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Question: Do i need an anti virus program when i have anti spyware?

(Posted by: Heidi xx on 2010-02-07 23:54:02)

Someone said I don't but I need to know, , also which is the best free antivirus program to run with super anti spyware? and firewall? Thanks

Posted by: Gary on 2010-02-08, 01:37:46

Yes, because they check for different types of malware. The security rule is 1 anti-virus, 1 firewall, several anti-spyware, and current Windows updates. Here's trusted, free anti-virus programs (only use 1 at a time): ♠ avast! Free Antivirus avast.com/ free-antivirus-download ♠ Avira AntiVir free-av.com ♠ Microsoft Security Essentials microsoft.com/ security_essentials ♠ AVG AntiVirus free.avg.com/ us-en/ download?prd= afe SuperAntiSpyware is compatible with all of them. Check the recent PC World review of free anti-viruses: pcworld.com/ reviews/ collection/ 1597/ free_antivirus_software.html Here are free firewalls: ♣ ZoneAlarm zonealarm.com/ security/ en-us/ zonealarm-pc-security-free-firewall.htm ♣ Comodo personalfirewall.comodo.com ♣ Outpost free.agnitum.com ...

Posted by: 4REEE on 2010-02-07, 23:57:13

Yes! You do! Avast.com Get ver 5.0. It's free. * * *

Posted by: Fitz on 2010-02-08, 00:00:27

Yep. and I agree with the other guy. get Avast. It rated high and is free. It does have some annoying reminders to buy it, but don't.

Posted by: Tora on 2010-02-08, 00:02:31

I think : Anti Spyware and FireWall can protect you with Trojan, Spyware, Adware, Spam but with Virus,Worm and Rootkit (wiki if need), you need an Antivirus.

Posted by: Bill M. on 2010-02-08, 00:07:56

Oh yes you do. Spyware is just one of the threats on a computer. There are a lot more. Get an AV program like AVG Free or Avast or Avira. As for the firewall you can use the free Comodo Firewall. Comodo also offers a free anti-virus. You can retain your SuperAnti-Spyware even if you have an AV installed. They won't conflict.

Posted by: Ol'grizzler on 2010-02-08, 08:28:26

I use Avast , I have also got superantispyware and Malwarebytes. I recently changed to Comodo firewall which seems fine and I seem to boot up quicker. They are all free for personal use and I have had no trouble with Viruses Trojans Hackers etc. I also use Windows Defender from the Microsoft site. It is safe to use two anti-spy products but never use more than one A/ V as it can cause conflicts. You should run A/ V and anti spy weekly. Hope this helps

Posted by: NoName T third on 2010-02-11, 18:20:52

Yes you need a separate anti-virus program. I have been working on computers for 20 years and have watched the evolution of hackers, spyware, malware, and viruses. I have personally tested over 20 anti-virus products and the most effective is Avast. Avast anti-virus uses the least amount of system resources (cpu/ ram) and finds the most viruses in my experience and I use it personally and professionally. Spybot Search and Destroy I have found to be much more effective than super anti-spyware, and all others in the spyware department. As for malware, (Yes, I'm sorry you need a third program.) I highly recommend Malwarebytes Anti-malware. The best firewall is a router, a hardware firewall. I don't recommend using a software firewall at all. I used to run zonealarm but found it to be wasted resources as most people do not need a firewall. If you really need a firewall, and most people do not, the best I have seen is BlackIce. However, it is excessively annoying and only recommended to have a firewall for hackers and other computer extremists of the such. In summary, Virus protection/ Anti-virus: Avast, Spyware: Spybot Search and Destroy, and Malware: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. I know for sure this is the best way to go from 20 years computer experience, 10 of those in a professional business and home service call pc repair environment.