What security do I have??

[crispy98765]

Hi, could any one tell me if there is something or someway I can check to see if my computer needs extra security or what level security I currently have

Thanks in advance

 

[tryingnottobeafool]

go to microsoft website

look up defender, its free and good

upgrade to IE 7 internet explorer 7

 

[Alison556]

Go to this link:

http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?productid=symhome&langid=ie&venid=sym

Which should take you to a free security check on Symantec's website (Norton). You can do a free virus check and a free security check.

Personally, I run AVG Free anti-virus, Outpost Firewall, Spybot Search and Destroy and there is the firewall built into my router. My computer is pretty secure (I think). When I run spyware, I only get one or two tracking cookies.

 

[dave.m]

SOME FREE SECURITY SOFTWARE AND WHERE TO OBTAIN IT
*
Free Software Firewalls.
Only have one software firewall operating and
remember to turn off Windows firewall if using another.

Zone Alarm Firewall
##Zone Alarm Firewall
Or Here

Comodo Firewall

Sunbelt Kerio

Ashampoo Firewall
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Free Anti Spyware Software

## Spybot S & D

## Spyware Blaster

##AdAware

A Squared (A²)

## AVG AntiSpyware

##SuperAntiSpyware

##Windows Defender
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Free Anti Virus Software.
REMEMBER to only have ONE Antivirus programme running at any time.
You can have more than one installed but only one running.

##AVG Anti-virus free
AVG
Or Here
Or Here

Avast Anti-virus
Avast
Or Here

AOL Active Virus Shield
AOL
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If you cannot get to any of the links then use

File Hippo and look at their home page for what you want:
http://www.filehippo.com/

Or Majorgeeks
http://www.majorgeeks.com/

The ones marked ## are the ones that I use.
You should check for updates regularly, using the link that is on the front page of each program when you open it.
Run a scan about once per week but only run one at a time.
more advice about free security etc from here:
http://forums.vnunet.com/forum.jspa?forumID=5

 

[empip]

Read this ....
http://www-tus.csx.cam.ac.uk/pc_support/security/tools/mbsa.html

Note !! What was scanned : Result details : How to correct this.

Useful !

 

[crispy98765]

Thanks eveyone for the help and advice, things a lot better now..