I distribute an All-in-one tool pack, called the Anti-Malware Pack.

for some one new like me..what should I choose *screaming*

Simple, the ones most people are recommending!

It also depends on your needs, skill level and preferences.

If you're cleaning many other peoples PC:s, you probably need to have most of the progs mentioned.

Some basic tips (also pass them on to friends/family/co-workers/anyone):

-Don't use IE as your primary browser.

-Never accept or run anything you don't know and fully trust (in dialog boxes, software, single exe-files).

-Try to stay out of warez and porn sites.

-Regularly run Spybot S&D (make sure to update it).

-Keep your OS and apps fully updated with all the latest hotfixes/patches.

-Use some sort of firewall, a router is preferred.

-You can manage without an Antivirus program, just be careful and maybe use some free online scanner every now and then.

-Use email with built in virus scanner.

Even if doing all these things you may still get some unwanted malware/virus/similar, but it won't be very often and then by using a few of the tools recommended you'll get rid of 'em very quickly.

if you're using CCleaner, then why are you using TuneUp Utilities?

Because TuneUp can do way more than CCleaner, but CCleaner is much better than TuneUp's DiskCleaner.

The key problem with CCleaner is that bugs often go ignored for a very long time (many months) and often are not even fixed.

Thanks for the full time job post DL

but I'm just have little comments

-Keep your OS and apps fully updated with all the latest hotfixes/patches.

When I download all critical updates only from MS website I've realized that the machine is slow and not the same performance

-Use some sort of firewall, a router is preferred.

I'm using PLANET ADE-3110 ADSL Modem Router but it seems that it does not has any firewall, so what do you suggest then, and I'm using PC in my own and on other one share it with me.

-You can manage without an Antivirus program

I used to use NOD32, is it enough then for persoanl home user?

Edited January 11, 200719 yr by Black Wolf

anti-malware:

- Sunbelt CounterSpy

protection:

- Spybot Search & Destroy

- Lavasoft Ad-Aware Personal

AV sophos

@Black Wolf:

Jan who?

To keep your comp secure you have to keep it updated. Slowdowns can be fixed by using for example the TCPIP-patch and doing normal maintenance like defragmenting.

Your router has got some basic firewall protection (NAT), which is enough in most cases. You can use one of the recommended software firewalls to get both in- and outgoing protection.

NOD32 is considered one of the best antivirus progs today, so yes it's good enough.

Many of the more skilled people don't use any antivirus because they don't need it.

The best protection against malware, virus and similar is knowledge and skills.

@Black Wolf:

Jan who?

Oops... Fixed above

To keep your comp secure you have to keep it updated. Slowdowns can be fixed by using for example the TCPIP-patch

I think nLite has this option, right?

and doing normal maintenance like defragmenting.

I'm just using Windows Default Defragmenter and c leaner

Your router has got some basic firewall protection (NAT), which is enough in most cases. You can use one of the recommended software firewalls to get both in- and outgoing protection.

This is my NAT page in router control panel,

and the guy from ISP set it to be disabled, I'm using a static or real IP, I do not know if disabling NAT is kinda related to static or real IP or not, but I'm very interested to follow your advise, so more info is much appreciated. and what simple one you recommend for a newbie one like me, because I've tried outpost fire wall and found millions of messages and alerts to deal with which was like HELL so I removed it and reinstall a clean XP, so what do you think man!?

Many of the more skilled people don't use any antivirus because they don't need it.

The best protection against malware, virus and similar is knowledge and skills.

Sure this is not me man, I think it will be after 5 years from now

The key problem with CCleaner is that bugs often go ignored for a very long time (many months) and often are not even fixed.

I agree, but you yourself use it, don't you?

Indeed I do; though I am eager to find an alternative or even write one if I can learn more Delphi.

-AdAware

-Nod 32

-CCleaner

-HijackThis

-Killbox

and I just test Ewido Anti-Spyware, seems to be good..

Indeed I do; though I am eager to find an alternative or even write one if I can learn more Delphi.

I would gladly switch. I would switch to TuneUp's DiskCleaner and RegCleaner, but Cleaner cleans out program junk, not just windows, which TuneUp doesn't do.

Do you still use AVG Anti-Spyware? I really don't like it, nor do I think its needed in any Anti-Malware package.

Also, I don't need Firetune as TuneUp tunes up Firefox as well. Also, I really have never seen the bonus to having Thunderbird. All the other stuff in your Pro kit I agree with. You should put Avast in there, as well as the firewall that comes out best in the tests.

Edited January 24, 200719 yr by Ultimate Predator

AVG Anti-Spyware may work well, but I'm considering replacing it for Windows Defender or removing it altogether. AVG Anti-Spyware has an unresolved issue with the memory cleaning. It actually acts like a memory defragment utility when it scans the memory which results in poor performance.

I find that Firetune covers a better spectrum for tweaking Firefox.

The problem about putting a firewall in is that not everyone needs or wants a firewall; though many people use Outlook or a very similar email client and may actually need Thunderbird as a better alternative.

Get rid of it altogether. Its just not needed, and WD is appalling IMO.

I don't think so. I mean, for freeware, I can understand it being there, of course. But if you have TuneUp Utilities, it isn't needed, I got rid of Firetune, used TuneUps tweaker, and the speed is as god as it was with Firetune. But yeh, as you're promoting freeware, not shareware, keep it.

Maybe. I think its worth putting Comodo in there. And definitely Avast.

As an alternative sure. But most people just use an online email account, Windows Live Mail is brilliant.

Edited January 27, 200719 yr by Ultimate Predator

A combination of:

-Ad-Aware

-Spybot S&D

-Spyware Blaster

-My professional tech mind

...and Kaspersky AV of course