Best Internet Secruity for Vista?

[Heaton]

I've used Norton before, corporate, 360 and just the regular Internet Security and while I've never had any major problems I have noticed how much of a resource hog it can be. Lately I've used Trend Micro anti-virus and I've used Trend Micro Internet Security from 2006 to 2008, the only problem I've heard of is that World of Warcraft used to crash on my brothers computer when using any version higher than 2006. But on the flipside I know people who use 2007 and 2008 edition and works fine so I guess it's a crap shoot.

Anyway, does anyone think there's something better? I know a lot of people swear by AVG and while I like it, I haven't really found any reason to get rid of Trend Micro as of yet. I guess a major reason is because I'm so anal about where I go and what I install on my computer so I've never had any experience with product A not finding what product B does.

Any opinions is greatly appreciated.

[FireInTheHole]

McAfee Total Protection. Works great... less filling.

[Bobblehead]

Stay away from anyones "Internet Security" product.
That is a software firewall and the XP or Vista firewall works just fine.

If you are speaking of Anti-virus software, AVG is fine, Avast is good. Stay away from Norton or McAffee - both are POS.

[FireInTheHole]

Originally Posted by Bobblehead

Stay away from anyones "Internet Security" product.
That is a software firewall and the XP or Vista firewall works just fine.

If you are speaking of Anti-virus software, AVG is fine, Avast is good. Stay away from Norton or McAffee - both are POS.

Agreed on the Internet Security stuff - you don't need it. As for McAfee being a POS - I would have to disagree with you. What about it don't you like?

[photon]

Antivir is also good, if you want to spend some $$ on something better NOD32 is good, I'm not liking Kaspersky even though I got it for super-cheap, it seems to slow things down more than NOD32 did (though both are far better than Norton or McAffee).

Comodo firewall is great if you want something with more features or control than the built in firewall.

For antispyware, I don't really like anything free, they all tend to miss stuff, but Webroot has a sale on and I was able to get their antispyware for $5, and it's very good, has cleaned computers for me in the past that both Adaware and Spybot couldn't together.

[Dion]

I have Norton Internet Security on my computer and it works well for me.

Also use Adawre for for remving spyware.

[Muta]

I use AVG for Antivirus software (the best freeware out there, lots of high reviews), and use my Vista firewall. Got rid of Norton as soon as the trial version ran out last month.

So far, so good. My system is less bogged down now.

[Bobblehead]

Originally Posted by FireInTheHole

Agreed on the Internet Security stuff - you don't need it. As for McAfee being a POS - I would have to disagree with you. What about it don't you like?

It's gotten a rep for resting upon its name for a while and not identifying some viruses. It isn't as bad as Norton, but there are other better options.

[arsenal]

I use NOD32 on both my machines. Have yet to have any problems. *knock on wood*

[Incinerator]

I use Avast AV and Spybot Search & Destroy, they're both free and works great as a tandem.

[llama64]

Best form of "network" security for your home: a hardware firewall (usually part of a router).

Next, enable the Vista firewall. Do not install any other "internet security suite". This includes McAfee, Norton or anything else. Software firewalls beyond the built in one are basically useless.

Next, get yourself a decent, non invasive virus scanner. Avoid McAfee and Norton like the plague. Both of those go overboard and end up consuming far more resources then you need. AVG is good. Also heard good things about Avast.

Finally, a decent spy ware scanner is required. I use a combination of Ad-Aware and Windows Defender. Both are light weight, don't need to be running constantly and do a good job protecting me.

Basically, avoid anything that is "Real time" protection or is part of a "suite". Those products will ultimately cause you more problems the they will prevent.

Although, if you can get your hands on it, the corporate version of Symantec is relatively decent if you're paranoid. Just please avoid using Norton.

[cSpooge]

Originally Posted by llama64

Best form of "network" security for your home: a hardware firewall (usually part of a router).

Next, enable the Vista firewall. Do not install any other "internet security suite". This includes McAfee, Norton or anything else. Software firewalls beyond the built in one are basically useless.

Next, get yourself a decent, non invasive virus scanner. Avoid McAfee and Norton like the plague. Both of those go overboard and end up consuming far more resources then you need. AVG is good. Also heard good things about Avast.

Finally, a decent spy ware scanner is required. I use a combination of Ad-Aware and Windows Defender. Both are light weight, don't need to be running constantly and do a good job protecting me.

Basically, avoid anything that is "Real time" protection or is part of a "suite". Those products will ultimately cause you more problems the they will prevent.

Although, if you can get your hands on it, the corporate version of Symantec is relatively decent if you're paranoid. Just please avoid using Norton.

if you have a hardware firewall do not bother turning on the software firewall. If someone can break through a properly done hardware firewall a software firewall will take all of 30 seconds to break though.

[gottabekd]

Originally Posted by llama64

Although, if you can get your hands on it, the corporate version of Symantec is relatively decent if you're paranoid. Just please avoid using Norton.

Norton=Symantec. And I agree, from what I've seen, it just cripples your system.

[Hakan]

Nod32

[BlackArcher101]

I use my router SPI firewall and AVG free ed. on my pc with the Vista firewall disabled. I Don't use anything else, no other spyware or firewall software installed. I couldn't remember the last time I had a problem.

[llama64]

Originally Posted by cSpooge

if you have a hardware firewall do not bother turning on the software firewall. If someone can break through a properly done hardware firewall a software firewall will take all of 30 seconds to break though.

Vista barks like mad if it's not enabled, might as well not piss off your OS
Plus, there is a chance it will prevent outgoing malware if you're system has been compromised. Basically, I would not recommend disableling a built in security feature at any time.

Originally Posted by gottabekd

Norton=Symantec. And I agree, from what I've seen, it just cripples your system.

Norton is the bloated gong show of a personal security package that was bought by Symantec.

Symantec as a product is aimed directly at corporate and large institution customers and tends to be more streamlined and system friendly. Still, there are better solutions for cheaper.

[CubicleGeek]

Kaspersky, no contest.

[cSpooge]

Originally Posted by llama64

Vista barks like mad if it's not enabled, might as well not piss off your OS
Plus, there is a chance it will prevent outgoing malware if you're system has been compromised. Basically, I would not recommend disableling a built in security feature at any time.




Norton is the bloated gong show of a personal security package that was bought by Symantec.

Symantec as a product is aimed directly at corporate and large institution customers and tends to be more streamlined and system friendly. Still, there are better solutions for cheaper.

same thing happens with the hardware firewall it filters that crap out as well. As for vista always barking about it, just say that you already have a firewall solution and it won't say anything ever again.

[sclitheroe]

Norton 360 is actually not too bad, it's much better performing than previous releases.

I have heard through co-workers that the quality on the Trend Micro products has really slipped, although I haven't had any experience first hand, as none of my clients have it deployed right now.

Finally, stay away from Panda, it's downright terrible.