- Thread starter redlig
- Start date
ajlelectronics
Member
- Messages
- 11,018
- Location
- Gloucester, England
As per Daph, modern advice is that the inbuilt service is entirely adequate. In the prior decade I was using Zone Alarm, but not recently.
MetalMonkey
Member
- Messages
- 3,469
- Location
- UK
Windows Defender, and if you want to supplement that with something you can add on malwarebytes (free version).
The key thing is to have good backups and good browsing habits.
The key thing is to have good backups and good browsing habits.
angellonewolf
Member
- Messages
- 8,880
- Location
- bristol england
avg free seams as good as i need seams to have stoped any attacks ive been using for 15 years or more
gaz1
Member
- Messages
- 20,424
- Location
- westyorkshire
i have 3 in use but not on the same pc but i dont use antivirus on its own i use a firewall but im also careful what i click on
i already have a few files on the system where ive been warned they could contain something and blocked from access but ive still got the file as the file is within a rar/zip file and theyve been moved into a folder with a warning
so the antivirus has done its work and warned to say it comes with the firewall
eset, comodo, and another but there firewalls and antivirus as well
when you play with keygens/code gens / hacks and ways to get past registration for software you have to decide whats safe and what to ignore many programs block stuff whats been said so a program that you can choose to except the file compared to a damn annoying program that says you cant have it because we say you cant have it and deletes it then you loose programs to use
i like my free stuff
i already have a few files on the system where ive been warned they could contain something and blocked from access but ive still got the file as the file is within a rar/zip file and theyve been moved into a folder with a warning
so the antivirus has done its work and warned to say it comes with the firewall
eset, comodo, and another but there firewalls and antivirus as well
when you play with keygens/code gens / hacks and ways to get past registration for software you have to decide whats safe and what to ignore many programs block stuff whats been said so a program that you can choose to except the file compared to a damn annoying program that says you cant have it because we say you cant have it and deletes it then you loose programs to use
i like my free stuff
roofman
Purveyor of fine English buckets and mops
- Messages
- 12,891
- Location
- North West with water on 3 sides
I am also convinced these anti virus companys give out false warnings and alerts to get you to buy on the day...if you go browsing around seedy back streets at night then expect trouble as your being targeted as a desperate sexual devient who will pay £500 not to let the wife know your habits. 
Below all require a bit of disiplin/common sense practised however.I have zero common sense on the sites I visit, what do I need to use
1) Use Windows Defender or a decent free AV.
2) Use free version or paid for Malware Bytes, set up automatic scans which can run in the background.
3) Down Load Free Version of Proton VPN or a VPN and use it, EDIT however most VPNs can and do leak/use your personal details, are spam and cookie riddled regardless of their hype.
4) Don't open spam Email, just delete it.
5) Reject all cookies when visiting sites, ( although it may appear otherwise, with a simple click ), many make this task tedious and a lengthy procedure.
6) Clear all your Google history every so often, just make sure you are clearing site searches, not passwords.
Last edited:
Maker
Most folk just call me; Orange Joe
- Messages
- 10,660
- Location
- Keeler crater
I'm surprised to see "use a free VPN" on a list of Internet safety tips!
That a fair point I worded it badly, I've edited my post.
gaz1
Member
- Messages
- 20,424
- Location
- westyorkshire
kayos is wiser than what you think his comment is pulling your leg thoughBelow all require a bit of disiplin/common sense practised however.
1) Use Windows Defender or a decent free AV.
2) Use free version or paid for Malware Bytes, set up automatic scans which can run in the background.
3) Down Load Free Version of Proton VPN or a VPN and use it, EDIT however most VPNs are spam and cookie riddled, regardless of their hype.
4) Don't open spam Email, just delete it.
5) Reject all cookies when visiting sites, ( although it may appear otherwise, with a simple click ), many make this task tedious and a lengthy procedure.
6) Clear all your Google history every so often, just make sure you are clearing site searches, not pass words.
Thanks, I have taken note.kayos is wiser than what you think his comment is pulling your leg though
More advice on number 5. pleaseBelow all require a bit of disiplin/common sense practised however.
1) Use Windows Defender or a decent free AV.
2) Use free version or paid for Malware Bytes, set up automatic scans which can run in the background.
3) Down Load Free Version of Proton VPN or a VPN and use it, EDIT however most VPNs can and do leak/use your personal details, are spam and cookie riddled regardless of their hype.
4) Don't open spam Email, just delete it.
5) Reject all cookies when visiting sites, ( although it may appear otherwise, with a simple click ), many make this task tedious and a lengthy procedure.
6) Clear all your Google history every so often, just make sure you are clearing site searches, not passwords.
Last night I spent half an hour deleting cookies on a site that gave a recipe for green tomato chutney , and hadn't got even 1/8th of then way down the page ruler showing how many to go .
