AVG Anti-Virus (edition) to be discontinued

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

if you have a router, there is no reason to use a software firewall like zone alarm (unless you want to allow only certain programs internet access, in which case the built-in Windows firewall is a better option as it is less likely to cause issues). a router is a hardware firewall and will do a better job of protecting you from outside attacks than any piece of software could, as any outside connection won't even be able to see your computer, just the router

A router only helps with inbound traffic to your LAN. A firewall such as Zone Alarm monitors both inbound and outbound traffic from your computer.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by Shazam

A router only helps with inbound traffic to your LAN. A firewall such as Zone Alarm monitors both inbound and outbound traffic from your computer.

which if you read my post is exactly what i said, as a software firewall can allow only specified programs internet access and block all others. but even then all you need is the WinXP firewall, there is absolutly no need to download zone alarm or any other third party program

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

which if you read my post is exactly what i said, as a software firewall can allow only specified programs internet access and block all others. but even then all you need is the WinXP firewall, there is absolutly no need to download zone alarm or any other third party program

I was just expanding on your post.

[shoestring]

I'm running 98SE so I don't think I can download the XP firewall.

I really want to protect what is on this comp,so I have locked up/down? things like Adobe and Windows media and Realplayer and I like being notified if I want to open them. I don't bother with a lot of stuff on the net so it is cool.
As soon as the next final operating system comes out I might buy a high falooting computer and enjoy some of the things I am missing out on (or buy a Mac) but having lost a lot of work before I don't really want to tamper with it anymore.
The occurrences of viruses and stuff is really down lately ,is it not ?

[MarchHare]

I'm running 98SE

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I really want to protect what is on this comp

Those two statements are mutually exclusive. If you're really concerned about your computer's security, upgrade to XP SP2 or wait a few months for Vista.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by MarchHare

Those two statements are mutually exclusive. If you're really concerned about your computer's security, upgrade to XP SP2 or wait a few months for Vista.

well if he's still running Win98 then he really doesn't have that much to worry about. i don't think any malicous programmers are going to devote the time to writing a virus for an obsolete OS that hardly anyone uses anymore. it's the same reason why there aren't a lot of Mac viruses, there just isn't a big enough userbase to target

[Super-Rye]

Originally Posted by Shazam

Avast.

Not sure what's going on with AVG. I keep reading stuff that says it's still going to be free; they've just buried the link somewhere deep in the annals of their website.

Avast is awesome, much better than AVG.

[gottabekd]

Originally Posted by shoestring

I'm running 98SE...

I really want to protect what is on this comp

The best thing would be a regular backup regime. Hard drives just die, and I think that is a bigger threat than most anything. That is assuming by protect, you don't mean the data is highly sensitive, and must keep it away from prying eyes. Then you might want to invest in some new equipment.

[Coelah]

A good free anti-virus program is Antivir. It's surpassed AVG and Avast in reliability.

http://www.free-av.com/

[Mccree]

Originally Posted by Regulator75

I would rather use nothing. I tried it out for a week or so and it slowed down my system to a crawl, maybe it's better now who knows?

I spoke to about 5 or 6 Shaw techs who said, stay away from it.

I have been running ist even since it came out. No problems for me