Windows 7: Need anti-virus software for Window-7(RC)
Need anti-virus software for Window-7(RC)
by kdasgupta - 6/11/09 11:14 AMMicrosoft Live One care that I was using before upgrading to Window-7 (RC) does not work anymore. Defender still works. Can you suggest any suitable anti-virus/internet security software for Window-7(RC) environment? Thanks.
AVAST
by mhwheeler - 6/11/09 12:07 PM In reply to: Need anti-virus software for Window-7(RC) by kdasguptaI'm using Avast free edition (4.8) and it works fine.
List of Win 7 Security Providers
by RonS [WINDOWS-TEAM]
- 6/11/09 2:57 PM
In reply to: Need anti-virus software for Window-7(RC) by kdasgupta
Here's a list of the approved security providers for Windows 7:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/antivirus-partners/windows-7.aspx
Cheers,
i think OneCare is being phased out
by ramarc - 6/11/09 4:43 PM In reply to: List of Win 7 Security Providers by RonS [WINDOWS-TEAM]
it's conspicuously omitted from the win7 list and i don't think it's being actively marketed.
i got it for $25 (supporting 3 PCs) and when that subscription expired i couldn't find it anywhere except from microsoft. bestbuy doesn't even carry it anymore. i guess the other av vendors complained too much about ms stepping on their toes.
MS will offer free AV for win7 (and other windows flavors)
by ramarc - 6/11/09 4:58 PM In reply to: i think OneCare is being phased out by ramarcOneCare is indeed discontinued. but it will be replaced by a freebie! the free product will be a barebones AV program without the backup and "circle" features of OneCare.
http://windowsonecare.spaces.live.com/default.aspx
It was terminated...
by John.Wilkinson
- 6/11/09 5:04 PM
In reply to: i think OneCare is being phased out by ramarc
The announcement was made last year and OneCare will be officially terminated at the end of this month. Nevertheless, Microsoft will soon be announcing an antivirus application, codenamed Morro, that, like Windows Defender, will be available to authentic Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 users free of charge.
John
John nailed it.
by RonS [WINDOWS-TEAM] - 6/14/09 6:24 PM
In reply to: It was terminated... by John.Wilkinson
Look for more info about Morro coming soon.
Cheers,
ms will release beta free av on tuesday 6/23
by ramarc - 6/20/09 4:45 PM In reply to: It was terminated... by John.Wilkinson
Microsoft Security Essentials is designed for win 7, vista, and xp.
http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=3120
Exactly
by RonS [WINDOWS-TEAM] - 6/22/09 10:31 AM
In reply to: ms will release beta free av on tuesday 6/23 by ramarc
Be sure to download and try it out. It should work mostly like OneCare, so it shouldn't be a huge paradigm shift for those who used the other security suite.
Cheers,
Approved and commercial
by billfranke - 6/19/09 7:36 PM In reply to: List of Win 7 Security Providers by RonS [WINDOWS-TEAM]
I use Avira -- it's free -- and it works just fine.
Antivirus for W-7(RC)
by wcrutcher - 6/19/09 7:54 PM In reply to: Need anti-virus software for Window-7(RC) by kdasguptaI use AVG free.
Windows 7RC anti-virus
by Paul kench - 6/19/09 11:35 PM In reply to: Need anti-virus software for Window-7(RC) by kdasguptaI am using AVG-8.5 Free.and it works very well.
good luck.paul k
good free virus and spyware programs..
by ctadams10462 - 6/20/09 2:29 AM In reply to: Need anti-virus software for Window-7(RC) by kdasguptaI am going to recomend AVG Free 8.5 antivirus/spyware. just google Avg free and it will be like the first on the list. avgfree.com or similiar. next go get Superantispyware.com free edition. works awsome. has saved my pc and families many a time. Also new to me is Malwarebytes.com free program. this found trojans spyware that was in my pc for a long time even after the others were clear.
Hope this helps.
Ps. this combo of stuff has helped me and my families pcs when all there paid for services didnt see anything coming such as Trend Micro, Mcafee and Norton! never again.
Another for AVAST
by Zouch - 6/20/09 6:25 AM In reply to: Need anti-virus software for Window-7(RC) by kdasguptaI'm using Avast free and it works just fine. Morro, Onecare replacement is available on beta in some countries (USA, Japan and later China and Brazil, from memory) next week. Downloads are limited so if you decide to try it, be quick.
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