If you could only use 1 Security App. what would you use?

That's pretty much what I think. I would also chose Sandboxie (properly configured of course).

 

Prevx 2.0 set to Pro mode for me if I could only run 1 security app.

 

I change my mind about this. Do you include suites as one app? If so, Eset Smart Security. Do you include the native firewall in the count, if not then NOD32. NOD32 and Windows Firewall. All behind router.

 

i'd use nod

 

Micropoint only.(see info in my signature)

 

Returnil as it returns your system back to its pristine state after reboot, regardless of any mal ware or meltdowns.

 

Definetly Kaspersky... saying that I know, that for now there is no stand alone application that culd be enough to keep my computer safe, clean and working as well as it does.

 

...I installed Returnil a few months ago and it had spyware (don't remember wich exactly anymore), thus not the choice for me, but the main idea behind the product is great, if not for the spyware, It would be my choice for the 1 security app.

 

This is quite a shocking revelation! I've been using Returnil for some time. Any chance of some more details?

 

Do you have any details Mors_Victrix ? How was the 'spyware' found ?
Which scanners or AV's etc. detected it ? ( i.e. what do you have installed
in the way of scanners, AV's, other security apps. ? )

 

Hello Mors_Victrix,
Then you did not install or use the Returnil Virtual System. The only other explanation would be a false positive detection from the scanner you were using at the time, but this is only a guess as there has never been a report of a detection...

Mike

Edit: Clarification

 

Probably the infection took place with Returnil turned off...

 

True Image 10 is surely a security application IMO--- and it is my choice.

When all else fails it doesn't!!

 

Hi norman6810

A little more info on MP if you're satisfied with your results and is it compatible with medium memory setups?

Could you mind breaking down briefly what advantages it offers plus apps it can safely replace and run securely without them.

Thanks EASTER

 

Micropoint is OUT!

It had some new attractive features and all but it is major BLOATED! as in 12 system drivers (SYS) and i gripe enough over Threatfire/CyberHawks 4.

No security app, and especially behavioral blocker should ever pile it on that thick, reminds me of the old heavy AV's.

Back to the drwaing board.

In case they didn't get the message, this is the 21st Century, a Modular Age supposedly where technology is suppose to be Lite but formidable and not overpowering normal functioning of today;s computer systems.

After all we are not heading to refridgerator size monsters like of old again are we? Like those SUPER computers Labbed in University Research Centers.

 

With Vista it is easy to go light: ShadowProtect

 

I appreciate the info! I was going to try it but im not looking for a one only super app, thanks.

 

...like I said it's some time since I tried it but when I did my Av/As software found spyware (don't remember the name), but then I checked also the license and found that by downloading and using this program you agree to this... some kind of gathering of information (it was the first edition of the program I think...). After that I never tried it, so the second edition culd be O.K. now..

 

Can't tell 'bout first editions, but the EULA is clean now

 

Powershadow 2.6 or Returnil 2.01 beta. + Limited Account in XP.

 

Good question...I guess what I'm using now...Windows Defender with Vista HP from a Standard Account with UAC on.

However, WD must have checked (notify software that has not been classified for risks). I look at every change before I give it a go.

 

"IF" i was given only a single choice of just 1 security app to protect my computer i would walk down to the Dumpster and throw the box in there, because no 1 security app can ever be enough for Windows.

 

I only have one running on my Vista PC: ZoneAlarm AntiVirus.

 

With Vista I have by default: Windows Firewall (all service ports with stealth status), Windows Defender(perhaps not the best, but better than nothing), UAC (which seems to be very effective in blocking rootkits).

I do run virtual most of the time with DeepFreeze(which many don't consider a security application). Basically Windows Vista is self sufficient, so far after 2 months, scans from Avira and SuperAntispyware found nothing. Yes, I do have ShadowProtect as well, I wouldn't want my new notebook to end up in the dumpster!

 

I turned all three of those off on my Vista PC. Well, actually ZoneAlarm AntiVirus turned Windows Firewall off, but only because I told it to!