Protecting the computer (windows defender,avast, etc)?

Guttboy · Dec 21, 2008, 04:36 PM

Hi Everyone!

Well I have been attempting to get my laptop back up to speed. The HDD and MOBO have been replaced already and I am gradually getting it back to where I want it. I have wiped the HDD, reinstalled Windows XP and all related patches/updates, and am starting from scratch.

I have ditched Norton Antivirus and have been using AVAST as my antivirus (based upon recommendations here...I really like it!). For my Browser I have been using Opera again for the past couple of days and like it. I may try Firefox soon.

I am running Windows Defender and have no issues with it either.

My question is this: Should I also be using Spybot Search and Destroy and Adaware? This would be in addition to Windows Defender. What are your thoughts????

I have used them in the past and have them up on my other desktop that the family uses for internet use (simply going to websites)...it is just a basic web surfer computer.

Thanks a bunch! Appreciate all the advice!

burebista · Dec 21, 2008, 04:46 PM

Comodo Firewall and Firefox with AdBlock and NoScript and everything is fine here. For years.

Lillebror · Dec 21, 2008, 04:46 PM

Spybot search and destroy is a must have! let it update, run the imunizer, and thats it! scan once a month and update it every week\month.

Guttboy · Dec 21, 2008, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lillebror

Spybot search and destroy is a must have! let it update, run the imunizer, and thats it! scan once a month and update it every week\month.

Should I be using it with Windows Defender as well?

Lillebror · Dec 21, 2008, 05:14 PM

Yeah, Windows defender is running all the time, while spybot isnt

johnspack · Dec 22, 2008, 01:59 AM

Nothing wrong with using multiple spyware apps, usually is a good idea. I use defender, adaware, s&d ect all one after another.

spearman914 · Dec 22, 2008, 02:01 AM

Agreed with Firefox w/ Adblock Plus and NoScript. I suggest Antivir. Very trustworthy Antivirus and is less resource hogging the avast. Takes up about 40mb with guard enabled and 30mb with guard disabled.

johnspack · Dec 22, 2008, 02:56 AM

Also a +1 on firefox with adblock plus. And you can still type things in the address bar and it uses google, just more refined of a browser and way more plugins ect than chrome.

Dec 21, 2008, 04:36 PM	#1
Guttboy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 286 (0.12/day) Thanks: 37 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts System Specs	Protecting the computer (windows defender,avast, etc)? Hi Everyone! Well I have been attempting to get my laptop back up to speed. The HDD and MOBO have been replaced already and I am gradually getting it back to where I want it. I have wiped the HDD, reinstalled Windows XP and all related patches/updates, and am starting from scratch. I have ditched Norton Antivirus and have been using AVAST as my antivirus (based upon recommendations here...I really like it!). For my Browser I have been using Opera again for the past couple of days and like it. I may try Firefox soon. I am running Windows Defender and have no issues with it either. My question is this: Should I also be using Spybot Search and Destroy and Adaware? This would be in addition to Windows Defender. What are your thoughts???? I have used them in the past and have them up on my other desktop that the family uses for internet use (simply going to websites)...it is just a basic web surfer computer. Thanks a bunch! Appreciate all the advice!

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Dec 21, 2008, 04:46 PM	#2
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Dec 21, 2008, 04:46 PM	#3
Lillebror Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 679 (0.32/day) Thanks: 34 Thanked 90 Times in 73 Posts System Specs	Spybot search and destroy is a must have! let it update, run the imunizer, and thats it! scan once a month and update it every week\month.

Dec 21, 2008, 05:14 PM	#5
Lillebror Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denmark Posts: 679 (0.32/day) Thanks: 34 Thanked 90 Times in 73 Posts System Specs	Yeah, Windows defender is running all the time, while spybot isnt

Dec 22, 2008, 01:59 AM	#6
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Dec 22, 2008, 02:01 AM	#7
spearman914 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brooklyn, New York 11223 Posts: 3,000 (1.59/day) Thanks: 339 Thanked 510 Times in 482 Posts System Specs	Agreed with Firefox w/ Adblock Plus and NoScript. I suggest Antivir. Very trustworthy Antivirus and is less resource hogging the avast. Takes up about 40mb with guard enabled and 30mb with guard disabled. __________________ .................................................. .. “Originally Posted by mlee49 So pain level on a 1 to 10 scale, 10 being having a wart removed on your butthole with pliers.”

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Dec 22, 2008, 02:56 AM	#8
johnspack Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nelson B.C. Canada Posts: 3,750 (1.80/day) Thanks: 283 Thanked 754 Times in 519 Posts System Specs	Also a +1 on firefox with adblock plus. And you can still type things in the address bar and it uses google, just more refined of a browser and way more plugins ect than chrome. __________________ Heatware: http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=73875 Clan !! The Fighting 24th !! http://fxxiv.forumotion.ca/ Buy the games you like! Boycott the garbage! Cruncher: P6T Xeon ES W3570 6Gbs Ram 1xgtx285 1xgtx260

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