PC Cillin, McAfee, Norton?

Question

Which firewall program should I use?  I have used McAfee on my last boot, but noticed it significantly slowed down my computer.  I just rebooted on Wednesday and haven't added anything to it yet.   Yeah, it's not smart to run w/ a firewall.  I've heard good things about PC Cillin.   I want something that won't kill my memory.  McAfee takes up a good deal of memory, but not as much as the evil Norton!

Skybird · Answer

Check out the free version of the ZoneAlarm firewall.  http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp?lid=dbtopnav_za

wtcnbrwndo4u · Answer

Don't worry, money isn't an issue.  My dad will pay for that.  I'm gonna test PC Cillin.

wtcnbrwndo4u · Answer

Cool.  I'm downloading the trial right now to give it a test run.

SR45 · Answer

I traded my Nortons for PC-Cillin internet security. It was rated better than nortons and is not a resource hog. Very happy with it and at the time for the internet firewall and anti virus, it cost around $49.00

Dim 4400 ( June 2002 )
2.6 Ghz
Bios A06
1 Gb DDR 2100
Windows XP Home
SP-2
1703 FP LCD monitor
PC-Cillin Internet Security

GreyMack · Answer

Despite the price (free for personal use), Zone Alarm may be the "best" software firewall available. There is also a paid version available.

This comparison, though somewhat dated, may offer some insight.

http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,115939,pg,3,00.asp

GM

dog_fashion_dis · Answer

Well, according to PC Magazine Feb 2005 Zone Alarm Security Suite 5.5 was rated the highest with a 4.5 out of 5 and got editors choice. Trent Micro PC-cillin Internet security 2005 got a 2.5 out of a 5. McAfee Internet Security Suite 2005, which I used before ZA only got a 3 out of a 5.
PC-cillin 49.95 direct
ZA 69.95 direct
McAfee 69.95 direct
Norton Internet Security also received a 4.5 out of a 5 at 69.95 direct also.
Myself and many others I know have had nightmares with Norton....so never again.
I'm still using ZA 5.5 and I still think it's the best you can get overall.

GreyMack · Answer

Interesting read.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1755221,00.asp (security overview)
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1758379,00.asp (security suites)
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1758380,00.asp (anti-spyware)

I'm still not sold on security suites for my purposes, but those who need privacy control, parental control, and anti-spam software, in addition to anti-virus and firewall applications, might find a multi-application package they like. All of the suites need to be supplemented by additional anti-spyware applications, so they should not be considered an all-in-one solution to security. There is no great penalty, and some potential benefit, to selecting individual components to implement a comprehensive security plan.

GM

patchsassy · Answer

I agree, most suites aren't as comprehensive as a stand alone setup. In fact, Maximum PC also recommends putting together your own system security with stand alone products. Norton 2005 seems to get a lot of bad comments.

Mike

patchsassy · Answer

Is this the full version listed here? It says OEM but usually that just means no box... http://www.isellsurplus.com/product.asp?c=30&s=163&ID=8722&P=F Mike

dog_fashion_dis · Answer

I completely agree with 'stand alone' products. I use so many security products that I have all area's covered.Some people on the other hand dont know much about the many 'stand alone' products or which ones to get and a security suite best serves them. It takes the hassle out of it for people who dont know what to look for.

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