What is the best security software for Windows Vista?

Question

I used to have ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7 and AVG Anti-Virus Pro in my previous Windows XP. Now, I'm currently using Kaspersky Internet Security 7 in my new Windows Vista. Is this a good choice for Vista or can anybody suggest a better security software?

Answer 1

Norton Internet Security (or the brand-new Norton 360) work very well with Vista and come out well in tests. If you live in the US near a CompUSA, you'll notice a very attractive offer for Norton Internet Security for $4.95. That has everything: anti virus, forewall and spyware protection.



I just don't have good experiences with McAfee (it is slow and buggy) but some people like it. Kapersky does not work well (yet) with Vista.



Windows Defender (free) for Vista (or a free download for XP) is a decent product that catches most evil and shows what is in your startup, what is running, and if any of that is suspicious. But you need antivirus in addition to that.



If you get internet through a router, that gives some protection in addition to the firewall. Vista has a firewall for incoming and outgoing traffic (the XP firewall only for incoming).



Be careful with running multiple firewalls or multiple spyware catchers. They can conflict and slow down your system.



Vista has turned out so far, in months of tests, to be more resistant to virus, spyware, and trojans than XP. You still must have at least an antivirus package.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

don't pay attention to what the other guy told you. windows defender stinks.

iI have heard that kaspersky is good. I've been using norton internet security and it has worked very well. why don't you try it.

microsoft is not a company dedicated to security. they usually buy the protection software from otrher company( and it is not good at all)

Answer 4

I even have used for YEARS and noticeably advise AVAST I even have got here across it plenty extra perfect than any of the Anti Virus prgs you have pronounced........... It additionally works with VISTA, even VISTA 64bit! AND that is loose!

Answer 5

u dont need it>defender is built strong and straight into the system>its always running in the background whether you know it or not..



(its called windows defender) (built into vista only not xp)

Answer 6

I use Norton Anti-virus. It's used at my workplace as well. That and McAffee.