM
MCAFEE or AVG + SPYBOT + ZONEALARM PRO