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October 19th 09, 08:26 AM
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free security software?
Avast http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html, Windows Firewall and
Windows Defender will do the job for you. "slarke" wrote in message ... What is the most recomended free security software for vista 
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October 19th 09, 08:26 AM
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free security software?
Avast http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html, Windows Firewall and
Windows Defender will do the job for you. "slarke" wrote in message ... What is the most recomended free security software for vista
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October 19th 09, 09:29 AM
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free security software?
Microsoft Security Essentials.
http://www.microsoft.com/security_es...s/default.aspx "slarke" wrote in message ... What is the most recomended free security software for vista
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October 19th 09, 09:29 AM
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free security software?
Microsoft Security Essentials.
http://www.microsoft.com/security_es...s/default.aspx "slarke" wrote in message ... What is the most recomended free security software for vista
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October 19th 09, 11:37 PM
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free security software?
"slarke" wrote in message
... What is the most recomended free security software for vista Panda Anti-Virus (www.pandasoftware.com)
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October 19th 09, 11:37 PM
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free security software?
"slarke" wrote in message
... What is the most recomended free security software for vista Panda Anti-Virus (www.pandasoftware.com)
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October 19th 09, 11:38 PM
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free security software?
"Richard G. Harper" wrote in message
... Microsoft Security Essentials. http://www.microsoft.com/security_es...s/default.aspx "slarke" wrote in message ... What is the most recomended free security software for vista This also supports Windows 7.
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October 19th 09, 11:38 PM
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free security software?
"Richard G. Harper" wrote in message
... Microsoft Security Essentials. http://www.microsoft.com/security_es...s/default.aspx "slarke" wrote in message ... What is the most recomended free security software for vista This also supports Windows 7.
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October 20th 09, 08:53 AM
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free security software?
"slarke" wrote in message
... What is the most recomended free security software for vista 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
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