Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic PC Security Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post factboy01 Posted at 9:26 am on July 19, 2008 Yes, I have an HP Pavilion dv6815 nr. 3GB of Ram, 2.0GHZ Dual Core Processor. I currently have Avast Antivirus with Spyware and Rootkit protection. Spybot Search and Destroy 1.6 with Teatimer system protection. System Mechanic's SystemGuard I am wondering if I should add Threatfire, and Ad-Aware. If you have any ideas on good FREE spyware and other security programs, would be greatly appreciated. P.S. I haven't had any spyware detected by all four programs, which is great, but I am a little worried, a spyware IS lurking though. HELP.

Replies ezli Posted at 8:12 pm on July 24, 2008 bg kNife has the rite plan...the only thing i could throw in is a non- real-time spyware scanner like spybot s&d... bg kNIFE Posted at 9:42 am on July 22, 2008 As technical support of AVG, I would recommend you the following to keep your computer safe from spyware: - Update Windows (I assume you use it) to the latest Service Pack (1 for Vista, 3 for XP, 4+Roll-up for 2000) and keep track of when new security and hotfix updates come. - Using more than one security product of the same type (anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, web-browsing protection, etc.) in most cases does NOT enhance security and it can in some cases make it weaker. This is due to the possible conflicts in their main parts. Using different programs is OK, if their parts don't overlap. - I would recommend you subscribe to some anti-virus program as most of them include anti-spyware protection. That way, you are entitled to Technical Support. If you get infected, you can always contact tech support and they will gladly assist you with removing it, as opposed to using 5+ different free programs and not knowing what to do when infected. - Update your internet browser when updates are available. - Clear cookies if you do not need them, also clear the browser cache if it isn't a big deal for you to have web pages cached on your computer. - Of course, do not click on unknown links posted by people, even if you know them. - Do not browse for free software or porn as many of those sites can infect your computer. Well, that's about the basics to keep your computer safe. :) Edit: grammar h a t t Posted at 9:33 am on July 19, 2008 I'd recommend getting Comodo.  You seem to be lacking a firewall and I personally don't think that the Windows firewall cuts it. its only me Posted at 9:33 am on July 19, 2008 Quote: from Darkane at 5:33 pm on July 19, 2008 Something would have popped up by now if you were infected. What you have is enough, and is probably slowing down your system a bit by the looks of things. agreed Darkane Posted at 9:33 am on July 19, 2008 Something would have popped up by now if you were infected. What you have is enough, and is probably slowing down your system a bit by the looks of things. JustWannaReadStuff Posted at 9:33 am on July 19, 2008 I never get Malware. And I run Windows XP. And I don't use security programs at all. If the world was full of people like me, there would be no PC security. All 6 previous replies displayed.