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can somebody answer these questions...

1) which anti-virus is the best to use?
1a) which uses the least memory?

2) which firewall is the best?
2a) which uses the least memory?

3) which spyware is the best?
3a) which uses the least memory?

thanks.

right now i am using

NOD32 as my anti-virus and

Sygate personal Firewall

I don't know if there's one 'best' program to use for each, since everybody has a personal preference. That being said, here's my list:

Antivirus: avast! Antivirus Home Edition - about 13 MB of memory

Firewall: ZoneAlarm Free - about 18 MB of memory

AntiSpyware: None. If I had to choose, either Spy Sweeper (about 10 MB of memory) or Microsoft AntiSpyware (about 20 MB of memory).


I think you're fine in terms of antivirus and firewall. If you want to go for antispyware, Spy Sweeper uses less memory, but it costs about $30. Microsoft AntiSpyware is free, but uses more memory.

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Originally posted by TheMusicPirate
3) which spyware

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I think you mean anti-spyware

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Originally posted by TheMusicPirate
1) which anti-virus is the best to use?

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I use avg. It uses alot less memory than most of them, and I think it is a firewall too but I'm not sure. its free though.

i use Zone alarm security suite
it does everything Anti spyware, Anti virus, Firewall, barly notice is running i relly like it

Blocks hackers from gaining access to your computer
Automatically makes your computer invisible to anyone on the Internet
Prevents spyware from sending your personal information across the Internet
Protects your programs and operating system from malware

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For a firewall, you can try Lavasoft Personal Firewall.
I tried it on a VM.
It looks good, but still needs some more work...

I use Spybot search and destroy alongside Spyware Doctor for all my anti-spyware needs, you could try those out too