Is avast! suffiecient to prevent hacks through utorrent?

I checked to see if my P2P shield on avast! for utorrent was enabled (after I had downloaded a few files) and surprisingly it was not! I'm guessing some utorrent feature automatically took it down or something when the downloading had begun. I searched online about it and it does mention taking down the avast! P2P on the utorrent's FAQ page. However,now, I'm worried whether or not taking down that P2P led way for hackers to access my computer.

Also, this was my first time using utorrent (I switched from Azureus) and first time downloading any torrent through avast! (I was previously using Norton which worked very well and constantly informed me with the message "an attempt to hack your computer was blocked" -a very reassuring I message).

So if anyone knows whether or not avast! is suffiecient to prevent hacks through utorrent with the P2P shield off, please let me know. I'm really frieked out at the moment. Thanks.

Let me guess...you're using a cracked version?

cracked version? meaning?

Avast is free for using it at home. I use it for more than two years and its perfect :)
You can download it from the homepage.

I used avast some time ago but it wasn't what I needed! I got my computer filled with viruses and avast didn't see anything. Now I am using BitDefender IS 2008. I recommend it as it is very very efficient! You could also try Avira or Kaspersky. They are all great!

yeap , bitdefender 2008 pwnz

Yeah, thats all fine.....but could I possibly have been hacked with the P2P shield off?

interesting enough the only reference I could find about this from the utorrent people is a note in the utorrent faq and a manual on how to disable the avast P2P Shield
apparently the AV doesn't agree with utorrent and causes your computer to freeze or consume insane amounts of cpu resources...
from the utorrent faq:

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My µTorrent/PC freezes or locks up every 30 seconds and/or uses 100% CPU, slowing down my PC (Avast!, possibly others) This can be caused by Avast!'s P2P shield, which scans P2P apps. Disabling this option will fix your problem

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newer versions of utorrent don't require you to go through the steps yourself, they do it for you without even asking, let alone notifying you :blink:

but tbh, avast is just an AV and even if the shield would run it would provide little to no security in regards to an hacking attempt
have your "on access" scanner running in the background, scan your download folder before you execute anything and after

install PG or PW with one or more blocklists from bluetack to filter out the (known?) bad guys
doing so will give you some peace of mind but in terms of absolute security....I'm afraid there is no such thing

The best way imo is: Outpost v4.* (it's very good and respected) with Blockpost plugin (instead of peerguardian or protowall).

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Originally Posted by corpse

The best way imo is: Outpost v4.* (it's very good and respected) with Blockpost plugin (instead of peerguardian or protowall).

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yes, outpost or kaspersky internet security

Where can I get outpost v4 and does it affect by upload and or download speed at all?

You could try Nod32,it's efficient and lightweight.

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Originally Posted by devilox

yeap , bitdefender 2008 pwnz

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Originally Posted by zakkk

yes, outpost or kaspersky internet security

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didn't like either of those =/

@OP, i think avast does pretty fine job. It never conflicted with utorrent (at least for me). If you want xtra security u might wanna use use Zone Alarm, ABP (firefox addon), kaspersky (i personally don't like kaspersky lol).

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Originally Posted by torbits

Where can I get outpost v4 and does it affect by upload and or download speed at all?

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well there are many places where u can find outpost..i have personaly use it for long time and its very good,probably the best firewall for xp..

i think u can find one on SCC and probably on Nemesyz...if not use public trackers:D

and no it will not affect your download or upload in anyway u will just need to from firewall allowe utorrent and that is all:)

I used avast! a while ago. Now I'm using AVG and 0 problems.