Re: Securing Vista
I currently run a dual boot system because an infant operating system like Vista will no doubt have security flaws. I have been doing system security work as a hobby for 10 + years.
I will try to impart some of that knowledge here.
First; I have set my router to stop basic attacks. (Enable Firewall (the general firewall switch) Next Reset the router Master Password.
As I said in my previous post, use AVG anti virus. It gives good protection without to many false alerts. COMODO Firewall is by far the best free or paid for Firewall to use with Vista. I say this because you cannot run Sygate Firewall on Vista. I run Sygate on my Xp drive because it is by far the best Firewall I have ever used.
To stop your Web Browser from being redirected to unsafe sites, use SpywareBlaster. This System security add on maintains a good data base of sites you really do not want to visit and stops your Browser from ending up on an unsafe web page.
Next, Spybot Search And destroy does some of the same things but also has an advance registry monitor. I personally do not use that feature but some user might find it helpful. I maintain my system in such a way as I do not need it.
Ad Aware Pro is worth the price. I use the Adwatch feature to stop cookie and, wacth currently running processes on the system.
I scan The system on a regular basis fo threats to insure that nothing has been hidden on my system. Keep you automatic update on to allow your system to get the latest Microsoft security updates.
I use Blacklight By FSecure to look for rootkit installations from time to time.
Browser security is a must! Use Firefox or Opera!
If you file share use utorrent and install PeerGuardian 2.
Setup Limited user account for the people using your system who you feel might compromise your security settings. Do not store your passwords on the system, put them on a removable storage device. Lock your system when you are not using it. I could go on and on about system security but this is not a tutorial; Just some goog advice.
