How much is enough?

bbudesa

bbudesa

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I've been looking around and reading on this forum, for an alternative to Norton. In so doing, I've downloaded several programs to see how easy they are to navigate, and whether or not they'll operate on my computer.

I've got a Dell Dimension 8250, Intel processor 2.4 GHz, 256 MB Mem.

I've loaded MSE, Webroot AV, Windows Defender, Ccleaner, and Trend Micro. I'm sure there's some redundancy there, but I'm not sure which ones should go. In addition, I'm not sure if there's something else I need that I'm overlooking.

Any ideas? (I'm sure there are! ;o))

thanks,
 
Before you think about loading anything else on that computer, I'm recommending you think about getting an updated computer built for you. Your model of dell requires Rdram memory and is hard to find and is very expensive. You only have 256 mb of current memory, which in my opinion is not enough to run XP effeciently. You are probably overworking your system right now with nortons on it. Again, I'm suggesting to buy a new computer or have one built for you.
 
Thanks for your suggestion John.

We're on the verge of doing just that, but our subscription to Norton was due to expire before we picked up a new one, so I wanted to get something on the computer for protection in the interim.

But, back to the original question........of the tools listed below, which are redundant, which should stay, and what, if anything, would I be missing on OUR NEW COMPUTER when the time comes?

MSE, Webroot AV, Windows Defender, Ccleaner, and Trend Micro.

thanks,
 
Well, you can't have 2 active virus programs(webroot and trendmicro) installed at the same time. In the ones you have, I say keep MSE, Ccleaner, and a virus program(whatever you decide on). I would suggest trying out the free programs though(avg, avira, avast).
 
Virus removal!

Well I've been using Trend Micro for a few years now and I love their software. Its got a lot of features that the free versions and other anti-virus packages dont have. I have the full package of Trend Micro 14, I'd recommend it. Plus it runs light and has an easy to use interface.

I'd also recommend AVG, the free version is ok but the "for sale" version is better for features. I run the free version of avg on my fiancees computer.

Also Ccleaner is a necessity, along with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and Hijackthis.

Also, use Firefox and install the BetterPrivacy add-on; if you are good with the web then consider using the NoScript add-on also.

I will say that I think you should stay away from Norton. Dont ever install it, all you will have is trouble.

Apart from that, I would recommend this to you, and everyone else out there to:
Teach your family (friends, co-workers, etc...) how to be careful online. What sites to avoid, what sites are ok, and also to be able to recognize when something is "not right". For instance: clickjacking, blank pages with .exe save commands, popups that try to scare you, etc... are all things that should be discussed so that problems can be avoided.
 
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