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Harry Gypsna · 03-12-2014, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rasputin

I had a feeling but I didn't want to assume.

Do you use NoScript, Harry?

What lead you to narrow it down to Kaspersky and ZoneAlarm? Are you familiar with Comodo, Avast, or AVG? Just spit balling some free options that I know work very well, surprisingly so in some cases.

Is your current PC clean and just in need of a perimeter defense when your current one expires or are you looking to do some cleaning now?

I assume it's clean. It isn't a year old, was protected, 1st by the free trial, then by a spare mcaffe from my Dad's account. Then Windows 8.1 killed my laptop, it went for warranty repair, and I can't get the mcaffe back because my dad had died in the meantime. since I got it back, the laptop hasn't really been used, other than to put Firefox on and install 8.1 (Living dangerously).

I narrowed it down to Kaspersky or Zonealarm just due to them being a 2 names I hear mentioned as being good most often.

Yes I use noscript. I've also got Ghostery and block everything with that too, allowing things on an individual basis.

I am comfortable enough with my computer to change it to legacy BIOS so I can boot a TAILS disc, and back again, but beyond that I don't really mess around "Under the hood".

rasputin · 03-12-2014, 02:12 AM

Gotcha.

If you only plan to use the laptop for web browsing I would download the Comodo Internet Security Suite or roll with Avast or AVG. All are free options, if nothing else you can try it, see if you like it, and if not pick up Kaspersky or ZoneAlarm.

Harry Gypsna · 03-12-2014, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rasputin

Gotcha.

If you only plan to use the laptop for web browsing I would download the Comodo Internet Security Suite or roll with Avast or AVG. All are free options, if nothing else you can try it, see if you like it, and if not pick up Kaspersky or ZoneAlarm.

Thanks, I'll have a look at those.

ozman · 03-12-2014, 03:30 AM

Ive used avast for several years and as kind of the guy that fixs friends computers when they quit working,I always tell everbody to use avast.Never had any problems.Of course I no longer go to any shady web sites any more,I do sometimes use irc and get files through them,still no problems.
Thats just my 2 cents worth.

Harry Gypsna · 03-12-2014, 07:44 AM

I'm going to download Comodo trial while to use I suss out what I'm doing.
Thanks for he suggestions.

dddaver · 03-12-2014, 01:38 PM

I like avast too. I've tried avg, commodo, and MSE. When the company starts getting intrusive I just change. I don't care the least having to spend time learning that part of it all or adjust every little thing and spend all my time having to learn their software and tweaking their crap. So far avast has been working like a champ and doesn't bug me as much.

ThirstyRoss · 03-12-2014, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry Gypsna

That would be me.

Yes, I probably shouldn't have said Universally, but generally speaking, it is considered to be inferior to even Mcaffee.

I still haven't ordered either, the laptop is sitting idle. I've read a few things about issues with Firefox for both ZoneAlarm and Kaspersky, I'm waiting for both to get back to me.

Uh, no. McAfee hasn't been any good for like 20 years. Literally.

tokinblackguy · 03-12-2014, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry Gypsna

I'm going to download Comodo trial while to use I suss out what I'm doing.
Thanks for he suggestions.

Comodo FTW

Best decision you could have made without a doubt. FYI, the only difference between the "Free" and "trial" or "paid" versions is the addition of the Geek Buddy team and 24/7 support. The free version is all you need and once you tweak it to your liking, it's hands down the best anti-virus out there right. With that said, no anti-virus software will catch every single virus but in every major test by independent security analyst, Comodo identifies the most. Not to mention, their firewall software is hand's down the best.

Like someone else mentioned, Malwarebytes is a great second line of defense in addition to just about any anti-virus software. You don't need the Pro version, only difference between that and the free edition is real-time file protection, but you have Comodo for that so to me, it's not necessary. I run Malwarebytes once or twice a month and Comodo is my full time anti-virus. Also of note is that Malwarebytes doesn't interfere or conflict with other anti-virus software whether it's being used for real-time protection or just monthly/weekly scans.

I have experience with every program that's been listed in this thread and I repair/build PC's and Macs and in my experience, Comodo beats out every other AV software I've tested, even the paid ones. Kaspersky would be my go to if Comodo weren't available. I use to swear by ESET NOD as well but they've slipped over the last few years.

03-12-2014, 11:28 PM

No one has mentioned Norton 360...why?

inthefire · 04-21-2014, 03:15 PM

Some of this anti viruses programs do take up alot of memory.

03-12-2014, 02:12 AM	#12
rasputin The Mad Monk Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Above the fray Posts: 3,261	Gotcha. If you only plan to use the laptop for web browsing I would download the Comodo Internet Security Suite or roll with Avast or AVG. All are free options, if nothing else you can try it, see if you like it, and if not pick up Kaspersky or ZoneAlarm. __________________ The fates lead him who will; him who won't they drag. - Seneca
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ozman Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 145	Ive used avast for several years and as kind of the guy that fixs friends computers when they quit working,I always tell everbody to use avast.Never had any problems.Of course I no longer go to any shady web sites any more,I do sometimes use irc and get files through them,still no problems. Thats just my 2 cents worth.
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Harry Gypsna Dirty hippy Bastard Join Date: May 2004 Location: Outside BodyShop, with a Tin Whistle and a dog on a piece of string Posts: 8,157	I'm going to download Comodo trial while to use I suss out what I'm doing. Thanks for he suggestions. __________________ Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, and none of these people are very funny.
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dddaver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: uh...yeah Posts: 2,345	I like avast too. I've tried avg, commodo, and MSE. When the company starts getting intrusive I just change. I don't care the least having to spend time learning that part of it all or adjust every little thing and spend all my time having to learn their software and tweaking their crap. So far avast has been working like a champ and doesn't bug me as much. __________________ my gggeneration DAV - I can't decide which I like better: either, arguing on the internet is like winning in the Special Olympics, you might win but you're still retarded; or never argue with an idiot, they will drag you down to their level, and beat you with experience; or you can't fix stupid, so why argue with it? They all are funny, and all are true too. "Well, da Nile ain't just some big river in Egypt neither." "No reason to get excited," the thief, he kindly spoke, "There are many here among us who feel that life is but a joke. But you and I, we've been through that, and this is not our fate, So let us not talk falsely now, the hour is getting late. -Bob Dylan: All Along the Watchtower Rights aren’t rights if someone can take them away. -George Carlin "The fool thinks himself to be wise, but the wise Man knows himself to be a fool" -William Shakespeare Long signatures suck. -dddaver
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BrnCow Guest Posts: n/a	No one has mentioned Norton 360...why?
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inthefire Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 78	Some of this anti viruses programs do take up alot of memory.
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