Vista Security: What are You Using?

Znod · 04-23-2007, 02:20 PM

Hi Friends:

We have been at the Vista thing for quite a while now. I am wondering what everyone has settled on security-wise. Here is what I am doing:

Laptop:

Vista Firewall when out and and about (incoming only)/Router firewall otherwise
Public Network when out and about/Private network otherwise
Ad-Aware SE Plus, including real-time monitoring (only web activities)
UAC on full blast
Avast Home (free)
Common sense on (

)

Desktop:

Router firewall
Private network
Ad-Aware SE Plus, including real-time monitoring (only web activities)
UAC on full blast
Nod32 (free) on 64-bit/Avast Home (free) on 32-bit
Common sense on (

)

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ProCookie · 04-23-2007, 03:45 PM

AVG Free Edition
Windows Firewall
Windows Defender
UAC On

Im quite happy with this setup, i have never had a virus or spyware.

Wiggles · 04-23-2007, 03:59 PM

Hi Znod, very interesting thread I'll give you my list.
Laptop:

Avast Home Edition (32-Bit)
UAC (Even though I hate it but it is better to be safe than sorry)
Windows Firewall
Ad-Aware SE Personal
Ad-Aware 2007 Beta Six
Spybot - Search & Destroy
Advanced WindowsCare Personal V2 Beta 3

I did have Norton Internet Security 2007 with a 90 Day Subscription that came with my laptop but after running LiveUpdate and install updates, Norton fails to load and was completely unusable and after reformatting the HDD 3 times and start Norton again it works until LiveUpdate installed updates.

I may get Norton 360, I have good things about it and I won't to have all these security programs but I really care for my laptop, I still have the plastic protective cover on the front of my laptop after having it 3 months!

ProCookie · 04-23-2007, 04:03 PM

you so have to sell your laptop to me for.......£5!

Midway · 04-23-2007, 04:03 PM

Norton Internet Security '07
UAC
Standard User

I am going to try this without an antispyware program for a while. Norton has a good malware detection rate anyway. After a couple of months I will install a dedicated A/S program and look at the results.

Wiggles · 04-23-2007, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnthonyCook

you so have to sell your laptop to me for.......£5!

Oi!

Stupid Norton's fault, not me laptop!

ProCookie · 04-23-2007, 04:26 PM

Mid just use Defender, its built in with vista so it might be worth keeping that on.

Midway · 04-23-2007, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnthonyCook

Mid just use Defender, its built in with vista so it might be worth keeping that on.

I was just in a discussion about this over on Wilder's Security forum. Someone posted a link to a AV test on PC World (performed by AV-test.org). Upon reading Norton's review (which came in 2nd under KAV) it states this:

Quote:

During our design tests on Windows Vista Ultimate, the program turned off the built-in Windows Defender antispyware utility without notice. This is not because the utility conflicts, according to the company, but because Symantec feels "Windows Defender offers no value beyond what Norton offers." BitDefender Antivirus 10 was the only other program we tested that disables Defender when it installs.

[Trend Micro also disabled WinDefender when I tried it too]

I did not notice that Norton did this until SecCenter reported that Norton was handling malware/spyware. I looked into process viewer and sure enough WD was disabled.

But really I do not care about WD. It's detection rate is lackluster and I would rather trust Norton with that job than it.

airman · 04-23-2007, 04:57 PM

Symantec Corp 10.XXX antivirus, Search and Destroy, and Windows Vista Advanced Firewall until ZA Pro gets it together with a stable version and of course what what you open do not surf the porno sites and do not download illegal stuff and last but not least do not open unknown attachment in an e-mail.

jimpac · 04-23-2007, 08:48 PM

AVG Free 7.5
Vista Firewall
Router Firewall
Ad-aware SE Plus
Windows Defender
UAC on

Also waiting patiently for compatible Zone Alarm firewall.....or maybe use Comodo firewall (which I'm using on my XP machine and so far like very much!)

ProCookie · 04-24-2007, 07:26 AM

everone seems to like ad-aware does it do a lot that Defender doesnt?

i also forgot to mention i have a router firewall too

DaBear · 04-24-2007, 08:24 AM

AVG 7.5
Ad-Aware
Spybot S&D
Vista firewall ( until ZA gets up)

( I removed Mcafee, which came installed on my system, slow and clunky not to mention browser problems. Since removal -- system is humming right along)

Off topic ---- but has anyone noticed the bad mouthing going on regarding Vista? Being referred to around the net as "Windows ME II". I googled "Vista failure" this morning --- Wow , lots of disgruntled folks. I like mine !!

ProCookie · 04-24-2007, 08:43 AM

I have seen some articles like that DaBear and my veiw is that Vista has some teething problems i admit, but not a chance is it ME number two. I could never go back to XP because Vista is just so brilliant at helping me find my files quicker and organizing my files is a doodle with the new user directory. Vista cant fail for the simple reason its better than XP, Definitely more secure, usable and it has a modern feel to it. The sales figures for Vista have been better than XP's early days to check out this post on my blog http://essentialvista.wordpress.com/...sales-figures/

DaBear · 04-24-2007, 08:49 AM

I agree ---- I like Vista very much- works fine for me

ProCookie · 04-24-2007, 09:01 AM

I dont know what all the comotions about, i love vista

most problems with vista are due to people using old software and drivers. Personally i have never had a major problem with vista...well atleast not as bad as the ones with XP (blue screen of death ect.)

04-23-2007, 02:20 PM	#1
Znod ABXpert Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 3,136	Vista Security: What are You Using? Hi Friends: We have been at the Vista thing for quite a while now. I am wondering what everyone has settled on security-wise. Here is what I am doing: Laptop: Vista Firewall when out and and about (incoming only)/Router firewall otherwise Public Network when out and about/Private network otherwise Ad-Aware SE Plus, including real-time monitoring (only web activities) UAC on full blast Avast Home (free) Common sense on ( ) Desktop: Router firewall Private network Ad-Aware SE Plus, including real-time monitoring (only web activities) UAC on full blast Nod32 (free) on 64-bit/Avast Home (free) on 32-bit Common sense on ( ) __________________ [CENTER][sigpic][/sigpic] [COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"][/COLOR][URL=http://homepage.mac.com/donv1/.Pictures/Vista/Bannerxx.jpg][B]Larger Sig Pic Linked Here[/B][/URL][/CENTER]
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04-23-2007, 03:45 PM	#2
ProCookie Special Member - Vista Babble Promoter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,676	AVG Free Edition Windows Firewall Windows Defender UAC On Im quite happy with this setup, i have never had a virus or spyware. __________________ [COLOR="Red"][B][SIZE="2"]ALL THINGS WINDOWS 7 AND MORE! [URL="http://www.edgarstudios.co.uk"]VISIT MY BLOG[/SIZE][/URL][/B][/COLOR]
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04-23-2007, 03:59 PM	#3
Wiggles Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 431	Hi Znod, very interesting thread I'll give you my list. Laptop: Avast Home Edition (32-Bit) UAC (Even though I hate it but it is better to be safe than sorry) Windows Firewall Ad-Aware SE Personal Ad-Aware 2007 Beta Six Spybot - Search & Destroy Advanced WindowsCare Personal V2 Beta 3 I did have Norton Internet Security 2007 with a 90 Day Subscription that came with my laptop but after running LiveUpdate and install updates, Norton fails to load and was completely unusable and after reformatting the HDD 3 times and start Norton again it works until LiveUpdate installed updates. I may get Norton 360, I have good things about it and I won't to have all these security programs but I really care for my laptop, I still have the plastic protective cover on the front of my laptop after having it 3 months! __________________ Host of the Vista Babble Podcast :cool: CCleaner is the best freeware ever! [B][I]I'm back...again! lol (Updated August 2008)[/I][/B] :lol:
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04-23-2007, 04:03 PM	#4
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04-23-2007, 04:03 PM	#5
Midway Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SW MS, USA Posts: 168	Norton Internet Security '07 UAC Standard User I am going to try this without an antispyware program for a while. Norton has a good malware detection rate anyway. After a couple of months I will install a dedicated A/S program and look at the results. __________________ Mitch Dell Dimension 8300, P4 3.0GHz HT, 1.5GB RAM, 2GB RB, 250 + 80GB HDD, Nvidia 6800XT, X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro, Surfbeam satellite modem Vista Ultimate User
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04-23-2007, 04:26 PM	#7
ProCookie Special Member - Vista Babble Promoter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,676	Mid just use Defender, its built in with vista so it might be worth keeping that on. __________________ [COLOR="Red"][B][SIZE="2"]ALL THINGS WINDOWS 7 AND MORE! [URL="http://www.edgarstudios.co.uk"]VISIT MY BLOG[/SIZE][/URL][/B][/COLOR]
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04-23-2007, 04:57 PM	#9
airman ABXpert Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Just Visiting This Planet Posts: 403	Symantec Corp 10.XXX antivirus, Search and Destroy, and Windows Vista Advanced Firewall until ZA Pro gets it together with a stable version and of course what what you open do not surf the porno sites and do not download illegal stuff and last but not least do not open unknown attachment in an e-mail. __________________ Vista Ultimate 32Bit On:Asus P5K Mobo Intel C2D E8400 3.00/Xigmatek HDT S1283 /3Gig Ram/ATI HD2600XT 256 PCI Express /550Watt Ps/ Antec P-180B Case Work in Progress with a little upgrade [url]http://fvernau.echoes.net/index[/url]
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04-23-2007, 08:48 PM	#10
jimpac Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5	AVG Free 7.5 Vista Firewall Router Firewall Ad-aware SE Plus Windows Defender UAC on Also waiting patiently for compatible Zone Alarm firewall.....or maybe use Comodo firewall (which I'm using on my XP machine and so far like very much!) __________________ Dell Dimension 8400 P4 540, 3 Gb DDR2 533 RAM X1900GT Windows Vista Ultimate
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04-24-2007, 07:26 AM	#11
ProCookie Special Member - Vista Babble Promoter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,676	everone seems to like ad-aware does it do a lot that Defender doesnt? i also forgot to mention i have a router firewall too __________________ [COLOR="Red"][B][SIZE="2"]ALL THINGS WINDOWS 7 AND MORE! [URL="http://www.edgarstudios.co.uk"]VISIT MY BLOG[/SIZE][/URL][/B][/COLOR]
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04-24-2007, 08:24 AM	#12
DaBear Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 88	AVG 7.5 Ad-Aware Spybot S&D Vista firewall ( until ZA gets up) ( I removed Mcafee, which came installed on my system, slow and clunky not to mention browser problems. Since removal -- system is humming right along) Off topic ---- but has anyone noticed the bad mouthing going on regarding Vista? Being referred to around the net as "Windows ME II". I googled "Vista failure" this morning --- Wow , lots of disgruntled folks. I like mine !! __________________ Don't look back they may be gaining on ya:beer:
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04-24-2007, 08:43 AM	#13
ProCookie Special Member - Vista Babble Promoter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,676	I have seen some articles like that DaBear and my veiw is that Vista has some teething problems i admit, but not a chance is it ME number two. I could never go back to XP because Vista is just so brilliant at helping me find my files quicker and organizing my files is a doodle with the new user directory. Vista cant fail for the simple reason its better than XP, Definitely more secure, usable and it has a modern feel to it. The sales figures for Vista have been better than XP's early days to check out this post on my blog http://essentialvista.wordpress.com/...sales-figures/ __________________ [COLOR="Red"][B][SIZE="2"]ALL THINGS WINDOWS 7 AND MORE! [URL="http://www.edgarstudios.co.uk"]VISIT MY BLOG[/SIZE][/URL][/B][/COLOR]
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04-24-2007, 08:49 AM	#14
DaBear Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 88	I agree ---- I like Vista very much- works fine for me __________________ Don't look back they may be gaining on ya:beer:
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04-24-2007, 09:01 AM	#15
ProCookie Special Member - Vista Babble Promoter Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,676	I dont know what all the comotions about, i love vista most problems with vista are due to people using old software and drivers. Personally i have never had a major problem with vista...well atleast not as bad as the ones with XP (blue screen of death ect.) __________________ [COLOR="Red"][B][SIZE="2"]ALL THINGS WINDOWS 7 AND MORE! [URL="http://www.edgarstudios.co.uk"]VISIT MY BLOG[/SIZE][/URL][/B][/COLOR]
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