Recommendations for AV /Spyware

DaBear · 03-13-2007, 10:45 AM

Currently running MacAfee ( came in the box) - dont like it . Any ideas for softwear that is Vista compatible? Thanks.

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Znod · 03-13-2007, 10:48 AM

I love avast! Home (free). It updates frequently and provides 7 or 8 different real-time monitoring options. And, it definitely is Vista ready. Finally, one doesn't even notice it is running especially if you disable the, IMO, unnecessary monitoring options. I don't monitor anything that is not internet-related. And, even then, I don't monitor, for example, P2P since I don't use P2P. I monitor only the obvious 3 most important web related activities.

dazzlin · 03-13-2007, 10:50 AM

I used avast for a while, and for some reason that I can't remember, I went back to AVG. AVG works just fine for me.

DaBear · 03-13-2007, 10:52 AM

Thanks Znod, I will check it out --- I ran AVG in the past but I dont believe its ready for Vista yet.

runamonk · 03-13-2007, 11:06 AM

NOD32, one of the two best rated scanners.

http://www.nod32.com

Snuffy · 03-13-2007, 11:07 AM

AVAST (Free) version working well here.

http://antivirus.about.com/od/antivi...s/a/freeav.htm

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Read the article to find the results...

dazzlin · 03-13-2007, 11:13 AM

As I mentioned, AVG works just fine with my Vista installation. Have had zero problems with their new version at least, which can be found here.

Znod · 03-13-2007, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBear

Thanks Znod, I will check it out --- I ran AVG in the past but I dont believe its ready for Vista yet.

You are very welcome. Consistent with what runamonk says, I always hear good things about Nod32. I have never tried Nod32, but if it was named Znod32, then I am sure I would use it.

DaBear · 03-13-2007, 11:21 AM

Thanks everyone - good info ( and I need it) Cheers !!

Znod · 03-14-2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBear

Currently running MacAfee ( came in the box) - dont like it . Any ideas for softwear that is Vista compatible? Thanks.

Oh, and I should have mentioned that I like very much and use Ad-Aware SE Plus by Lavasoft. Lavasoft has a beta program underway for the next version of this program. You should still be able to get in on it. Here is a related discussion that might interest you: http://www.vistababble.com/forums/vi...ghlight=zombie.

DaBear · 03-14-2007, 12:02 PM

I like AdAware as well -- I better wait until it gets into final form, this ole dog does not do well with Beta anything Znod

I'm a little confused about removing McAfee -- all I see in add/remove programs is McAfee Securit Center -- so I dont know if that includes it all.

Are you using software firewall? or the installed one? I guess the Vista firewall does protect against outgoing traffic but I am reading its a bit of deal to activate and set it up as it does not run in default. I may be off base in my thinking but to my mind if you got to worry about outgoing , I would think your computer has already been compromised . But what do I know.

Mustangman76 · 03-14-2007, 04:15 PM

Hi

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felix8406 · 03-14-2007, 06:54 PM

I have tried different anti-virus application and I always end up going back yo Avast. I'm using the professional version, but the free home version has worked fine as well. As for firewall, I use Vista's firewall, which along with my gateway built-in firewall, protect my PC just fine. Except for opening the DMZ for my VOIP service, everything else is set to default...no issues at all.

airman · 03-15-2007, 12:42 PM

I have also used AdAware and Spybot S&D for years and Norton but have switch to Symantec Corp AntiVirus and boy do I like the way it runs like its not even there, but once and a while you see it checking e-mail attachment, or some kind of adAware etc. Just can't wait for ZA Pro to be ready for Vista, but for now I am behind a Netgear NAt so that helps with Vista Advanced Firewall running in the background for security.

Znod · 03-15-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBear

I like AdAware as well -- I better wait until it gets into final form, this ole dog does not do well with Beta anything Znod

I'm a little confused about removing McAfee -- all I see in add/remove programs is McAfee Securit Center -- so I dont know if that includes it all.

Are you using software firewall? or the installed one? I guess the Vista firewall does protect against outgoing traffic but I am reading its a bit of deal to activate and set it up as it does not run in default. I may be off base in my thinking but to my mind if you got to worry about outgoing , I would think your computer has already been compromised . But what do I know.

Removing McAfee Security Center should remove it all. The Windows firewall, along with a router firewall, should be excellent for battling incoming. Do you use a router? What brand? Model? The Windows firewall does a credible job on incoming by itself.

The Windows firewall is virtually impossible to configure to deal effectively with outgoing. No current firewall does a decent job on outgoing IMO. I would wait for Zone Alarm (free) or Comodo (free) before thinking of changing firewalls--especially in the context of outgoing. What you say about outgoing basically is true. So, as said, I would wait on thinking about a new firewall. Wait and see what some of us have to say when the new, good ones become available.

03-13-2007, 10:45 AM	#1
DaBear Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 88	Recommendations for AV /Spyware Currently running MacAfee ( came in the box) - dont like it . Any ideas for softwear that is Vista compatible? Thanks. __________________ Don't look back they may be gaining on ya:beer:
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03-13-2007, 10:48 AM	#2
Znod ABXpert Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 3,136	I love avast! Home (free). It updates frequently and provides 7 or 8 different real-time monitoring options. And, it definitely is Vista ready. Finally, one doesn't even notice it is running especially if you disable the, IMO, unnecessary monitoring options. I don't monitor anything that is not internet-related. And, even then, I don't monitor, for example, P2P since I don't use P2P. I monitor only the obvious 3 most important web related activities. __________________ [CENTER][sigpic][/sigpic] [COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"][/COLOR][URL=http://homepage.mac.com/donv1/.Pictures/Vista/Bannerxx.jpg][B]Larger Sig Pic Linked Here[/B][/URL][/CENTER]
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03-13-2007, 10:50 AM	#3
dazzlin Elite Members Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 708	I used avast for a while, and for some reason that I can't remember, I went back to AVG. AVG works just fine for me. __________________ [B]You'll never [COLOR=orange]shine[/COLOR] if you don't [COLOR=darkorange]glow[/COLOR][/B][COLOR=darkorange] [B]Join our [URL="http://www.vistababble.com"]Windows Vista[/URL] forum or check out [URL="http://vistajunkie.com"]Vista Software[/URL]. [/B][/COLOR]
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03-13-2007, 10:52 AM	#4
DaBear Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 88	Thanks Znod, I will check it out --- I ran AVG in the past but I dont believe its ready for Vista yet. __________________ Don't look back they may be gaining on ya:beer:
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03-13-2007, 11:06 AM	#5
runamonk Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WA Posts: 11	NOD32, one of the two best rated scanners. http://www.nod32.com
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03-13-2007, 11:13 AM	#7
dazzlin Elite Members Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 708	As I mentioned, AVG works just fine with my Vista installation. Have had zero problems with their new version at least, which can be found here. __________________ [B]You'll never [COLOR=orange]shine[/COLOR] if you don't [COLOR=darkorange]glow[/COLOR][/B][COLOR=darkorange] [B]Join our [URL="http://www.vistababble.com"]Windows Vista[/URL] forum or check out [URL="http://vistajunkie.com"]Vista Software[/URL]. [/B][/COLOR]
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03-13-2007, 11:21 AM	#9
DaBear Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 88	Thanks everyone - good info ( and I need it) Cheers !! __________________ Don't look back they may be gaining on ya:beer:
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03-14-2007, 12:02 PM	#11
DaBear Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 88	I like AdAware as well -- I better wait until it gets into final form, this ole dog does not do well with Beta anything Znod I'm a little confused about removing McAfee -- all I see in add/remove programs is McAfee Securit Center -- so I dont know if that includes it all. Are you using software firewall? or the installed one? I guess the Vista firewall does protect against outgoing traffic but I am reading its a bit of deal to activate and set it up as it does not run in default. I may be off base in my thinking but to my mind if you got to worry about outgoing , I would think your computer has already been compromised . But what do I know. __________________ Don't look back they may be gaining on ya:beer:
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03-14-2007, 04:15 PM	#12
Mustangman76 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wawa Posts: 136	Hi i use trend micro pc chilling internet sercutiy 2007.. and it comes with everything.. spyware & Virus protection,protects ur wireless networks,firewall,chat & Email protector __________________ Mustangman76[SIZE="2"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][/FONT][/SIZE] \|Pentium M Centrino 1.60 GHZ\|100GB HD\|ATI Mobility Radeon X300\|19 Inch LCD Widescreen\|512 MB Ram\|CDRW/DVD Rom\|
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03-14-2007, 06:54 PM	#13
felix8406 ABXpert Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,628	I have tried different anti-virus application and I always end up going back yo Avast. I'm using the professional version, but the free home version has worked fine as well. As for firewall, I use Vista's firewall, which along with my gateway built-in firewall, protect my PC just fine. Except for opening the DMZ for my VOIP service, everything else is set to default...no issues at all.
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03-15-2007, 12:42 PM	#14
airman ABXpert Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Just Visiting This Planet Posts: 403	I have also used AdAware and Spybot S&D for years and Norton but have switch to Symantec Corp AntiVirus and boy do I like the way it runs like its not even there, but once and a while you see it checking e-mail attachment, or some kind of adAware etc. Just can't wait for ZA Pro to be ready for Vista, but for now I am behind a Netgear NAt so that helps with Vista Advanced Firewall running in the background for security.
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