Guest JoeP Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Hi all, I am looking for a very effective anti virus software. The price of the software for me is not an issue. I would like the software to be pretty automated but I am an experienced user so if the interface is not the most friendly but it gets the job done the best then that is ok with me. Something that scans windows very deeply and thoroughly and that can actualy remove what ever it finds is what I'm looking for. I currently have McAfee Enterprise edition and I just want to make sure that it did not miss anything. Any response is greatly appreciated. Regards, Joe
Guest Big_Al Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software JoeP wrote: > Hi all, > > I am looking for a very effective anti virus software. The price of the > software for me is not an issue. I would like the software to be pretty > automated but I am an experienced user so if the interface is not the most > friendly but it gets the job done the best then that is ok with me. > Something that scans windows very deeply and thoroughly and that can actualy > remove what ever it finds is what I'm looking for. I currently have McAfee > Enterprise edition and I just want to make sure that it did not miss > anything. > > Any response is greatly appreciated. > > Regards, > Joe > > I'm not sure you have to buy anything but I'd say that AVG 8.0, Avast and NOD32 are the 3 top runners. The first 2 are freeware but good. You can google all 3 of them. Note: If you have a slower than normal PC or slow internet and use AVG, disable the link scanner.
Guest Ken Blake, MVP Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software On Sat, 2 Aug 2008 16:45:03 -0400, "JoeP" <NoSpam@Hotmail.com> wrote: > Hi all, > > I am looking for a very effective anti virus software. The price of the > software for me is not an issue. If price is not a concern, the best choice is clear to me: NOD32. It's not expensive, but it's not free, as some of the other good choices are. > I would like the software to be pretty > automated but I am an experienced user so if the interface is not the most > friendly but it gets the job done the best then that is ok with me. > Something that scans windows very deeply and thoroughly and that can actualy > remove what ever it finds is what I'm looking for. I currently have McAfee > Enterprise edition and I just want to make sure that it did not miss > anything. > > Any response is greatly appreciated. > > Regards, > Joe > -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience Please Reply to the Newsgroup
Guest Thee Chicago Wolf Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software >I am looking for a very effective anti virus software. The price of the >software for me is not an issue. I would like the software to be pretty >automated but I am an experienced user so if the interface is not the most >friendly but it gets the job done the best then that is ok with me. >Something that scans windows very deeply and thoroughly and that can actualy >remove what ever it finds is what I'm looking for. I currently have McAfee >Enterprise edition and I just want to make sure that it did not miss >anything. > >Any response is greatly appreciated. I've been using Antivir for many years now and it is a free solution. I've seen a lot of folks hailing Avast! or AVG as good but I don't recommend those. I've disinfected computer that had Avast! and AVG on them. NOD32 has high marks but it is not free. - Thee Chicago Wolf
Guest Bruce Chambers Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software JoeP wrote: > Hi all, > > I am looking for a very effective anti virus software. The price of the > software for me is not an issue. I would like the software to be pretty > automated but I am an experienced user so if the interface is not the most > friendly but it gets the job done the best then that is ok with me. > Something that scans windows very deeply and thoroughly and that can actualy > remove what ever it finds is what I'm looking for. I currently have McAfee > Enterprise edition and I just want to make sure that it did not miss > anything. > > Any response is greatly appreciated. > > Regards, > Joe > > You'll get nearly as many differing opinions as you will responses. I'll start by saying that I don't think any security "suite" is a good choice. It'd be better to use smaller, less-resource-draining stand-alone products. And, having had personal experience with Verizon's business practices, I certainly wouldn't trust anything they offer. Even if the product/service itself is fine, there'll be hidden costs and "unadvertised" conditions and limitations associated with it. I used, and recommended, Norton Antivirus and then Norton Internet Security, for many years, on Win98, WinNT, Win2K, and WinXP, all without any significant problems. I had used McAfee prior to that. But it's been several years since I've been tempted to try McAfee products. Their quality seemed to take a steep nose-dive after they were acquired by Network Associates. However, when my subscription to Symantec's updates for Norton Internet Security 2002 came up for renewal (at a cost substantially higher than the preceding year's subscription), I decided to try less expensive solutions. I downloaded and installed the free version of GriSoft's AVG (http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php ). It proved to be easily installed, easy to use, and quite effective. Additionally, I was pleasantly surprised to see a small but very noticeable improvement in my PC's performance, once I'd replaced the Symantec product. Another free (for personal use) anti-virus product is AVAST! 4 Home Edition (http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html), which is what I've used without problems on both WinXP Pro and Vista Business. For a recent comparison of anti-virus products: Retrospective / ProActive Test http://www.av-comparatives.org/ -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot
Guest Fred Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software I have tried more than one and like this product best http://shop.ca.com/?id=HomePage&SiteID=caconsum Fred "Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in message news:uQpqWMP9IHA.5928@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > JoeP wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> I am looking for a very effective anti virus software. The price of the >> software for me is not an issue. I would like the software to be pretty >> automated but I am an experienced user so if the interface is not the >> most friendly but it gets the job done the best then that is ok with me. >> Something that scans windows very deeply and thoroughly and that can >> actualy remove what ever it finds is what I'm looking for. I currently >> have McAfee Enterprise edition and I just want to make sure that it did >> not miss anything. >> >> Any response is greatly appreciated. >> >> Regards, >> Joe > > > You'll get nearly as many differing opinions as you will responses. > > I'll start by saying that I don't think any security "suite" is a good > choice. It'd be better to use smaller, less-resource-draining stand-alone > products. And, having had personal experience with Verizon's business > practices, I certainly wouldn't trust anything they offer. Even if the > product/service itself is fine, there'll be hidden costs and > "unadvertised" conditions and limitations associated with it. > > I used, and recommended, Norton Antivirus and then Norton Internet > Security, for many years, on Win98, WinNT, Win2K, and WinXP, all without > any significant problems. I had used McAfee prior to that. But it's been > several years since I've been tempted to try McAfee products. Their > quality seemed to take a steep nose-dive after they were acquired by > Network Associates. > > However, when my subscription to Symantec's updates for Norton > Internet Security 2002 came up for renewal (at a cost substantially higher > than the preceding year's subscription), I decided to try less expensive > solutions. I downloaded and installed the free version of GriSoft's AVG > (http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php ). It proved to be easily > installed, easy to use, and quite effective. Additionally, I was > pleasantly surprised to see a small but very noticeable improvement in my > PC's performance, once I'd replaced the Symantec product. Another free > (for personal use) anti-virus product is AVAST! 4 Home Edition > (http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html), which is what I've used > without problems on both WinXP Pro and Vista Business. > > For a recent comparison of anti-virus products: > > Retrospective / ProActive Test > http://www.av-comparatives.org/ > > > -- > > Bruce Chambers > > Help us help you: > http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html > > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 > > They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary > safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin > > Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand > Russell > > The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has > killed a great many philosophers. > ~ Denis Diderot
Guest Adi Posted August 3, 2008 Posted August 3, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software If You get really attack of virus or any other harmfull code the NOD32 is no more protection for Your computer. Nod32 can be infected itself and after that system can be deleted itself. Kaspersky is only shure protection. "Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> je napisal v sporocilo news:89k9945atomerkaco1qf5stnndldrfii4r@4ax.com ... > On Sat, 2 Aug 2008 16:45:03 -0400, "JoeP" <NoSpam@Hotmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> I am looking for a very effective anti virus software. The price of the >> software for me is not an issue. > > > If price is not a concern, the best choice is clear to me: NOD32. It's > not expensive, but it's not free, as some of the other good choices > are. > > > > >> I would like the software to be pretty >> automated but I am an experienced user so if the interface is not the >> most >> friendly but it gets the job done the best then that is ok with me. >> Something that scans windows very deeply and thoroughly and that can >> actualy >> remove what ever it finds is what I'm looking for. I currently have >> McAfee >> Enterprise edition and I just want to make sure that it did not miss >> anything. >> >> Any response is greatly appreciated. >> >> Regards, >> Joe >> > > -- > Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience > Please Reply to the Newsgroup
Guest FredW Posted August 3, 2008 Posted August 3, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software On Sun, 3 Aug 2008 15:35:48 +0200, "Adi" <vouk.adolf@amis.net> wrote: > >"Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> je napisal v sporocilo >news:89k9945atomerkaco1qf5stnndldrfii4r@4ax.com ... >> On Sat, 2 Aug 2008 16:45:03 -0400, "JoeP" <NoSpam@Hotmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> I am looking for a very effective anti virus software. The price of the >>> software for me is not an issue. >> >> >> If price is not a concern, the best choice is clear to me: NOD32. It's >> not expensive, but it's not free, as some of the other good choices >> are. >If You get really attack of virus or any other harmfull code the NOD32 is >no more protection for Your computer. >Nod32 can be infected itself and after that system can be deleted itself. >Kaspersky is only shure protection. Have you any proof of what you state? http://www.av-comparatives.org/seiten/ergebnisse/summary2007.pdf -- Fred W. (NL)
Guest oh2oh2 Posted August 3, 2008 Posted August 3, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software Antivir - care to explain how to use them? Thanks "Thee Chicago Wolf" wrote: > >I am looking for a very effective anti virus software. The price of the > >software for me is not an issue. I would like the software to be pretty > >automated but I am an experienced user so if the interface is not the most > >friendly but it gets the job done the best then that is ok with me. > >Something that scans windows very deeply and thoroughly and that can actualy > >remove what ever it finds is what I'm looking for. I currently have McAfee > >Enterprise edition and I just want to make sure that it did not miss > >anything. > > > >Any response is greatly appreciated. > > I've been using Antivir for many years now and it is a free solution. > I've seen a lot of folks hailing Avast! or AVG as good but I don't > recommend those. I've disinfected computer that had Avast! and AVG on > them. NOD32 has high marks but it is not free. > > - Thee Chicago Wolf >
Guest Thee Chicago Wolf Posted August 3, 2008 Posted August 3, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software >Antivir - care to explain how to use them? Thanks Antivir is made by Avira. It's Antivirus. It's the product name. - Thee Chicago Wolf
Guest Ken Blake, MVP Posted August 3, 2008 Posted August 3, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software On Sun, 3 Aug 2008 15:35:48 +0200, "Adi" <vouk.adolf@amis.net> wrote: > If You get really attack of virus or any other harmfull code the NOD32 is > no more protection for Your computer. > Nod32 can be infected itself and after that system can be deleted itself. > Kaspersky is only shure protection. That's your view. I won't argue with you about it, but I will simply state that I (and *many* others) strongly disagree. > "Ken Blake, MVP" <kblake@this.is.an.invalid.domain> je napisal v sporocilo > news:89k9945atomerkaco1qf5stnndldrfii4r@4ax.com ... > > On Sat, 2 Aug 2008 16:45:03 -0400, "JoeP" <NoSpam@Hotmail.com> wrote: > > > >> Hi all, > >> > >> I am looking for a very effective anti virus software. The price of the > >> software for me is not an issue. > > > > > > If price is not a concern, the best choice is clear to me: NOD32. It's > > not expensive, but it's not free, as some of the other good choices > > are. > > > > > > > > > >> I would like the software to be pretty > >> automated but I am an experienced user so if the interface is not the > >> most > >> friendly but it gets the job done the best then that is ok with me. > >> Something that scans windows very deeply and thoroughly and that can > >> actualy > >> remove what ever it finds is what I'm looking for. I currently have > >> McAfee > >> Enterprise edition and I just want to make sure that it did not miss > >> anything. > >> > >> Any response is greatly appreciated. > >> > >> Regards, > >> Joe > >> > > > > -- > > Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience > > Please Reply to the Newsgroup > -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience Please Reply to the Newsgroup
Guest FredW Posted August 3, 2008 Posted August 3, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software On Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:52:59 -0500, Thee Chicago Wolf <.@.> wrote: >>Antivir - care to explain how to use them? Thanks > >Antivir is made by Avira. It's Antivirus. It's the product name. > >- Thee Chicago Wolf Avira AntiVir Free http://www.free-av.com/antivirus/allinonen.html -- Fred W. (NL)
Guest Unknown Posted August 3, 2008 Posted August 3, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software What is your rational for stating it is 'quite effective'? Do you normally get viruses? "Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in message news:uQpqWMP9IHA.5928@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > JoeP wrote: >> Hi all, >> >> I am looking for a very effective anti virus software. The price of the >> software for me is not an issue. I would like the software to be pretty >> automated but I am an experienced user so if the interface is not the >> most friendly but it gets the job done the best then that is ok with me. >> Something that scans windows very deeply and thoroughly and that can >> actualy remove what ever it finds is what I'm looking for. I currently >> have McAfee Enterprise edition and I just want to make sure that it did >> not miss anything. >> >> Any response is greatly appreciated. >> >> Regards, >> Joe > > > You'll get nearly as many differing opinions as you will responses. > > I'll start by saying that I don't think any security "suite" is a good > choice. It'd be better to use smaller, less-resource-draining stand-alone > products. And, having had personal experience with Verizon's business > practices, I certainly wouldn't trust anything they offer. Even if the > product/service itself is fine, there'll be hidden costs and > "unadvertised" conditions and limitations associated with it. > > I used, and recommended, Norton Antivirus and then Norton Internet > Security, for many years, on Win98, WinNT, Win2K, and WinXP, all without > any significant problems. I had used McAfee prior to that. But it's been > several years since I've been tempted to try McAfee products. Their > quality seemed to take a steep nose-dive after they were acquired by > Network Associates. > > However, when my subscription to Symantec's updates for Norton > Internet Security 2002 came up for renewal (at a cost substantially higher > than the preceding year's subscription), I decided to try less expensive > solutions. I downloaded and installed the free version of GriSoft's AVG > (http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl_free.php ). It proved to be easily > installed, easy to use, and quite effective. Additionally, I was > pleasantly surprised to see a small but very noticeable improvement in my > PC's performance, once I'd replaced the Symantec product. Another free > (for personal use) anti-virus product is AVAST! 4 Home Edition > (http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html), which is what I've used > without problems on both WinXP Pro and Vista Business. > > For a recent comparison of anti-virus products: > > Retrospective / ProActive Test > http://www.av-comparatives.org/ > > > -- > > Bruce Chambers > > Help us help you: > http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html > > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 > > They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary > safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin > > Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand > Russell > > The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has > killed a great many philosophers. > ~ Denis Diderot
Guest Bruce Chambers Posted August 3, 2008 Posted August 3, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software Unknown wrote: > What is your rational for stating it is 'quite effective'? Do you normally > get viruses? Huh? Did you even stop to think before asking that question? If my chosen antivirus application is effective, then I clearly *don't* get viruses, even though being occasionally exposed to them by others sending me infected email attachments, on disks, etc. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot
Guest Navigator Posted August 3, 2008 Posted August 3, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software On Sat, 2 Aug 2008 16:45:03 -0400, "JoeP" <NoSpam@Hotmail.com> wrote: >Hi all, > >I am looking for a very effective anti virus software. The price of the >software for me is not an issue. I would like the software to be pretty >automated but I am an experienced user so if the interface is not the most >friendly but it gets the job done the best then that is ok with me. >Something that scans windows very deeply and thoroughly and that can actualy >remove what ever it finds is what I'm looking for. I currently have McAfee >Enterprise edition and I just want to make sure that it did not miss >anything. > >Any response is greatly appreciated. > >Regards, >Joe > This is purely person preference. Do your own research instead of begging opinions off strangers in a group that has nothing to do with your question. Ask elsewhere
Guest WindPipe Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software Navigate yourself inline. "Navigator" <none@nobody.net> wrote in message news:0mbc941aut2t79d7f1gqi0hbhj397rocrm@4ax.com... > This is purely person preference. The OP knows that, you can take credit for observing the obvious, if you want to give it to yourself. >Do your own research The OP is. > instead of begging opinions off strangers in a group that has nothing to > do with your question. You need a hug, instead I'll give you some reseach to keep yourself busy; http://www.avira.com/en/pages/index.php http://www.nod32.com.au/default.html Use Google to further reseach the matter. > Ask elsewhere Go elsewhere. - WindPipe
Guest Gray Brown Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 RE: Anti Virus Software "JoeP" wrote: > Hi all, > > I am looking for a very effective anti virus software. The price of the > software for me is not an issue. I would like the software to be pretty > automated but I am an experienced user so if the interface is not the most > friendly but it gets the job done the best then that is ok with me. > Something that scans windows very deeply and thoroughly and that can actualy > remove what ever it finds is what I'm looking for. I currently have McAfee > Enterprise edition and I just want to make sure that it did not miss > anything. > > Any response is greatly appreciated. > > Regards, > Joe > > > I know the feeling, however I'm not all that expert in the computer security thing either, but I've noticed that whatever software you choose to get you're going to have to scan with it regularly and watch the sites you visit. Otherwise, all kinds of stuff slip in anyway (Recently, after not scanning for over a month, my computer picked up so many viruses, worms, and whatnot that when I finally used Spyware Doctor on it, my computer wouldn't work right and I ended up doing a full system restore which led to a problem I'll be asking about shortly!). So much for "real-time protection!" It's a good thing that money's no object with you. There are many sites that will allow you to download antispyware for free, but usually the catch is that only by purchasing the full version or upgrade will the program actually get rid of the stuff it finds which means you'll have to do your own debugging after the program finds out what's infected your computer and where. That being said, I'm using a combination of Norton AntiVirus(Symantec.com) & SpySweeper with Antivirus(Webroot.com) on one computer, Spyware Doctor & Threatfire(both pctools.com) on another, and on another Norton AntiVirus Corporate, Spyware Doctor, & Threatfire. The general idea being that no one program does everything perfectly, so have more than one and hope the strong points of one cover the weaknesses of the other. Also, I've noticed that the Yahoo toolbar and the MSN toolbar carry free anti-spyware buttons if you choose them.
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software Good theory, but the products you choose to use pretty much suck all the way around. Better list: Avast! Antivirus, SpywareBlaster, Spybot Search & Destroy (WITHOUT Tea-Timer or SD Helper or Immunize -- just use it as an on-demand scanner,) SuperAntiSpywere (used the same way), and AdAware. All of the above are free to home users. -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://grystmill.com "Gray Brown" <mllyod@rcn.com> wrote in message news:B878CC9C-5F40-4629-A2B3-345C58A63E5D@microsoft.com... > > > "JoeP" wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> I am looking for a very effective anti virus software. The price of the >> software for me is not an issue. I would like the software to be pretty >> automated but I am an experienced user so if the interface is not the >> most >> friendly but it gets the job done the best then that is ok with me. >> Something that scans windows very deeply and thoroughly and that can >> actualy >> remove what ever it finds is what I'm looking for. I currently have >> McAfee >> Enterprise edition and I just want to make sure that it did not miss >> anything. >> >> Any response is greatly appreciated. >> >> Regards, >> Joe >> >> >> > I know the feeling, however I'm not all that expert in the computer > security > thing either, but I've noticed that whatever software you choose to get > you're going to have to scan with it regularly and watch the sites you > visit. > Otherwise, all kinds of stuff slip in anyway (Recently, after not scanning > for over a month, my computer picked up so many viruses, worms, and > whatnot > that when I finally used Spyware Doctor on it, my computer wouldn't work > right and I ended up doing a full system restore which led to a problem > I'll > be asking about shortly!). So much for "real-time protection!" > It's a good thing that money's no object with you. There are many > sites that will allow you to download antispyware for free, but usually > the > catch is that only by purchasing the full version or upgrade will the > program > actually get rid of the stuff it finds which means you'll have to do your > own > debugging after the program finds out what's infected your computer and > where. > That being said, I'm using a combination of Norton > AntiVirus(Symantec.com) & SpySweeper with Antivirus(Webroot.com) on one > computer, Spyware Doctor & Threatfire(both pctools.com) on another, and on > another Norton AntiVirus Corporate, Spyware Doctor, & Threatfire. The > general > idea being that no one program does everything perfectly, so have more > than > one and hope the strong points of one cover the weaknesses of the other. > Also, I've noticed that the Yahoo toolbar and the MSN toolbar carry free > anti-spyware buttons if you choose them. >
Guest Unknown Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software Yes, I thought a long time. I repeat, what is your rational for stating it is quite effective? I.E. How do you know? "Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in message news:eZqlYdY9IHA.4608@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... > Unknown wrote: >> What is your rational for stating it is 'quite effective'? Do you >> normally get viruses? > > > Huh? Did you even stop to think before asking that question? If my > chosen antivirus application is effective, then I clearly *don't* get > viruses, even though being occasionally exposed to them by others sending > me infected email attachments, on disks, etc. > > > > -- > > Bruce Chambers > > Help us help you: > http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html > > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 > > They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary > safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin > > Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand > Russell > > The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has > killed a great many philosophers. > ~ Denis Diderot
Guest oh2oh2 Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software I have it install in my pc but don't seems to be able to use it. Been to Avira website but did not say how to use it. Specifically I would like to use the prog to scan a slave drive. Care to explain how I can go about,thanks "Thee Chicago Wolf" wrote: > >Antivir - care to explain how to use them? Thanks > > Antivir is made by Avira. It's Antivirus. It's the product name. > > - Thee Chicago Wolf >
Guest Bruce Chambers Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software Unknown wrote: > Yes, I thought a long time. I repeat, what is your rational for stating it > is quite effective? I.E. How do you know? > O...n...c...e m...o...r...e, v...e...r...y... s...l...o...w...l...y, f...o...r... y...o...u...r... r...e...a...d...i...n...g... p...r...o...b...l...e...m.... A...s I... s...a...i...d..., I... k... n... o... w... i...t... w...o...r...k...s b...e...c...a...u...s...e i...t... p...r...e...v...e...n...t...s i...n...f...e...c...t...i...o...n...s t...o... w...h...i...c...h... I... k...n...o...w I...'v...e... b...e...e...n... e...x...p...o...s...e...d..... I... c...a...n'...t... e...x...p...l...a...i...n... i...t... a...n...y... m...o...r...e s...i...m...p...l...y... t...h...a...n... t...h...a...t.... -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot
Guest Bill in Co. Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software It's bad enough reading db~*, but this one takes the cake! Bruce Chambers wrote: > Unknown wrote: >> Yes, I thought a long time. I repeat, what is your rational for stating >> it >> is quite effective? I.E. How do you know? >> > > > O...n...c...e m...o...r...e, v...e...r...y... > s...l...o...w...l...y, f...o...r... y...o...u...r... > r...e...a...d...i...n...g... p...r...o...b...l...e...m.... > > A...s I... s...a...i...d..., I... k... n... o... w... i...t... > w...o...r...k...s b...e...c...a...u...s...e i...t... > p...r...e...v...e...n...t...s i...n...f...e...c...t...i...o...n...s > t...o... w...h...i...c...h... I... k...n...o...w I...'v...e... > b...e...e...n... e...x...p...o...s...e...d..... > > I... c...a...n'...t... e...x...p...l...a...i...n... i...t... > a...n...y... m...o...r...e s...i...m...p...l...y... > t...h...a...n... t...h...a...t.... > > > > -- > > Bruce Chambers > > Help us help you: > http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html > > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 > > They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary > safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin > > Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand > Russell > > The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has > killed a great many philosophers. > ~ Denis Diderot
Guest Thee Chicago Wolf Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software >I have it install in my pc but don't seems to be able to use it. Been to >Avira website but did not say how to use it. Specifically I would like to use >the prog to scan a slave drive. Care to explain how I can go about,thanks In the system tray you'll see the small umbrella, right-click and choose Start Antivir. When Antivir starts, choose scan system now. It will scan both C: and D:. I don't remember if you can specify the drive letter first, maybe in advanced options, but if not, what do you want for free? - Thee Chicago Wolf
Guest Unknown Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software Great verification and proof---------YOU know! "Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote in message news:e$uOfgp9IHA.5928@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... > Unknown wrote: >> Yes, I thought a long time. I repeat, what is your rational for stating >> it is quite effective? I.E. How do you know? >> > > > O...n...c...e m...o...r...e, v...e...r...y... s...l...o...w...l...y, > f...o...r... y...o...u...r... r...e...a...d...i...n...g... > p...r...o...b...l...e...m.... > > A...s I... s...a...i...d..., I... k... n... o... w... i...t... > w...o...r...k...s b...e...c...a...u...s...e i...t... > p...r...e...v...e...n...t...s i...n...f...e...c...t...i...o...n...s > t...o... w...h...i...c...h... I... k...n...o...w I...'v...e... > b...e...e...n... e...x...p...o...s...e...d..... > > I... c...a...n'...t... e...x...p...l...a...i...n... i...t... > a...n...y... m...o...r...e s...i...m...p...l...y... t...h...a...n... > t...h...a...t.... > > > > -- > > Bruce Chambers > > Help us help you: > http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html > > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 > > They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary > safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin > > Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand > Russell > > The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has > killed a great many philosophers. > ~ Denis Diderot
Guest Gray Brown Posted August 6, 2008 Posted August 6, 2008 Re: Anti Virus Software Ouch!! Well I did say I wasn't expert when it comes to security software. I guess it's easy to suck when a lot of virus makers are probably aiming for you. Not that the other groups don't have people aiming for them either, but I figure the ones that are more commonly known and used get picked on most and as a result, end up sucking. Of course I could be wrong. "Gary S. Terhune" wrote: > Good theory, but the products you choose to use pretty much suck all the way > around. > > Better list: Avast! Antivirus, SpywareBlaster, Spybot Search & Destroy > (WITHOUT Tea-Timer or SD Helper or Immunize -- just use it as an on-demand > scanner,) SuperAntiSpywere (used the same way), and AdAware. > > All of the above are free to home users. > > -- > Gary S. Terhune > MS-MVP Shell/User > http://grystmill.com > > "Gray Brown" <mllyod@rcn.com> wrote in message > news:B878CC9C-5F40-4629-A2B3-345C58A63E5D@microsoft.com... > > > > > > "JoeP" wrote: > > > >> Hi all, > >> > >> I am looking for a very effective anti virus software. The price of the > >> software for me is not an issue. I would like the software to be pretty > >> automated but I am an experienced user so if the interface is not the > >> most > >> friendly but it gets the job done the best then that is ok with me. > >> Something that scans windows very deeply and thoroughly and that can > >> actualy > >> remove what ever it finds is what I'm looking for. I currently have > >> McAfee > >> Enterprise edition and I just want to make sure that it did not miss > >> anything. > >> > >> Any response is greatly appreciated. > >> > >> Regards, > >> Joe > >> > >> > >> > > I know the feeling, however I'm not all that expert in the computer > > security > > thing either, but I've noticed that whatever software you choose to get > > you're going to have to scan with it regularly and watch the sites you > > visit. > > Otherwise, all kinds of stuff slip in anyway (Recently, after not scanning > > for over a month, my computer picked up so many viruses, worms, and > > whatnot > > that when I finally used Spyware Doctor on it, my computer wouldn't work > > right and I ended up doing a full system restore which led to a problem > > I'll > > be asking about shortly!). So much for "real-time protection!" > > It's a good thing that money's no object with you. There are many > > sites that will allow you to download antispyware for free, but usually > > the > > catch is that only by purchasing the full version or upgrade will the > > program > > actually get rid of the stuff it finds which means you'll have to do your > > own > > debugging after the program finds out what's infected your computer and > > where. > > That being said, I'm using a combination of Norton > > AntiVirus(Symantec.com) & SpySweeper with Antivirus(Webroot.com) on one > > computer, Spyware Doctor & Threatfire(both pctools.com) on another, and on > > another Norton AntiVirus Corporate, Spyware Doctor, & Threatfire. The > > general > > idea being that no one program does everything perfectly, so have more > > than > > one and hope the strong points of one cover the weaknesses of the other. > > Also, I've noticed that the Yahoo toolbar and the MSN toolbar carry free > > anti-spyware buttons if you choose them. > > > > >
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