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Nardz
11-29-2006, 12:23 AM
Hey dudes! any ideas on a anti-virus program i should use for vista? i cant seem to find one that works. Thanx :)
Virtualbody1234
11-29-2006, 12:58 AM
http://www.eset.com/media/promo/NOD32_v27_highlights.html
peat moss
11-29-2006, 01:09 AM
I'm using CA. does n't seem too bad .

There's a year trial here :

http://home3.ca.com/SubscriptCenter/TrialCenter.aspx?lang=en-US
Nardz
11-29-2006, 03:38 AM
Thanks guys! im going to go with CA since it has a year free trial.
General2k
11-29-2006, 04:04 AM
Dont all antivirus programs come with a couple years free trial? ;)
peat moss
11-29-2006, 04:06 AM
Thanks guys! im going to go with CA since it has a year free trial.


Ya sisco, with Vista's firewall and Microsoft's Antispyware it seems to run seamlessly not my first choice but I'll get over it . :dry:
peat moss
11-29-2006, 04:08 AM
Dont all antivirus programs come with a couple years free trial? ;)



:lol: I know what you mean but Vista is not compatible with a lot of Security programs . :whistling
Virtualbody1234
11-29-2006, 04:16 AM
Dont all antivirus programs come with a couple years free trial? ;)



:lol: I know what you mean but Vista is not compatible with a lot of Security programs . :whistling
The one I posted is compatible and has free trial. :whistling
peat moss
11-29-2006, 04:22 AM
:lol: I know what you mean but Vista is not compatible with a lot of Security programs . :whistling
The one I posted is compatible and has free trial. :whistling


Ok smart ass we found two antivirus programs that work with Vista . :P

It would seem our choices are a little limited ? :lol: I'm not trying to be funny VB , but it is a little annoying when you have so little choice .
Virtualbody1234
11-29-2006, 04:32 AM
The limited choice doesn't bother me. I have been using NOD32 with Windows XP for quite some time now. I really like it. So nothing changes for me there.

I'm only using Vista on a spare hard drive and I'm only really testing it at this point anyway. It'll be quite some time before it becomes my main OS if ever. :unsure:
peat moss
11-29-2006, 04:45 AM
Well your lucky then VB , I prefer Kaspersky or F-Secure and to be honest just trying Vista as well . Its not just Security programs some of my fav, programs like Tuneup 2006 , Nero 7 .5 or Ccleaner won't work at the moment or have bugs . Theres more but can't remember them all .

Blessing is my hardware is working flawlessy ! All 1900 drivers included on my RTM install disk . :dabs:
1234bzy
12-05-2006, 07:38 AM
where do you downloaded NOD32?
Virtualbody1234
12-05-2006, 09:41 AM
where do you downloaded NOD32?

http://www.eset.com/download/index.php
aaaaaakash
12-05-2006, 06:59 PM
wow, nobody mentioned ClamWin

h**p://www.clamwin.com
Virtualbody1234
12-05-2006, 07:22 PM
wow, nobody mentioned ClamWin

h**p://www.clamwin.com

Maybe because nobody has heard of it? :unsure:

Does it really work with Vista? The site says: "ClamWin is a Free Antivirus for Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP and 2003.

No Vista mentioned.
aaaaaakash
12-05-2006, 10:18 PM
yes i run it on Vista, and it works great. Works flawlessly, simply, and never gets in the way like some other guys. i reccomend.
NeoTheOne
12-05-2006, 10:47 PM
yea clamwin is good, esp the portable version
peat moss
12-06-2006, 01:42 AM
yes i run it on Vista, and it works great. Works flawlessly, simply, and never gets in the way like some other guys. i reccomend.



"Please note that ClamWin Free Antivirus does not include an on-access real-time scanner. You need to manually scan a file in order to detect a virus or spyware."

"Since Clamwin is a passive antivirus, it cannot scan files by itself. But you can configure some applications, for scanning files automatically when downloaded. "



That kinda defeats the purpose no ? I want my e-mail protected automatically I'm not the only on this computer .
Virtualbody1234
12-06-2006, 01:50 AM
yes i run it on Vista, and it works great. Works flawlessly, simply, and never gets in the way like some other guys. i reccomend.



"Please note that ClamWin Free Antivirus does not include an on-access real-time scanner. You need to manually scan a file in order to detect a virus or spyware."




That kinda defeats the purpose no ? I want my e-mail protected automatically I'm not the only on this computer .

I just tried it and it really is just a basic manual scanner. It's also very slow.

I don't see myself using this installed in any of my setups. Maybe just keep the portable version on my keyring for emergency. :unsure:
peat moss
12-06-2006, 02:07 AM
You know VB , I love Open Source programs but this one needs a lot of work .
It only works with three programs ? Flashget , Firefox , Windows Live Messenger for real time scaning , I could n't find a Bittoerent that they mention .

I always read the support forums when I try a new program .

http://forums.clamwin.com/viewtopic.php?t=702
peat moss
12-07-2006, 02:01 AM
I see Symantec Antivirus.Corporate.Edition.v10.2.276 is on the Torrents already . Its for Vista only tho , don't think I'll bother getting it but some of you may want to try ?


Cracker ........: ARN
Packer .........: ARN

Protection .....: $$$
Crack Type .....: Retail
Release Date ...: 04.12.2006
Release Size ...: 7x 4.89 mb

Release Type ...: Application
Operating Sys ..: WinVista