Best All-in-1 for Vista?

Would anyone happen to be able to recommend an all in one antivirus,
firewall, etc. that works with Vista well and doesnt have problems on the OS
and also runs without using a lot of memory? I have Norton 360 v2 and Iolo
System Mechanic 7 Pro, and i'm stuck on which or if either should be used on
Vista? Any suggestions?

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"Tejer" <> wrote in message
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> Would anyone happen to be able to recommend an all in one antivirus,
> firewall, etc. that works with Vista well and doesnt have problems on the
> OS
> and also runs without using a lot of memory? I have Norton 360 v2 and Iolo
> System Mechanic 7 Pro, and i'm stuck on which or if either should be used
> on
> Vista? Any suggestions?


Look at these reviews:
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/labs/160/secu.../products.html

ss.

Tejer wrote:
> Would anyone happen to be able to recommend an all in one antivirus,
> firewall, etc. that works with Vista well and doesnt have problems on the OS
> and also runs without using a lot of memory? I have Norton 360 v2 and Iolo
> System Mechanic 7 Pro, and i'm stuck on which or if either should be used on
> Vista? Any suggestions?

For home use, there are many free anti-virus: AntiVir Personal, Avast
Home, AVG, ... And there is at least one free firewall called Comodo,
again for home use.


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If you want a secure system, use the programs below.

http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039

Above is the link for Norton Removal Tool; if using Norton.

Vista’s Firewall is very good!

http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html

Above is a link to Avast Free 4 Home Anti-Virus
It is low resource using, free and Vista 32bit and 64bit compatible.
Only have one (1) anti-virus installed; more than 1 can cause conflicts.

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

For Spyware removal, use the above link to “Spybot Search & Destroy 1.5.2�
Download it, install it, update it, immunize your system and scan your
System with it.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/

For a non-scanning, but running in the background, Program to STOP Spyware
being downloaded to your Computer, use SpywareBlaster 4, available at the
above link.

--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia


"Tejer" wrote:

> Would anyone happen to be able to recommend an all in one antivirus,
> firewall, etc. that works with Vista well and doesnt have problems on the OS
> and also runs without using a lot of memory? I have Norton 360 v2 and Iolo
> System Mechanic 7 Pro, and i'm stuck on which or if either should be used on
> Vista? Any suggestions?

"Tejer" <> wrote:

> Would anyone happen to be able to recommend an all in one antivirus,
> firewall, etc. that works with Vista well and doesnt have problems on the
> OS and also runs without using a lot of memory? I have Norton 360 v2 and
> Iolo System Mechanic 7 Pro, and i'm stuck on which or if either should be
> used on Vista? Any suggestions?

I know this is not really what you wanted to hear, but I think it has to be
mentioned. All-in-one security solutions are not the optimal way to handle
malware, rather you should pick good products in each category and compile
your own "suite" fitted to your needs. Security suites like Norton tend to
be bloated, bundled software, hogging system resources and including
functions you probably do not need.

The basics you have to have are a patched up OS, an anti-virus, an
additional anti-spyware scanner (you already have Windows Defender) and a
firewall (Vista's built inn fw will suffice for most home users). Enable
your router firewall if you have one, it makes an excellent first line of
defense.

Be careful about using registry cleaners. Performance improvement is hardly
noticeable, but the damage potential is rather impressive. If you are not a
pro, I suggest you do not use one altogether.

Microsoft Security at Home - protect your computer:
http://www.microsoft.com/protect/computer/default.mspx

Charlie42

"Tejer" <> wrote in message
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> Would anyone happen to be able to recommend an all in one antivirus,
> firewall, etc. that works with Vista well and doesnt have problems on the
> OS
> and also runs without using a lot of memory? I have Norton 360 v2 and Iolo
> System Mechanic 7 Pro, and i'm stuck on which or if either should be used
> on
> Vista? Any suggestions?

They both should work. Norton 360 is on Sony PC's with Vista so you know
it's compatible. But when the 60 day trial runs out a lot of people install
another virus and firewall and this is what causes problems.

"Man-wai Chang ToDie (33.6k)" <> wrote in message
news:...
> Tejer wrote:
>> Would anyone happen to be able to recommend an all in one antivirus,
>> firewall, etc. that works with Vista well and doesnt have problems on the
>> OS and also runs without using a lot of memory? I have Norton 360 v2 and
>> Iolo System Mechanic 7 Pro, and i'm stuck on which or if either should be
>> used on Vista? Any suggestions?
>
> For home use, there are many free anti-virus: AntiVir Personal, Avast
> Home, AVG, ... And there is at least one free firewall called Comodo,
> again for home use.

You don't know if these progs are compatible. Even a big company like
ZoneAlarm took a while to come out with a Vista version. Only fools worry
about if something is free. Don't spend money on an OS or PC and then put
some free junk on it. Avast is very good but I think he should stay with
Norton and Vista.
>
>
> --
> @~@ Might, Courage, Vision, SINCERITY.
> / v \ Simplicity is Beauty! May the Force and Farce be with you!
> /( _ )\ (Xubuntu 7.10) Linux 2.6.24.4
> ^ ^ 12:11:01 up 22:09 2 users load average: 1.10 1.06 1.01
> ? ? (CSSA):
> http://www.swd.gov.hk/tc/index/site_...ub_addressesa/

"Mick Murphy" <> wrote in message
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> If you want a secure system, use the programs below.
>
> http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT...05033108162039
>
> Above is the link for Norton Removal Tool; if using Norton.
>
> Vista's Firewall is very good!
>
> http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
>
> Above is a link to Avast Free 4 Home Anti-Virus
> It is low resource using, free and Vista 32bit and 64bit compatible.
> Only have one (1) anti-virus installed; more than 1 can cause conflicts.
>
> http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html
>
> For Spyware removal, use the above link to "Spybot Search & Destroy 1.5.2"
> Download it, install it, update it, immunize your system and scan your
> System with it.
>
> http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/
>
> For a non-scanning, but running in the background, Program to STOP Spyware
> being downloaded to your Computer, use SpywareBlaster 4, available at the
> above link.

Don't put any of that junk on a Vista computer! Although I use Avast I would
suggest you stay with Norton for virus/firewall.

>
> --
> Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia
>
>
> "Tejer" wrote:
>
>> Would anyone happen to be able to recommend an all in one antivirus,
>> firewall, etc. that works with Vista well and doesnt have problems on the
>> OS
>> and also runs without using a lot of memory? I have Norton 360 v2 and
>> Iolo
>> System Mechanic 7 Pro, and i'm stuck on which or if either should be used
>> on
>> Vista? Any suggestions?

> You don't know if these progs are compatible. Even a big company like
> ZoneAlarm took a while to come out with a Vista version. Only fools worry
> about if something is free. Don't spend money on an OS or PC and then put
> some free junk on it. Avast is very good but I think he should stay with
> Norton and Vista.

No harm giving them a try. I see no reason not to use
the best in each product category. Integration? Unless
you wanna write programs....


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