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Mike - 28 Feb 2007 06:17 GMT
I have Vista Ultimate 64 bit installed.
I have read that 64 bit is more secure than
32 bit, but that Microsoft still recommends
the use of  antivirus software.

I noticed that some antivirus vendors offer
either an antivirus package, or an internet
security package with more features.

With all the improvements in Vista, I wonder
if I need to get more than just an Antivirus package ?
Are Vista's security tools any good ?
If I get an internet security package will it just
needlessly overlap (or disable) the tools that
Vista has already provided ?
Please help me to understand what product I need
to get.

Thanks
Mike
Puppy Breath - 28 Feb 2007 13:27 GMT
I've used the built-in Windows stuff for years with no problems at all. I
only use antivirus from other vendors. No third-party firewalls or anything
like that. Of course every vendor will tell you that their firewall is
"better". But that's just marketing hype and bs. All you really need on a PC
is to drop rogue packets, and all the firewalls do that.

>I have Vista Ultimate 64 bit installed.
> I have read that 64 bit is more secure than 32 bit, but that Microsoft
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> Thanks Mike
 
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