avoiding virus or spyware

[xyanna]

i set up my old pc to use on the internet. it is very slow but still want some protection programs on it. after installing and uninstalling i kept only two programs avira freeware and peer guardian that runs decently. Are they enough to not get a virus or spyware?

[Disc_Junkie]

You should install a firewall to block malware intrusions in your computer from the Internet. CIS is a good one.

Update your antivirus to make sure that you are ready for detecting new threats if you come by.

BTW Peer Guardian is found to be a malware by some antiviruses such as NOD32....

[xyanna]

thanks for your advice

Originally Posted by Disc_Junkie

BTW Peer Guardian is found to be a malware by some antiviruses such as NOD32....

and is this a true or fake alarm?

[Disc_Junkie]

Originally Posted by xyanna

thanks for your advice



and is this a true or fake alarm?

In the QnA section of one of the issues of Digit I found that it told that WinAntivirus Pro and Peer Guardian to be malwares. Therefore I think it is a true alarm.

[xyanna]

as i read, i don't think it's malware but i have uninstalled it

[Disc_Junkie]

k... now install a good firewall such as Comodo and update the database regularly. Sometimes scan the PC for viruses using Trojan Remover to check if by chance any viruses has entered...

[chesss]

Make sure not to use Internet Explorer. Use a browser like Opera or firefox.

A (weaker) alternative to running antivirus is to run winpatrol or prevx. These apps monitor your system and prevent infection, while taking very little resources.

[rohan_kumar011]

Get Avast! antivirus....it works well...is very low on system resources and u can get a 1-yr license free from their website by registering. As for firewall...Comodo is of course good. Asan added security measure, if ur system (low) config permits, get Spybot Search and Destroy.