PVA_Br new security configuration wizard: My new Vostro 5470-A50

[PVA_BR]

This new ultrabook is a replacement for my old HP Pavillion DV-6 3240br, that isn't working anymore after 3 years.

 

[jamescv7]

For your ultrabook, you may change for lighter AV like Avast free, Avira free or Qihoo IS free then if wanted to test trial versions for lately purchase then its Kaspersky, Norton or ESET. (Just choose one)

McAfee is good product but likely not as good at all.

 

[PVA_BR]

For your ultrabook, you may change for lighter AV like Avast free, Avira free or Qihoo IS free then if wanted to test trial versions for lately purchase then its Kaspersky, Norton or ESET. (Just choose one)

McAfee is good product but likely not as good at all.

Thank you for your answer, @jamescv7. I think you touched in a crutial point: I'm thinking too that McAfee is a bit heavier than anything I've used before, even Bitdefender Total Security - althought I've never installed it on this machine.
Btw, as far as I can see, McAfee IS 2014 does not come with a proper firewall. It provides only a crazy interface that shows Windows Firewall's status. Am I Right?

 

[Exterminator]

I would suggest Avast Free or Avira Free also

 

[jamescv7]

Thank you for your answer, @jamescv7
Btw, as far as I can see, McAfee IS 2014 does not come with a proper firewall. It provides only a crazy interface that shows Windows Firewall's status. Am I Right?

They have their own firewall but very pretty basic configuration.

Source: www.ctimls.com/

 

[PVA_BR]

@jamescv7 oddly enough, I can't find it anywhere.

 

[jamescv7]

@jamescv7 oddly enough, I can't find it anywhere.

What do you mean exactly? About the firewall of McAfee which doesn't have proper firewall?

 

[tonibalas]

PVA_BR if you can and want to buy a security software then i suggest ESET, it offers great protection and it's light.
On the other hand if you a free security software i suggest Comodo Internet Security since you are an advanced user and you will configure it correctly.
Very good config and thanks for sharing.

 

[PVA_BR]

Thanks, @exterminator20 and @tonibalas for your suggestions.
I think I'll give Comodo a try soon

 

[PVA_BR]

@jamescv7
I simply can't find a place to configure McAfee's firewall settings.
My McAfee only seems to show the status of Windows Firewall. [Just to be sure, I've manually deactivated windows firewall and McAfee Internet Security reported that "Windows Firewall was disabled"].

 

[jamescv7]

@PVA_BR: www.ctimls.com/Support/KB/How%20To/Configure_McAfee_Firewall.htm

It can be easily found the firewall settings.

 

[PVA_BR]

@jamescv7

D: As this McAfee is OEM, it seems that Dell haven't installed McAfee's Firewall and kept Windows Firewall enabled...
Anyway, thanks for your help

 

[PVA_BR]

@tonibalas
ESET AV + COMODO Firewall is a good combo?

 

[tonibalas]

PVA_BR just 2 months ago i was using ESET AV with Windows firewall and i was very happy with that.If you want to combine ESET with Comodo Firewall i believe that you will have a great combo in your hands,just config Comodo firewall as some members suggested and then you will have a high level of protection in your system
I hope i have helped

 

[SifhX]

Hi, I have McAfee on one of my computers and it comes with a proper Firewall

 

[PVA_BR]

I see, @SifhX. Dell McAfee I.S. Without the firewall.
And I've reinstalled it, hoping that I can find a way to install the firewall. Oddly enough, I can't install it.
I've contacted McAfee support team, trying to find a way to do it properly.
No answer until now.

Anyway, thank you for your answer