Need Security Software For Vista laptop

Ann · 9th August 2007

Hi,

I need to know which of my security programs will work on new Vista laptop.

For Spyware, I have SpyBot, SpywareBlaster and AdAware. I was planning to try SuperAntispyware instead of AdAware 7.

For Virus protection, I could use Avast which I now have on my XP or AntiVir.

My only concern is the Firewall. My only experience is with Tiny Personal Firewall v. 2.11.15 and I do not know if that would work in Vista.

Do CCleaner 1.37.456 and HiJackThis (2006) version work on Vista?

I know and trust these programs and would love to continue using them with Vista.

Any additional software that I should consider? Any input will be so much appreciated.

Ann

**PeteC** · 9th August 2007

Ann

FYI ....

Spybot - Yes

SpywareBlaster - Yes

AdAware 2007 - Vista version coming

SuperAntispyware - Yes

Avast - Yes

CCleaner - Yes

TrendMicro HijackThis - Yes

Tiny Personal Firewall - No

tuktaktim · 9th August 2007

The built-in Vista Firewall is good, but a NAT router would be better.

Ann · 9th August 2007

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Originally Posted by PeteC

Ann

FYI ....

Spybot - Yes

SpywareBlaster - Yes

AdAware 2007 - Vista version coming

SuperAntispyware - Yes

Avast - Yes

CCleaner - Yes

TrendMicro HijackThis - Yes

Tiny Personal Firewall - No

Hi Pete,

Some good news, some bad news, especially with the firewall. I am using Tiny on my XP. Is that OK? I have never used anything else. any suggestions for easy to use and good protection both in and out?

Also, I have heard negative comments about TrendMicro HijackThis. Care to comment?

TIA.

Ann

Ann · 9th August 2007

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Originally Posted by tuktaktim

The built-in Vista Firewall is good, but a NAT router would be better.

Hi tuktatim,

I am so new to Vista and laptops, I don't know what a NAT router is?
As far as I know Vista firewall only protects you from something coming in and not going out from your computer. Is this correct?

Any suggestions as regards easy to use and good firewalls?

Thanks.

Ann

**PeteC** · 9th August 2007

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Also, I have heard negative comments about TrendMicro HijackThis. Care to comment?

No

, but it is now out of beta and our trained analysts seem happy enough with it.

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I am using Tiny on my XP. Is that OK? I have never used anything else. any suggestions for easy to use and good protection both in and out?

If you have had no problems, stick with it. I have no experience, nor heard much about it.

Comodo (free) is highly rated and is the firewall I use on XP in conjunction with NOD32, plus all the others you mentioned.

Ann · 10th August 2007

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Originally Posted by PeteC

No

, but it is now out of beta and our trained analysts seem happy enough with it. If you have had no problems, stick with it. I have no experience, nor heard much about it.

Comodo (free) is highly rated and is the firewall I use on XP in conjunction with NOD32, plus all the others you mentioned.

Pete,

Thanks for your input. I will check out the comodo site and look for Hijackthis. I can't imagine running a computer without HijackThis. Oops, I just remembered one more thing I can't be without on my computer. ERDNT. Do you have any knowledge if it will work on Vista? Trying to find the download site, but I no longer have a bookmark for it.

Ann

**PeteC** · 10th August 2007

Yes, but turn off UAC .....

http://www.larshederer.homepage.t-on.../erunt/faq.htm

http://www.larshederer.homepage.t-online.de/erunt/

tuktaktim · 10th August 2007

NAT = Network Address Translation
The router will mask your private ip address and only show the IP address your ISP gave you. Incoming traffic needs permission to come in any ports by way of your ACK packets. The Vista firewall does monitor both inbound and outbound traffic.

Ann · 11th August 2007

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Originally Posted by tuktaktim

NAT = Network Address Translation
The router will mask your private ip address and only show the IP address your ISP gave you. Incoming traffic needs permission to come in any ports by way of your ACK packets. The Vista firewall does monitor both inbound and outbound traffic.

You completely lost me regarding the NAT. Sorry

Is this the same router that I need to have laptop and desktop both use DSL?

that is good news about Vista firewall. But I wonder, if it will allow MS to go in and out at will on my machine.

Ann · 11th August 2007

Pete, thanks so much for the link and the good news. If I ask one more question, I hope you won't throw something at me.

I use a CD that has Ghost on it and it works to do my images from Dos. Can this be used on Vista too, as far as you know?

**PeteC** · 11th August 2007

Ann,

From what I can gather ....

Norton Ghost 12 is compatible with Vista, Ghost 10 is not and I've seen nothing on 11,

Norton also offer Save and Restore which apparently also makes a disk image.

I use Acronis® True Image 10 Home which is Vista compatible.

cyclone2426 · 21st August 2007

if you have an AOL screen name (you can get one free on AOL.com) you can download their free full version of McAfee which works on Vista and its firewall works very well along with their anti-vrus and other stuff on there too.

http://discover.aol.com/downloads/

gghartman · 25th August 2007

comodo is an excellent firewall i use it on my xp machine. comodo also has free antivirus, spam sft and spyware program. havent tested them yet but if they are as good as the firewall i will be using them as well. currently using antivir and it seems to do a great job.

**Arie** · 25th August 2007

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Originally Posted by gghartman

comodo is an excellent firewall i use it on my xp machine.

But for now they do not have a Vista version!

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