What antivirus suits me?

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Chris Berry

Hi all,

I still hace PC-cillin 200 on my machines which causes me a few headaches
but it's not that bad.

Some of the problems encountered were:
- needing to reboot sometimes to regain mailbox connectivity
- Needing to reboot every 6 hours because the IOmonitor thingy scrambles
TCPIP requests making internet access more of a lottery.

2000 is the last product that they've produced where a single license can be
used on multiple machines.
I use 3 machines on the same network and only want to pay once for good
protection.
I've a DSL lan with a hardware firewall/dsl router

My list of requirements are as such:

- Runs concurently on more than 1 machine on a network
- Doesn't need periodic reboots
plus the usual features

Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks.
cb
 
Hoi,

Here at work we use F-Secure AV, and I must say I'm happy with it.
You have the 'Home' version, with automatic updates and this works fine,
your clients even share the updates over the LAN (if enabled) to save
'external' bandwidth.
The Corporate version also has more network features (RC, reports) but
is for that almost identical.

It's simple to install, does not bug you every five minutes like NAV :-)
and has little configuration options, but nevertheless does a good job.

Or you can use a free one like AVG, that's also quite decent for it's
price :-p

Regards,

Wimmy
 
Wim Cossement said:
Hoi,

Here at work we use F-Secure AV, and I must say I'm happy with it.
You have the 'Home' version, with automatic updates and this works fine,
your clients even share the updates over the LAN (if enabled) to save
'external' bandwidth.
The Corporate version also has more network features (RC, reports) but
is for that almost identical.

It's simple to install, does not bug you every five minutes like NAV :-)
and has little configuration options, but nevertheless does a good job.

Or you can use a free one like AVG, that's also quite decent for it's
price :-p

Regards,

Wimmy
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Just had a look at AVG - No network compatibility for the free edition
though.
Running more than one version on the same home lan seems to be something
that isn't documented for a lot of products or isn't available.
That single issue (together with internet corruption) is what's going to
swing my purchase.
Thanks for the input though.
cb
 
I use Norton 2000 and I have to reboot daily to restore Outlook 2000 mailbox
connectivity. It's not limited to PC-cillin. (Which is a stoopid name
anyway.)
 
Bill Nicholson said:
I use Norton 2000 and I have to reboot daily to restore Outlook 2000 mailbox
connectivity. It's not limited to PC-cillin. (Which is a stoopid name
anyway.)
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So AV is just badly written software then? Man this is looking bad...
cb
 
- Runs concurently on more than 1 machine on a network
- Doesn't need periodic reboots
plus the usual features
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NOD32 annual multi user licence for 3 machines is only 64ukp (ex VAT)

Superb AV software, very light on resources, and a lot better than
anything i've seen mentioned thus far in this thread.

But of course, not knowing your budget, or if you want to be a
freeloader, then i can't suggest anything else ...
 
Tx2 said:
NOD32 annual multi user licence for 3 machines is only 64ukp (ex VAT)
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Phew, that's a bit steep...
Superb AV software, very light on resources, and a lot better than
anything i've seen mentioned thus far in this thread.
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Better's always subjective... PC-Cillin gave me very good protection for the
2 years I paid for it (after the 1 year free with motherboard...)
I might take the same route - sell my motherboard and get a new one with
good a/v software - it's a useful criteria if you can find out what
antivirus software each comes with.
So far I've got:
MSI: Trend PCCillin (doesn't co-operate on the same network)
Aopen: Norton antivirus (don't know about network...)
But of course, not knowing your budget, or if you want to be a
freeloader, then i can't suggest anything else ..
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I'm not a freeloader. Peace of mind is important to me especially
considering the protection I want.
I have been upset by McAffee before though as I bought a relatively
expensive package that they no longer support (or provide updates/upgrades
for)
However, if the only way of determining which package is right for my free
PC's, try before you buy might be an option.
cb
 
[...]
Phew, that's a bit steep...
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It is? Not when you consider the level of protection offered it isn't,
YMMV of course.

Norton AV costs average 40ukp on the High Street for a single user home
licence.

The multi-user licence of NOD32 entitles you to use the admin version
which means your LAN PC's can update from a mirror on the LAN instead of
sucking up internet bandwidth.

NOD32 has also ranked at the top in independent tests.
I'm not a freeloader.
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I didn't say you were, sorry if i gave that impression.
Peace of mind is important to me
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Absolutely ..... NOD32 it is then ;-)
I have been upset by McAffee before
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I will *never* (knowingly) use a Mcafee package again.
However, if the only way of determining which package is right for my free
PC's, try before you buy might be an option
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NOD32 has a 30 day evaluation period .... fully working, no
restrictions.

www.nod32.com

;-)
 
Hi all,

I still hace PC-cillin 200 on my machines which causes me a few headaches
but it's not that bad.

Some of the problems encountered were:
- needing to reboot sometimes to regain mailbox connectivity
- Needing to reboot every 6 hours because the IOmonitor thingy scrambles
TCPIP requests making internet access more of a lottery.

2000 is the last product that they've produced where a single license can be
used on multiple machines.
I use 3 machines on the same network and only want to pay once for good
protection.
I've a DSL lan with a hardware firewall/dsl router

My list of requirements are as such:

- Runs concurently on more than 1 machine on a network
- Doesn't need periodic reboots
plus the usual features

Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks.
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Give F-Prot for Windows a try... You can buy a multi user license for
up to 10 computer for about $50.00 (US).
Cheers-

Jeff Setaro
jasetaro@SPAM_ME_NOT_mags.net
http://people.mags.net/jasetaro/
PGP Key IDs DH/DSS: 0x5D41429D RSA: 0x599D2A99 New RSA: 0xA19EBD34
 
Tx2 said:
[...]
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The pricing on the website states £69 (ex vat) (called multi-workstation)
Looking at the US website, there's a single user license - I'm a single
user - won't that work for me?
It is? Not when you consider the level of protection offered it isn't,
YMMV of course.

Norton AV costs average 40ukp on the High Street for a single user home
licence.
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The OEM license (available for purchase) here is 22 euros (in German)
The multi-user licence of NOD32 entitles you to use the admin version
which means your LAN PC's can update from a mirror on the LAN instead of
sucking up internet bandwidth.

NOD32 has also ranked at the top in independent tests.


I didn't say you were, sorry if i gave that impression.


Absolutely ..... NOD32 it is then ;-)


I will *never* (knowingly) use a Mcafee package again.


NOD32 has a 30 day evaluation period .... fully working, no
restrictions.
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I've just emailed them about licensing - hope to get a "Single user license
is fine answer" but you know how these things go...
If it's a positive, I'll take a 2 year update package. Things do change in
the industry...
cb
 
Jeffrey A. Setaro said:
Give F-Prot for Windows a try... You can buy a multi user license for
up to 10 computer for about $50.00 (US).
Cheers-
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Looks cheap for what I want to do but has anyone tried it? Any good?
One concern is the script blocking abilities which are limited to the patten
updates.
cb
 
Looks cheap for what I want to do but has anyone tried it?
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Yes. I've been using F-Prot for roughly 10 years.
Any good?
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Yes... F-Prot's been around a very long time and is of most respect
product in the business.
One concern is the script blocking abilities which are limited to the patten
updates.
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Assuming you're using good web browser like Mozilla and/or keep
Windows, IE & OE patched you shouldn't have a problem malicious
scripts.

(Of course if you're cruising around the sleazy underbelly of the
Internet all bets are off).

Cheers-

Jeff Setaro
jasetaro@SPAM_ME_NOT_mags.net
http://people.mags.net/jasetaro/
PGP Key IDs DH/DSS: 0x5D41429D RSA: 0x599D2A99 New RSA: 0xA19EBD34
 
< snip ><

I've just emailed them about licensing - hope to get a "Single user license
is fine answer" but you know how these things go...
If it's a positive, I'll take a 2 year update package. Things do change in
the industry...
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Well, after having nothing but problems with Norton that I wasted good money
on, I discovered NOD32 about 3 years ago and everything has gone smoothly
since.

s.
 
The pricing on the website states £69 (ex vat) (called multi-workstation)
Looking at the US website, there's a single user license - I'm a single
user - won't that work for me?
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You have 3 machines on which you wish to install anti-virus software?
You will need a multi-user licence.

Argue out the play on words with ESET about single users and multiple
machines ;-)

I have just purchased Time & Chaos 6 on a single user licence and find,
after reading their web page in greater detail, that i can actually use
the product on more than one machine!
The OEM license (available for purchase) here is 22 euros (in German)
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i was making a suggestion that NOD32 would answer your needs. If cost is
a deciding factor, then buy an OEM licence of Norton.

Personally, i wouldn't introduce Norton onto any of my systems if it
were 10 euros a shot and in English!
 
Chris said:
Hi all,

I still hace PC-cillin 200 on my machines which causes me a few headaches
but it's not that bad.

Some of the problems encountered were:
- needing to reboot sometimes to regain mailbox connectivity
- Needing to reboot every 6 hours because the IOmonitor thingy scrambles
TCPIP requests making internet access more of a lottery.

2000 is the last product that they've produced where a single license can be
used on multiple machines.
I use 3 machines on the same network and only want to pay once for good
protection.
I've a DSL lan with a hardware firewall/dsl router

My list of requirements are as such:

- Runs concurently on more than 1 machine on a network
- Doesn't need periodic reboots
plus the usual features

Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks.
cb
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Try Avast! for home(the home version is free)
-max

--
Programs that I use and recommend (all are free)
Many thanks to all the people who make these fine products!
Spybot Search and Destroy 1.3
http://www.safer-networking.org/
Spyware Blaster
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Spyware Guard
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareguard.html
Ad-Aware
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
Sygate Personal Firewall
http://soho.sygate.com/products/spf_standard.htm
Avast! For Home
http://www.avast.com/i_idt_1016.html
Eraser 5.3
http://www.tolvanen.com/eraser/
CwShredder
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4086.html
HijackThis
http://www.spychecker.com/program/hijackthis.html
Thunderbird
http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/
Firefox
http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/

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Use in Usenet. Feel free to use it yourself.)
 
Tx2 said:
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One line answer, twenty-nine line sig!
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Tx2-
I just want to help people to be safe.The links I post in my
sig.,I found to be useful in getting rid of just about
anything that "they" throw at us.Is it too much? too long?
what? How many lines in a sig.is considered a bit much? Let
me know.(I see you don't use one at all)
-max
 
I just want to help people to be safe.
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The links I post in my
sig.,I found to be useful in getting rid of just about
anything that "they" throw at us.Is it too much? too long?
what? How many lines in a sig.is considered a bit much? Let
me know.(I see you don't use one at all)
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4 lines is considered Usenet 'standard' ... i don't use a sig, correct.

Perhaps you could set up a web page with all the links and information
therein, and then just have a link in your sig ... ??
 
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