andsome Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 I have tried Perfect Disk, but much prefer Diskeeper. I hope we can persuade to to use an alternative to Norton. As I said. Once on the computer it is an absolute pain to remove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coreper Posted October 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 you can persuade me to get NOD32, by naming all points of NOD32 which are better than Nortonby naming which is bad of Nortonetc. etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 In my view, enough to say that Norton is not only a massive resource hog, but is extremely difficult to get rid of if it corrupts in any way. With the help of a technician allocated to my case it was a hell of a long job, and involved multiple downloads of tools, plus registry editing. As I have already stated, within a couple of years or so, all support is withdrawn and only updates are allowed. Nod 32 has by far the best record of catching viruses in the wild. This is from an independent report on the Virus bulletin. I have not posted a link because you will need to register. Nod 32 is far and away less intrusive on the system than Norton. It also updates several times per day, the moment that new definitions are ready, no waiting for a weekly update. For me, a huge bonus is that e mail or telephone support within the UK is available, and the staff are excellent and extremely helpful, and very easy to contact. Telephone support is at the cost of a normal call, and is not on a premium rate line. This support is FREE for the life of your subscription. I took a three year subscription from the beginning, and this support automatically happens if and when I renew my subscription. Similar support may also be available in Holland, look into it.If you are not convinced now, by other derogatory reports on Norton, then please go ahead and be warned.Nod 32 HOLLAND. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coreper Posted October 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 hmmmmm,......... i think i will install NOD32 instead of Nortonone other question: what firewall is the best? [i'm getting ZoneAlarm Pro]and again another thing: is Registry Mechanic a good tool?current choise:Anti Virus: NOD32Anti-Spyware/Adware: Windows Defender - SpyBot - SpySweeper - XoftSpyBackground Anti-Spyware/Adware: Spyware Blaster - Spyware GuardFirewall: ZoneAlarm ProSystem/Registry Tools/Boosters: Crap Cleaner - Diskeeper - Registry Mechanic - Registry BoosterDownload Programs: Limewire - uTorrent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-pops- Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 I use Sygate - I don't have a good reason why except that it works for me. I didn't like ZA as it used to be intrusive and have a pervasive "construction site" appearance which i didn't like. It may be better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan2273 Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 If you have XP 64 pro then Outpost firewall will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Zone Alarm Free suits me fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coreper Posted October 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 but i assume that ZA pro is better, right>? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cozofdeath Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 ZA Security Suite is very nice. I don't think I could ask for much more with it. I never have malware probs or breakins. You can configure almost anything. I haven't used many other products so I can't really compare but it is a good choice if you can afford it. The attachment shows what it looks like. If you don't want to spend any money there are great free options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 If you buy Zone Alarm Pro, whatever you do DON'T RUN ANOTHER A V PROGRAM. It contains one as well as the firewall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coreper Posted November 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 thanksis there a difference between Spyware Blaster and Spyware Guard?which one is the best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 thanksis there a difference between Spyware Blaster and Spyware Guard?which one is the best?Spyware Guard DOES NOT SCAN. It sits on the computer and tries to stop Spyware installing in the first instance. Spyware Blaster scans when requested. I use Spyware Guard, but no longer use Spyware blaster. I much prefer A Squared and SUPERAntispyware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rong Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Spyware Blaster also sits on the computer and tries to stop Spyware installing in the first instance, and if it scans I haven't yet found out how. Spyware Guard I believe only works in Explorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted November 8, 2006 Report Share Posted November 8, 2006 Spyware Blaster also sits on the computer and tries to stop Spyware installing in the first instance, and if it scans I haven't yet found out how. Spyware Guard I believe only works in ExplorerA senior moment. I was thinking of Spybot S & D. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coreper Posted November 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2006 so spyware blaster is the best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wane Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 anti virus.....avg 7.5 freeantispyware avg/superantispywarefirewall ..comodosystem/registry tools .....ccleaner /registry mechanic 6.0diskeeper10download programs ...limewirepro 4.12/e-mule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coreper Posted November 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 is spyware blaster better than spyware guard?[wane, no more submissions needed about your software] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason.b.c Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Anti-virus - none ( i don't need it )Anti-Spyware/Adware - none ( again , don't need it )Firewall - built in ( IP Tables )download programs - apt-get or the CNR :P Beat That..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellie2 Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 is spyware blaster better than spyware guard?[wane, no more submissions needed about your software]Spyware Blaster and Spyware Guard do different things, I would suggest you have both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coreper Posted November 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 is adaware 6 good too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason.b.c Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 is adaware 6 good too?Very Good.. :) Try it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coreper Posted November 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 is it good for blocking spyware and stuff, if not, which program is the best foor doing that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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