Comments on: ntl Netguard

By: David Bradley

David Bradley — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:37:02 +0000

Well, actually, I couldn’t if I wanted to. ntl is no more and nor is their netguard. They were taken over by VirginMedia which was touting some other similar Swiss Army Knife application called PCGuard last time I looked. I’ve not tested it and have no intention of doing so. However, one of the reasons not to entrust all your PC protection to a single app is based on the fact that if it’s disabled by a trojan, worm, or virus, then all your protection goes. In contrast, malware that disables your standalone antivirus won’t necessarily be able to pull the plug on your Firewall at the same time…

By: Graham

Graham — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:53:46 +0000

Go on David, consider it the IT equivalent of the Darwin Awards; some people are best off the internet!

By: David Bradley

David Bradley — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:01:09 +0000

No, I won’t do it, it’s not safe. Find alternative open source tools to do the tasks you wish to carry out with netguard instead.

By: Alford

Alford — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:59:45 +0000

Can you please send me details of how to instal netguard

By: David Bradley

David Bradley — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:30:53 +0000

You’re kidding Alford, aren’t you? My blog post is all about how ntl netguard screwed up my PC and you still want to install it. Anyway, ntl netguard is obsolete regardless of whether or not it ever worked and was replaced by a VirginMedia tool. What is it that you hope to achieve by installing this software that cannot be achieved with far more secure and more powerful alternatives available elsewhere?

By: Alford

Alford — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:00:26 +0000

I am experiencing difficulties in installing NTL Netguard.
Kindly forward instructions….

By: David Bradley

David Bradley — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:59:10 +0000

Mr Pcsecurityexpert, I think you’re probably right, which is why I certainly don’t recommend ntl netguard nor its successor VirginMedia’s PCGuard. I have found that ZoneAlarm detects some stuff that standalone antispyware and antivirus don’t see, and having that in place with a zero-day program like Threatfire seems to cover all bases.

By: PCSecurityExpert

PCSecurityExpert — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:51:44 +0000

My approach to PC security may be badly criticized, but I stick to it nevertheless. Security Suites are worse than selected stand-alone packages from different manufacturers. A huge bundle is more difficult to configure, besides there are fewer options to change compared to small, more straightforward programs. I suspect that manufacturers of Internet Security Suites can easily sacrifice the performance of one or two modules because they expect that others will compensate. That’s why suites rarely get on top of best performing (in terms of detection rates) security programs. Separately installed antispyware and antivirus programs are better than a single package from one maker – but that’s just my belief.

By: David Bradley

David Bradley — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:47:05 +0000

What kind of experience have you had with ntl netguard and its successor from VirginMedia? Be interested to know.

By: David Bradley

David Bradley — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:34:42 +0000

ntl netguard is no longer available since the switch to VirginMedia, they now call it PC Guard. Where did you find it still online Jeff.

As to AVG, independent reports have shown it to be more than adequate, although scanner is perfect. I’ve approved the link you provided but would not recommend Norton AV to anyone on the basis of past experience and the fact that it can trash systems in a similar way to ntl netguard. Kaspersky is meant to be the absolute best AV software.