Anti-Virus
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Oh dear me: AVG free is now advert-ware. Where once I extolled the virtues of this package it now just irritates: every time it updates I get a popup urging me to buy the new (paid for) version and it doesn't always complete updates; sometimes it just hangs and I have to reboot (have observed this on another machine as well so it's not just me. Okay, it probably is just me). So, the question is: with which package should I replace AVG (on Vista)? I'd prefer free but I don't mind a reasonable charge. Norton or MCrapee are not going to work. I've seen others talk about Avast or Avira. Are either of these any good? I'd appreciate recommendations. Thanks.
Just stop using A/V software altogether. The end of the mayan calendar will be here in 4.5 years - how much damage could a virus possibly do in that amount of time?
"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 -
Just stop using A/V software altogether. The end of the mayan calendar will be here in 4.5 years - how much damage could a virus possibly do in that amount of time?
"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, 10/26/2001Turn that 4.5 years into 4.5 seconds?
Software Zen:
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NOD32 from ESET is the best money can buy. Avast, if you want a freebie.
Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself. - Cicero .·´¯`·->Rajesh<-·´¯`·. Codeproject.com: Visual C++ MVP
Rajesh R Subramanian wrote:
NOD32 from ESET is the best money can buy
Agreed. I switched from Symantec to NOD32 recently. My ancient box has had some life breathed back into it. I bought ESET's full-up package (anti-virus, anti-spam, firewall). I've been fairly impressed thus far. It found a couple of pieces of adware that the other stuff I use hadn't found. I haven't even had to reclassify much of the spam.
Software Zen:
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Oh dear me: AVG free is now advert-ware. Where once I extolled the virtues of this package it now just irritates: every time it updates I get a popup urging me to buy the new (paid for) version and it doesn't always complete updates; sometimes it just hangs and I have to reboot (have observed this on another machine as well so it's not just me. Okay, it probably is just me). So, the question is: with which package should I replace AVG (on Vista)? I'd prefer free but I don't mind a reasonable charge. Norton or MCrapee are not going to work. I've seen others talk about Avast or Avira. Are either of these any good? I'd appreciate recommendations. Thanks.
Norton AntiVirus is great, but Internet Security and 360 suck goat milk.
People using Windows XP are still living in 2001.
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Just stop using A/V software altogether. The end of the mayan calendar will be here in 4.5 years - how much damage could a virus possibly do in that amount of time?
"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, 10/26/2001Thanks for that oh-so-practical suggeston :-) Unfortunately, whilst I might be inclined to agree with you, all of the little script-kiddies out there producing viruses instead of meeting girls might not!
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Oh dear me: AVG free is now advert-ware. Where once I extolled the virtues of this package it now just irritates: every time it updates I get a popup urging me to buy the new (paid for) version and it doesn't always complete updates; sometimes it just hangs and I have to reboot (have observed this on another machine as well so it's not just me. Okay, it probably is just me). So, the question is: with which package should I replace AVG (on Vista)? I'd prefer free but I don't mind a reasonable charge. Norton or MCrapee are not going to work. I've seen others talk about Avast or Avira. Are either of these any good? I'd appreciate recommendations. Thanks.
I have Avast installed on both my machines but don't have it running 99% of the time and haven't had any problems with it. What's more important I feel is a good firewall but then again I'm just using Vista and Server 2003's built in ones and have yet to have a problem. Might run a virus scan once every 3 months or so with Avast and that's about it.
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NOD32 from ESET is the best money can buy. Avast, if you want a freebie.
Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself. - Cicero .·´¯`·->Rajesh<-·´¯`·. Codeproject.com: Visual C++ MVP
I just installed the 30 day trial (only expires on 15 June though...) so far so good. I prefer a nonresident scanner, which why I always used AVG, because I could turn off all their services. With the new AVG 8, if I do that the on demand scanner no longer works. I figured lets see what else is out there.
"Walking on water and developing software from a specification are easy if both are frozen."
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Thanks for that oh-so-practical suggeston :-) Unfortunately, whilst I might be inclined to agree with you, all of the little script-kiddies out there producing viruses instead of meeting girls might not!
I don't use A/V software - at all - and I never have. You just have to remain aware of your environment, and take steps to not do stupid shit. I have a killer firewall device, and I don't generally don't download crap off the internet. Not being a gadget guy helps as well. Barring someone actually walking into my house and installing a virus manually, I simply don't worry about it.
"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 -
I don't use A/V software - at all - and I never have. You just have to remain aware of your environment, and take steps to not do stupid shit. I have a killer firewall device, and I don't generally don't download crap off the internet. Not being a gadget guy helps as well. Barring someone actually walking into my house and installing a virus manually, I simply don't worry about it.
"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, 10/26/2001Out of curiosity what firewall do you have?
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Out of curiosity what firewall do you have?
Work @ Network integrated solutions | Flickr | A practical use of the MVC pattern
I have a Zyxel Zywall 2. I'd like to have a Zywall 5, but they're a bit pricey for my tastes. None of the consumer-grade routers are adequate.
"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 -
Ive used Avast for the past few years and think its very good compared to other free AVs (which I used before avast) (like AVG, PC-Cillin, antivir etc). It has nice settings, features etc. They are friendly when you send them new viruses, and false positives. AFAIK it isnt one the the most CPU friendly, but todays computers are so good so i dont notice any problems with that... So, give Avast a try. :)
//Johannes
Latest version of Avast can BSOD on CD-writing. Happened to a colleague last weekend. They sent him a beta of the next version to try.
Kevin
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I use Symantec corporate (license from work), rock solid.
Visit http://www.notreadytogiveup.com/[^] and do something special today.
Why is Symantec corporate apparently so much better than the consumer versions?
Kevin
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Rajesh R Subramanian wrote:
NOD32 from ESET is the best money can buy
Agreed. I switched from Symantec to NOD32 recently. My ancient box has had some life breathed back into it. I bought ESET's full-up package (anti-virus, anti-spam, firewall). I've been fairly impressed thus far. It found a couple of pieces of adware that the other stuff I use hadn't found. I haven't even had to reclassify much of the spam.
Software Zen:
delete this;
Fold With Us![^]I also dumped Norton when it expired in Jan. and bought NOD32 after using a 30-day trial.
Gary R. Wheeler wrote:
My ancient box has had some life breathed back into it.
Ditto. I bought the same package. The only "problem" I've had is this: it's on a machine that is not always Internet-connected. Every now and then it complains of a failed update. Seems it's too stupid to not try to update without a connection. I guess I can live with that.
BDF A learned fool is more a fool than an ignorant fool. -- Moliere
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Oh dear me: AVG free is now advert-ware. Where once I extolled the virtues of this package it now just irritates: every time it updates I get a popup urging me to buy the new (paid for) version and it doesn't always complete updates; sometimes it just hangs and I have to reboot (have observed this on another machine as well so it's not just me. Okay, it probably is just me). So, the question is: with which package should I replace AVG (on Vista)? I'd prefer free but I don't mind a reasonable charge. Norton or MCrapee are not going to work. I've seen others talk about Avast or Avira. Are either of these any good? I'd appreciate recommendations. Thanks.
AVG get's good reviews consistently, I just buy it. It's kinda like buying a car and refusing to pay for the air bags and hunting around for a free one isn't it? :)
"The pursuit of excellence is less profitable than the pursuit of bigness, but it can be more satisfying." - David Ogilvy
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Why is Symantec corporate apparently so much better than the consumer versions?
Kevin
Kevin McFarlane wrote:
Why is Symantec corporate apparently so much better than the consumer versions?
Likely because their business clients actually have some financial sway when the software doesn't perform as it should. IT guys have budgets they can redirect elsewhere if they don't like a product. Your typical home user is too uninformed to know the difference. I've noticed this too, actually - the Symantec corporate products are actually pretty stable and efficient and work very well. Makes me wonder how they screw up the consumer products so badly.
It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein
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Kevin McFarlane wrote:
Why is Symantec corporate apparently so much better than the consumer versions?
Likely because their business clients actually have some financial sway when the software doesn't perform as it should. IT guys have budgets they can redirect elsewhere if they don't like a product. Your typical home user is too uninformed to know the difference. I've noticed this too, actually - the Symantec corporate products are actually pretty stable and efficient and work very well. Makes me wonder how they screw up the consumer products so badly.
It has become appallingly obvious that our technology has exceeded our humanity. - Albert Einstein
Patrick S wrote:
IT guys have budgets they can redirect elsewhere if they don't like a product. Your typical home user is too uninformed to know the difference.
Explains why Microsoft is always getting beaten up by regulators. Most consumers use whatever MS bundles and are not inclined to try alternatives. Re: Norton, I've noticed in the UK at least that PC World now stock a wide range of AV products whereas Symantec and McAfee used to have a duopoly. This may have an effect on Symantec in the long run. FWIW I used Norton for a number of years and never found it a major problem. However, about a year or so ago I switched to F-Secure partly prompted by a free deal via internet banking.
Kevin
