We started using Avast 7 years ago, finally started purchasing it. The Free edition let nothing in.
Having more than one AV may not be a good idea.
PC World - One Anti-Virus is Better Than Two
I have Ad-Aware and also Microsoft Security Essentials. I get messages from both of them that they are catching things, but when I look in uninstall programs I see these things listed and I can tell by the date it says they were installed that they are not something I installed. I guess I will have to keep installing Antivirus programs until I find one that will work for me.
I, personally, scan my system with Malwarebytes periodically. It is not AV but is very good at removing malware. I use MSE for real time protection. Never had an issue.
Is your firewall turned on?
Same question I was just going to ask! I have three firewalls, Internet provider, e-mail provider and the MS firewall that came with the computer. Took a bit to get them to work together, but worth it.
True, but it's better than no firewall, IMHO.You ISP provides firewalling? Blech.
Your PC firewall is a feel good thing but should not relied upon. You should have an air gap firewall. A dedicated device for this. You want an additional layer here.
You ISP provides firewalling? Blech.
Your PC firewall is a feel good thing but should not relied upon. You should have an air gap firewall. A dedicated device for this. You want an additional layer here.
I don't know what all I have of firewalls. I know Stirling uses a Linux firewall running on an old computer for the house network. The network is both wired and wireless.You ISP provides firewalling? Blech.
Your PC firewall is a feel good thing but should not relied upon. You should have an air gap firewall. A dedicated device for this. You want an additional layer here.
I know I have at least one firewall running. I did check for that.
PF if you are not having any problems I would feel assured that what you have is good.
Yeah, I figure it might be an extra layer of protection, but I wouldn't count on it.You ISP provides firewalling? Blech.
Your PC firewall is a feel good thing but should not relied upon. You should have an air gap firewall. A dedicated device for this. You want an additional layer here.
My computer is used for forums, email and surfing. The most important thing I have on here is my recipe file. LOL And I back that up on a jump drive at least once a month. I just don't like anyone coming in here and telling me what programs I should use, what ads I should read, etc. Stay out of my stuff!
Explain further please...not sure what this is. I haven't had any problems, so far.
I don't know what all I have of firewalls. I know Stirling uses a Linux firewall running on an old computer for the house network. The network is both wired and wireless.