Wot Else May I Need Or Consider Gettin'??

[LJM Master]

Hi Evry1!!,

Now i'm a person who likes there freeware programs, an' I could be considered a freebie freak!! but I don't care....hehehe!!
I'm postin' here, b'coz I have a question, as the title says 'Wot Else Will I Need Or Consider Gettin'??' OK, here's the scoop, I already have some security/privacy programs on my comp (which I Luv), but I'm postin' here to ask u guys if definately need, or need to consider gettin' anythin' else to prevent/secure/protect etc... (As Long As There Freeware Programs)....I'm all ready usin' the followin' programs (All Of Which Are Up-To Date): 8)

AVG FREE Edition
Spybot - Search & Destroy 1.3
Ad-Aware SE Free Edition
SpywareBlaster
SpywareGuard and...
EMS Free Surfer mk II (Pop-Up Blocker)

I've Already read about the program PG (Process Guard), that sounds good, but I wanted to post here, an' read about wot u recommended, before I make any discussions....:)

Apologised if i've posted in the wrong place.... ;)
Any response iz, as always, greatly appreciated....cheers

Thanks (Regards),
LJM Master (LJM)

[bigc73542]

If you don't mind spending a little cash you should consider Tds3 info here (http://tds.diamondcs.com.au/index.php?page=download) it is a really good antitrojan program,probably the best imo. you can download a trial version if you like.

[LJM Master]

Kool, thanks-a-lot,

But iz that all u can recoomend, or are there are utha programs (preferably freeware), that u can tell me about, or direct me to??

Thanks (regards)
LJM Master (LJM)

[bigc73542]

registryprot is a must you can get it here (http://www.diamondcs.com.au/index.php?page=regprot) free and I see you have heard of processguard also a must have. also free.

[LJM Master]

Wow!!! that woz a super-fast reply, thanks again....

but 1 thing i've noticed, iz that these 2 programs u've directs me to, are both linked (made by the same company - DiamondCS), in my first post, I mentioned PG (Process Guard) also made by DiamondCS...do u recommend that as well??...if u do, can u please let me kno, as well as any other programs as well....cheers

Thanks (regards)
LJM Mster (LJM)

[LJM Master]

oh sorry, apologises...
I neva saw that u already mentioned about Process Guard...i'm glad u did though...cheers

LJM

[bigc73542]

with the programs you have listed and the ones we mentioned you are on your way to being pretty secure. I also want to mention that to really enhance your security you should consider useing an alternative browser such as Opera 7.54 or firefox 0.93 much more secure than Internet explorer.

[LJM Master]

Hi Again!!!
But wait, I just had a thought...
doesn't RegistryProt do the same thing as Spybot's TeaTimer (but monitorin' registry changes), or all I mistaken with that theory??

Please reply back....thanks
LJM Master (LJM)

[bigc73542]

I use them both, no conflict as of yet.

[LJM Master]

Thank you for all yor help bigc73542,

I'm now goin' to get some of the programs to enhance my programs security....i'm still thinkin' about gettin' an alternative internet browser though, no final decission has been made yet about that, but program i'll definately be gettin' iz Process Guard an' RegistryProt.....

Thanks again (for spendin' the time to deal with me)
As Always, it's appreciated... ;)

Regards
LJM Master (LJM)

[bigc73542]

It was my pleasure, I enjoyed our conversation. ;)

[LJM Master]

me too....cheers - I've only recently registered to Wilders, an' Already, i've learn't alot from the moderators over here, u guys are doin' a fantasic jobs here, an' all your support, advice, an' feedback iz greatly appreciated by me, an' I'm guessin' everybody else like me, who kno a fewthings, but still have alot to learnt about security an' privacy as well as other things....u guys deserve medals....

Keep up the good work....junior members, believe me, u can learn alot from these Wilders experts.... ;)

P.S: I don't mean to be biased, or pick sides here, because there both great, but I think i'm startin' to favor Wilders Security over Net-Integration (as good as N-I iz)

thanks for yer time...
regards to evry1 here
LJM Master (LJM)

[luv2bsecure]

Good list. Here's a few thoughts....

You might add the free ewido (http://www.ewido.net/en/) to your toolkit. It is now downloading with a "suite" that will cost after 60 days or so. But, after the trial, the software just defaults to regular ewido. Excellent program.

The AVg antivirus program is fine. In fact, I use it exclusively. You will hear all kinds of varying opinions on this, but AVG's paid version for enterprise is excellent and well thought of. The free version is given away simply as an introduction to their enterprise services and is updated regularly, the same as their paid products. It doesn't get the recognition it deserves because it is free in a very competitive consumer marketplace for AV programs.

Naturally, at Wilders, (who hosts their forums), you will read lots of positive reviews about Australia's DiamondCS products (http://www.diamondcs.com.au/index.php?page=home). Some of their products are indeed very good. It's interesting because here in the USA anyway, they are not very well-known and are not on too many radar screens. Wilders is their "base" and to be honest, Process Guard (especially), and maybe TDS3, deserve wider recognition. But, don't feel that you must own all of their products to be "secure"...........I like them and think they do good work, but some here have their entire inventory of products and encourage people to do the same. That's okay as long as you don't feel as if you truly need them all. I don't mean to offend any of their users here - I am just trying to be honest. With that said, I truly believe the DiamondCS products mentioned above deserve more publicity, marketing, and respect here in the United States. On top of that - they're good people.

Javacool's products are top-notch free utilities and I would add SpywareGuard and MRU Blaster to your list.

I am trying a new beta version (4.53) of Ad Muncher (http://www.admuncher.com/) and am extremely impressed. It seamlessly removes every kind of pop-up, text ad, floaters, you name it. Plus, it has an easy-to-use anonymous proxy as a bonus that can be turned on and off at will. It doesn't get any easier than Ad Muncher and it does much more than "munch" ads. It is truly a solid security tool. It's $25 after trial, but from what I've seen so far, it's worth every dime and is a new addition to my own must-have list.

I noticed you don't have a secure Password Manager/Form Filler. I use Roboform Pro (http://www.roboform.com/) which I couldn't surf without anymore. Strong encryption of all your information in the Pro version. Lesser DES encryption in the free version. For a simple manager of passwords, take a look at the free KeePass Password Manager (http://keepass.sourceforge.net/). It's an open-source project and is very a nice piece of software.

That's just a few thought. By the way, Welcome To Wilders, LJM Master. Stick around and you will learn a lot from many knowledgeable people here that are all - you will find - very willing to help. This is a great place loaded with friendly, helpful people from all over the world.

John
Luv2BSecure

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[Blackspear]

This is what is set up on my system and they all play together nicely:

1. Nod32 Beta – Anti-virus.
http://www.nod32.com.au

2. Zone Alarm (free) – Firewall with visual outgoing alerts.
http://www.zonelabs.com

3. Spyware Blaster (free) – Spyware Prevention.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com

4. Spyware Guard (free) – Real time scanner for Browser Hijack prevention.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com

5. Spybot Search and Destroy (free) – Spyware removal and protection, with registry monitor. If running the above 2 programs, your system should remain fairly clean.
http://beam.to/spybotsd

6. Adaware (free) – Spyware removal. What Spybot Search and Destroy doesn’t pick up, this will.
http://www.lavasoftusa.com

7. Script Defender (free) – Script protection.
http://www.analogx.com/contents/dow...tem/sdefend.htm

8. System Safety Monitor (free) – Registry change monitoring.
http://maxcomputing.narod.ru

9. File Checker (free) – Monitors important ".exe" files of various programs.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com

10. Mozilla Firefox (free) – Safer Web Browser - try some of the exploit tests in the "Polls" section here at http://www.wilderssecurity.com/index.php it's scary stuff, enough to have most sensible people start looking for better solutions. The programs I listed should be enough to thwart these current exploits.
http://www.mozilla.org

11. Proxomitron (free) – Proxy. This allows a program (local or remote) to sit between your web browser and the Internet at large, to monitor everything and change it if you want to.
http://www.sankey.ws/proxomitron.html

12. Kye-U's filters (free) – Rule Sets for Proxomitron giving greater protection against exploits.
http://www.kye-u.com/proxo/forums/i...topic=131&st=0#

13. Ewido (free) – Anti-trojan. I do NOT use the active file scanner, it slows my system down to much.
http://www.ewido.net/en/

14. Mozilla Thunderbird (free) – For email. I don't use it because I only have Hotmail.
http://www.mozilla.org

15. Mail Washer (free) – Spam email filtering. Again I don’t use it myself, as I have Hotmail.
http://www.mailwasher.net/

16. FirstDefense – ISR – Total System backup. Use this when you have first installed a fresh copy of windows and all your stable programs, do this BEFORE you have transferred your data onto the system.
http://www.raxco.com/products/fdisr/

17. Netgear ProSafe Firewall - Hardware firewall.
http://www.netgear.com.au

The above will give you a very tight system. Ultimately it comes down to safe practices, and it is always best to practice and think of safety, otherwise it will remind you and it won’t hold back in doing so... it's a bit like gravity, very unforgiving...

Hope this helps...

Cheers ;D

[luv2bsecure]

That's a good list, Blackspear. It made me realize that in my post I failed to mention ZoneAlarm. I am still sold on the pre-5.0 versions (3.7 and up).

I also agree with you on not using the active scanner in ewido. It slowed me way down as well.

John
Luv2BSecure

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[LJM Master]

Thank you (to everybody submittin' there lists)..for takin' your time out, to reply back to me..I can see that's a big response from U2, I appreciate the fact that you guys wrote a hugh replies back, to such a small topic...doin' that, u have earnt my admiration an' respect :) An' I feel that In the comin' posts, i'll learnt alot from u, as well as other moderators an' experts (as I sed in my previous post)....

I am honoured to be a member, of Wilders Security Forums....an I will, as long as I live, be appart of this team... :)

Thank You (Regards)
LJM Master (LJM)

[bigc73542]

Glad to have you aboard as part of the crew.

bigc

[Blackspear]

-{ Quote: "That's a good list, Blackspear. It made me realize that in my post I failed to mention ZoneAlarm. I am still sold on the pre-5.0 versions (3.7 and up).

I also agree with you on not using the active scanner in ewido. It slowed me way down as well..." }-
Yes, I've gone back to pre 5.1.011, it was running ok on one machine, then yesterday it locked that one up as well, returned to 4.5.594 and things are back to normal ;D

Cheers ;D

[Blackspear]

-{ Quote: "Thank you (to everybody submittin' there lists)..for takin' your time out, to reply back to me..I can see that's a big response from U2, I appreciate the fact that you guys wrote a hugh replies back, to such a small topic...doin' that, u have earnt my admiration an' respect :) An' I feel that In the comin' posts, i'll learnt alot from u, as well as other moderators an' experts (as I sed in my previous post)....

I am honoured to be a member, of Wilders Security Forums....an I will, as long as I live, be appart of this team... :)

Thank You (Regards)
LJM Master (LJM)" }-There are no small topics, all are relevant to the person posting, as well to those reading the posts, it is where we all learn... Never be afraid to ask a question, it is better to ask than not to, or you could find yourself siting in the dark, when there is a light switch on a wall nearby ;)

Cheers ;D

[LJM Master]

To bigc73542:
yep, thank you...
But this doesn't mean that'll i'll leave Net-Integration as well, i'm as much devoted there, as I am here...

LJM

[LJM Master]

OK Blackspear, i'll do that, thank for keepin' my spirit up ;D

regards
LJM

[bigc73542]

-{ Quote: "To bigc73542:
yep, thank you...
But this doesn't mean that'll i'll leave Net-Integration as well, i'm as much devoted there, as I am here...

LJM" }-

Thats ok I am a member at four forums. But my roots are here. ;)

[Blackspear]

-{ Quote: "OK Blackspear, i'll do that, thank for keepin' my spirit up ;D " }-
My pleasure ;D

[LJM Master]

that's kool...thanks

LJM

[LJM Master]

to bigc73542:
Net-Integration haz always been my roots, but I do a flip-flop reversal thing, I mite make Wilders my main forum now (still being loyal to Net-Integration tho) ;D

LJM

[LJM Master]

Well, I gotta go now, it's time to sleep where I am, i'll come back to Wilders tomorrow, to check if any1's replied with anythin' whatsoever, even tho i'm not expectin' it....

So, i'll see u guys later...!!

But I can't leave without, once again, thankin' all of u, for all ure help an' all ure contributions...as always, it's appreciated, an' I look forward to speakin' to u all again....in the near future, so bye for now!!

Cheers.....(Regards)
LJM

[mismis29]

:-\ I would also like to know what you would recommend for me.

I currently have:

Anti-Virus - Norton Anti-Virus 2004 Pro (trialware coming to an end though)
-> considering trying Avast! next

Firewall - ZoneAlarm (free) v4.5

Spyware Prev. - Ad-Aware 6.0 (considering Ad-Aware SE)

Spyware Prot. - Spybot-S&D v1.3

Ad Remover - AdMuncher(trial)

I also have About:Buster and HijackThis. I am also considering WinPatrol. Would you also recommend RegistryProt and TDS-3?
How long is the trial period for TDS-3? I am also trying out different registry cleaners.

What else should I get (hopfully with no conflictions)?


Thanx so much for your time and advice. As always, it is truly appreciated :)

[Blackspear]

-{ Quote: ":-\ I would also like to know what you would recommend for me....

....I also have About:Buster and HijackThis. I am also considering WinPatrol. Would you also recommend RegistryProt and TDS-3?

What else should I get (hopfully with no conflictions)?..." }-
See my post #14 for a very tight system...

You can swap Ewido for TDS if you want, TDS I would consider to be the World Leader in Trojan detection...

Hope this helps...

Chhers ;D

[bigc73542]

mismis29 if you will look back through this thread the information you want is in the different post's, the programs listed are efective on most machines. Most all of the apps listed have a trial period or are free. I would suggest that you trial a few that you don't now have and see how they work on your computer. I would recomend regprot, process guard, and tds3. Tds3 has a thirty day trial. regprot and process guard have a free version.

[mismis29]

OK. Thanx a bunch , guys! ;D

[Blackspear]

-{ Quote: "OK. Thanx a bunch , guys! ;D" }-
Let us know how you go and what your choices are in the end...

Cheers ;D

[mismis29]

Ok, here's what I'm considering:

ZoneAlarm v4.5 (already use)

Spyware Blaster (already use)

Spybot S&D (already use)

Ad-Aware 6.0(free) (already use)

TDS-3 (or ewido)

ProcessGuard

SpywareGuard

AdMuncher(free) - or some other pop-up/ad remover (Already use)

RegProtect

CCleaner - or other registry cleaner (Already use)

HijackThis (Already use)

About:Buster (Already use)

And of course, some kind of anti-virus.

I'm also considering some sort of startup manager like AutoStart Viewer, Startup Inspector, etc.

BTW, I have to admit that I'm like LJM Master - a freeware junkie ;) If I can get a really good freeware product , then I'm happy. Before I spend money on something that is not freeware, then I have to know if it is the best and that it is absolutely essential.

Are there any conflicts or programs here that ultimately do the same thing and are therefore not really needed? Is there something missing?

[Blackspear]

If you use something like Firefox, you will not require a popup buster, and it is safer for browsing...

You will see that I too am a fan of very good free software as well ;D

Hope this helps...

Cheers ;D

[mismis29]

That's something to consider since I've read that Firefox can be more secure than Internet Explorer. I do have the Yahoo! toolbar that can block pop-ups, but I have disabled that feature because I'm using AdMuncher. The pop-up blocker in Yahoo! doesn't always block pop-ups, thats the reason that I like to use stand-alone pop-up blockers - they can be configured whereas Yahoo! cannot. Since I have been using ZoneAlarm as well AdMuncher my surfing is fairly quiet. Besides, changing browsers is a little scary for me, since I've been using IE for as long as I can remember :-\

All I know is that I believe I need some extra protection because I have this feeling that some nasties are getting in without me knowing it. Sometimes I think my surfing is a little TOO quiet! ;)

Anyway, thanx for your help. I'm always happy to get your input :)

[mismis29]

I was just wondering if any of these programs that I have listed (or anything else for that matter) will be affected by WindowsXP SP2?

In your opinion, should I get SP2 when it becomes available (I have XP Professional and appararently not available through Windows Updates until the end of August)? I've read a lot of posts about this new service pack and I'm not sure if I should get it or not. It seems that many people are having real problems, while others think it's just a waste of space.

According to my 'System' info., these are the specs for my computer:


Microsoft Xp Professional
Version 2002
Service Pack 1
Intel Celeron CPU 2.40 GHz
240 MB RAM

Not that great of a system, I know ::)
I like to use my computer for games as well, so I'm not 100% sure that SP2 would be good.

Sorry for getting off topic. I know this topic is for another forum, i just thought I'd ask since I'm here. Feel free to move it.

Thanx so much for all of your advice. You guys are great ;D

[LJM Master]

Hi!! LJM here once again....I told u guys i'd be back ;D

anyway...I've been readin' u guys after-post (posts u left wen I went), but now I have a question, in wot way, iz firefox more secure then IE?, that's wot i'm comfused about, i've heard numerous things from other people e.g. it blocks pop-up's (I'm already usin' a pop-up blocker for IE), an' haz virus/worm protection, as well as Spyware protection....iz this true?? if it iz, can u tell me any other things that put firefox in front of IE....

Thanks in advance for ure help :)
LJM

[LJM Master]

can anybody give me advice on this (look at my last postin')
I would really appreciate a reply from any1 on this...
Just in case u didn't get/understand the question, i'll write it out again....'In wot way iz firefox more secure than IE?? that's wot i'm comfused about, i've heard numerous things from other people e.g. it blocks pop-up's (I'm already usin' a pop-up blocker for IE), an' haz virus/worm protection, as well as Spyware protection....iz this true??

Pleaze sum1, reply back to me this time!!!
Thanks (Regards)
LJM

[Blackspear]

Hi LJM, more info here:

http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/

and here:

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=28312

Hope this helps...

Cheers ;D

[LJM Master]

Thank You Blackspear, i'll look at these links now...cheers

Regards,
LJM

[LJM Master]

Hey Blackspear, i;m on the mozilla.org website now, an' it says, an' I quote 'firefox 0.9 is the award winnin' 'preview' of Mozilla's next generation browser, the word 'preview' confuses me, I'd rather wait 'till a full release or the actual/proper release comes out, before gettin' it....

do u kno wen that release will come out or not??

[Blackspear]

-{ Quote: "Hey Blackspear, i;m on the mozilla.org website now, an' it says, an' I quote 'firefox 0.9 is the award winnin' 'preview' of Mozilla's next generation browser, the word 'preview' confuses me, I'd rather wait 'till a full release or the actual/proper release comes out, before gettin' it....

do u kno wen that release will come out or not??" }-
I've been using 0.93 now for quite a while, it's rather impressive ;D

Cheers ;D

[Justhelping]

-{ Quote: "Hey Blackspear, i;m on the mozilla.org website now, an' it says, an' I quote 'firefox 0.9 is the award winnin' 'preview' of Mozilla's next generation browser, the word 'preview' confuses me, I'd rather wait 'till a full release or the actual/proper release comes out, before gettin' it....

do u kno wen that release will come out or not??" }-

It has being a technology preivew for years. 1.0 will be out in September (planeed) though Oct-Nov is a more realistic date.

Still lots of people ,many newbies have happily used Firefox since 0.7-0.8 with no problems, so why not you?

[Blackspear]

-{ Quote: "I was just wondering if any of these programs that I have listed (or anything else for that matter) will be affected by WindowsXP SP2?

In your opinion, should I get SP2 when it becomes available (I have XP Professional and appararently not available through Windows Updates until the end of August)? I've read a lot of posts about this new service pack and I'm not sure if I should get it or not. It seems that many people are having real problems, while others think it's just a waste of space...." }-
I have SP2 installed on more than a dozen machines now, only problem encountered was ZA 5.1.011 locked up 2 systems, removed it and reinstalled a 4.5 version and no more problems.

If you have a Broadband connection then you can download a Pro IT version, or you can wait until it comes available through Windows Update. Microsoft are rolling SP2 slowly output across their servers to balance the load...

Hope this helps...

Cheers ;D

[LJM Master]

Hi, LJM here once again...thanks for ure help, i've been away, an' jus' checked for any replies....

Well, I think i'll get firefox then....cheers

Thanks (Regards)
LJM

[Blackspear]

-{ Quote: "Hi, LJM here once again...thanks for ure help, i've been away, an' jus' checked for any replies....

Well, I think i'll get firefox then....cheers

Thanks (Regards)
LJM" }-
Let us know how you go LJM

Cheers ;D

[LJM Master]

ok Blackspear, will do wen I get it.... ;D

LJM

[MAL123]

IE is way safer then firefox in winxp sp2, it also comes with a spiffy popup blocker. Adaware se and spybot s&d should be plenty to take care of your spyware/adware problems... basically stop clicking on all those flashy ads...
of course an antivirus is a must... nod32 is very good and i would also recommend kaspersky but if you want free then avg is a good way to go.
For firewalls I use outpost, I definately prefer it over zone alarm, but again if you like free then za will do the job. I choose to run only my av and firewall on startup... I'm not a fan of using up a bunch of resources.... ie running 2 programs JUST to monitor you comp INCASE you get spyware...

[Acadia]

-{ Quote: "16. FirstDefense – ISR – Total System backup. ...
http://www.raxco.com/products/fdisr/
" }-

Ditto what Blackspear is saying about FD-ISR. In my opinion a good, easy-to-use backup program is the most important security program. If despite all of your efforts and shoshing your pc full of protective software, you still end up getting infected, what is better than "going back in time" to a point before you were even infected? :D

Acadia

[deefilly]

I am considering using Foxfire but I do not like the fact that downloads are directed to the desktop. Is there a way around that? I am also concerned that some of my software that I use frequently will not function with Foxfire such as Print Key, iNTERNET Turbo and Flashget. I wish there was some way of knowing in advance which programs will work as before. Also does Winamp work with Foxfire? How difficult is it to replace IE with Foxfire?

I'd appreciate any info...:)

Deefilly

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "I am considering using Foxfire but I do not like the fact that downloads are directed to the desktop. Is there a way around that? I am also concerned that some of my software that I use frequently will not function with Foxfire such as Print Key, iNTERNET Turbo and Flashget. I wish there was some way of knowing in advance which programs will work as before. Also does Winamp work with Foxfire? How difficult is it to replace IE with Foxfire?

I'd appreciate any info...:)

Deefilly" }-

Firefox can be configured to downoad files to any folder you desire. You configure your options in the download manager area.

Extensions such as flashget, etc are easily installed on Firefox.

You can use Firefox as the default browser or use IE as the default browser.

Use any media player you wish.


http://update.mozilla.org/extensions/

[deefilly]

I am considering using Foxfire but have some concerns. First off I do not like that downloads are placed on the desktop. Is there a way around this feature?

Secondly I wonder how much of my software will not work with it properly. Is there any info reguarding what will or will not work with Foxfire? Espically programs such as Winamp, iNTERNET Turbo, Flashget and Print Key and Winzip.

And how difficult is it to install? Do you have to buy software to remove IE first?

I'd appreciate any info.

Deefilly

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Secondly I wonder how much of my software will not work with it properly. Is there any info reguarding what will or will not work with Foxfire? Espically programs such as Winamp, iNTERNET Turbo, Flashget and Print Key and Winzip" }-

Everything will work.

-{ Quote: "And how difficult is it to install? Do you have to buy software to remove IE first?" }-

Easy to install. You buy nothing and don't remove IE.

[Firefox guy]

-{ Quote: "I am considering using Foxfire but have some concerns. First off I do not like that downloads are placed on the desktop. Is there a way around this feature?" }-

Tools-->options-->download. Select either "Ask me where to save every file" or "Save all files to this folder (selectable).

-{ Quote: "
Secondly I wonder how much of my software will not work with it properly. Is there any info reguarding what will or will not work with Foxfire? Espically programs such as Winamp, iNTERNET Turbo, Flashget and Print Key and Winzip.
" }-

The answers in order are

1) works - foxytunes rulez with it.
2) don't know, but it looks like a scam, firefox runs very fast on dialups anyway
3) works ,with some tweaks
4) works
5) works

-{ Quote: "
And how difficult is it to install?
" }-

It comes with a installer, easy as pie. It will ask you where you want to install the program, what you want to install. that's it.

-{ Quote: "
Do you have to buy software to remove IE first?
" }-

No, of course not. You can run both IE and "foxfire" together.

-{ Quote: "
I'd appreciate any info.
" }-

Next..

[windstrings]

-{ Quote: "Hi Again!!!
But wait, I just had a thought...
doesn't RegistryProt do the same thing as Spybot's TeaTimer (but monitorin' registry changes), or all I mistaken with that theory??

Please reply back....thanks
LJM Master (LJM)" }-

So what does "tea timer" do... cause i HAVE MINE set only to the other one

[scott lang]

eh, i dunno bout firefox. i have it and after i installed it. still having IE^ as default. it changed stuff on my system. when i went to view a doc or html it had the firefox emblem on it. and winzip failed to work anymore. so i right clicked on the file and chose to change it back to IE6 and no problems. winzip worked again and the only other prg i had to reinstall was nti cd maker somehow it wouldnt boot up gave me a incorrect install or something. reinstalled it and it works. thing is i only installed firefox never told it to do anything. never set it as default or nothing so why then did it just decide to change the way i viewed stuff and make winzip and the other prg fail.? i had the arguement wuith someone else on here before. i still have the firfox on here but i am really thinking strongly about gittin rid of it. i cant have that thing changing things on me without me telling it to. i mean it wasnt all the difficult to fix, but my point is, why should i of had to do it at all.

[ronjor]

Is this unchecked in Firefox? IE has a similar place to check. You should be able to uncheck the one in Firefox and check the one in IE and everything will be normal.
Tools, options, general in Firefox. Tools, internet options, programs in IE.

[scott lang]

thing is i just installed it and it made the changes to stuff on its own i left ie as the default. when asked if i wanted firefox default i said no. it still switched stuff around on me and fouled up 2 prgs. 1 i had to reinstall once i switched the view back and the other worked soon as i switched it back. weird stuff.

[The Trooper]

now i have AVG, should i be disabling norton?

[Blackspear]

-{ Quote: "now i have AVG, should i be disabling norton?" }-I would keep Norton over AVG if you still have a license for it. You may want to take a look at a few websites such as:

http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/about/index.xml

and

http://www.av-comparatives.org/

in regards to how each product compares.

You could always use AVG as a backup on-demand scanner.

Hope this helps...

Cheers ;D

[The Trooper]

would a-squared be a good anti-trojan for me to get?

[Blackspear]

-{ Quote: "would a-squared be a good anti-trojan for me to get?" }-If you are looking at FREE then Ewido, if PAID then TDS-3

Cheers ;D

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "If you are looking at FREE then Ewido, if PAID then TDS-3

Cheers ;D" }-

Boclean would be a good choice too. ;)

It's not free, but has a 30 day moneyback guarantee. 8)



snowbound

[Starrob]

Trojanhunter is another AT to be put under consideration.


Starrob

-{ Quote: "Boclean would be a good choice too. ;)

It's not free, but has a 30 day moneyback guarantee. 8)



snowbound" }-

[Huwge]

All depends if The Trooper is running Win 98 or not. If the answer is yes, then as far as I'm aware its A2 or nothing.

[Oneothora]

Hiya deefilly,

Let me tell you hunny, FireFox rocks my world. I had some problems with it at first since I switched to it from IE and didn't know crap about it. But it when installing it, it asks if you want to import from IE. Personally, I said no and went and got all the information and Plugins I needed for FireFox on FireFox Central (http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/central.html).

I'm going to have to disagree with MAL123, IE is not safer than FireFox, I saw an actual testing of the two and IE is filled with nasties floating in pixel world just waiting to empty out into your computer like a drain. Sure FireFox isn't PERFECT, but it stops alot of things like a net, therefor letting clear things go down the drain. People catch my drift? :P Or am I being too metaphorical?
PLUS, FireFox Comes with this cute all in one Popup Blocker and searchbar thing with the Search Engine of your choice, so no more downloading browser search engines or typing in that awfully long website name to research. :D

Hope that settles doubts with FireFox. I'm a FireFox fan all the way baby! http://www.mozilla.org/images/product-firefox.png

Take care and play safe!

- Oneo

[sarment]

blackspear-
I downloaded spyware guard as you suggested, and then updated the protection list. The list had an update date of 1/22/04? Is this still a good program?

[Blackspear]

-{ Quote: "blackspear-
I downloaded spyware guard as you suggested, and then updated the protection list. The list had an update date of 1/22/04? Is this still a good program?" }-It is a FANTASTIC program that very RARELY updates, it doesn't need to due to the way it is designed.

Cheers ;D

[resa05]

I read a few of those post and am still a little unsure of what I REALLY need to have as far as what I do on the internet. I mean how would I know if I realllllllllyyy need spywareblaster and the other things you mentioned blackspear?

[Blackspear]

-{ Quote: "I read a few of those post and am still a little unsure of what I REALLY need to have as far as what I do on the internet. I mean how would I know if I realllllllllyyy need spywareblaster and the other things you mentioned blackspear?" }-Hi Theresa, what I call an absolute basic/minimum requirement can be seen HERE. (http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=78484) Each product has a simple sentence of what it does, the links provided to each piece of software will give further explanations. I also advise that the basic/minimum setup is just that, very very minimal, and if you try to go everywhere and anywhere on the internet, prepare to have problems and lots of them.

You mentioned SpwareBlaster and elsewhere removing Spybot Search and Destroy. SpywareBlaster is prevention software to prevent Spyware programs installing in the first place. Spybot Search and Destroy has a small amount of prevention, though its main purpose id removal of Spyware, Malware, Adware etc…

Hope this helps…

Cheers ;D

[rx29]

Hi! processguard is nice; I have it; also peerguardian 2 by methlabs is fun. My problem is firewalls not liking networks and windows xp freezing and crash and burning. Wilders is great isn't it?

[Blackspear]

-{ Quote: "My problem is firewalls not liking networks" }-I'm about to try Look 'n' Stop Firewall for this very reason.

Cheers ;D

[MaryC334]

As a victim of identity theft himself, John W. Scherer, CEO and Founder of Video Professor, is leading the fight to protect others from a similar fate.

Appearing on numerous national broadcasts, Scherer has embarked upon a one-man crusade to stop identity thieves in their tracks. By increasing general awareness and exposing the tactics used by identity thieves, Scherer hopes to encourage the public to take the necessary measures to prevent future attacks.

Read more about it at: http://www.videoprofessor.com/press/news_products_021005.html

[Reub]

-{ Quote: "

The above will give you a very tight system. Ultimately it comes down to safe practices, and it is always best to practice and think of safety, otherwise it will remind you and it won’t hold back in doing so... it's a bit like gravity, very unforgiving...

" }-

Just wondering in this day and age, what are considered 'safe practices'. Silly question I know, but I am on my PC (with ADSL) all day everyday and have just replaced the other puter with a brand spanking newbie and want to look after the system as much as possible. (I am using AVG, ad-aware)

Cheers, Reub

[ErikAlbert]

Read this link, especially the post written by Blackspear.
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=84921

Keep in mind that a set of security softwares is always a PERSONAL choice.
Alot has to do with your behaviour on the internet, degree of knowledge/experience, degree of paranoia, personal taste and your wallet.

If you have any further questions feel free to ask.
Watch your post for awhile other members might reply as well.

P.S.: stupid or silly questions don't exist, only answers can be stupid or silly.

[James Taylor]

-{ Quote: "
P.S.: stupid or silly questions don't exist, only answers can be stupid or silly." }-

That's a silly answer. LOL.

[ErikAlbert]

James,
Yep it is. Lost my way again in this new forum ::)

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "James,
Yep it is. Lost my way again in this new forum ::)" }-
I'm sure u meant,

"The only stupid question is the one that isn't asked" ;) ;D


snowbound

[ErikAlbert]

Snowbound,
Yes indeed. Thanks for helping me. I wished I was born in Toronto.
I feel like a kid when I write in English ;D

[snowbound]

-{ Quote: "
I feel like a kid when I write in English ;D" }-
Nothing wrong with that. ;) ;D


snowbound

[Blackspear]

-{ Quote: "I feel like a kid when I write in English ;D" }-You write very well, better than me trying to write or speak in Belgium ::) ;) ;D Which of course I can not...

Cheers ;D

[Reub]

Thanks ErikAlbert, my question is probably more in the context of behaviour (surfing, research etc), with a limited amount of experience or knowledge on the latest nasties out there and how they work. Hence, some current tips on the safest way to browse would be be great. Also, with ADSL, am I secure when I shut explorer or shoudl I turn off the whole system?

I am currently reading up on this site re all the comparative security software combos, and why people have what they have.

Cheers,
Reub

[trock]

-{ Quote: "Thank you for all yor help bigc73542,

I'm now goin' to get some of the programs to enhance my programs security....i'm still thinkin' about gettin' an alternative internet browser though, no final decission has been made yet about that, but program i'll definately be gettin' iz Process Guard an' RegistryProt.....

Thanks again (for spendin' the time to deal with me)
As Always, it's appreciated... ;)

Regards
LJM Master (LJM)" }-


Forgive me LJM, but isn't a lot harder to put all those " ' " on your words than just spell the words correctly? I appreciate your artful presentation, however.

trock