I'll list mine.

Anti Virus: AVG 7.5 build.er..dunno..but janji its latest lar..
Anti Spyware: Webroot Spyweeper
Firewall: BlackIce
Cleaners/Defrag: I use CCleaner and Perfect Disk 8 Build 50.


Perfect Disk 8 is pretty sweet. It even defrags System Files. Any performance increase after defrag? Yea i would say so...

Btw...my OS is still Windows XP SP2

This post has been edited by metalfreak: Feb 13 2007, 09:56 AM

Shouldn't the topic for this thread be Software To Maintain Windows' Security?

i know it might sound noobie but
erm..how do i change the topic? i've been wanting to know lol

my opinion...

a) AV - AVG(free) or bitdefender (purchase)
b) Anti spyware - Ad-Aware, AVG anti spyware
c) Firewall - zonealarm, PC Tools firewall
d) others - Tune Up Utilities, O&O Defrag

*anti spyware not spyware

oh yeah haha..Anti Spyware

took forgranted...kk I';ll change hahaha

want to know your opinion.since you still using webroot spysweeper and black ice, can share about the performance and reability?

This post has been edited by id86: Feb 12 2007, 01:31 PM

When you reply to a post, or edit your first post, then you can change.

Well, I have never done any sort of testing but the reason i use BlackIce is because its doing its job and still not eating up resources.

Webroot? well..after I kena a trojan which changes your desktop wallpaper..this baby manage to remove it with easy.

I've been a faithful user of webroot spysweeper now. Scanning might be slow but still..its worth it.

My pc is not high end..so I can't say about scanning speed or stuff like that
my specs are:

Pentium III 1 Ghz
512MB SDRAM
Western Digital 80GB 8MB buffer
ASUS ATi Radeon 9250 128MB DDR
SB Live! 5.1 sound card.

since your pc not so high spec,i think it suitable with your softwares now.
i never try webroot before.maybe i can try this to test the performance.

yea
Perfect Disk is great..was using Ultimate Defrag before this...

P.Disk even defrags System files...Performance increase? i guess so. although can't feel much or any miracles.

The ever so useful canned speech lol.

Please take some time reading this list; it is full of great tools and utilities to help you understand how you got infected and how to keep from getting infected again.

• Windows Updates (a must!)
  It is very important to make sure that both Internet Explorer and Windows are kept current with the latest critical security patches from Microsoft. You can either click on the link above and bookmark the updates page, or open Internet Explorer, then go to the Tools menu -> Windows Update, and follow the online instructions from there.
• Firewall (a must!)
  It is definitely a must have. Some good FREE versions are Comodo Personal Firewall, Outpost, PCTools Firewall, or Kerio Personal Firewall.
  Note: You must only use 1 (one) firewall at a time because if you have 2 or more firewalls running at the same time, they will conflict with each other and make your security less reliable. Please also remember to turn off Windows Firewall once you have installed a new firewall.
• Also make sure to run your antivirus software regularly, and to keep it up-to-date.
  Note: You must only use 1 (one) AV at a time because if you have 2 or more AVs running at the same time, they will conflict with each other and make your security less reliable.
• SpywareBlaster
  It helps to prevent spyware from installing in the first place. Install & update SpywareBlaster with the latest definitions. After you have updated, click the button - enable protection for all unprotected items.
  Tutorial: How to use!
• SpywareGuard
  It helps to prevent spyware from installing yet catch and block spyware before it can execute. Install & update SpywareGuard with the latest definitions.
  Tutorial: How to use!
• IE-SPYAD
  This FREE tool puts over 5000 sites in your IE Restricted Zone so you'll be protected when you visit innocent-looking sites that aren't actually innocent at all. It basically prevents any downloads (Cookies etc) from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.
  This is a self-extracting .ZIP file, save it to your desktop. Once downloaded, double-click on it to extract the files inside (default dir is C:\IE-SPYAD)
  • Now navigate to C:\ie-spyad. Double click to open it.
  • From within the folder, double-click install.bat
  • Select Option #2 - Install the new IE-SPYAD list, by typing 2
  • Then return to the main menu.
  • Select option #4 - Add the old porn sites domain, by typing 4
  Tutorial: How to use!
• Spybot - Search & Destroy
  This is a very powerful FREE tool that can search for and annihilate nasties that make it onto your system. Please also remember to enable Spybot's "Immunize" and "TeaTimer" features for realtime protection.
  Tutorial: How to use!
• Ad-Aware SE
  This is another very powerful FREE tool that searches for and kills nasties that infect your system. Ad-Aware SE and Spybot Search & Destroy compliment each other very well.
  Tutorial: How to use!
• AVG Anti-Spyware
  This is an excellent FREE scanner to look for trojans and other nasties that might be residing in your system.
  User Manual: How to use!
• SUPERAntiSpyware
  This is another excellent FREE scanner to look for nasties that might be lurking in your system. SUPERAntiSpyware and AVG Anti-Spyware compliment each other very well.
  Quick Guide: How to use!
• McAfee SiteAdvisor
  An excellent SiteAdvisor to guide you through the internet websites. It helps to warn you before you interact with a dangerous Web site. Works with both IE and Firefox.
  Quick Guide: How it works!

Please also read Tony Klein's excellent article How I got Infected in the First Place and this CastleCops article Malware Prevention: Prevent Re-infection.

Hopefully this should take care of your problems! Good luck!

i had tried this before.but got many problems with it....sometimes it will hang when to open or scan.besides,it didnt detect anything when im still using it.but my ad-aware can detect.i had uninstall it

this is by far, the most comprehensive guide to security. do check it out.

Of course it is the most comprehensive guide. This is the VERY COMMON speech most Helpers use when advising people who have Malware problems after it is cleared. (Right, eXPeri3nc3 ?) Cheers!

Lol...
Thanks to Sempurna for his closing speech.
And I modified some parts of it, basically it's used by a lot of helpers all around the globe, nothing much in particular but to give the users a clearer info about it.

@natakaasd - Happy CNY dude~*

Happy CNY to all btw.

@eXPeri3nc3
Same to you too. H- CNY.

Cheers!

Well, I believe reliable security comes with a price and I rather spend some money to someone who takes care of these things professionally

Windows Live(tm) OneCare(tm)

Good day.