Something Comparable to Commodo?

Question

So my wife has been using Commodo on her computer except that their unworthy attempt to catch u with the time and adjust to the unwelcome arrival of Vista messed things up. I cannot update the virus database anymore. I am considering switching her computer to another anti virus.

Are you familiar with something that is as effective and as cheap. Most sites offer you help until they find a bunch of viruses and then want you to register, so their free service is virtually non existent. I am prepared to exert the same effort that Commodo required for training it. As long as the defense is just as effective and cheap. Is there any such program you can recommend please?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Protecting yourself and your computer from viruses has become a necessity in the last few years. Viruses have become more prevalent and more destructive as well. This information is intended to help you understand a little bit more about computer viruses, how they attack, and how to protect your computer from them.

You'll find information on removing a number of viruses below, there is also information on some freeware antivirus software and other information to help you recover from a computer virus attack.



Virus News and Updates



What are Computer Viruses?



How to Protect Yourself Against Viruses





Virus News and Updates



MSBLAST.EXE (MSBLASTER) worm removal



Welchia or MSBLAST.D worm removal



How to Manually Run the Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool



Grum - email from [e-mail] removal



MyDoom/Novarg.A/MiMail.R worm removal



MyDoom.B virus removal



Dumaru.Y and Dumaru.Z Virus Removal



MiMail.C worm Removal (updated with other variants)



SoBig.F Virus removal



Dumaru Virus Removal



JDBGMGR.EXE Hoax and how to recover file



MiMail.A worm Removal



BugBear.B worm removal



Backdoor SDBot.H Trojan Removal



Klez Virus Detection and Removal



SirCam Virus Detection and Removal



W95.MTX Virus Detection and Removal



Hybris Trojan - Snowhite and the Seven Dwarfs email

Detection and Removal



BadTrans Trojan Virus Removal



Magistr Virus Information



Shockwave Trojan (creative.exe) Detection and Removal



Navidad Virus Detection and Removal



Bymer Trojan (wininit.exe) virus removal



VBS.Loveletter and NewLove Information



QAZ Trojan - Notepad.exe replacement Trojan



Detection and Removal of KAKWorm - Kagou-Anti-Krosoft error

updated with new Automatic Removal Program



VBS.Stages - Life_Stages scrap object

Worm Detection and Removal

with automatic removal program from Symantec



Brown Orifice - Netscape Java Security Hole



SMASH Virus Alert and Information



Sillyworm.vbs - Detection and Removal



Winkiller.A Trojan - X1.exe Information



Killer Resume Macro Virus Information



Happy99.exe virus/worm Detection and Removal

Download the automatic removal program



Pretty Park worm Detection and Removal



Detection and Removal of Back Orifice - Boserve.exe

Also a Warning about BOSniffer.zip - virus



What are

Computer Viruses?



What are Computer Viruses



Is it a Virus or a Hoax?



Spam - The new Virus





How to Protect Yourself Against Viruses



Follow these simple steps to keep yourself and your computer virus free.



Purchase and/or Download an Anti-Virus program to spot viruses

Anti-virus software is a must for any computer connected to the Internet or otherwise. Viruses travel by many means and the first thing you should do is install software to catch the viruses.

Click here to learn more.



or Download a Free Antivirus program



Update your current Anti-Virus software

Protection against viruses is only as good as your last update.

Click here to learn how to update your anti-virus software



Uninstall Antivirus Programs



Uninstall McAfee Antivirus



Uninstall Norton Antivirus



Uninstall Avast



Uninstall AVG



Uninstall AntiVir



Uninstall Panda



Scan for Viruses regularly

Its a good idea to scan your system on a regular basis to avoid infection. Most anti-virus software scans files as you open them, but its a good idea to run a full scan of your system on a weekly basis.



If you do not have an antivirus software product installed on your computer, try using one of the various online virus scanners to scan your system and remove any problems.



Watch out for Email Attachments

Viruses attached to email are currently the most common and widespread computer viruses. Although some viruses can attack just by opening email (like the KAK Worm), most won't activate until you open the attachment.

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How to Disable System Restore in Windows ME or Windows XP

Many times viruses cannot be removed properly in Windows ME or XP without first disabling the System Restore features.

Click here to learn how to disable or reenable the System Restore features



Use a Firewall to Protect Your Computer from Intruders



The best defense against someone invading your computer is a personal firewall.

Click here to learn more about Firewalls and Computer Security

Answer 2

Please upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate... There are several exploits for Commodo that will cause you a lot of trouble later down the road... The firewall that comes with Windows 7 is an improvement on the already good firewall in Vista... You have built in Malware w/ Windows Defender and Microsoft is giving away the best anti-virus for the Windows OS. Microsoft Security Essentials is a powerful and easy to use product. Plus who better to trust with making a good program for your OS than the company that produces that OS. The upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate from Vista is going to worth the $199 you will have to pay... I will even help you if you send me an email with acquiring Windows 7 Ultimate.

Answer 3

are u talking about comodo internet security its not bad. antivirus is not good firewall is the best if u want very good free antivirus try these use only one avira or avast or microsoft security essentials all are good and get this one for malware its malwarebytes all are free get at filehippo.com p.s u must uninstall comodo first then get your stuff u will need a firewall use outpost firewall free easy to use and very good good luck