Computer health, maintenance, tools and scans

[Steve the DJ]

I currently run XP on every machine we have and use the following:

Anti Virus: Microsoft Security Essentials
Firewall: Windows XP's
Cleaning, Uninstalls & Registry Tweaks: CCleaner
Defragmentation: Defraggler
File Recovery: Recuva
Spyware Protection: SUPERAntiSpyware
Malware Protection: Malwarebytes Anti Malware Free
Back Up: Microsoft SyncToy

All of which are my favourite software price, free!

[DJWilson]

Anti-Virus, firewall etc: Full AVG.
Defrag and clean-up's: The windows 7 standard on laptop.

[Mark Wild]

For my desktop office P.C, I use Malwarebytes (paid version), Nod32, power data recovery, Vista firewall and Webroot Windows Washer.

[Larry B Entertainment]

Firewall - Windows
Anti Virus / Malware - Microsoft security essentials
Cleaning / Reg etc - C Cleaner

[DeckstarDeluxe]

In all fairness Angela AVG is the only program I use. I do the windows disk cleanup every blue moon though.

[Glenski]

Tools of my trade are:

Anti Virus / Firewall : KasperSky Internet Security

Also recommend Microsoft Security Essentials (Free)

Firewall: Zone Alarm (Free)

Malware: Malwarebytes (Free) SpyBot Search & Destroy (Free)

Sytem Cleanup: CCleaner

Defrag: Auslogics Disk Defrag (Free)

PC Specs: Speccy

CPU Info etc: CPUID / GPUID

Drivers: Driver Detective or Device Doctor (Free)

HDD Partition and Backup: Easeus Partition and Easeus Backup

Recovery: Recover My Files and SpinRite

Internet Banking: Rapport

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Thank you

Glenn

[Dynamic Entertainment]

I wouldnt touch rapport with a barge pole. It seriously slowed down my PC and was a nightmare to remove.

For me:

Antivirus: AVG
Firewall: Windows
Malware: malwarebytes
Defrag: Windows
System Cleanup: CCleaner

[BeerFunk]

Are we talking general PC use, or DJ PC use?

If the former, then I only use the firewall on my ADSL Router, and NOD32 for virus protection. No incidents for years.

The most important thing is to be wary, and know what to click on and what not to click on

[MORGEY]

I had real bad problems with Norton antivirus 3 years ago.
I now use AVG free version and use Firefox as my browser.
I have not had a single problem on my computer since.
I de frag every six months and have a big clear out of unwanted files on a monthly basis.
I also check that there are no hidden programmes running on my computer, these sometimes slow it down and need to be cleared.

[Totally Plucked]

For maintainance tools it has to be
CC Cleaner (Excellent & free) also Glary Utilities (also free) use the 2 together and will keep your pc running as sweet as a nut.

Will not go down the AV route............................So there Mrs Angela your question 'PROPERLY' answered !!