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Stoner4Life · 10-18-2011, 11:38 PM

so I bought a new computer tower last night, nothing fancy just an eMachines $300 unit. a friend stopped by to help me set it up and wanted to put several programs on it, the programs listed in the title:

Zone Alarm, Tune Up Pro and Secunia PSI claiming it will run faster, safer etc.

I called and asked my service provider about these downloads and was warned against them, what experience if any does anyone have with these downloads?

In the past I've run Malwarebytes, AVG and Superantispyware which my prover has recommended once again.

Thanks for any input.......

10-19-2011, 01:32 AM

From experience,take that CRAP off. It's space wasting and does more harm then good.

supermanlives · 10-19-2011, 03:19 AM

i used zone alarm but had other programs too. avg was ok too. but i aint much of a computer geek.

d3cryption · 10-21-2011, 07:23 AM

zone alarm is a okay program. but if you don't take other pre measures.... it wont make a difference..

Hammerhead · 10-21-2011, 07:34 AM

I use spyware Doc works great.. You could just use the free one Microsoft Essentials

BigDawg · 10-21-2011, 08:19 AM

avast or avg free edition all ive needed.. windows 7 seems to keep a lot of junk away compared to XP

Headbandf1 · 10-21-2011, 08:46 AM

Malwarebytes,Superantispyware, avast

b00m · 10-21-2011, 08:53 AM

SpywareBlaster(JavaCool Software), SpyBot Search and Destroy, avast! Anti-Virus, ZoneAlarm, All Free Versions and have worked like a charm for me for a few years now

Fattie · 10-21-2011, 03:07 PM

I go with AVG, SpyBot Search and Destroy and Ad-Aware.

I actually am a slight computer nerd, and these wont steer you wrong.

If you go with these ( all free ) there will be a warning that adaware isnt compatible with spybot but just dont worry about it.

Go to Cnet to download them because where you download means more than what your downloading when it comes to safety.

10-21-2011, 03:12 PM

The best IMO if you downloading a lot or visiting questionable blogs: ESET NOD and MSE.

As soon as a new virus is identified they send an update to registered users. As opposed to others which collect new fixes and send out in batches...
ZoneAlarm was the best in it's day. I am sure they'll be back on top.

10-18-2011, 11:38 PM	#1
Stoner4Life Medicinal Advocate Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: wandering further down the path less travelled Posts: 24,474	Zone Alarm? Tune Up Pro? Secunia PSI? so I bought a new computer tower last night, nothing fancy just an eMachines $300 unit. a friend stopped by to help me set it up and wanted to put several programs on it, the programs listed in the title: Zone Alarm, Tune Up Pro and Secunia PSI claiming it will run faster, safer etc. I called and asked my service provider about these downloads and was warned against them, what experience if any does anyone have with these downloads? In the past I've run Malwarebytes, AVG and Superantispyware which my prover has recommended once again. Thanks for any input.......
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10-19-2011, 01:32 AM	#2
rick shaw Guest Posts: n/a	From experience,take that CRAP off. It's space wasting and does more harm then good.
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10-19-2011, 03:19 AM	#3
supermanlives Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: gilligans island Posts: 13,142	i used zone alarm but had other programs too. avg was ok too. but i aint much of a computer geek.
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10-21-2011, 07:23 AM	#4
d3cryption Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 127.0.0.1:773 Posts: 1,548	zone alarm is a okay program. but if you don't take other pre measures.... it wont make a difference.. __________________ Current Grow 2014......( gsc. Key lime pie, candelicous, querkle). Main Multi strain VERT grow “I'm the guy, your boss brought here, to show you how it's done... and if this is how you run your lab, no wonder. You're lucky he haven't fired your ass. And if you don't want that to happen I suggest you stop wining like a little bitch and do what I say...” -Jesse; Breaking Bad "in god we trust...all others pay CASH.... trust no one but U'r self, the blame game is much easier that way... " -- yortbogey
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10-21-2011, 07:34 AM	#5
Hammerhead Tired Farmer Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 33,984	I use spyware Doc works great.. You could just use the free one Microsoft Essentials __________________ #hammerheadgenetics
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10-21-2011, 08:19 AM	#6
BigDawg Spending a G in the Vending Machine Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 916	avast or avg free edition all ive needed.. windows 7 seems to keep a lot of junk away compared to XP
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10-21-2011, 08:46 AM	#7
Headbandf1 Bent Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,218	Malwarebytes,Superantispyware, avast
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10-21-2011, 08:53 AM	#8
b00m ~No Guts~ ~No Glory~ Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: ~On the Bright Side Of the Dark Side~ Posts: 11,837	SpywareBlaster(JavaCool Software), SpyBot Search and Destroy, avast! Anti-Virus, ZoneAlarm, All Free Versions and have worked like a charm for me for a few years now __________________ Please read the ICMag Posting Guidelines/Terms Of Use Don't forget to place your Vote and your Nomination in ICMag's Photo of the Month How to insert images and video and add attachments to your posts!
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10-21-2011, 03:07 PM	#9
Fattie Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 173	I go with AVG, SpyBot Search and Destroy and Ad-Aware. I actually am a slight computer nerd, and these wont steer you wrong. If you go with these ( all free ) there will be a warning that adaware isnt compatible with spybot but just dont worry about it. Go to Cnet to download them because where you download means more than what your downloading when it comes to safety. __________________ 400 Watts Jumpin Off: https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=216931
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10-21-2011, 03:12 PM	#10
TrichyTrichy Guest Posts: n/a	The best IMO if you downloading a lot or visiting questionable blogs: ESET NOD and MSE. As soon as a new virus is identified they send an update to registered users. As opposed to others which collect new fixes and send out in batches... ZoneAlarm was the best in it's day. I am sure they'll be back on top.
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