Computer Protection

[Allie0511]

What would you recommend as far as a virus, spyware, spam blocker, popups, email scanner, etc software for Windows XP? I asked Dell online and they recommededMcafee Internet Suite. Is that a good product? I'm looking to spend under $100.00 and this one listed is a 3-user pack with a $40.00 rebate ($129.99)

Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Allie

 

[an51r]

try avast antivirus http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html its free for home use and is better than many pay programs

 

[Allie0511]

But will that only protect against Viruses? Or will it cover several things?

 

[an51r]

it covers instant messaging email and internet viruses 4 spyware get ad aware and spybot both free and to stop pop ups use mozilla firefox as ur browser and the spam blocker u can get that through ur email provider but ur best set for spam dont give out ur email address to untrusted sources spending money on basic comp protection is unecessary if u need links for any of the above listed items let me know and u can ask anyone else and get the same answer so dont waste ur money

 

[Snake-Eyes]

Because i don't want to go in depth here, just stay away from Norton Anti-Virus and McAfee Anti-Virus. I hear Norton's Firewall is decent, though, don't quote me on that.

 

[talldude123]

Zone Alarm is a great suite. It protects you with a firewall, antivirus, antispyware, parental control, and phishing protection. It's about $50 online.

 

[Jam3s-Zer0]

Kaspersky® Internet Security 6.0 - £40 GBP
http://www.kaspersky.com/kis6

 

[weemanpow3]

I would recomend Kaspersky

 

[Sakeri]

I bought McAfee '07 at Best Buy for 2 bucks today but didn't install it. I decided to go with Kaspersky and I love it. Not a resource hog either (which is why I didn't install McAfee.. I only bought it cuz yeah.. 2 bucks.)