Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Do I have enough computer security on my PC? How about some free security programs?

I have a laptop using Windows XP2 which I use regularly at random networks from a fraternity house, in college classes, to my home. Needless to say, I am not sure how secure the networks are:



These programs run at system start up:



Total Security: Paid Norton Security Center



AntiVirus: Free AVG AntiVirus



Firewall: Free Zonelabs Zone Alarm



These programs run once a week:



AntiSpyware: Windows Defender Beta, LavaSoft AdAware, and Spybot Search %26 Destroy



I run Limewire for P2P now and then. I browse the internet with FireFox. I update regularly for windows, firefox and all of my security. I also game regularly online.



My question is: does this sound safe? What else can I do? I dont want too many intrusive programs taking up tons of RAM, but I would like to be secure, as this new laptop is my only computer. Are there any free programs out there for college kids that are good for protection? Or do I have enough stuff running to protect me?



Thanks all.



Do I have enough computer security on my PC? How about some free security programs?norton antivirus



Spyware, Adware, Trojans, Malware, Dialers, Popups:



http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaw...



http://www.ewido.net/en/download/...



http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareb...



http://www.download.com/Bazooka-Adware-a...



http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/sgdownlo...

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