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Originally Posted by TexasVet
Since reading some posts Saturday, I'm changing to SUPERAntispyware from Threatfire.
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Are you aware these two fulfill different roles, i.e. Threatfire is a
HIPS.
Most people seem to use SUPERAntispyware simply as a free on-demand scanner in addition to their other real time security software.
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Originally Posted by TexasVet
Also IObit Advanced System Care is pre ASC360, but I will probably drop it because I don't like what I read about it now. Just not sure what should replace it, if anything.
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Yup, I would just remove it.
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Originally Posted by TexasVet
I'm thinking of installing Microsoft Security Essentials based on the reviews and recommendations here. Run and threat removal times are really not an issue with the users. I may opt for AVAST but the periodic re-registration and high false positives may confuse/annoy the users.
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MSE would be a good choice for your purposes IMHO. It's extremely easy to install and understand.
Having said that, I find Avast very user friendly, FP's not a significant problem, and registration lasts for 14 months at a time!
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Originally Posted by TexasVet
Lastly, I like the sound of OpenDNS, I'm just not sure I even understand what it is enough to use it on a client machine. ( I haven't taken the leap for my own yet. lol) I've never been comfortable 'configuring' something when ''maybe'' my ISP, or my 2 computer network are involved. I dont understand the ins and out of networks and Domains. Maybe I don't need to, but I'm not tekkie enough to know even that.
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OpenDNS is pretty simple to set up, is very reliable, and appears to provide a significant degree of protection. You don't need to have any advanced knowledge to be able to make use of it, the website gives simple step by step instructions on how to configure your PC or router. The only thing you need to be aware of is that if you choose to register an account to make use of the advanced features, it may add complications with dynamic IP addresses.
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Originally Posted by TexasVet
Oh! the infection of my USB has happened already (what a surprise ! !) but the user machine with AVG slammed it immediately and when I got back to my laptop, I let ESET NOD32 take another look and 'all is well'.  |
Panda USB vaccine or similar may help with this problem!
Good luck.