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Anti Virus - and the winner is?

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  • L Lost User

    ad3z wrote:

    In the case of Norton, I think my system could run better infected.

    With Norton your system is infected. I have worked on many computers and the ones that had Norton or some other junk anti-malware software were painfully slow and I was constantly getting bombarded with update notices and I really hate the toolbars and floating junk that gets put on the side of the screen on some versions. You even need a special tool to completely remove Norton.

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    Eric Georgiades
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    Captain See Sharp wrote:

    You even need a special tool to completely remove Norton.

    And just imagine : I've managed to uninstall known viruses.

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    • E Eric Georgiades

      We all use anti virus software, especially those who value their data and tools. And also everybody has their own opinion on which anti virus software is the best. Google-ing it is pointless, as most surveys give totally different opinions on the so called "Top" anti virus software. I wanted to know you guys, which do you use and why? I use Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition v10.1.0.401, I love it mainly cause i know it works well and cause it really, really low on my computer's resources and in combination to that, windows firewall, regular updates and Firefox, i need no other protection.

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      R Giskard Reventlov
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      AVG Free has been excellent on both XP and Vista. Appears to update regularly and it has run trouble free for a considerable time. As good as the others may be it is difficult to argue the case when AVG Free is, well, free.

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        AVG Free has been excellent on both XP and Vista. Appears to update regularly and it has run trouble free for a considerable time. As good as the others may be it is difficult to argue the case when AVG Free is, well, free.

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        KaRl
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        I second that.


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          I second that.


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          Pete OHanlon
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          Thirded.

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          • R R Giskard Reventlov

            AVG Free has been excellent on both XP and Vista. Appears to update regularly and it has run trouble free for a considerable time. As good as the others may be it is difficult to argue the case when AVG Free is, well, free.

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            kakan
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            I use AVG free, and will continue to do so, even if my home computer right now has got the m_hook/Bagle.GE Trojan/Rootkit. :( :mad: X| So I'm not too confident on AVG right now, but anyway, it runs smoothly and, well, is free...

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            • E Eric Georgiades

              We all use anti virus software, especially those who value their data and tools. And also everybody has their own opinion on which anti virus software is the best. Google-ing it is pointless, as most surveys give totally different opinions on the so called "Top" anti virus software. I wanted to know you guys, which do you use and why? I use Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition v10.1.0.401, I love it mainly cause i know it works well and cause it really, really low on my computer's resources and in combination to that, windows firewall, regular updates and Firefox, i need no other protection.

              Ericos Georgiades

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              realJSOP
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              I don't use AV software.

              "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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                I use AVG free, and will continue to do so, even if my home computer right now has got the m_hook/Bagle.GE Trojan/Rootkit. :( :mad: X| So I'm not too confident on AVG right now, but anyway, it runs smoothly and, well, is free...

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                Eric Georgiades
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                kakan wrote:

                it runs smoothly

                I have tried it (AVG), and maybe I'm paranoid when it comes to my computers resources but, AVG delays startup and consumes continuously, much like NOD32, it's active engine is really active.

                kakan wrote:

                and, well, is free...

                Price is definitely an issue, as free software is always used first. But honestly, and in a company environment, it's a small price to pay to protect data and equipment.

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                • realJSOPR realJSOP

                  I don't use AV software.

                  "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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                  "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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                  Eric Georgiades
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                  Could I please have your IP address and current OS and service pack? I'll get the rest myself. :)

                  Ericos Georgiades

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                  • E Eric Georgiades

                    Could I please have your IP address and current OS and service pack? I'll get the rest myself. :)

                    Ericos Georgiades

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                    Russell Morris
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                    ad3z wrote:

                    Could I please have your IP address and current OS and service pack?

                    XP SP2, 192.168.1.1 Have fun! ;P

                    "I hope he can see this, because I'm doing it as hard as I can" - Ignignot

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                    • E Eric Georgiades

                      Could I please have your IP address and current OS and service pack? I'll get the rest myself. :)

                      Ericos Georgiades

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                      "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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                      "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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                        "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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                        "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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                        John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

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                        I have proven (at least) I cannot penetrate myself.

                        Ericos Georgiades

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                        • E Eric Georgiades

                          Could I please have your IP address and current OS and service pack? I'll get the rest myself. :)

                          Ericos Georgiades

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                          realJSOP
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                          If you really want to try, I'll reformat my laptop and put WinXP with SP2 and all the latest updates, and you can try to get in, but I seriously doubt you will be able to reach/breach the system.

                          "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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                          "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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                            John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

                            127.0.0.1

                            I have proven (at least) I cannot penetrate myself.

                            Ericos Georgiades

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                            realJSOP
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                            I was just about to suggest that you penetrate yourself...

                            "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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                            "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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                            • E Eric Georgiades

                              Could I please have your IP address and current OS and service pack? I'll get the rest myself. :)

                              Ericos Georgiades

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                              David Wulff
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                              I don't use AV software either. I figure that if it is this damned hard for me to get out past the firewalls then good luck to the poor sod trying to get in.


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                              • realJSOPR realJSOP

                                If you really want to try, I'll reformat my laptop and put WinXP with SP2 and all the latest updates, and you can try to get in, but I seriously doubt you will be able to reach/breach the system.

                                "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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                                "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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                                Eric Georgiades
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                                John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

                                If you really want to try

                                If I had the time, I'd love to try. Use SP1 or no service pack at all, and i'll consider it :D

                                Ericos Georgiades

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                                  John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

                                  127.0.0.1

                                  I have proven (at least) I cannot penetrate myself.

                                  Ericos Georgiades

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                                  Lost User
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                                  ad3z wrote:

                                  I have proven (at least) I cannot penetrate myself.

                                  :laugh:

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                                  • R Russell Morris

                                    ad3z wrote:

                                    Could I please have your IP address and current OS and service pack?

                                    XP SP2, 192.168.1.1 Have fun! ;P

                                    "I hope he can see this, because I'm doing it as hard as I can" - Ignignot

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                                    Mark Salsbery
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                                    Russell Morris wrote:

                                    192.168.1.1

                                    Hah! I got right in! The router password worked first try too. So easy :)

                                    Great job, team. Head back to base for debriefing and cocktails.

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