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Expert: - 6/27/2008


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What is the best security software on a new computer with vista?

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Hi Bob

I have found that no ONE single suite protects the same as using separate programs combined into your own 'security suite'.  On Vista, I use Avast! 4 Home antivirus, and Comodo Firewall.  I have tried many others, both paid for and free.  Avast! contains antivirus, antispyware, antirootkit, and more features for free that you can't even find in a paid program.  When I wish to run a separate antispyware, I use Malwarebytes anti-malware program.  It's fast and thorough.  Comodo is simply the best firewall available for Vista.  It's smart and easy to configure, and it's much less intrusive than ZoneAlarm.  Again, all for free.  The respective companies do offer paid versions with other features, but the important security features come with the basic programs.  I've included links below for you to check out.  If you have further questions, just let me know.

Brian

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/overview.html

http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php

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