[GLLUG] Browser problems

[Ian Walker]

When I have to set up Windows PCs for work (rare - mostly dealing with Macs) a combination of Microsoft's tools (Windows Firewall, Windows Defender) and AVG antivirus seems to do the trick. Windows Defender for Spyware, Firewall for obvious reasons, and AVG for virus protection.

Avast has a good reputation as well, but I've never set it up.

ClamWin is also pretty good, but I'm not sure about its tools anymore in regards to just scanning your system v realtime protection of your computer. Worth looking at.

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Ian!
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On Nov 7, 2010, at 10:59 AM, Clay Dowling wrote:

> On 11/07/2010 08:51 AM, Frank Dolinar wrote:
>> He also said that he has more than one anti-virus package installed on his system -- which I believe is not recommended.
> He's lucky he can use the system at all.  A lot of the systems tend to go into crazy loops triggering off of each others virus signatures.
> 
> He probably has a malware problem.  My advice is to do a complete wipe and reinstall (something I'm looking at this week as well).  He should install exactly -one- malware program, and he needs to make sure that it's not something he bought at a store (which are nearly all crap).  Avast has a good rep and a good price.  I've also had excellent luck with Kaspersky Anti Virus.  It's a bit spendy but very comprehensive.
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