Internet Security

rmacken

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20 Nov 07

rmacken

Joined: 18 May 05
Moves: 38549

20 Nov 07

I am currently using Norton which seems to leaves my internet running quite slow (processor "ccapp"?? 21K).

Anyone know of any decent FREE security downloads out there?

I will be taking Norton off as soon as possible!

Thanks in advance

yo its me

Yo! Its been

Me, all along

Joined: 14 Jan 07
Moves: 64339

20 Nov 07

Norton 360?

You might just need some extra memory

darvlay

Joined: 05 Jan 04
Moves: 45179

20 Nov 07

Originally posted by rmacken
I am currently using Norton which seems to leaves my internet running quite slow (processor "ccapp"?? 21K).

Anyone know of any decent FREE security downloads out there?

I will be taking Norton off as soon as possible!

Thanks in advance

Are you sure it's Norton's fault? I run the latest version of Norton and I have no problems with internet speed.

My experience with free internet security programs has not been good. They have either been ineffective or have slowed my PC down considerably. However the names of the programs escape me at the moment...

adam warlock

Baby Gauss

Ceres

Joined: 14 Oct 06
Moves: 18375

20 Nov 07

Originally posted by rmacken
I am currently using Norton which seems to leaves my internet running quite slow (processor "ccapp"?? 21K).

Anyone know of any decent FREE security downloads out there?

I will be taking Norton off as soon as possible!

Thanks in advance

AVG.

cadwah

¯\_(^.^)_/¯

Joined: 25 Sep 05
Moves: 55289

20 Nov 07

Originally posted by rmacken
I will be taking Norton off as soon as possible!

Erm... good luck with that!

duecer

anybody seen my

underpants??

Joined: 01 Sep 06
Moves: 56453

20 Nov 07

norton sucks, I uninstalled it, AVG is the way to go

caluma

Joined: 18 Sep 07
Moves: 59081

20 Nov 07

As others have said. AVG. Easy to install. Doesn't use much memory and is FREE!

huckleberryhound

Devout Agnostic.

DZ-015

Joined: 12 Oct 05
Moves: 42584

20 Nov 07

1 edit

Originally posted by rmacken
I am currently using Norton which seems to leaves my internet running quite slow (processor "ccapp"?? 21K).

Anyone know of any decent FREE security downloads out there?

I will be taking Norton off as soon as possible!

Thanks in advance

I use windows live onecare....it's not free though, i'm afraid......are you a student, or just a cheapskate ?

Zadadka

OnlyOne DimOldie

Rock/Hardplace

Joined: 08 Feb 07
Moves: 13172

20 Nov 07

"Internet Security"

The first thing you need is a firewall.
You might already have one, if you use a router (eh wireless) from your DSL connection.
Do Start - Run, type "cmd" and hit Enter.
A black window with white text will appear.
Now type "ipconfig" and hit Enter.
If your IP Address start 192.168.x.x., you have a Firewall...and just about the best one at that (http://www.howstuffworks.com/nat.htm).

Anti-Virus...AVG is a great product....go with the recommendation.

Anti-Spam....use gmail and similar facilities to filter it for you...then draw the wanted emails from gmail to your local email client.

Anti-Spyware...Windows Defender is free, but it has limitations...in fact, they all do.....but be careful with this one, there are many "products" out there that claim to clear you up, but actually infect you...if they offer an online scan, avoid them.
For the most part though, if you aren't visiting "naughty", Spyware is a lesser concern.

HTH

Zad

uzless

The So Fist

Voice of Reason

Joined: 28 Mar 06
Moves: 9908

20 Nov 07

Originally posted by rmacken
I am currently using Norton which seems to leaves my internet running quite slow (processor "ccapp"?? 21K).

Anyone know of any decent FREE security downloads out there?

I will be taking Norton off as soon as possible!

Thanks in advance

Virus scanner----AVG
Spyware --------Ad-Aware
Firewall---------XP/Vista has a free one or use a router
Email ----------anything other than Outlook

This will protect you from most stuff for free.

redsunrising

Joined: 20 Apr 07
Moves: 17784

20 Nov 07

virus-AVG
Spyware-Adaware
Firewall-Zonealarm

check out downloads.com

Dr Strangelove

Joined: 22 Aug 05
Moves: 26450

21 Nov 07

1 edit

AVG = http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/

SuperAntiSpyware =
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html

ZoneAlarm = http://tinyurl.com/25d2no

Norton Removal tool = http://tinyurl.com/6oq8f

~~trevor33~~

my island

Joined: 10 Nov 05
Moves: 17944

21 Nov 07

i threw my last computer against my neighbours wall because of norton.

lost head - unplugged everything - walked outside - throw - split

they where pissed.

mikelom

Ajarn

Wat?

Joined: 16 Aug 05
Moves: 76863

21 Nov 07

Originally posted by trevor33
i threw my last computer against my neighbours wall because of norton.

lost head - unplugged everything - walked outside - throw - split

they where pissed.

I would have got AVG before losing my head.... well I did.. 😉

stevetodd

Joined: 26 Nov 03
Moves: 11918

21 Nov 07

Originally posted by rmacken
I am currently using Norton which seems to leaves my internet running quite slow (processor "ccapp"?? 21K).

Anyone know of any decent FREE security downloads out there?

I will be taking Norton off as soon as possible!

Thanks in advance

I currently use McAfee (not free) but I don't intend to renew because of the BT internet connection I use I am entitled to Norton free from BT are you saying it is no good? Does anyone else think Norton is inadequate?