Best Security Combination?

[Devin Skyz]

What and for what reason would be a good security combination? Firewalls, anti malware, spyware etc. Together with Avast?

[Andrey,pro]

I think that avast! Free antivirus + COMODO firewall (cloud is on, also you can use D+ (hips)) is the best security combination. And it is absolutely free! It is only my IMO

[essexboy]

Depends on your OS and whether or not you run  a router

For 7 then as far as I am concerned Avast is enough (OK I have IAS, but if I had Pro or Free I would let windows handle the firewall side)

[schmidthouse]

What and for what reason would be a good security combination? Firewalls, anti malware, spyware etc. Together with Avast?

Hi: If you  take note of the signatures of many Forum users and helpers, you will notice many options and combinations with different OS's.
It gives you an idea of common security programs used in conjunction with Avast!

[Para-Noid]

Here are a few links.

http://filehippo.com/download_malwarebytes_anti_malware/
http://filehippo.com/download_superantispyware/

Firewalls with HIPS (Host Intrusion Prevention Software)

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/Privatefirewall.shtml
http://www.filehippo.com/download_outpost_firewall/
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/Comodo-Personal-Firewall.shtml
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/Online-Armor-Free.shtml 

[true indian]

Here is what lately i have been doing for people: avast+immunet free+ win firewall

immunet free has 2 engines and works in combination with avast in a very well mannered way...its light,effective and superioir 

[Avast Eagle]

Avast + Windows 7 Firewall + Browser Firefox together with NoScript + AddBlockPlus
Malwarebytes free for a rare extra scan.

(People forgot mentioning where most people get their malware from,
from using vulnerable browsers that let websites execute their evil scripts with help of adds)

[schmidthouse]

Quite a lot of infection comes from Lack of knowledge, Lack of awareness and Lack of Patience.

[SpeedyPC]

You don't need immunet free because Avast has a cloud AV in their free version similar to immunet free, IF I'm not mistaken.

[Devin Skyz]

Hey guys. I'm in a total crisis. When I plug my USB into my dad's PC, it creates a shortcut called"RECYCLER" I dont even know what that is. Please help. Mind you his doesn't have Avast, but AVG. I can't take it out because he'll refuse.> Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[essexboy]

When I plug my USB into my dad's PC, it creates a shortcut called"RECYCLER"

Then the USB is probably infected

[Devin Skyz]

It's created whenever I plug it into the PC... And if he knows about this... I don't know what's going to happen.

[SpeedyPC]

What and for what reason would be a good security combination? Firewalls, anti malware, spyware etc. Together with Avast?

Hi: If you  take note of the signatures of many Forum users and helpers, you will notice many options and combinations with different OS's.
It gives you an idea of common security programs used in conjunction with Avast!

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