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  1. June 23rd, 2010, 05:18 PM #1
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    Fresh install of XP, what's the latest protection?

    My friend's PC was infected with a Virus (or at least that's what he told me) so he asked if I would install a larger HDD and just do a Fresh XP install.
    I installed a new 500gb HDD and Slipstreamed XP last nite. Tonight I'll install the updates and some other configurations for him.

    What software protection (free) can I load for him?

    I was planning on:
    • Avast!
    • Comodo (firewall only)
    • SpyBlaster
    • SuperAntiSpyware
    • CCleaner


    anything else?
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  2. June 23rd, 2010, 07:48 PM #2
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    I prefer Free Avira for a AV program.

    Malwarebytes instead of Spyblaster and Super.
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    Microsoft Security Essentials is pretty good for a freebie.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Midknyte View Post
    Microsoft Security Essentials is pretty good for a freebie.
    I agree, it's probably the best of the freebie bunch, and uses very few resources. I use it on pretty well all of my virtual machines, and I have no real complaints
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