Guest Ultimate System Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 My security center shows me that i dont have an installed anti-virus... it shows shows windows defender as an anti-spyware.. My info: Windows Vista Ultimate - Desktop PC Intel Core2Duo 1GB Memory 256 Graphics Card 100GB C Drive (Windows Drive) What anti-virus you recommend me to use ? (not AVG or Norton coz i hate them !!!!) Quote
Guest Carey Frisch [MVP] Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 I have three different computers running Windows OneCare. In over 2 years, no system has been infected with malware, spyware or viruses. I highly recommend using it. You can try it FREE for 90 days. http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience - Windows Vista Enthusiast --------------------------------------------------------------- "Ultimate System" wrote: My security center shows me that i dont have an installed anti-virus... it shows shows windows defender as an anti-spyware.. My info: Windows Vista Ultimate - Desktop PC Intel Core2Duo 1GB Memory 256 Graphics Card 100GB C Drive (Windows Drive) What anti-virus you recommend me to use ? (not AVG or Norton coz i hate them !!!!) Quote
Guest Charlie42 Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 "Ultimate System" <Ultimate System@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > What anti-virus you recommend me to use ? > (not AVG or Norton coz i hate them !!!!)</span> My two pennies worth: If you detest Norton like me, you should take a look at a low-footprint program like Eset's NOD32. It is a combined malware solution with very good test results, it is not intrusive, but some feel it is a wee bit complicated to customize. Eset also makes a suite called Smart Security. It includes anti-spam and a firewall, but imo. most home users need no third party FW and filters. Another popular free program is Avast! It will protect you well, but you may want to consider adding a second spyware scanner like Spybot or Superantispyware. Some test results: http://www.av-comparatives.org/ http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/ Charlie42 Quote
Guest Kayman Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 On Wed, 21 May 2008 11:04:04 -0700, Ultimate System wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > My security center shows me that i dont have an installed anti-virus... > it shows shows windows defender as an anti-spyware.. > > My info: > > Windows Vista Ultimate - Desktop PC > Intel Core2Duo > 1GB Memory > 256 Graphics Card > 100GB C Drive (Windows Drive) > > What anti-virus you recommend me to use ? > (not AVG or Norton coz i hate them !!!!)</span> Avira AntiVir® Personal - FREE Antivirus http://www.free-av.com/ You may wish to consider removing the 'AntiVir Nagscreen' http://www.elitekiller.com/files/disable_antivir_nag.htm or Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition It includes ANTI-SPYWARE protection, certified by the West Coast Labs Checkmark process, and ANTI-ROOTKIT DETECTION based on the best-in class GMER technology. http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html (Choose Custom Installation and under Resident Protection, uncheck: Internet Mail and Outlook/Exchange.) or AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition http://free.grisoft.com/ (Choose custom install and untick the email scanner plugin.) or Kaspersky® Anti-Virus 7.0 - Not Free http://www.kaspersky.com/homeuser or ESET NOD32 Antivirus - Not Free http://www.eset.com/ and (optional) On-demand AV application. (add it to your arsenal and use it as a "second opinion" av scanner). David H. Lipman's MULTI_AV Tool http://www.pctipp.ch/ds/28400/28470/Multi_AV.exe http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp English: http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2008/0...virus-for-free/ Additional Instructions: http://pcdid.com/Multi_AV.htm Why You Don't Need Your Anti-Virus Program to Scan Your E-Mail http://thundercloud.net/infoave/tutorials/...nning/index.htm Quote
Guest Kayman Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 On Wed, 21 May 2008 13:37:06 -0500, Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > I have three different computers running Windows OneCare. > In over 2 years, no system has been infected with malware, > spyware or viruses. I highly recommend using it. > </span> Same here but I use Avira AntiVir® Personal. Is it really WOC which keeps malware out of your system or just plain safe surfing habits coupled with practicing Safe-Hex, I wonder? Quote
Guest Richard G. Harper Posted May 21, 2008 Posted May 21, 2008 Sorry but I recommend nothing but AVG. Works great for me. -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] rgharper@gmail.com NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/ PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/ "Ultimate System" <Ultimate System@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:51AB4E77-70B8-4322-A029-B3BE4AF0FBB0@microsoft.com...<span style="color:blue"> > My security center shows me that i dont have an installed anti-virus... > it shows shows windows defender as an anti-spyware.. > > My info: > > Windows Vista Ultimate - Desktop PC > Intel Core2Duo > 1GB Memory > 256 Graphics Card > 100GB C Drive (Windows Drive) > > What anti-virus you recommend me to use ? > (not AVG or Norton coz i hate them !!!!) </span> Quote
Guest Bruce Chambers Posted May 22, 2008 Posted May 22, 2008 Ultimate System wrote:<span style="color:blue"> > My security center shows me that i dont have an installed anti-virus... > it shows shows windows defender as an anti-spyware.. > > My info: > > Windows Vista Ultimate - Desktop PC > Intel Core2Duo > 1GB Memory > 256 Graphics Card > 100GB C Drive (Windows Drive) > > What anti-virus you recommend me to use ? > (not AVG or Norton coz i hate them !!!!)</span> 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. I had 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 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'd been using without problems on Vista Business, until recently. I'm currently testing ESET's NOD32, which isn't free, but has a small footprint that doesn't bog the system down. 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 Quote
Guest Milo Posted May 22, 2008 Posted May 22, 2008 I use Trend Micro Product since and windows defender working hand in hand with it "Carey Frisch [MVP]" <cnfrisch@nospamgamil.com> wrote in message news:OU#mvG3uIHA.3484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...<span style="color:blue"> > I have three different computers running Windows OneCare. > In over 2 years, no system has been infected with malware, > spyware or viruses. I highly recommend using it. > > You can try it FREE for 90 days. > http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-us/default.htm > > > -- > Carey Frisch > Microsoft MVP > Windows Desktop Experience - > Windows Vista Enthusiast > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > "Ultimate System" wrote: > > My security center shows me that i dont have an installed anti-virus... > it shows shows windows defender as an anti-spyware.. > > My info: > > Windows Vista Ultimate - Desktop PC > Intel Core2Duo > 1GB Memory > 256 Graphics Card > 100GB C Drive (Windows Drive) > > What anti-virus you recommend me to use ? > (not AVG or Norton coz i hate them !!!!) </span> Quote
Guest Mick Murphy Posted May 22, 2008 Posted May 22, 2008 Here is what I use!!! Vista’s Firewall is very good! http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html Above is a link to Avast Free 4 Home Anti-Virus It is low resource using, free and Vista 32bit and 64bit compatible. Only have one (1) anti-virus installed; more than 1 can cause conflicts. http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html For Spyware removal, use the above link to “Spybot Search & Destroy 1.5.2†Download it, install it, update it, immunize your system and scan your System with it. http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/ For a non-scanning, but running in the background, Program to STOP Spyware being downloaded to your Computer, use SpywareBlaster 4, available at the above link. Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia "Ultimate System" wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > My security center shows me that i dont have an installed anti-virus... > it shows shows windows defender as an anti-spyware.. > > My info: > > Windows Vista Ultimate - Desktop PC > Intel Core2Duo > 1GB Memory > 256 Graphics Card > 100GB C Drive (Windows Drive) > > What anti-virus you recommend me to use ? > (not AVG or Norton coz i hate them !!!!)</span> Quote
Guest Straight Talk Posted May 22, 2008 Posted May 22, 2008 On Wed, 21 May 2008 11:04:04 -0700, Ultimate System <Ultimate System@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: <span style="color:blue"> >My security center shows me that i dont have an installed anti-virus... >it shows shows windows defender as an anti-spyware.. > >My info: > >Windows Vista Ultimate - Desktop PC >Intel Core2Duo >1GB Memory >256 Graphics Card >100GB C Drive (Windows Drive) > >What anti-virus you recommend me to use ? >(not AVG or Norton coz i hate them !!!!)</span> Brain 1.0 Quote
Guest Robinb Posted May 22, 2008 Posted May 22, 2008 I use AVG 8.0 free just when it installs do not check off the toolbar robin "Ultimate System" <Ultimate System@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:51AB4E77-70B8-4322-A029-B3BE4AF0FBB0@microsoft.com...<span style="color:blue"> > My security center shows me that i dont have an installed anti-virus... > it shows shows windows defender as an anti-spyware.. > > My info: > > Windows Vista Ultimate - Desktop PC > Intel Core2Duo > 1GB Memory > 256 Graphics Card > 100GB C Drive (Windows Drive) > > What anti-virus you recommend me to use ? > (not AVG or Norton coz i hate them !!!!) </span> Quote
Guest roy69 Posted May 22, 2008 Posted May 22, 2008 I use avast, it does not hog the system like some others and is totaly stable. It also comes in 32bit and 64bit flavours. -- roy69 - Core 2 Quad Q6600 - Abit IP35 Pro - 4 x 1GB OcUK PC2-6400 C5 800 MHZ Dual Channel - Leadtek GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB GDDR3 - CiBox TFT 22" Widescreen LCD Panel. 1680 x 1050 - Creative X-Fi 7.1 PCI-E - Antec 900 Ultimate Gaming Case - Creative Inspire 7.1 T7900 Speakers - Corsair HX 620W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Complient PSU Quote
Guest Nrth Posted May 22, 2008 Posted May 22, 2008 On Wed, 21 May 2008 21:00:47 +0200, "Charlie42" <Charlie42@spam.me.not> wrote: <span style="color:blue"> > >"Ultimate System" <Ultimate System@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: ><span style="color:green"> >> What anti-virus you recommend me to use ? >> (not AVG or Norton coz i hate them !!!!)</span> > >My two pennies worth: > >If you detest Norton like me, you should take a look at a low-footprint >program like Eset's NOD32. It is a combined malware solution with very good >test results, it is not intrusive, but some feel it is a wee bit complicated >to customize. Eset also makes a suite called Smart Security. It includes >anti-spam and a firewall, but imo. most home users need no third party FW >and filters.</span> [...] I'll make that four pence. NOD32 has been on my system for over a year now and I'm very impressed with it. I find it easy to configure and very light on system resources. Running on Vista Business 32-bit with no problems. http://www.eset.com/ Regards, Nrth. Quote
Guest FromTheRafters Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 You could try Windows One-Care (I think that's the name) unless you hate it. You might not have any reason to hate Alwil's Anti-vir or the Avast! program from [i forget the name style_emoticons/) ] yet - so maybe try them. I don't hate them particularly much! "Ultimate System" <Ultimate System@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:51AB4E77-70B8-4322-A029-B3BE4AF0FBB0@microsoft.com...<span style="color:blue"> > My security center shows me that i dont have an installed anti-virus... > it shows shows windows defender as an anti-spyware.. > > My info: > > Windows Vista Ultimate - Desktop PC > Intel Core2Duo > 1GB Memory > 256 Graphics Card > 100GB C Drive (Windows Drive) > > What anti-virus you recommend me to use ? > (not AVG or Norton coz i hate them !!!!) </span> Quote
Guest Hank Arnold (MVP) Posted May 27, 2008 Posted May 27, 2008 Ultimate System wrote:<span style="color:blue"> > My security center shows me that i dont have an installed anti-virus... > it shows shows windows defender as an anti-spyware.. > > My info: > > Windows Vista Ultimate - Desktop PC > Intel Core2Duo > 1GB Memory > 256 Graphics Card > 100GB C Drive (Windows Drive) > > What anti-virus you recommend me to use ? > (not AVG or Norton coz i hate them !!!!)</span> I use ESET Security Suite. Their AV program NOD32 is very good........ -- Regards, Hank Arnold Microsoft MVP Windows Server - Directory Services Quote
Guest Lowell Greenberg Posted May 29, 2008 Posted May 29, 2008 I am a very technical user and spent weeks trying to determine the causes of BSOD(s) that would appear erratically on startup/shutdown. It apparently was related to a corrupted Kaspersky 7.0 install. Part of the corruption took place during a Vista Home Premium to Ultimate upgrade- however, the install may have been corrupted before the upgrade- since there were similar though more sporadic issues prior to the upgrade. I then uninstalled Kaspersky and began using BitDefender Antivirus 2008. However, there was an issue with the software, that while it did not compromise security was annoying and not insignificant. Their tech support was unresponsive- causing me to drop them. The uninstall process required using their separate uninstall utility in addition to the standard Windows uninstall feature. Yesterday evening I installed Eset NOD 32 antivirus. The system appears to be functioning normally. The software seems lean and effective. Reviewers in PC World, PC Magazine, CNET, etc. sometimes fail to sufficiently take the user experience into account. Kaspersky is an excellent protector- however- it may be prone to corruption and software conflicts. BitDefender antivirus is fast and offers good protection- but may have compatibility issues with Windows Vista and customer support challenges. I would recommend that users read the major publication reviews and then read the reports produced by independent organizations such as Checkvir, VB100, West Coast Labs, etc. They should pay attention to end user reviews, recognizing their limitations, but factoring in their significance in conjunction with the independent reviews. "Hank Arnold (MVP)" <rasilon@aol.com> wrote in message news:u8Bpg29vIHA.4564@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...<span style="color:blue"> > Ultimate System wrote:<span style="color:green"> >> My security center shows me that i dont have an installed anti-virus... >> it shows shows windows defender as an anti-spyware.. >> >> My info: >> >> Windows Vista Ultimate - Desktop PC >> Intel Core2Duo >> 1GB Memory >> 256 Graphics Card >> 100GB C Drive (Windows Drive) >> >> What anti-virus you recommend me to use ? >> (not AVG or Norton coz i hate them !!!!)</span> > > I use ESET Security Suite. Their AV program NOD32 is very good........ > > -- > > Regards, > Hank Arnold > Microsoft MVP > Windows Server - Directory Services </span> Quote
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