i use all free programs never a problem. Just cause it does not cost
does not mean it is bad.
on the contrary some paid programs are not advised, like norton who
seriously messes with your system and is a resource hog.
For me I find the best all around protection is as follows:
1 AVAST Virus detection. It does not use a lot of resources, has
announced updates,detection files packages, therefore updates real fast.
does not slow the pc while it does and has very good protection for
email clients and so forth already coming with it.FREE
2 Spybot search and destroy. Again a very reliable program. does not use
a single byte of ram unless you run it with tea timer. very good
protection against spy ware.
To anyone saying it slows your system, do NOT install the realtime
protection tea timer. instead just run the program on a regular basis to
hunt for intruders.That is the only time it will use any resources then.FREE
3 Windows Firewall. Comes with your OS and is all you really for
firewall if you are a home pc user. does the job well.
So there you have it. If you have a modern pc you can run windows
defender also, since it is integrated with vista but I personally would
not go out of my way to go out the site to download if you are not a
vista user.
Also on a regular pc I would recommend at least 1 gig of ram. if you are
running less, then defender and stuff will make your system slower,
because let's face it the times where 512 of ram was state of the art
are long gone and programs are getting better all the time but the cost
is they need a bit more power to do their job good, especially if you
are running more than one application at a time. ram is cheap so upgrade
when you get a chance.
regards
chrissy
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