Virus/Worm Protection
Home > Ask the Windows Security Experts > Windows Security Threats Questions & Answers > A proper set of antivirus tools?
Ask The Windows Security Expert: Questions & Answers
EMAIL THIS

A proper set of antivirus tools?

Kevin Beaver EXPERT RESPONSE FROM: Kevin Beaver

Pose a Question
Other Windows Security Categories
Meet all Windows Security Experts
Become an Expert for this site


Advice for securing Windows
Digg This!    StumbleUpon Toolbar StumbleUpon    Bookmark with Delicious Del.icio.us    Add to Google


>
QUESTION POSED ON: 02 January 2007
I am currently using Trend Micro antispyware, Registry mechanic, Registry smart and Adware alert on my computer. But am I protected from viruses by these tools or do I need to invest in a separate application?

>
EXPERT RESPONSE
Some of the features of these tools may help protect against certain virus behaviors to an extent, but not at the level that's needed for true virus protection. From what I could tell, none of these vendors tout virus protection either, so your best bet is to use an anti-virus application in addition to these tools.


Sound Off! -   Be the first to post a message to Sound Off!


Digg This!    StumbleUpon Toolbar StumbleUpon    Bookmark with Delicious Del.icio.us    Add to Google


RELATED CONTENT
Windows Security Threats
How can I use Process Explorer as a Web security tool?
How did a rootkit get on my Windows machine?
Have I experienced a Windows security breach?
How to solve Windows security log mysteries
Password security in Windows XP Professional
How can I discover a hacker's IP address?
How to set up a network with Windows security in mind
How to use GPOs to deny folder permissions
How can I run third-party antivirus software?
How can I detect IP addresses that connect to IIS?

Virus/Worm Protection
Determining the proper Microsoft malware removal tool
Run third-party malware detection tools in Windows
How can I run third-party antivirus software?
Malware prevention and detection webcast series
Antivirus failing across multiple Windows XP accounts
Unjoin a domain to avoid a virus
Free tools defend against malicious Web sites in the enterprise
Forefront beta secures SharePoint collaboration
Symantec fixes Backup Exec flaw
The bot invasion in Windows

Spyware Protection
PatchGuard defends against rootkits in Windows Vista
How did a rootkit get on my Windows machine?
Determining the proper Microsoft malware removal tool
Malware prevention and detection webcast series
Rootkit and malware detection and removal guide
Preventing malware with tools, patches and education
Free tools defend against malicious Web sites in the enterprise
Are two antispywares better than one?
Controlling Web surfing with Content Advisor
Rootkits: Managing the threat with prevention measures
Spyware Protection Research

RELATED RESOURCES
2020software.com, trial software downloads for accounting software, ERP software, CRM software and business software systems
Search Bitpipe.com for the latest white papers and business webcasts
Whatis.com, the online computer dictionary



Search and Browse the Expert Answer Center
Search and browse more than 25,000 question and answer pairs from more than 250 TechTarget industry experts.
Browse our Expert Advice

HomeNewsTopicsITKnowledge ExchangeTipsAsk the ExpertsMultimediaWhite PapersIT DownloadsBlogs
About Us  |  Contact Us  |  For Advertisers  |  For Business Partners  |  Site Index  |  RSS
SEARCH 
TechTarget provides enterprise IT professionals with the information they need to perform their jobs - from developing strategy, to making cost-effective IT purchase decisions and managing their organizations' IT projects - with its network of technology-specific Web sites, events and magazines.

TechTarget Corporate Web Site  |  Media Kits  |  Reprints  |  Site Map




All Rights Reserved, Copyright 2004 - 2008, TechTarget | Read our Privacy Policy 		  TechTarget - The IT Media ROI Experts