Question:
How secure is my PC anything else I should add?
Dave Computer Cleaner
2008-12-19 21:52:35 UTC
My set-up:

XP home SP3 limited account
Firefox 3 + NoScipt
Avast Anti-Virus
Comodo Pro Firewall (with defence+)
WOT (web of trust add-on)
SuperantiSpyware
Malwarebytes

Any other suggestions, think ive covered everything.
Fourteen answers:
Ed G
2008-12-19 22:05:57 UTC
That's a good set up. The only thing I would add is Secunia which help protect you from Security vulnerabilities. I run it once a week. That way I don't have to many programs running on my computer at start up. This is a free program. Check it out and see what you think. Since you run a limited account it's very hard for malware to get a foot hold on your computer.

http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/
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2016-08-22 17:33:03 UTC
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2008-12-20 00:52:17 UTC
Only Ccleaner missing from your list.

Internet Explorer

Temporary files, URL history, cookies, Autocomplete form history, index.dat.

Firefox

Temporary files, URL history, cookies, download history.

Opera

Temporary files, URL history, cookies.

Windows

Recycle Bin, Recent Documents, Temporary files and Log files.

Registry cleaner

Advanced features to remove unused and old entries, including File Extensions, ActiveX Controls, ClassIDs, ProgIDs, Uninstallers, Shared DLLs, Fonts, Help Files, Application Paths, Icons, Invalid Shortcuts and more... also comes with a comprehensive backup feature.

Third-party applications

Removes temp files and recent file lists (MRUs) from many apps including Media Player, eMule, Kazaa, Google Toolbar, Netscape, MS Office, Nero, Adobe Acrobat, WinRAR, WinAce, WinZip and many more...

100% Spyware FREE

This software does NOT contain any Spyware, Adware or Viruses.
⚡Energy⚡
2008-12-19 22:05:56 UTC
Why? I only run XP with SP3, Firefox 3 with Adblock Plus, AVG free but only one component is active, it loads in memory but the interface and update doesn't load and I scan about once every three months, and Windows Firewall. I think everything is covered... I've never had a virus.
2008-12-19 23:21:58 UTC
Good but does Comodo with defence have Anti-Virus protection? if it does then you have too many Anti-virus programs. As for as every thing else it looks good just make sure you keep everything up to date this includes Windows updates.
2008-12-20 00:24:31 UTC
Yeah,check out Sandboxie and Returnil.Both work together,although one alone is fine.Depending on your pc habits,one day you may run into a new virus,Avast is poor and misses tons.Both programs have learning curves, well worth the time though.
Sachin - Ready Made
2008-12-19 23:54:42 UTC
your PC is totally unsafe the no1 antivirus softawre is AVG 8 see how many have voted AVG http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19739894~viewpoll=1#poll19739894

the no1 antispyware software is Spybot-search&destroy see here for votes http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19908836~viewpoll=1#poll19908836

if u use firefox anyone can easily hack u in orkut/facebook, because

firefox offers 80% security whereas IE7 offers 90% security

Comondo firewall is no1 see here http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19820265~viewpoll=1#poll19820265

malwarebytes anti malware is also no1 only for emergency



In the whole world there is only one best free Antivirus/antispyware software and that is AVG8 FREE,

AVG has got the following features



ANTIVIRUS PROTECTION:

The AVG virus database contains known virus definitions. AVG virus experts work hard to identify and describe the latest viruses as soon as these emerge (which happens every day), and add the definitions to the AVG virus database. Via the update process, these new definitions are downloaded to your computer so that you are always reliably protected even against the latest threats



ANTISPWARE PROTECTION:

The Anti-Spyware component allows you to fully scan your computer for malware/spyware using the Anti-Spyware scanning engine. It also detects sleeping and non-active malware, i.e. malware that has been downloaded but not yet activated.



EMAIL SCANNER:

This email scanner scans all incoming and outgoing emails using the personal email scanner which can be set for any email client like outlook, incredimail etc using the correct settings, it can also detect famous scam emails



LINK SCANNER:

scans all links in search results of Google, Yahoo, MSN, if there is any harmful link then it give u an alert



RESIDENT SHIELD:

The Resident Shield component gives your computer continuous protection. It scans every single file that is being opened, saved, or copied, and guards the system areas of the computer. Normally, you do not even notice the process, as it runs "in the background", and you only get notified when threats are found; at the same time, the Resident Shield blocks activation of the threat and removes it.

The Resident Shield is loaded in the memory of your computer during startup, and it is vital that you keep it switched on at all times.

What the Resident Shield can do:

Scan for specific kinds of possible threats

Scan removable media (flash disk etc.)

Scan files with specific extensions or without extensions at all

Allow exceptions from scanning – specific files or folders that should never be scanned



UPDATES:

regular 100KB-200KB updates



DEFINITIONS:

Total ANTIVIRUS definitions up-to-date: 1639237

Total ANTISPYWARE definitions up-to-date : 116166



DISADVANTAGES:



NO ANTIROOTKIT PROTECTION:

Dont worry about this, for anti rootkit protection u can use a separate antirootkit software called as Avira Antirootkit software which is just of 1MB http://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Avira-AntiRootkit-Tool.shtml



NO FIREWALL:

No problem windows firewall is more then enough



NO CUSTOMER CARE SUPPORT:

no need becoz The entire heldesk is available in AVG software itself



NO ONLINE WEB PROTECTION:

dont worry Internet Explorer is more then enough it has also got a phishing filter in it, to check fake sites



NO MULTIPLE LANGUAGE SUPPORT:

I think everyone knows English



BASIC MALWARE DETECTION

Don’t worry there is a separate software which u can simply keep for additional safety called as Malwarebytes anti malware http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php its just a small size software, but still not so compulsory to download

BENIFITS

1) remember AVG will never slow down your PC,

2) I used Avg for 2 years no problems yet,

3) simple to use

4) no need of turning ON 2 software and reducing security

Check how many people have voted AVG http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19739894~viewpoll=1#poll19739894
Cσηνєяѕє Cяαzу ☂
2008-12-20 06:02:20 UTC
Your computer seems to have OVER-protection.



I've got:



avast! Anti-virus

SuperAntiSpyware

Spybot S&D

Firefox 3

CCleaner





I think that's enough, but yours seem very protective.
greg
2008-12-20 05:25:59 UTC
Looks like you have all the bases covered.Is Avast strong enough protection or is there something better. I had no luck with it.
ouch!
2008-12-19 22:24:31 UTC
For a Start change avast to Avira it's free to download & much much better http://www.download.com/Avira-AntiVir-Personal-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10322935.html?tag=mncol .



Download peerguardian 2 http://phoenixlabs.org/pg2/ it block's IP's that monitor you & keep's away malicious adware.



That will be ok avira will pop up with a warning to notify you about a trojan etc if you happen to get one.
Cool
2008-12-19 22:04:08 UTC
you are 99% secured but there is nothing 100% secured in IT field once you are connected with Internet. so best idea is to be always alerts with bugs.

thanks
DJ
2008-12-19 21:57:01 UTC
I think your computer is pretty well locked down.
Mike
2008-12-19 22:37:45 UTC
Yeah, well protected, well done. I have Avast and Malwarebytes, their perfect
Prads
2008-12-19 22:08:56 UTC
You couldn't be any safer.


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