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Windows XP Pro
by Themisive - 5/31/07 8:42 AMI've just upgraded my machine to XP Pro 64 bit edition. At the momen I have AVG Free Antivirus, though to be honest, I don't think much of it.
I would like to get a decent Anti-virus suite (NOT Norton/Symantec) and a good anti-spyware system. The programmes in place are:
AVG Free anti-virus
Ad-aware SE v1.06r1
Spybot S & D
Spywareblaster
I haven't changed my profile as yet, but PC Cillin will not work on this O/S, and neither will Grisoft's Anti-Spyware.
NOD
by b_rossi - 6/1/07 3:41 PM In reply to: Windows XP Pro by ThemisiveIt came highly reccommended. I have a MAC so I haven't used it.
I understand it's about $50.
Hope that helps.
You miss the point
by Themisive - 6/2/07 2:49 PM In reply to: NOD by b_rossiWhilst I appreciate you taking the time to contact me, as I said, I don't think much of AVG anti-virus. I grant you that I have a firewall in my router, but I'd also like one a bit better than the Windows firewall as well, there are other things I want, such as e-mail scanning as well as general anti-virus protection and anti-spam protection.
One of the problems with AVG is that it appends to ALL e-mails, incoming or outgoing, the results of it's scan, surely that's MY business! Incidentally, wilst Trend Micro did scan the mails, the ONLY person who was informed was me.
Trend Micro were at least consistant, but unfortunately I've ended up with a programme I don't care for, since Trend Micro don't do a 64 bit system. Check my profile for the updated system specs, but remember, XP Pro 64 bit is NOT the same as Vista 64 bit.
"One of the problems with AVG is that it appends to ALL e-ma
by R. Proffitt
- 6/2/07 4:27 PM
In reply to: You miss the point by Themisive
"One of the problems with AVG is that it appends to ALL e-mails"
Hmm, I just went and turned that off. You could have but I find today that many are losing control of their software. Some will explode as you show them that what they had did what they asked.
Bob
Avast
by ssavoy0329 - 6/2/07 2:55 PM In reply to: Windows XP Pro by ThemisiveTry Avast Antivirus. I find it is a lot better than Trend Micro or AVG. It has a web scanner, network scanner, mail scanner, IM scanner, and a few other live scanners. The cost: free
http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
Thanks for the tip
by Themisive - 6/3/07 1:05 PM In reply to: Avast by ssavoy0329To ssavoy0329:
I've downloaded Avast, installed and registered it, and got rid of that AVG programme as well.
(NT) Thanks for all the help, problem solved.
by Themisive - 6/5/07 11:39 AM In reply to: Thanks for the tip by ThemisiveOops, I spoke too soon!
by Themisive - 6/14/07 2:28 PM In reply to: (NT) Thanks for all the help, problem solved. by ThemisiveI order - and pay for my groceries online (it's cheaper thatn going to the shop!). However, both the store and myself have been trying to find out the problem, and betwwen us we think we've narrowed it down to Avast Home. Most other anti-virus systems I know of allow you to list sites and/or addresses you wish to contact, as far as I can tell, Avast doesn't do this.
Whilst the situation has been partially resolved, I would much prefer a solution that worked. I used to have XP Home SP2 32 bit, but have changed this to XP Pro SP2 64 bit, my old anti-virus system, Trend Micro cannot help me, though they do one for Vista! This means I'm trying to find a programme that WILL work with XP Pro SP2 64 bit and also allow me to log on to sites WITHOUT having to use an accessibility option to connect properly.
As you will agree, what I want is a good anti-virus system that will work with XP Pro SP2 64 bit AND will allow me to state which trusted sites I can allow.
I doubt it is Avast that is the problem ...
by Edward ODaniel - 2/10/08 4:14 PM In reply to: Oops, I spoke too soon! by Themisivecan you buy and pay online for other merchandise? (Why, because I also use Avast and XP PRO x64 and have no problems.)
Check your browser's security settings and cookie permissions. Is the store using SSL or TLS and how is your browser set for them?
Did you install Java or does the store not make use of it?
Windows Script Host installed and updated?
What Firewall are you using and how is it set with regard to the store requirements? (Avast doesn't include one)
DISABLE ALL 7 of the Avast "Providers" and see if you can place and pay for your order - if not Avast has nothing to do with the problem. If you can place and pay for your order, next time you try to place an order only turn off one provider turned off - if the order goes through that was the culprit, if not turn it back on and turn off a different one until you can.
Newbie downloaded Avast and cant find
by annaami888 - 2/11/08 7:02 AM In reply to: I doubt it is Avast that is the problem ... by Edward ODanielGreat guidance, thanx! Tried all your suggestions and still didn't work. Switched to AVG, it downloaded easy following your suggetions. Thanx again!
newbie just downloaded Avast Home Edition cant find it!
by annaami888 - 2/9/08 1:02 PM In reply to: Avast by ssavoy0329grandma cyber newbie just downloaded Avast Home Edition but cant find it to run. Tutorial video said I should see an access scanner that looks like a radio - not there. I did see a small blank window come up and a "blunk" noise when it did. I did get a full window that said thanx for loading AVAST, but where is it? New puter is Dell, Optiplex 745 with Profession XP 2 pack. Not that I know what any of that means... Tried reading Dell info guide, that was scary! Help please. Just want to be able to use anti virus. Thanx
downloaded Avast Home Edition
by Marianna Schmudlach - 2/9/08 1:14 PM
In reply to: newbie just downloaded Avast Home Edition cant find it! by annaami888
HI,
you downloaded Avast Home Edition to your desktop?? Or where did you SAFE it? You have to install it before you can run it.
Could it be, you saved it into your Documents folder?
Avast has a pdf file for the installation, IF you want to read it before installing. You will find it here:
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
under SUPPORT > Avast! Installation Guide.
Checking out Avast.
by Mailman - 2/11/08 5:34 AM In reply to: downloaded Avast Home Edition by Marianna Schmudlach
Before I check out Avast, should I completely remove the AVG free that I have installed now, or can they run together?
~Dave
I Suggest Uninstalling Old Before Installing New...
by Grif Thomas - 2/11/08 2:18 PM
In reply to: Checking out Avast. by Mailman
Conflicts can arise.
Hope this helps.
Grif
It definately helps.
by Mailman - 2/11/08 2:32 PM In reply to: I Suggest Uninstalling Old Before Installing New... by Grif Thomas
Thanks very much.
~Dave
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