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Aur0ra · 01-28-2008, 08:37 PM

As for virus checkers both Avast and AVG are the best free ones
if your speaking of paid ones, i suggest Trend Micro PC Cillin, note: PC Cillin can be quite demanding in terms of system memory if you don't have a particularly good cpu if thats the case Avast or AVG is probably more suited as they require less memory

In terms of spyware
Adware and Spybot Search & Destroy are two of the best

Other recommended tools would be
RegCleaner - Helps to clean old,dead unused HKEYS
Window Washer - Cleans hidden files that may remain after uninstalling a program, also clears caches and generally cleans up your computer freeing up some space (Excellent program to run i highly suggest)
Regseeker - Is another program similar to Regcleaner yet performs a little better in my opinion

Note: i highly disagree with the people suggesting Norton, zone alarm and mcafee, Norton can and will conflict with nearly every program on your computer the same with zone alarm. mcafee isn't nearly as effective as AVG, Avast or PC Cillin

Hope i've been of help. :)

01-28-2008, 08:37 PM	#27
Aur0ra Your Resident Bloodsucker Join Date: Oct 2007 Gender : Location: Where the Sun Doesn't Shine Age: 18 Posts: 570	Re: What are some must have programs to protect your computer? As for virus checkers both Avast and AVG are the best free ones if your speaking of paid ones, i suggest Trend Micro PC Cillin, note: PC Cillin can be quite demanding in terms of system memory if you don't have a particularly good cpu if thats the case Avast or AVG is probably more suited as they require less memory In terms of spyware Adware and Spybot Search & Destroy are two of the best Other recommended tools would be RegCleaner - Helps to clean old,dead unused HKEYS Window Washer - Cleans hidden files that may remain after uninstalling a program, also clears caches and generally cleans up your computer freeing up some space (Excellent program to run i highly suggest) Regseeker - Is another program similar to Regcleaner yet performs a little better in my opinion Note: i highly disagree with the people suggesting Norton, zone alarm and mcafee, Norton can and will conflict with nearly every program on your computer the same with zone alarm. mcafee isn't nearly as effective as AVG, Avast or PC Cillin Hope i've been of help. :)