Vista - free security software?

What is the most recomended free security software for vista

Avast http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html, Windows Firewall and
Windows Defender will do the job for you.



"slarke" <slak@newsgroup> wrote in message
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Microsoft Security Essentials.

http://www.microsoft.com/security_es...s/default.aspx

"slarke" <slak@newsgroup> wrote in message
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"slarke" <slak@newsgroup> wrote in message
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Panda Anti-Virus (www.pandasoftware.com)

"Richard G. Harper" <rgharper@newsgroup> wrote in message
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This also supports Windows 7.

On Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:21:32 +1100, "slarke" <slak@newsgroup>
wrote:
Avira Free
Malwarebytes Free
Spywareblaster Free (pe-emptive blocking only)
Spybot S&D Free
A-Squared Free
Super Anti-Spyware Free
Windows Defender (installed with Vista and Win7)
Use a hosts file to pre-emptivley block bad sites
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

On Win7 I use Avira, Spywareblaster, Malwarebytes, Defender, and a
hosts file.

"slarke" <slak@newsgroup> wrote in message
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Simple, it's all in the OS already.

1. use the Windows firewall (3rd party may work
but make sure they have their own support/forum).

2. keep the OS uptodate with MU (Microsoft Updates..auto)

3. read and send all email in plain text (may require different email)

4. do not open attachments period...unless explicitly
expecting one in plain text or zip from a known source.
Also send 'on demand' not automatic...save some folks.

5. set browser without cookies, no scripting, no Java, no flash.
(session cookies tolerable..but not all obey conventions)

6. do not click on anything you don't "know" where it's going.

7. use an A/V but not actually so important if you followed above.

8. do not install anything off the web not necessary...drivers
only from manufacturer site, same with software.

9. don't kid yourself, no A/V or spyware/Trojan blocker
gives your computer or OS any actual 'immunity'.

10. if you don't follow the above, nothing will be good enough.

The Windows MSSE isn't too bad, not really much worse
than the others for free or paid (none of them confer any
actual immunity...some are downright ransomware).

Times are changing and threats online and off are
accelerating at rates both in numbers and complexity.
Not just a little bit...at rates that no single application
or manufacturer can even pretend to deflect or capture.

Make sure you keep the keys/data to enable any
purchased software (also copy of software) on
a backup CD or "disconnected" hard drive, also
do same for any important data/office/business
programs and letters/email. Nothing is immune.

'Seek and ye shall find'
NT Canuck

http://www.techsupportalert.com/pc/security-tools.html

"slarke" wrote:

On Oct 19, 2:26*am, "Bob" <b...@newsgroup> wrote:Windows Firewall is just that, a firewall. Defender is an anti-spyware
program. I think the OP was asking about AV software. To that question
I think MS is offering FREE AV software to all Windows users now.
Here's a write up on it:

http://www.downloadsquad.com/2009/10...ty-essentials/

You can download it free here:
http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/