Vista x64 - What HIPS?

Well, I was doing some reading and decided to give Threatfire a go. However, doesn't work on Vista x64.

I have Avira (free) and SuperAntiSpyware (free) installed so far. Given I am a developer, I am not considering SandboxIE and similar since I often have to download and install libraries and components.

What's are good security programs under Vista x64? I guess all I need is some sort of HIPS?

Thanks.

 

Windows Defender

 

That's the only HIPS around for Vista64?!?

 

You have enough already, in x64 Vista all you really need are Avira and Defender with Spynet turned on. A decent browser is recommended also, that's about it. The usual HIPS won't work in Vista x64, and you don't even need them really...

 

It is maturing into a good free option, MS is serious about it and the updates now are almost twice a day. Check out their blog for signature, almost all major malware is added daily. Also its a non intrusive HIPS in every sense.

 

Try Comodo Firewall or Outpost 2009.

 

Hello alphadog,

Have you considered the use of either Norton AntiBot(NAB) or Primary Response SafeConnect(PRSC)? If not, I can assure you that they are both compatible with Vista x64. For more information regarding both NAB and PRSC, please take a look at the following links below.

https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1305562&postcount=111
https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1305595&postcount=113
https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1305621&postcount=203

Hope this helps.


Peace & Gratitude,

CogitoErgoSum

 

Comodo Firewall w/ Defense+ is another recommended option. But yea, Windows Defender isn't that bad.

 

Endorse that, had D+ working perfectly on the gaming vista64 box. After tweaking the router fell back to PRSC again, which works on Vista64, but is a 32 bit application.

Regards

 

or threatfire.

 

Except the x64 version of Threatfire is in beta and only half working.

 

DSA but only with PvtFW though.