Question: whats the best internet security system i can buy for my pc desktop that will protect my computer? i want it to be cheap as possible but i want it to provide alot of protection for my pc

Answer: You can get pro level security absolutely free. Layered protection is better than a suite.\n\nYou need to install one firewall.\nThe Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out. \nhttp://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall OR\nhttp://www.comodogroup.com/  - Comodo security suite.\n\nYou need to install one anti virus;\nhttp://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/  -AVG anti virus or\nhttp://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus \n\nYou need all three anti spyware programs;\nhttp://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.\nhttp://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware\nhttp://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware\n\nAnd these are useful utilities;\nShields Up security site; \nhttps://www.grc.com - check your firewall works\n\nhttp://www.mozilla.com/ Firefox web browser and Thunderbird e-mail program.\nhttp://www.opera.com/ Opera web browser\nInstal both these web browsers, turn off javascript on one and use that browser for vising unknown websites. They don't support Active X so thats one less way for problems to get on your pc.\n\nhttp://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.\nhttp://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool\nWinpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.\nhttp://www.winpatrol.com\nSpywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.\nhttp://www.javacoolsoftware.com\nhttp://www.siteadvisor.com -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.\nhttp://www.sys-shield.com - AbsoluteShield File Shredder\nhttp://www.mailwasher.net/ -spam filter\nhttp://www.softpedia.com/get/Antivirus/Lavasoft-ARIES-Rootkit-Remover.shtml - Aries Rootkit remover.\nhttp://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Main/view/Download-Free-Products.html - Bitdefender doesn't run in the background and can be used as a second back up anti virus.\n\nRemember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
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