Heres my xp security 'recipe'.

jayd · 06-08-2006, 10:18 PM

Anit-Virus - AVG

Spyware/Maleware - Adaware SE, Spybot, Ewido.

Firewall - Zonealarm

Extras - CCleaner, Hijackthis (for emergencies).

I run AVG everyday before I shut down the comp, before bed.

Adaware SE everyday. Spybot and Ewido every other day.

CCleaner once a week. And a Hijackthis analysis once a week.

Please critique if you feel i've missed anything important.

tomb08uk · 06-08-2006, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jayd

Anit-Virus - AVG

Spyware/Maleware - Adaware SE, Spybot, Ewido.

Firewall - Zonealarm

Extras - CCleaner, Hijackthis (for emergencies).

I run AVG everyday before I shut down the comp, before bed.

Adaware SE everyday. Spybot and Ewido every other day.

CCleaner once a week. And a Hijackthis analysis once a week.

Please critique if you feel i've missed anything important.

Thats just OTT

jayd · 06-08-2006, 10:21 PM

I don't think so somehow.

You can never go OTT with respect to security.

tomb08uk · 06-08-2006, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jayd

I don't think so somehow.

You can never go OTT with respect to security.

Sure, Who in the right mind has time to do all of those security features that frequently?

jayd · 06-08-2006, 10:24 PM

Have you ever been hacked?

tomb08uk · 06-08-2006, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jayd

Have you ever been hacked?

Nope, and I dont scan my pc everyday with several applications. Let me guess your now going to say you have been

jayd · 06-08-2006, 10:32 PM

I'm not even going to make the effort to talk to you, kiddo.

Trizoy · 06-08-2006, 10:41 PM

Either your doing entirely to many drugs, and you are just tripping out... Or you visit a lot of websites you should not be.

Im sure 'jayd' has'nt been hacked... as he doesnt really have any information on his pc anyone would want...

I use NONE of the above, no antivirus, no firewall (except routers)... And My computer is running fine.
Just don't download things from limewire like virus.exe or a video called jenna goes to the pool.exe

You buy this Fast gaming PC and slow it to molasses with all this garbage... Why buy a fast pc?

Open your eyes!

jayd · 06-08-2006, 10:51 PM

No i have'nt been 'hacked' per se, and don't really fancy it.

I have JUST managed to clear my comp of a group of trojans and infections (surfsidekick 3 being one), that got so severe i could'nt even boot my comp up into safe mode.

I DO NOT fancy ruining another laptop when it can be avoided all together just by taking a few more precise precautions.

I do not use IE anymore, but now use Firefox. Alot better IMO.

Arm_Pit3 · 06-09-2006, 12:58 AM

All i have is a router and windows firewall. I havn't had a virus or spyware problems for years. You just need to know how to use a computer. 95% of it being what Trizoy said...

06-08-2006, 10:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
jayd Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 22 Posts: 112	Heres my xp security 'recipe'. Anit-Virus - AVG Spyware/Maleware - Adaware SE, Spybot, Ewido. Firewall - Zonealarm Extras - CCleaner, Hijackthis (for emergencies). I run AVG everyday before I shut down the comp, before bed. Adaware SE everyday. Spybot and Ewido every other day. CCleaner once a week. And a Hijackthis analysis once a week. Please critique if you feel i've missed anything important.

06-08-2006, 10:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Trizoy VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Campbell, Ca Posts: 4,650	Either your doing entirely to many drugs, and you are just tripping out... Or you visit a lot of websites you should not be. Im sure 'jayd' has'nt been hacked... as he doesnt really have any information on his pc anyone would want... I use NONE of the above, no antivirus, no firewall (except routers)... And My computer is running fine. Just don't download things from limewire like virus.exe or a video called jenna goes to the pool.exe You buy this Fast gaming PC and slow it to molasses with all this garbage... Why buy a fast pc? Open your eyes! __________________ 01100110 01100001 01110010 01110100

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06-08-2006, 10:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
jayd Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 22 Posts: 112	I don't think so somehow. You can never go OTT with respect to security.

06-08-2006, 10:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
jayd Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 22 Posts: 112	Have you ever been hacked?

06-08-2006, 10:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
jayd Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 22 Posts: 112	I'm not even going to make the effort to talk to you, kiddo.

06-08-2006, 10:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
jayd Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 22 Posts: 112	No i have'nt been 'hacked' per se, and don't really fancy it. I have JUST managed to clear my comp of a group of trojans and infections (surfsidekick 3 being one), that got so severe i could'nt even boot my comp up into safe mode. I DO NOT fancy ruining another laptop when it can be avoided all together just by taking a few more precise precautions. I do not use IE anymore, but now use Firefox. Alot better IMO.

06-09-2006, 12:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
Arm_Pit3 Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 434	All i have is a router and windows firewall. I havn't had a virus or spyware problems for years. You just need to know how to use a computer. 95% of it being what Trizoy said...