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Anti virus software??
- Thread starter Ru1e
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rctempire
ClioSport Moderator
I would try Nod32, rock solid and excellent support and updates.
AVG is very intrusive now i have noticed. So i ditched it on my test rig because of this.
AVG is very intrusive now i have noticed. So i ditched it on my test rig because of this.
Tesla MP3 2021
Kaspersky FTW.
Does the lot, works well with Vista and low on resources.
New version has just come out as well. Try it on a free trial but you can pick up a years license off ebay for like £4
http://www.kaspersky.com/homeuser
Does the lot, works well with Vista and low on resources.
New version has just come out as well. Try it on a free trial but you can pick up a years license off ebay for like £4
http://www.kaspersky.com/homeuser
2008 Albi 197
A few people have said this but I've never had any issues whatsoever, don't even notice its running in the background
rctempire
ClioSport Moderator
The new version is very much like this. Its a step backwards just like Norton and McCrappy.
Also AV such as CA is fantastic also, use that on a lot of corperate machines and servers.
Also AV such as CA is fantastic also, use that on a lot of corperate machines and servers.
Scirocco GT 2.0
rctempire
ClioSport Moderator
Corperate stuff is ok, but normal consumer editions are pants to be honest.
Scirocco GT 2.0
Yer defo, I can't stand mcaffee.. we use Sophos at work which is very good
Scirocco GT 2.0
- Its very resource friendly (using less than 1MB of RAM on my PC at the mo)
- Once you have allowed your usual programs through the firewall it looks after itself!
- Anti-virus is very effective, but doesnt flag up every damn thing
- very easy to update/use
- you can schedule your PC to shutdown after scan which is very handy
- includes anti-spam and anti-spyware and a PC tune up facility (although i usually use ccleaner aswell)
just a all round winner really, i've used loads of AV software and i cant recommend this one more!
Scirocco GT 2.0
Sophos is good but is only designed for Networks with servers to deploy updates
id go Kaspersky, one of the few that can actually deal with things it finds, unlike stuff like AVG that finds things, and then cant do anything with it
McAfee is actually a pretty well featured package, if you hold off on renewal they will keep emailing you cheaper and cheaper prices
dont get Norton its too resource hungry
McAfee is actually a pretty well featured package, if you hold off on renewal they will keep emailing you cheaper and cheaper prices
dont get Norton its too resource hungry
Punto/Clio GTT
avg, kapersky, nod32, bitdefender, avast; all good AV's
just stear clear of norton and mcafee
just stear clear of norton and mcafee
Darren S
ClioSport Club Member
Sophos is great in the work (aka - paid for) environment. For free home use, AVG-Free is pretty good. Just be sure to read carefully what tick boxes you have on when you install it. Seems overtly paranoid with its scans and slows the PC down a fair bit.
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Vi...hTest=1&part=dl-AVGAntiVir&subj=dl&tag=button
D.
http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Vi...hTest=1&part=dl-AVGAntiVir&subj=dl&tag=button
D.
Mitsubishi Colt
I'm part way through a rollout where I've specified internet updates in lieu of the individual sites being linked into our core network.... 100 of 150 sites done (about 2000 machines so far) and it's purring like a kitten. Even removes existing security software using the integrated Competitor Removal Tool (and where that doesn't work, Sophos make it work for us).
Also planned into the job an easy integration and migration to our Enterprise Console infrastructure once the new WAN links are in place to the core.
Same package I've used for these sites is also available to our staff as well, to allow them to use Sophos at home as we've packaged the installer in such a way that it's a self-extracting .EXE that does all the work for them.
So I'd say it prefers network installations, but with sufficient planning, testing and the correct scripting, it does a sterling job away from the core really.
BLACK GOLD 182
NOD32...used to use it but wasnt good at first with msn so i swapped it for few others then decided stuff it i'll av NOD32 back cos its the bets by far! doesnt use much to run it either
Works fine in standalone - they even let you download a standalone version.
You just put your Sophos download details as the primary source for updates..
Mitsubishi Colt
Exactly! We used to do that for staff, but with the work we did that I mentioned above it was possible for us to effectively use the policies from our Enterprise Console, export those policies and integrate them into an .EXE, effectively creating a customised standalone version. Internet updates, application control, scanning options etc. all configured and ready to go. Took a day of hacking around and testing, but it was worth the work in the end.
rctempire
ClioSport Moderator
CA ITM (ie Computer Associates Intergrated Threat Management) in a corperate situation is great for roll outs over areas of the network and remote management. Customisable to the button it works well on our clients.
Scirocco GT 2.0
Purchase it on the BitDefender website and download/install it if you wish, they will send you a CD anyway
or play.com.. http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/4-/41516...Defender+Total+Security+2008+(3+User+Licences)
