Internet security suite for vista

[njsarge]

I was looking for a internet security suite for my laptop. It runs vista and would like a firewall and virus program. I have norton 360 and it is garbage. Just wanted to know what other people are running that will not hog all of the resources on my machine.
thanks

 

[Crypto Sailor]

I've got zone alarm....but when you goto work and have acess to an unclass computer you can download mcafee for free.

 

[BORIStheBLADE]

Windows has its built in firewall so I don't think you need another one. For virus I have been using AVG and haven't had any problems.

http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html?tag=mncol&cdlPid=10861654

 

[daniyal]

I'm using Avast.. its a pretty good piece of software, seems to catch all kinds of malware, spyware or viruses, and is free for home use http://www.avast.com/

 

[uncelnino]

AVG is good as well. www.grisoft.com

 

[Boppa-Wasch]

AVG is good as well. www.grisoft.com

Ditto on that.

 

[Dex163]

Windows has its built in firewall so I don't think you need another one. For virus I have been using AVG and haven't had any problems.

http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html?tag=mncol&cdlPid=10861654

I wouldnt trust anything that combines windows and security. my .02

 

[Boppa-Wasch]

Or......just don't go on the Internet! Kinda like birth control.......abstinence!

 

[njsarge]

I will use avg and windows defender and see how it goes. If I am not happy I will try zone alarm. I read a lot about zone alarm and vista having problems. Maybe the bugs are worked out. Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[BORIStheBLADE]

I will use avg and windows defender and see how it goes. If I am not happy I will try zone alarm. I read a lot about zone alarm and vista having problems. Maybe the bugs are worked out. Thanks for the suggestions.

Do you have a router? Routers have a firewall built in too thats usually better than a software based firewall.

 

[uncelnino]

Between AVG and Windows defender you should be more than secure. However, the fact that you are using Vista means you may still run into compatability issues that are inherent in Vista. I hated Vista, reinstalled XP Pro.