Tech: Antivirus software

Subject: RE: Tech: Antivirus software
From: mooman
Date: 28 Nov 05 - 09:15 AM

I use eTrust (Computer Associates) on the networked system I manage (as a "free gift" in addition to my proper job!) at work. On my PC portable I use V-Com Fixit Utilities 5 which includes an excellent anti-virus that updates automatically nearly every day plus a number of other useful utilities. It is relatively inexpensive compared to the better-known programs and just as good if not better IMHO. I've also installed Panda (mentioned above) on a friend's machine which seems pretty reliable.

At home I use a Mac with a firewall and have never had a virus problem in years!

Peace

moo

Subject: RE: Tech: Antivirus software
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 28 Nov 05 - 09:11 AM

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Subject: RE: Tech: Antivirus software
From: Rasener
Date: 28 Nov 05 - 09:04 AM

LOL
I stand humbly corrected. Apologies.

Site it will be then :-)

Subject: RE: Tech: Antivirus software
From: GUEST
Date: 28 Nov 05 - 09:01 AM

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Subject: RE: Tech: Antivirus software
From: Rasener
Date: 28 Nov 05 - 08:17 AM

Pyewacket
Trends free antivirus is great and you check your machine live. Occasioannly I go to that site and do a check, because it does pick up things that others don't.

a href="http://uk.trendmicro-europe.com/">http://uk.trendmicro-europe.com/

Look at popular resources and you will see both available.

They willcheck your machine whilst logged in. There is nothing to worry about - this sight can be trusted

Subject: RE: Tech: Antivirus software
From: pyewacket
Date: 28 Nov 05 - 07:59 AM

My Computer builder put me unto Panda Antivirus several years ago and it has performed flawlessly. It now includes a great firewall.
Trend Micro also offers a super spyware finder. It is the best I have used and often finds things that my "paid for " Spy Sweeper misses.   
http://www.trendmicro.com/spyware-scan/
Trend also has a free antivirus scan that my local shop uses as an excellent everday tool. Go to home page for the virus scan.
(Google...Trend Micro)

Subject: RE: Tech: Antivirus software
From: Jeremiah McCaw
Date: 28 Nov 05 - 05:56 AM

Not sure if it's the same as AVG, but I've used Avast AntiVirus for some time. It appears to be quite effective.

http://www.avast.com

Subject: RE: Tech: Antivirus software
From: Nick
Date: 28 Nov 05 - 05:19 AM

I also use AVG at home and work with no hassles

Subject: RE: Tech: Antivirus software
From: GUEST,Jon
Date: 28 Nov 05 - 05:10 AM

I use AVG free on my Win setups and am very happy with it.

Subject: RE: Tech: Antivirus software
From: Rasener
Date: 28 Nov 05 - 02:32 AM

I use AVG (its free) and does its job perfectly with constant online updates.

I also use noadware (which is not very expensive) and that is brilliant for getting rid of parasites.

Subject: RE: Tech: Antivirus software
From: John O'L
Date: 28 Nov 05 - 02:22 AM

I use Vet from Computer Associates (now called eTrust vet) and like Gurney have not had an infection in nearly 4 years.

Subject: RE: Tech: Antivirus software
From: Gurney
Date: 28 Nov 05 - 02:14 AM

I use Etrust, from Computer Associates. I'm not sure that I've ever had a virus or worm in the last 3 years, or whether my problems can be laid at Microsoft's door.

Subject: Tech: Antivirus software
From: Mark Cohen
Date: 28 Nov 05 - 01:05 AM

Not too long ago somebody mentioned an antivirus program that was leaner and faster than Norton Antivirus, but just as effective (not McAfee, either). I suspect NAV is one reason my computer gets so slow sometimes, and I'd like to try a different program. I can't find the thread, though. I tried searching for "virus", "antivirus", "anti-virus", and "protection" so I guess the thread was originally about something different. Does anybody remember what the program was? (I imagine everybody will chime in with his or her favorite, and I'm hoping I'll recognize the one I was looking for, or else I'll find another one that I like.)

Aloha,
Mark