just updated my system motherboard/disk and used the old board to create a multimedia server for use with the TV.

The two system units will be networked and will share an internet connection but will have independent access through software.

Just wondering whether its worth updating my internet security package.

Currently have Norton on the updated system and rather than buy an additional key for Norton for the second machine, I was rather thinking along the lines of using an alternate package - I think this might be a good idea from the security pov and, also, there appears to be no difference in cost between purchasing a second key and buying a complete new different package.

Is it feasible to run two different packages on the same network ? If so, any recommendations as to which one to buy ?

Cheers

Nick

I've heard good reviews for Anti-Virus 2009 - it's even on the news!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10088949

Oh, hang on...

I've heard good reviews for Anti-Virus 2009 - it's even on the news!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10088949

Oh, hang on...

:rofl: :rofl: :giggle: :giggle:

For home use I would recommend the free Microsoft Security Essentials:

http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

It does it's stuff and stays out of the way. The other free solutions such as AVG spend their whole time reminding you that they are there, AVG can also be a bit of a resource hog on lower spec hardware such as Intel Atom based netbooks.

Best regards

David

Yeah, on a serious note, I've started using MSE. I used to use AVG for many years, but the 2011 version doesn't seem to support automatic updates so I didn't renew...

Don't forget a firewall as well, although it may be that your router already has one built in, in which case Windows Firewall ought to be fine to keep tabs on unwanted activity. Again, this was something I used to do with third-party software (ZoneAlarms) but I don't see much point anymore after passing HijackThis test with my hardware firewall and the Windows one - just one more thing hogging resources!

I've heard good reviews for Anti-Virus 2009 - it's even on the news!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10088949

Oh, hang on...

I'm making a quiet few quid removing these and clones atm.

Trouble AV solutions don't seem to be stopping them

Don't bother with the whole "Internet Security" solution.

All you need is a decent Antivirus - I would recommend ESET NOD Anti-virus 4

I've maintained a small business with over 30 users for a good few years now with NOD32 AV and its been fantastic. Very light on the system (< Less than 20/30mb of ram) and fantastic detection.

With regards to firewall, your router/windows installation has one which is more than enough for home use and just keep Windows up-to-date.

For home use I would recommend the free Microsoft Security Essentials:

http://www.microsoft...ity_essentials/

It does it's stuff and stays out of the way. The other free solutions such as AVG spend their whole time reminding you that they are there, AVG can also be a bit of a resource hog on lower spec hardware such as Intel Atom based netbooks.

Best regards

David

+1

Get rid of that blasted norton

+1

Get rid of that blasted norton

+1

I use Win 7 - which passes all the on line checks for firewall, and add on Avast free 5.0 .

I use the firewall on my router

Avast antivirus (becuase it autoupdates)

Malware bytes AntiMalware

Spyware blaster

I also use Firefox (never IE unless forced) with Adblockplus, and noscript

Also Foxit pdf reader to avoid Adobe

Plus I never download email to the machine directly, I always use webmail.

But then I work in IT security so I'm more parnoid than most (never had a virus for 5 years though).

I work in IT as well but have four kids who love collecting viruses like kids of years gone by would collect butterflys :D

always like a challenge though

NOD32 has always been well regarded by people that have it. I liked older versions of AVG, not as keen on the 2011 but the free rescue disk is a nice tool.

I have been working with a Sophos reseller and Sophos support is second to none.

what tools do you guys run when fighting infections? (malware/spyware/virus)

Seems now Windows XP versions has no more security updates coming from Microsoft.

So now the reliance on outside security has to increased.

My tendency now has been to use my apple iMac which has inbuilt security and receives security updates.

Different strokes for different folks.

Member (below) quite correct it's the 32bit effected, unfortunately it's the one I have.

Edited 25 November, 201015 yr by giandougl

Seems now Windows XP versions has no more security updates coming from Microsoft.

Only XP SP2 32 bit.

Security updates for XP SP3 will continue (no final date given from MS), and for XP SP2 64bit there will be updates till April 2014.

For personal use ESET package is the most efficient and very light.

Good detection results and strong firewall is advantage.

Make some research on VB100 or similar pages.

Gdata package is very good as well. Just personal preferences.

You can try both of them for free - 30 day trial is available.

I'm a QA engineer in security company, so I have some knowledge about this ;-) (I'm not ESET employer BTW :-D)

Regards

Arex

Good thread guys.

I've been using Kaspersky for the last 3 years but the licence is up for renewal and I'm looking for something new. About 6 months I got some nasty Malware on the PC and Kaspersky was useless.

Don't bother with the whole "Internet Security" solution.

All you need is a decent Antivirus - I would recommend ESET NOD Anti-virus 4

I've maintained a small business with over 30 users for a good few years now with NOD32 AV and its been fantastic. Very light on the system (< Less than 20/30mb of ram) and fantastic detection.

With regards to firewall, your router/windows installation has one which is more than enough for home use and just keep Windows up-to-date.

I am a ESET NOD user too. I like it :-)

Have heard mixed reports on NOD32, but it is very fast.

Have used Sophos in several business environments and it works very well. The newer Sophos products have AV almost as an add on to the firewall/malware/encryption packages.

If your business runs Sophos they will generally allow employees to run the package on home computers for free.

If your business runs Sophos they will generally allow employees to run the package on home computers for free.

Our company allows the use of Sophos at home. My experience of Sophos seems to be which it will consume all the resources in your machine and then ask for more :( However it is better than Norton.

Sophos Licensing is per seat so if you company allows you to use at home I hope they have the licenses for it

Sophos Licensing is per seat so if you company allows you to use at home I hope they have the licenses for it

Nope, not for enterprise customers anyway

"Employees of our customers can take advantage

of our free home use licenses for their personal

computers."