I used to have ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite 7 and AVG Anti-Virus Pro in my previous Windows XP. Now, I'm currently using Kaspersky Internet Security 7 in my new Windows Vista. Is this a good choice for Vista or can anybody suggest a better security software?
What is the best security software for Windows Vista?free antivirus download
Norton Internet Security (or the brand-new Norton 360) work very well with Vista and come out well in tests. If you live in the US near a CompUSA, you'll notice a very attractive offer for Norton Internet Security for $4.95. That has everything: anti virus, forewall and spyware protection.
I just don't have good experiences with McAfee (it is slow and buggy) but some people like it. Kapersky does not work well (yet) with Vista.
Windows Defender (free) for Vista (or a free download for XP) is a decent product that catches most evil and shows what is in your startup, what is running, and if any of that is suspicious. But you need antivirus in addition to that.
If you get internet through a router, that gives some protection in addition to the firewall. Vista has a firewall for incoming and outgoing traffic (the XP firewall only for incoming).
Be careful with running multiple firewalls or multiple spyware catchers. They can conflict and slow down your system.
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