which FREE firewall,spybot, registry repair software do i need?
Hi, I was woundering what other free software should i download. I have basic anti-virus Kaspersky. Microsoft Security Center Firewall (Free), Ccleaner, Spybot.Thanks guys!I have XP3.1 person needs an answerI do too
November 20th, 2009 8:08am

Seems like you're collecting freebies. I would be careful with CCleaner as any registry repair/clean software can cause problems but as long as you know what you're doing you should be find.My suggestions about what would be handy are:Paragon Backup & Recovery Free Edition at no cost to users: http://www.paragon-software.com/home/db-express/index.html. and my preference over spybot would be : http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspxWindows Defender.I'm sure others will make suggestions for you to check out to see what suits your needs.IMHO a backup program is a must for your important stuff.TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services
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November 20th, 2009 9:25am

Thanks, whats bad about ccleaner?
November 20th, 2009 11:46pm

If you are familiar with registry edits and using ccleaner, then there is nothing wrong.On occasions, using any registry cleaner has been known to render the computer inoperative.If a user is knowledgeable like yourself in registry editing and ccleaner, then there is no problem, but someone inexperience could cause a lot of damage.It's an individual choice. I merely suggested you be careful with ccleaner, I didn't say it was bad.TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services
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November 24th, 2009 2:18am

There is a lotta Garbage software out there. Why do the Registry Fixers only fix a few errors? What is the program doing? The user has no idea what is happening, I have used Norton Utilities and there were no problems. Installed a "registry fixer" program which detected more than a hundred problems but would fix only 15, why not a complete fix? A bench mark program will show there is no increase in speed. The program purchased by the user will detect fixed problems and a faster PC which is not true. Do not purchase a registry or PC fixer unless you have some third party utility to examine the PC for performance and errorrs.
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