Security Setup Advice

[Max Payne]

Hey All,

Been visiting site often and have really enjoyed the 'freebies' section obtaining a lot of good 'free' software.

I have obtained A2 and Webrot Spysweeper from this forum. I have PC Tools Security Suite installed and have been happy with its performance, even though I read some not so good reviews. I added A2 as a backup and it was very noisy (still is and some FP's) but overall a good program.

I may have then gone into overkill but I also added Webroot Spysweeper and it was very noisy to begin with.

Now I have the problem that my CPU use oftens spikes up to 100% whilst surfing.

Of the two - A2 and Webroot, which should I keep or should I keep both and configure them differently. I would appreciate the assistance.

Thanks All

[Raymond]

a-squared seems to have been hitting the top spot for detecting malware.
You should keep a-squared anti-malware.

[gery79]

Uninstall PCTOOL IS and keep a2 antimalware
ONLINE ARMOR FIREWALL either free or paid you can get one around i guess
a2 antimalware
and you will be fine
if you use IE or FIREFOX for browsing WOT it excellent for protection from dangerous sites

[tangomouse]

i use 2 use pctools but i noticed its heavy on system resources ,no wonder now that pctools is owned by symantec . i prefer SaS SuperAntiySpyware and kis2010 id do away with both!

[safeguy]

Max Payne, be careful...don't overkill your system with too much security software...

As for your question, between A2 and Webroot SpySweeper, I would say choose A2 although I am in favour of MalwareBytes...it's just a matter of personal preference.

P.S. No grudge against PCTools but from what I hear, its detection rates are not as good as others...if I can recommend, try Avira or Avast...but if you prefer 'paid' security software, go for Kaspersky or Eset...BUT if you are determined to keep PCTools, may I suggest 'downgrading' to PCTools Antivirus as you are already using other antimalware programs on your PC..just my two cents..