Ironworks Gaming Forum - View Single Post - Anti-Virus software used

shamrock_uk · 01-25-2005, 03:49 PM

I've been trialling all the different virus checkers out there - I'll warn you away from Norton, bloated software using its name and reputation to hide the fact their detection engine hasn't been improved for a couple of years.

Avast and NOD32 are both pretty good, but I found myself just re-installing AVG which gets my number one vote.

I would also strongly recommend getting a decent firewall as well. ZoneAlarm seems popular on Ironworks, personally I don't care for it though and would recommend Kerio (both are free for personal use). Not only will they monitor your incoming/outgoing connections but Kerio (and presumably ZA too) will also keep an eye on suspicious activities inside your computer (eg. processes launching programmes that you didn't request etc)

01-25-2005, 03:49 PM	#3
shamrock_uk Dracolich Join Date: January 24, 2004 Location: UK Age: 41 Posts: 3,092	I've been trialling all the different virus checkers out there - I'll warn you away from Norton, bloated software using its name and reputation to hide the fact their detection engine hasn't been improved for a couple of years. Avast and NOD32 are both pretty good, but I found myself just re-installing AVG which gets my number one vote. I would also strongly recommend getting a decent firewall as well. ZoneAlarm seems popular on Ironworks, personally I don't care for it though and would recommend Kerio (both are free for personal use). Not only will they monitor your incoming/outgoing connections but Kerio (and presumably ZA too) will also keep an eye on suspicious activities inside your computer (eg. processes launching programmes that you didn't request etc)