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natakaasd
post Feb 2 2007, 02:01 PM

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Lets just say that Kaspersky Servers just dislike Fake/Cracked/Warez Type of Serial/Keys. SO, pay if you intent to use it. (That's why I stopped using it. wink.gif )
A Free alternative is AVS (Uses Kaspersky Engine and Definitions).

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I find it is hard for me to get a reliable Anti-Virus that works with Window Server 2003.

I tried AVS, it does not allow me to install on my OS.

Can't help you on this one. Wait for another person to reply. Cheers!
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post Feb 5 2007, 10:40 AM

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LOL. Talk about quality, anybody being monitoring AVG AV's Quality? Some of us feel it has been deteriorating, any changes by now? Cheers!

P.S. No offense to any AVG User. I use AVG Anti-Spyware, you know, and it is Good! smile.gif
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post Feb 7 2007, 10:49 AM

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QUOTE(eXPeri3nc3 @ Feb 5 2007, 02:18 PM)
It used to be Ewido AM whistling.gif whistling.gif laugh.gif
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That is the reason why I only use 1 AVG Product, Thanks to the EWIDO-Grisoft merger. tongue.gif

OT-> If you don't understand, EWIDO used to be one of the leading Anti-Malware Companies. So, its scanning Engine is Superior. Cheers!


Added on February 7, 2007, 10:51 am
QUOTE(eXPeri3nc3 @ Feb 6 2007, 04:41 PM)
Em... can't you continue using it tho' it's after trial period?  unsure.gif
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NO. tongue.gif It is TRIAL Only.

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post Feb 10 2007, 10:21 AM

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Corrupted installation package. Just redownload and install. (It happens rather often with other files too. So, don't be upset smile.gif )

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post Feb 21 2007, 02:05 PM

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Almost every AV has this famous problem: Leaving their Parts while they uninstall. AND There is also a unfamous method to settle it: GO TO the Vendor's site. Download the AV Removal Tool. Run it. Done. Cheers!

P.S. No point going on with this issue. Simple problem, simple answer.
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post Mar 3 2007, 06:59 PM

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QUOTE(arcaloveher @ Mar 3 2007, 02:02 PM)
Hey ppl i got a few important questions regarding AV. Hope u guys can help me out , thanks. ( Preferably answered by pros ).

1. What is the best FREE AV out there right now?
2. If i plan to subscribe an AV , which 1 should i get and WHY?
3. What is the price range for good Avs.
4. What is the lifespan of free/subscribed Avs.
5. Is there anyway to fasten an AV scan? Or is it norm to be slow.
6. HOW can i subscribe an AV? Through credit card online? or get from some software shops like LYN ?
7. Quantity or Quality? ( AVs )

p/s : i'm using windows xp proffesional btw

Thats abot all that i need to know.  laugh.gif , sorry for the long list of questions. I'm kinda newbie in these kind of stuffs , got fedup reformating my comp each and every single time after being infected by trojans etc.
Off topic: Can somone kindly answer similiar sets of questions regarding on spyware/malware software too because i'm too lazy to post in another thread, please lol  sweat.gif . ( Sorry mod ;P)

THANKS ALOT !
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Replying your questions is going to be a very simple thing. That is: Please read most of the articles/topics/discussions made in this Subforum. All the questions has been asked, and has been answered accordingly. Google. Search. Period. Cheers!
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post Mar 4 2007, 02:35 PM

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QUOTE(Skylinestar @ Mar 4 2007, 09:16 AM)
AOL active virus shield
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AVS in short. Cheers!
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post Mar 5 2007, 04:21 PM

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Welcome. smile.gif
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post Mar 6 2007, 03:28 PM

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I personally think AVIRA is good for a Free AV (Might lose slightly to AVS, no doubt). Cheers!
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post May 1 2007, 12:55 PM

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After all these years of using AVG Free, I've not come across any problems reported by other users. It detects and removes all the malwares I've encountered minus the spywares of course. That's some someone else's job.

It doesn't hog my system resources, it hasn't crash so far, it scans pretty fast, it has frequent database updates, i can perform manual database updates, i don't get pop-up ads, i can schedule auto-scans and auto-updates, it has real-time detection, easy to find functions(user friendly) and most importantly it's free!

Avira AntiVir users get in-their-face pop-up ads and is slow when it updates online. Bitdefender hogs system memory. Avast has the interface not everyone likes. I bet 7 out of 10 Kaspersky users in Malaysia depend on keygens and cracks.

Many disgruntled AVG Free users either do not perform frequent database updates, do not maximize AVG Free's scanning abilities or they do not practice safe computing.

Instead of complaining that AVG Free does not detect certain new variants of malwares, you should instead zip it and send them to virus@grisoft.com. Easy right? If only more people do that instead of complaining like a small kid. NO anti-viruses are perfect.

You can probably brag to me how good your anti-virus is, but I'll stick to my AVG Free. Case closed.

Of MOST AVG AV Users, I must admit that you elaborated LONGEST on your Good Experiences with AVG AV. I salute to your utmost diligence.

From what you said, I disagree with the part of AVIRA AntiVir having pop-ups. They are in fact, NOT Pop-Ups. tongue.gif It is their notifier. Just have your Firewall Blocked against the Notifier Program, Then De-Schedule the Notifier in its System, THEN Disable a few services related to it (SC Command) THEN, Disable it in AVIRA's own Options Panel. Voile. No problems.

***THE METHOD ABOVE IS ONLY SUGGESTED TO USERS WHO KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING. USE IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY MISHAP CAUSED.***

Lastly, I still place my Vote on AntiVir, NOD32, Kaspersky and AVS. The First three has NEVER Failed me and my expectations.

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post Sep 24 2007, 07:18 PM

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You ought to remove your links to av-comparatives. "ONLY LINKS TO OUR MAIN SITE ARE ALLOWED", I presume they have placed a link trap, it won't work. (And, you know, people don't like to have their work linked. tongue.gif)

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post Oct 7 2007, 03:27 PM

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actually, theres no word as 'the best antivirus on the planet'.am i rite?

Grammar-wise: It is not a word, but a phrase. (No offense. tongue.gif)
Security-wise: There is no such stuff. You only have reliable and stable AVs.

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post Oct 8 2007, 09:22 PM

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QUOTE(eXPeri3nc3 @ Oct 7 2007, 05:21 PM)
let me add something:- "seem to be reliable and/or stable AV" whistling.gif

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Thanks for the addition. Many AV companies give the "false-sense" of security to clients. I believe I missed on the "seem to be".

Lovely addition!

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post Oct 20 2007, 01:43 PM

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Panda's Engine is not too bad, but there are better ones.

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post Oct 23 2007, 08:46 PM

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AVIRA Tops those 2? Of course! It has quite a comprehensive Viral Database. Arguably, almost like Kaspersky and BitDefender.

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post Nov 6 2007, 03:31 PM

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System Volume Information, you mean.

If it is so, no worries. Those Files will NOT run as they are only System Restore Backups.

To remove those files, Disable THEN RE-ENABLE System Restore.

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post Nov 6 2007, 06:03 PM

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Putting it simply, Just Disable and Reenable System Restore. You don't to scan in between. When you disable System Restore, It will Clear its Cache, thus removing the Malware.

ESET rarely has FPs from my experience. In fact, its heuristics is very accurate.

If you need further assistance, I would suggest you register in a malware Disinfecting forum and seek help there. A HijackThis Log posted there would speed up the process.

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post Nov 6 2007, 08:15 PM

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Why is it the last? It is a very good piece of software. Has been serving me well for the last 2 years.

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post Nov 7 2007, 03:11 PM

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I used to have 4 AVs running in my computer: F-Prot (lousy), Avast, AntiVir and NOD32. It was stable.

I tried Norton + AntiVir + NOD32 too. Works fine.

It depends on the software Combo.

Well, if you would try NOD32 last, it is not for me to decide or comment, though I just find it a pity. smile.gif

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post Dec 10 2007, 10:38 PM

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Woah... Cool Down...

I have installed more than 1 AV before, and it is stable: AntiVir + Avast + NOD32, F-Prot + Kaspersky

Not recommended for the feint hearted OR Research-loathing crowds...

You will need to do a lot of read up for a stable combination.

Cheers!

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