Comodo Firewall 3.0 + other Comodo apps

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[raazman]

Hi, today I just installed Comodo Firewall 3.0 and I am wondering if I need Comodo Antivirus and Comodo Anti-Malware alongside Comodo Firewall 3.0. Comodo Firewall 3.0 says it blocks viruses and other malware, but then, why is there an antivirus and anti-malware program? Im confused...

[JJasper]

Hi raazman

Welcome to the Comodo Forums

It is advisable to have a good Anti-virus and Anti-malware alongside CFP-3.  This gives you a layered protection.  I am using Comodo Antivirus and Comodo BoClean as well as Comodo Memory Firewall.  I feel as if my protection is as good as it gets.

John

[raazman]

Hi, I'm currently using Zone Alarm Security Suite. I am planning on switiching to Comodo's products though. Is this a good idea? Are Comodo's products better than ZoneAlarm Security Suite? If yes, I would like to know which products are needed to have complete protection, ie. firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware, anit-malware, im security, parental controls, email protection, identity protection, application internet access, etc. I am sort of confused with the software selection and what is needed to be installed. Any input will be greatly appreciated.

raazman

[Yuriy]

Hi,

If you rather experienced user to answer correctly to HIPS alerts, Comodo Firewall along with Comodo Memory Firewall should be enough.

[raazman]

Will Comodo Firewall and Comodo Memory Firewall be sufficient to protect me from viruses, spyware, malware and all the other things I mentioned? Is Comodo Firewall an all-in-one application? What are the other products like Comodo Antivirus for? Is that just a standalone anti-virus?

[raazman]

ok after some research, I have come to the conlusion of using Comodo Firewall 3.0, BOClean, Avira AntiVir, and SuperAntiSpyware. Are these application sufficient enough? If I have BOClean, do I need anitvir? And also, will all of these be superior to zonealarm's security suite? I am reall confused right now and need help quick. Thanks

raazman

[Vettetech]

You don't need BOClean when using Avira. I suggest using Avira Premium and not the free one. Well worth the money for one of the top scoring and best over all av's out there. I am using Comodo 3.0 along with Avira Premium and its runs very light. I also use SAS free on demand. ZA is past its prime. Its very heavy and bloated. Seperate security program are a better choice then all in ones.

[raazman]

right now im going for all free programs, thats why i came to comodo (also heard its firewall was excellent). So the free version of avira only does antivirus, any suggestions on what i should use?

[OD]

Nothing wrong with Using all freeware as has been said for an experienced user Using CFP3 CMf and CBO should be enough how ever I would suggest at least one AV I am using Norton for Av of which there are better (old habits can be hard to break)

I would research the AV programs and select what you believe is the best Using the "best of" can be diffficult but often you will end up with a very strong suite

unfortunately you will often have many differences of opinon

OD

Ps The one thing I would recommend is make sure you maintain good back going bake at least a month or two to cover your ass.  This has been learned from experiance not just reading.

[Vettetech]

http://www.av-comparatives.org/ Have a look here and you will see why i use Avira. Its only $20.

[OD]

AEC          TrustPort AV WS     99,8%
AVIRA       AntiVir PE Premium   99,6%
G DATA     SecurityAntiVirusKit (AVK)    99,5%

Here are the top (3) for On-demand comparative Feb 2008 if you are interested

OD

May 25th, 2007, 10:40 AM
TrustPort and GDATA are very heavy and slow with their multiple engine

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