Question:
how much computer protection do I need?
kathyw0728
2006-10-12 17:46:18 UTC
I have webroot spy sweeper and a disk defragmenter. do i also need something like norton antivirus?
Twelve answers:
2006-10-12 17:47:23 UTC
go to DOWNLOADS.COM and down load the free AVG virus protection...then you can decide if you want to buy nortons later.

also download Adaware and use it a few times a day...

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azdriller
2006-10-13 00:48:45 UTC
Yes I would install Nortons or any antivirus software
2006-10-13 00:49:43 UTC
You need a good Antivirus! Try free Avast here:



http://www.avast.com
2006-10-13 00:48:29 UTC
Yes... you need a good antivirus program that you keep up to date. You might also consider an ad-ware program
2006-10-13 01:03:53 UTC
You need a basic Antivirus indeed to protect against viruses, etc.



http://www.freewebs.com/infosource100
mm18223125
2006-10-13 00:51:50 UTC
you definately need a antivirus program, firewall, anti spyware, and i'd also recommend pop up blocker..... check out pcmagazine.com and see what they recommend for these... as for a seperate defragger i'd say ditch it... all those optimize programs just screw your pc up in the long run.... trust me... been there and sone that.... also the free ones are exactly that, you get what you pay for...
Jay N
2006-10-13 00:48:39 UTC
Yes...you need a good anti-virus program...like Nod32 or a good free software called "Avg Free"

www.grisoft.com
2006-10-13 00:50:15 UTC
You only need one firewall and spyware,adware,virus protection all of these are free so just google it and see which one you want on your cpu. Also try microsoft
Michael
2006-10-13 00:48:06 UTC
norton would be a good idea, but as long as you have a router firewall and windows firewall running - and you are safe online, you should be okay
farahwonderland2005
2006-10-13 00:55:02 UTC
I use McAfee firewall and virus protection. I am happy with their service.
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2006-10-13 00:55:18 UTC
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2006-10-13 00:47:46 UTC
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