i just bought windows vista enterprise and business today
going to install it tomorrow but i am still not sure about what antivirus works in vista?? can give some suggestion pls
i wanna make sure about the security first before i install it..
cause my friend told me that vista is quite troublesome sometimes..
there are some tools missing from xp
thx

This post has been edited by v1rtual: Feb 11 2007, 12:14 AM

here http://www.iexbeta.com/wiki/index.php/Wind..._List#AntiVirus


AntiVirus

* ALWIL Software avast! v4.7 Home Edition (32/64-bit) (28 language versions)
* ALWIL Software avast! v4.7 Professional Edition (32/64-bit) (28 language versions)
* ALWIL Software avast! Virus Cleaner Tool - version 1.0.209 (32-bit) (Czech)
* ClamWin portable v0.88.5
* ESET NOD32 v2.70.16 or newer (32/64-bit, Installs as 32-bit under Vista x64)
* Etrust Etrust EZ CA Antivirus v8.2.0.13 (32-bit)
* Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition v7.5.441 (32-bit)
* Grisoft AVG Anti-Virus Professional Edition v7.5.441 (64-bit)
* Kaspersky AntiVirus 6.0.2.614 (32/64-bit)
* Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0.2.614 (32/64-bit)
* McAfee AntiVirus 8.5i (32-bit)
* McAfee Secturiy Advisor for IE or Firefox (32-bit)
* McAfee Stinger v2.60 (32-bit)
* Microsoft Windows Live OneCare 1.5 Beta (32-bit - NOTE: Have to open some ports to get Windows Mobile Device Center to work
* Norman Virus Control
* Panda Antivirus 2007 (32-bit)
* Softwin Bitdefender Antivirus Plus 10 Build 247 (32-bit)
* Symantec Norton Antivirus 2006/2007 - NOTE: Download the latest version, more info here
* Symantec Norton Internet Security 2006/2007 - NOTE: Download the latest version, more info here
* Symantec Norton 360 Beta
* Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition v10.2.224 - NOTE: Some reports of sluggish performance in Vista and crashing when loading the admininstrative interface. Disabling Microsoft Windows Defender helps solve these.
* Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition v10.2.276 - NOTE: Seems right-click "Scan For Viruses" in context menu does not show up -EDIT- I do not have this problem. Don't have this problem on my 32-bit version either.
* Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2006 v14.57 (32/64-bit)
* Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2007 - NOTE: Get the latest version, more info here

will NOD32 works fine in vista??

Currently using ALWIL Avast since it's free, and Antivir/AVS for Vista haven't been released.

So far so good

windows live onecare is good too...been using it while testing vista...

not much problem...

But these issues raised some concern with its true ability in protecting viruses

http://www.windowsvistaweblog.com/2007/02/...e-failed-tests/
http://www.computerworld.com/action/articl...rc=it_blogwatch

I'm not really in a position to comment though as I've never used it

well, that is unfortunate...need to re-evaluate it...but as for me, so far so good...my pc has yet to get infected by virus *touchwood*

Once u install vista without any antivirus post-installed, the Windows Security Center notification icon at the bottom right corner will turned red, indicating security issues and in this case for the lack of avtivirus. Click the icon and it'll pop the Windows Security Center window. Under the "Malware Protection" / "Virus Protection" tab they indicate the lack of antivirus or non updated Spyware scanner. There's a little "Find A Program" button whereby it can directed u to another website where u can get Antiviruses provided by Microsoft Partners like from Symantec, Trend Micro, CA and few others. U can try it for free. Done it myself using Symantec Antivirus trial for 90 days.





This post has been edited by cylon: Feb 10 2007, 11:13 AM

where can i download it??
can give me a link pls ALWIL Avast
thx

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Added on February 10, 2007, 11:50 amtalking about free Symantec Antivirus trial for 90 days, i actually have the full copy..
does norton AV 2006 work fine in vista??
anyway, i dont really looking forward to use norton, as its takes lots of memory while vista it self already require a lot

This post has been edited by v1rtual: Feb 10 2007, 11:53 AM

I think u have to download an update to use in Vista. Yeah...i've uninstalled NAV and currently using Trend Micro.

Yeahhhhh, just finished installing vista..
really satisfied with the appearancejavascript:emoticon(':drool:')
smilie
is Trend Micro a freeware?? any source pls
thx

I am using NOD32 right now, working fine without any problem somemore not resource hog like NAV

currently i am using NOD32 too..
just detected 1 trojan on the first day i use vista...duhjavascript:emoticon(':sweat:')
smilie

Kaspersky version 6.0.2.14 support Vista.maybe you can try it...

im using this version.but currently still use XP

Google it ler
http://www.avast.com/

thx for the info guys

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Added on February 11, 2007, 12:12 amlots of people have upgraded to vista
yesterday i went to lowyat there are promoting vista until they hired 4 guys and dyed their hair with windows colour..red, blue, green, and yellow..must earn lots of money cause its permanent colour not the spray kind..hahaaa
anyway vista has good appearance but then still not compatible to lots of software..kinda not really user friendly:(
i failed to install numbers of program..even nero express..now i dono what software to use for burning...

This post has been edited by v1rtual: Feb 11 2007, 12:12 AM

You can try Nero Burning Rom 7.7.5.1. It's compatible with Windows Vista. It's available at Nero and filehippo.com. Bear in mind that this is a trial software.

its trial only le...i need a full version..
anybody has any more links pls??
tkx

is it antivirus?if not mistaken,its burner software right?

hard to find full version from internet ma...the full version need to buy and validate it.not easy as u think.if freeware,can la

yeah, it is a burner software..got a working AV for my vista alreadyjavascript:emoticon(':)')
smilie
talking about freeware, yeah, thats what i want..
is there any freeware for burning working in vista??