PC Guard - Page 3

redblack · 30-04-2008, 17:57

Axe

I thought you were using Windows Firewall (post #21)?

Does Comodo require any knowledge of firewall for setting it up?
Windows' one didn't seem to need any input from me, which is good given that I know very little about that.

GoldenBoar · 02-05-2008, 16:34

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Originally Posted by Morden

I am using it and find it protects my pc very well.

Having Norton on laptop and used Sophos it is hardly resource intensive. Try using these bloatwares and you will know what resource intensive is.

Steam uses more resources than PCGuard.

You probably need to reboot your PC as it requires the services to stop and restart Norton etc all do this as well. Usually when parts of the engine are updated.

A lot of people in this forum are computer technicians, engineers, security experts etc, and know what they are talking about, and know that the only good thing about PCGuard is the way it glitters in the sunlight when used as a frisbee.

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Originally Posted by redblack

Axe

I thought you were using Windows Firewall (post #21)?

Does Comodo require any knowledge of firewall for setting it up?
Windows' one didn't seem to need any input from me, which is good given that I know very little about that.

Comodo is the firewall you want, and yes it does require knowledge, but then so do all firewalls. Without any knowledge of firewalls, you shouldn't use one, or you will likely end up in a situation where you block something vital, and can no longer connect to the internet. That being said though, I would say that a good personal firewall is more essential than anti-spyware or anti-virus software. It is something you *really* do need to learn about.

redblack · 02-05-2008, 18:36

GoldenBoar

I'd be really glad if you can point me to where I could learn about firewalls. (I know the principle of firewalls, but not the technical settings).

When I removed Norton, it automatically turned on Windows FW so I never had to change any settings, and so far it doesn't seem to have blocked anything 'vital' (but i don't know how to check the contrary, i.e. whether it hasn't blocked something that should be blocked).
If I have to change to Comodo, I'll need to learn about firewalls, especially if at the installation it requires me to say what to block. Does it have default settings that I can use without having to change them?

As additional precaution, I always log in on my machine with a user account (I use administrator only for updating Windows and antispy), which I read is quite a safe thing, at least to limit the damage of a potential attack.

oliver1948uk · 02-05-2008, 19:29

Most firewalls are easy to set up. When something wants to connect to the internet, the firewall pops up to ask you whether to allow it ALWAYS, THIS ONCE or NEVER. Just click the box and you are away. 99 times out of 100 you know whether it is safe by the name of the programme.

Problems sometimes arise for file and printer sharing between computers and, for instance X Box 360, on a home network, but good firewalls will have a fairly easily found box to tick to allow this (most allow this by default).

cleshe · 03-05-2008, 12:40

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Originally Posted by redblack

Do you guys know how to uninstall Norton? I couldn't find any 'uninstall option'.
Is it correct to just remove the suite (Norton and Liveupdates) using the Control Panel program removal facility?

use add/delete from control panel but first download the "remove Norton " file , from Norton , via your browser. Run that after uninstalling,otherwise bits get left behind.
The Google pack will give you most that you need , in the way of antispyware etc. if you are running XP.

kirk1690 · 05-05-2008, 12:18

pc guard is brilliant ,never had any probs with it and its real time protection is fantastic. dont listen to these bad reviews as many people on here have an agenda. there has always been a whispering campaign against pc guard with no shred of evidence, the freebie lovers didnt like it at the start cause it was a pay programme and it snowballed from there . its the best security package you can get and iv tried nearly all of them.

sparky621 · 06-05-2008, 19:56

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Originally Posted by kirk1690

pc guard is brilliant ,never had any probs with it and its real time protection is fantastic. dont listen to these bad reviews as many people on here have an agenda. there has always been a whispering campaign against pc guard with no shred of evidence, the freebie lovers didnt like it at the start cause it was a pay programme and it snowballed from there . its the best security package you can get and iv tried nearly all of them.

Well aren't you lucky to have not had any problems with PC Guard.
Here's my evidence that PC Guard was no good on my machine... it grabbed 100% CPU and wouldn't let go.If I tried stopping it in task manager my PC would crash and reboot. When I tried to uninstall it using the accompanying uninstaller that too grabbed 100% CPU and sat there doing NOTHING. I even left my PC over night, after 10 hours it was still stuck at about 80% uninstall.

I finally got rid using various underhand tactics which most certainly would be frowned upon by a large proportion of this forum's members.

BTW I have no vested interest in any piece of software, free or otherwise (I doubt most members of this forum have either). I just don't like it when I can't use my PC because some bit of code thinks it has more right to it than me.

kirk1690 · 06-05-2008, 23:25

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Originally Posted by sparky621

Well aren't you lucky to have not had any problems with PC Guard.
Here's my evidence that PC Guard was no good on my machine... it grabbed 100% CPU and wouldn't let go.If I tried stopping it in task manager my PC would crash and reboot. When I tried to uninstall it using the accompanying uninstaller that too grabbed 100% CPU and sat there doing NOTHING. I even left my PC over night, after 10 hours it was still stuck at about 80% uninstall.

I finally got rid using various underhand tactics which most certainly would be frowned upon by a large proportion of this forum's members.

BTW I have no vested interest in any piece of software, free or otherwise (I doubt most members of this forum have either). I just don't like it when I can't use my PC because some bit of code thinks it has more right to it than me.

well I have just checked task manager and apart from all the usual background services running I have cfosspeed and pc guard running and cpu is between 1 and 4 percent . I suggest you check for spyware and viruses and do an msconfig and shut down any unecessary start up programmes that are eating up cpu .

oliver1948uk · 07-05-2008, 07:06

I agree with kirk1690. Over the years, I have tried Norton, McAffee and several free ones (including AVG which REALLY slowed down my Vista computer and eventually stopped working) but now have come back to Virgin PC Guard which appears to be doing an excellent job on all three computers in the house (2 with Vista; 1 with XP)

However, keep IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION switched OFF. This slows things down and greatly increases the ping rate. Apart from that, I find it works unobtrusively using ANTI-VIRUS, FIREWALL and ANTI-SPYWARE (never tried the three extras at the bottom of the set-up screen: PARENTAL CONTROL; POP-UP; PRIVACY)

sparky621 · 07-05-2008, 08:28

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Originally Posted by kirk1690

well I have just checked task manager and apart from all the usual background services running I have cfosspeed and pc guard running and cpu is between 1 and 4 percent . I suggest you check for spyware and viruses and do an msconfig and shut down any unecessary start up programmes that are eating up cpu .

I'm now running with AVG and Zone alarm. CPU averages 2%. I think I have had one virus since 1988, that being about 15 years ago off a 3.5inch disk.

Spy ware is deleted immediately.

PC Guard worked great until VM took over. It did an update and then went berserk.

Please don't tell people to ignore others opinions and experiences. Thats the whole idea of a furum like this!

kirk1690 · 07-05-2008, 14:09

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Originally Posted by sparky621

I'm now running with AVG and Zone alarm. CPU averages 2%. I think I have had one virus since 1988, that being about 15 years ago off a 3.5inch disk.

Spy ware is deleted immediately.

PC Guard worked great until VM took over. It did an update and then went berserk.

Please don't tell people to ignore others opinions and experiences. Thats the whole idea of a furum like this!

well when it comes to people like you who constantly slag off pc guard im afraid I will recommend other people ignore you and listen to me and let them choose, thats democracy mate

sparky621 · 07-05-2008, 17:41

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Originally Posted by kirk1690

well when it comes to people like you who constantly slag off pc guard im afraid I will recommend other people ignore you and listen to me and let them choose, thats democracy mate

Er, yeh, "let them choose", ie listen to all of us and make up their own mind.
That's democracy mate!, not your "ignore them because I'm right and their wrong" attitude. You haven't had any problems with PC Guard and I hope you never will. I, and many of us in this thread, have had problems with it. We're all entitled to our opinions, you included.

BTW,I did like PC Guard at first, until it decided it wanted my PC all to itself and kept on insisting I restart everytime I switched my PC on. I binned Norton for the same reason.

kirk1690 · 07-05-2008, 19:35

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Originally Posted by sparky621

Er, yeh, "let them choose", ie listen to all of us and make up their own mind.
That's democracy mate!, not your "ignore them because I'm right and their wrong" attitude. You haven't had any problems with PC Guard and I hope you never will. I, and many of us in this thread, have had problems with it. We're all entitled to our opinions, you included.

BTW,I did like PC Guard at first, until it decided it wanted my PC all to itself and kept on insisting I restart everytime I switched my PC on. I binned Norton for the same reason.

fair enough comrade .

Quam256 · 07-05-2008, 19:44

There are a lot of free ones that do a great job ,I use Avira Antivir Personel and Comodo after trying many others and am happy with the job they do .They all have good and bad points whatever you choose.

smeagoly1 · 08-05-2008, 14:33

There are a lot of apps that work fine, when you first install them. PC Guard at first was one....then the upgrade disasters. It's never been the same again.
At the end of teh day it's what people feel comfy with....even though it's not the best product to use.
PC Guard Hogged 98% of my CPU usage and this was after a fresh install of xp pro, and a complete nightmare to get rid off.

The first versions of PCG worked well and simple uninstall, later versions a right moo.

The same with AVAST TBH... before the last upgrade a few weeks ago, it was sublime...then poooof. Done the misstake of upgrading, then a full system slow down...ended up having to dissable auto protect to get the system running.
Reinstalled a fresh upgraded download then it's sublime again.