Posts Tagged ‘need’

What programs do I need to protect my laptop?

My McAfee just expired so I downloaded avast antivirus and ZoneAlarm free firewall. Are there any other types of programs that I should download? Is this adequate protection? Definitely need some strong internet protection from bad sites. I have windows vista. Windows defender runs, what exactly does that do? Does AVG do more than avast? [...]

I need an small incoming/outgoing traffic monitor for my PC. The one that zonealarm displays in the taskbar?

is ideal. I am thinking of dumping ZoneAlarm for Avira. However, the little traffic monitor that ZoneAlarm displays is useful. Watching it, I can spot when my wireless connection is having problems. Do you know of anything similar that I could download? Chosen Answer: Have you tried Online Armor? It is a firewall software. However [...]

When I get a new computer with Vista, which security suite?

…would be best to use? I need a new computer soon. Also, HP or Dell or what? I’m not techie, so nothing too extreme – thanks. Chosen Answer: If you want a security suite, everything in one package, I recommend ZoneAlarm Security Suite. I use it, and it has everything you need in a world [...]

What is the best free firewall without a bunch of other junk attached to it?

I need something simple, yet effective. Not a resource/system hog. Does such a firewall exist? I don’t want an “all-in-one” (e.g. Norton, Comodo, etc.) Chosen Answer: try zonealarm or online armor http://www.freesoftwarefiles.co.uk/firewall.htm by: Martin Williams on: 17th July 11

What is a good, free and easy to download security program?

I need a good firewall and security system for my laptop. Please help. Chosen Answer: A good free firewall is zonealarm. Get it at http://www.zonealarm.com/store/content/catalog/products/zonealarm_free_firewall.jsp Other free security softwares that I use are Adaware – http://www.lavasoftusa.com Spybot S&D – http://www.safer-networking.org Avira AntiVirus – http://www.free-av.de/ by: ѕσмєgυy on: 13th September 08

What is a good FREE downloadable firewall or port manager?

First off, I need a firewall (NOT ZONEALARM PLEASE). A free one would be nice because I don’t really feel like paying for one. Don’t say Zonealarm because ZA has crashed my computer many times in the past. I also need one that lets you block incoming connections (such as connections coming in from your [...]

What anti-virus/spyware/adware programs should I use with Zonealarm?

I had an outdated Norton so I used the removal tool and I am now downloading the Zonealarm security suite. I know your meant to have other free spyware adware virus scanner program things as well though, which would be best to run with ZA and how many do I actually need? Chosen Answer: If [...]

how do i lock the pros from remotely accessing my pc desktop and files?

without me knowing it? because i tried using photobie and it started drawing extra lines that i did not need in there. is that a hacker doing that? all i did was raise the resolution from 96 which is where it was to 113 or 119. and mak an image. then there started being all [...]

Do I need to have a firewall software setup, when i have a router installed?

Do I need Zone Alarm Pro installed on my PC, when i have a Linksys WRT45G router setup. Does the router provide enough security? Chosen Answer: the router has a built in firewall and will provide enough secruity provided that you are doing average stuff and not messing around with mirc, warez, torrents and other [...]

Why is it that when I install 2 security applications in the same computer, both don’t work?

Iv’e installed Zonealarm Firewall, and use the free Norton Spyware Scan that comes with the Yahoo Toolbar. They are 2 completely different types of security, but why is it that when both of them are installed, neither work? I uninstalled both of them, and tried one at a time, and they work properly then. I’m [...]