Just wondered what the latest thinking was on the best anti virus and firewall software to use (free versions!)

I've been using AVG without issue on my main PC (XP), i was wondering if this is still one of the recommended one's?

For some reason i couldn't get AVG to work on my lab-top (Vista), so i wondered what a good alternative is to AVG? Cheers

As for firewalls, i have just been using Window's Defender, do you think this is sufficient?

Looking for software that won't hog resources (i.e. Norton) and slow my system down, my PC is a Dell with 512MB Ram and my Lap-top is Dell, also with 512MB Ram

Do a lot of general surfing on the internet, downloading music, watching films etc so i would like to take steps to ensure i am well protected!

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ya pc should have windows firewall installed on it already lex

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I use AVG and have never had any problems.

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I love lamp

I use Trend Micro PC-cillin.

My mate is a hardcore computer techy and he loaded it up for me, I've never had any problems and I'm downloading music and movies 24/7

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I use AVG and using Windows Firewall, but will probably download ZoneAlarm, I tend not to trust Microsoft to look after my machines.

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I think iI must be the only one paying then I use norton

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senile old git

i use Mcafee security suite on all pc + laptops, does everything, but i also use Adaware 2007 spyware as a backup...according to every IT person ive spoke to you should always have more than 1 anti spyware programme.

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thanks fella's, yeh i saw the Windows Firewall on here, just assumed i needed extra but maybe not?

Heard good things about Trend Micro, and AVG has been okay for me in the past.

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Slow's PC's down, you've probably got used to it

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norton are rubbish, thats why you always get it free with every new pc/laptop, noone wants to use it

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