What software?

[Virtualbody1234]

This thread seems strange to me.

It's almost the same as "What's good software?" Isn't it all up to personal choice?

[peat moss]

This thread seems strange to me.

It's almost the same as "What's good software?" Isn't it all up to personal choice?

Well thats not how I read it. In a sence thats why I like Ross's guide , It just lists the options or programs to try. Mabye zacspeed, just needed some ideas.

[zacspeed]

Well thats not how I read it. In a sence thats why I like Ross's guide , It just lists the options or programs to try. Mabye zacspeed, just needed some ideas.

That is EXACTLY why I asked the question.
I know what software I like, but I think that looking at things from a different angle (i.e. - someone else’s) can be really helpful.
I just needed some fresh impetus

[tesco]

Usually people tend to like Norton, Symantec or kaspersky antivirus. some like NOD32 (it's what i use). Then there's the others.

For firewall it's usually either zone alarm or sygate.

there's a lot of antispyware programs you should try a few out. I like microsoft antispyware the best but it's personal opinion.

[zacspeed]

some like NOD32 (it's what i use)

What is NOD32 like? is it heavy on system resources?

[tesco]

What is NOD32 like? is it heavy on system resources?

nope.
atm it's using 7,036kb.
never causes slowdowns on my system, all other antivirus programs do for some reason.

[Izagaia]

Izzy's Picks:


Symantec Client Security= Firewall and Antivirus
WinXP Manager= System tweaking/customization
Paintshop Pro 9= Image editing/design
Winrar= Archive and .zip files
StyleXP, Icon Packager, CursorXP= XP desktop themes
Nero Ultra 6= CD/DVD burning
eDonkey2000, K-Lite= P2P filesharing
Theorica Codec package to handle video/audio codec needs
CCleaner= system cleaning, temp files, cookies, cache, etc...
IHateSpam= anti-spam
Adaware Pro SE= additional anti-ad/spy/malware security and removal




Pretty much everything listed can easily be found through ed2k links in "Verifieds". Hell- this place can also help keep you up-to-date on everything far better than Windows Update or the software itself.