I current only have free avast antivirus in my computer. What else do you guys recommend to install/run with it (for maximum protection) ?
Thank You
I current only have free avast antivirus in my computer. What else do you guys recommend to install/run with it (for maximum protection) ?
Thank You
Your brain ;D
Seriously, you can have a second opinion with MBAM or SAS, both freeware that can be run side by side with avast!
I suppose you use Windows Firewall. Anyway, there are 3rd party firewalls that will allow outbound protection (like Comodo, OnlineArmour, Outpost). Do NOT install the antivirus (if any) that come with these programs or they will conflict with avast!
Keep your software and Windows always up-to-date. You can use Secunia PSI for that.
Lol. I was look for firewalls and I want to try comodo. Can I run comodo internet security with Avast Anti-Virus?
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Yes, but you need to select custom installation and do NOT install CAV (Comodo Antivirus).
1st step; An “external” firewall, traditionally routers have one built in, if you have a router this is probably already covered.
2nd step; Second opinion scanner, like Tech mentioned the best two.
3rd step; A software firewall with outgoing protection, again Tech mentioned the good ones. There is also Private Firewall in addition to those, and Look n’ Stop if you do not mind paying.
4th step; A system-image backup…Win7 has this built in, but there are other programs also to do it with more features, such as Acronis or Macrium Reflect
anything beyond what is listed above, and you start to head well outside what I would recommend for “casual” users
4th step; Sandboxing/Virtualization…there are many ways to achieve this, free or paid (Avast! has it on paid versions). From just sandboxing internet-facing programs all the way up to running a full virtual PC, you have many options.
5th step; Something like a HIPS (built in to many firewalls like Online Armor’s) or WinPatrol.
Also you need to choose which autosandbox you want to use, Avast!'s or Comodo’s.
Yeah, I didn’t download the AV. But what do you mean by custom installation for Comodo Internet Security? I just downloaded it and ran it.
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How to install Comodo Firewall and set it for best protection.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/how-install-comodo-firewall.htm
After you got Cfw running, you have to decide which autosandbox you will use. Comodo’s or Avast!'s. It is not a good idea to have both active. Avast! Behavior Shield and Comodo’s HIPS play well together.
Also to avoid any conflicts you may add these Comodo files to Avast! Behavior shield trusted processes:
cfp.exe
cfpconfg.exe
cmdagent.exe
Now open Comodo > Defence + > Defence Settings > Execution Control settings > Detect shell code injection > Exclusions. Add Avast! folders from Program files and Program data.
Here is a list…all work well with avast.
http://www.filehippo.com/download_outpost_firewall/
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/Comodo-Personal-Firewall.shtml
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/Online-Armor-Free.shtml
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/Privatefirewall.shtml