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VISTA firewall and Virus programs !

  • 24-11-2007 1:01am
    #1
    sunny2004
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,538 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    Need to install a firewall and virus protection on a new Vista laptop !

    looking for suggestions as to what to use..

    FREE DOWNLOADS required :)

    using zone alarm, and have used avg and active shield on my old XP laptop...


    Cheers..


Comments

  • #2
    Saruman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,389 ✭✭✭✭Saruman


    Why are you looking for software you already have? Or are you looking for alternatives?
    You use AVG, then use it.
    Also remember Vista has a firewall built in. Its even a lot better than the XP one.


  • #3
    sunny2004
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,538 ✭✭✭sunny2004


    already have ?

    Its a brand new laptop, the software listed above is on my old laptop.

    So avg is good with vista?

    And the firewall, well I prefer to use alternatives !

    Cheers..


  • #4
    Saruman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,389 ✭✭✭✭Saruman


    Yes already have! You said you use this software on your XP machine, so why not use it on Vista since you are used to it.
    Yes AVG works fine with Vista, cant say for certain about zone alarm. I do not believe in software firewalls. If you know what you are doing on a computer you do not even need anti virus... Though better safe than sorry.


  • #5
    still_raining
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭still_raining


    You could give Comodo firewall a try, they released a Vista compatible version last week. It's got a HIPS built in too if you want that extra layer of security.


  • #6
    dulpit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,373 ✭✭✭✭dulpit


    I have a vista laptop, use avast! antivirus, tis the job... I also use the windows firewall, it does what it's supposed to do, and tbh if you have any cop on you'll never need it...


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