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Anti-Virus Software | Seriously!

Platary (X) — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 17:36:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: Anti-Virus Software
Poster: Platary (X)
Post title: Seriously!

[quote]Matthias Brombach wrote:

Any experiences from other users here with Windows Defender?

[/quote]

Hi Matthias,

For years I've only used the products that are integrated in Windows:

- Microsoft Security Essentials for Windows 7, but no more supported and then problematical now for those who remain on Seven

- Windows Defender with Windows 10

Never encountered any problem, and today with Edge's SmartScreen, I think the protection is very solid, even with a sometimes dubious navigation.

But, of course, everyone will say it's useless.

Enjoy!

Anti-Virus Software | Seriously?

Matthias Brombach — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:47:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: Anti-Virus Software
Poster: Matthias Brombach
Post title: Seriously?

[quote]Lincoln Hui wrote:

You can use Windows Defender. It's free. [/quote]

I mean, seriously asked, Lincoln, please: Is WD sufficient? I´m asking because I still use and pay for a separate virus scanner (Avira), to protect my Windows PC. Any experiences from other users here with Windows Defender?

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Anti-Virus Software | Wear masks!

Matthias Brombach — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:28:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: Anti-Virus Software
Poster: Matthias Brombach
Post title: Wear masks!

[quote]Willemina Hagenauw wrote:

I want it to stop virusses coming into my computer and cleaning it up if they do. Should I buy discs[/quote]

More important than ever today. Discs have only a limited effect. Better install a panel made of transparent plastics between you and the computer to prevent aerosols from contaminating the screen and the FDD.

Anti-Virus Software | Who...

Samuel Murray — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:22:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: Anti-Virus Software
Poster: Samuel Murray
Post title: Who...

[quote]Lincoln Hui wrote:
You can use Windows Defender. It's free. [/quote]

Who are you replying to, Lincoln?

Anti-Virus Software | Windows Defender

Lincoln Hui — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 07:45:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: Anti-Virus Software
Poster: Lincoln Hui
Post title: Windows Defender

You can use Windows Defender. It's free.

Anti-Virus Software | FreeWare is often better than BuyWare

Hirschmann (X) — Sun, 21 Dec 2003 13:06:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: Anti-Virus Software
Poster: Hirschmann (X)
Post title: FreeWare is often better than BuyWare

[quote]Uldis Liepkalns wrote:

But, nonetheless, I would like to stress- to get real protection, you must by a commercial product, you cannot expect due timely updates etc. from freeware, after all, if you do not pay, youre not entitled to complain in case if

Ukdis[/quote]

Many people, including myself, have experienced severe problems with Norton Antivirus. I prefer a free-of-charge virus scanner, i.e., AntiVir ( [url removed] ) that is updated regularly, and an excellent free-of-charge firewall software, i.e., Kerio Personal Firewall 4 ( [url removed] ).

In my opinion, Kerio Personal Firewall 4 is much better than ZoneAlarm.

BTW, there is also a free-of-charge Linux version of AntiVir available.

[Edited at 2003-12-21 13:13]

Anti-Virus Software | There's no need to argue on matters of taste,

Uldis Liepkalns — Sun, 07 Sep 2003 18:58:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: Anti-Virus Software
Poster: Uldis Liepkalns
Post title: There's no need to argue on matters of taste,

as, of course (as my relative, a good artist, now for some time in better hunting grounds, used to say), "all that I like is tasty" :)
But, nonetheless, I would like to stress- to get real protection, you must by a commercial product, you cannot expect due timely updates etc. from freeware, after all, if you do not pay, youre not entitled to complain in case if

Ukdis

[Edited at 2003-09-07 18:58]

Anti-Virus Software | ZoneAlarm and Panda

Nina Engberg — Thu, 04 Sep 2003 06:25:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: Anti-Virus Software
Poster: Nina Engberg
Post title: ZoneAlarm and Panda

I use ZoneAlarm Pro for firewall and Panda Titanium for antivirus, and it's working great.

I looked at AVG, but it said it can't be used in a networked environment, so.....

I tried Kaspersky, but didn't find it very intuitive.

[quote]Willemina Hagenauw wrote:

I need to buy some anti-virus software for my computer and - not being a technical person - I don't know what to get. I want it to stop virusses coming into my computer and cleaning it up if they do. Should I buy discs or download off the internet?

I would really appreciate some advice! Thanks![/quote]

Anti-Virus Software | AVG

lien — Thu, 04 Sep 2003 01:45:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: Anti-Virus Software
Poster: lien
Post title: AVG

[quote]Daphne Theodoraki wrote:

[quote]Ivan Eiks Skjstad wrote:

Go to [url removed] , and look for the free firewall under "Download and buy". I have used this a couple of years, and it blocks a lot of different viruses that often arrive via email.

[/quote]

I agree with Ivan: ZoneLabs is a really good firewall; I would also recommend AVG anti-virus, which is free to download on [url removed]
It's very effective and has protected my PC admirably against viruses for the last couple of years.
You should be fine with these two products![/quote]

Yes, I have AVG too and very satisfied with it, and I read somewhere that it is very compatible with ZoneAlarm from Zonelabs. They are FREE to download and ZoneAlarm came the best in a test in juni in a pc mag in holland.

I want to have it on my pc, but I have to wait I can pay someone to do it.

Lien

Anti-Virus Software | Norton Antivirus/Security

Els Peleman — Wed, 03 Sep 2003 09:00:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: Anti-Virus Software
Poster: Els Peleman
Post title: Norton Antivirus/Security

Hi,

i have Norton Antivirus on my computer and the firewall of Norton Security. In the five years i am having a computer, there is only one virus that slept inthrough my computer. All the others were blocked by my computer. All the people i know are very satisfied with this program and if you need tools for new viruses, such as the SobigF-virus, you can find it always on their site. With this virusprogramm you can also easily update your virusprotection.

Further i advice you to install Adaware for the spyware. I have it since a year now and i was really surprised at the beginning what it all blocked of spies in my computer.

Els

Anti-Virus Software | PC Cillin 2003

Graciela Carlyle — Wed, 03 Sep 2003 08:36:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: Anti-Virus Software
Poster: Graciela Carlyle
Post title: PC Cillin 2003

As regards Antivirus I use PC Cillin (since version 6) and I am more than pleased with it. It's very easy to use, it has an automatic update feature which checks for updates of the virus pattern file every 3 hours and it automatically checks all your incoming email (pop and webmail) for virus attachments, deleting the virus detected.
It's got some handy new features in this last version.
I got this offer recently on an Email if you're interested for New users - Save 25% on PC-Cillin 2003, and the link is [url removed]

As for Firewall I use ZoneAlarm and have never had any problems.
This is very important for the MS Blast virus which comes straight into your computer through a port, as a hacker attack, not through email attachments.

Hope this helps you decide.
Kind regards,
Grace.

Anti-Virus Software | Use ZoneLabs Pro

Heinrich Pesch — Wed, 03 Sep 2003 01:56:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: Anti-Virus Software
Poster: Heinrich Pesch
Post title: Use ZoneLabs Pro

The free version of ZoneLabs is not safe enough, it is already part of WindowsXP. By the licence for the Pro version. For Antivirus protection I use the free Antivir package. And I do not open strange mail-attachements, that's the most important part of virus protection.

Anti-Virus Software | AVG

Daphne Theodoraki — Tue, 02 Sep 2003 20:14:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: Anti-Virus Software
Poster: Daphne Theodoraki
Post title: AVG

[quote]Ivan Eiks Skjstad wrote:

Go to [url removed] , and look for the free firewall under "Download and buy". I have used this a couple of years, and it blocks a lot of different viruses that often arrive via email.

[/quote]

I agree with Ivan: ZoneLabs is a really good firewall; I would also recommend AVG anti-virus, which is free to download on [url removed]
It's very effective and has protected my PC admirably against viruses for the last couple of years.
You should be fine with these two products!

Anti-Virus Software | I advise KAV

Uldis Liepkalns — Tue, 02 Sep 2003 17:20:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: Anti-Virus Software
Poster: Uldis Liepkalns
Post title: I advise KAV

It is Russian product, we use various versions for 5 years now and it newer has let us down.
Interface is very easy to use, updates are daily, in case of new virus spreading, Kaspersky guarantees update in 2 hours from the moment first virus is catched (and there fore reccomends automatic updates set to hourly), finds viruses and worms in packed files, price for is lover than for others and in various virus tests it always shows 100% reliability and beats Norton and MacAfee (about 97-99%).

See: [url removed]

and advise wizard:
[url removed]

Uldis

Anti-Virus Software | Firewall and antivirus

Ivan Eikås Skjøstad — Tue, 02 Sep 2003 16:27:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: Anti-Virus Software
Poster: Ivan Eikås Skjøstad
Post title: Firewall and antivirus

Go to [url removed] , and look for the free firewall under "Download and buy". I have used this a couple of years, and it blocks a lot of different viruses that often arrive via email.

In addition to this I rely on F-secure,( [url removed] ). The people there (Finland) has worked with antivirus as long as I remember, and you can find their new Antivirus 2003 on this site for try or to buy straight away.The price is 52$ per year.

It is also possible to buy a package from F-secure for 65$ that includes a firewall. I am sure it is a safe deal, but so far I haven't tried their firewall.

Good luck!

Anti-Virus Software

Willemina Hagenauw — Tue, 02 Sep 2003 08:52:00 +0000

Forum: Safe computing
Topic: Anti-Virus Software
Poster: Willemina Hagenauw

I need to buy some anti-virus software for my computer and - not being a technical person - I don't know what to get. I want it to stop virusses coming into my computer and cleaning it up if they do. Should I buy discs or download off the internet?

I would really appreciate some advice! Thanks!