F-Prot

[rdsu]

Hi,

What you think about this Anti-Virus?

thanks

[JimIT]

-{ Quote: " quoting: VaMPiRiC_CRoW link=board=24;threadid=20205;start=0#msg123153 date=1074883621]
Hi,

What you think about this Anti-Virus?

thanks
" }-

One of the best AV's ever made, IMO. ;)

[minacross]

I second that ;D
Scan engine >> one of the fastest available.
Detection rate >> very good
Resources/memeory >> light
Heuristics >> one of the best

[Blackcat]

Some recent threads here;

F-Prot for DOS; http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=14858

F-Prot for Windows;

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=12702

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=10006

As already mentioned, a very good AV with an excellent scanner and a very low memory imprint. Very stable and easy to set up updates and scheduled scans.

Highly recommended, particularly for newbies and those with older computers and it can also be used as either a primary or backup scanner.

In addition, the new version 4 will be available soon.

[rdsu]

Thanks for all your opinions :)

NOD32 is my favorite, and F-Prot is my second choise...

[VikingStorm]

If you have XP, I'd wait on F-Prot until the next version. As it doesn't have the options for the RTM.

[rdsu]

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In addition, the new version 4 will be available soon.
" }-

Did you know (+/-), when the new version will be release?

Thanks

[Blackcat]

I have seen a post which mentioned a possible release time for April/May.

But F-Prot 4 is due to contain a number of new features including a pop 3 scanner, a quarantine feature and a better unpacking engine.

Since even a beta has not yet been seen, I think a gold release sometime in the latter half of the year is more likely.

[rdsu]

Very nice new features!!!

Thanks ;)

[jim_k]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Blackcat link=board=24;threadid=20205;start=0#msg123436 date=1074948112]
I have seen a post which mentioned a possible release time for April/May.

But F-Prot 4 is due to contain a number of new features including a pop 3 scanner, a quarantine feature and a better unpacking engine.

Since even a beta has not yet been seen, I think a gold release sometime in the latter half of the year is more likely.
" }-

I e-mailed FRISK Software sales about F-Prot 4. They said they will release a beta about 2 months before the product is officially released. They didn't give any approximate date for the release of the first beta.

It sounds like it is going to be a big improvement. I hope it remains low in resource usage.

F-Prot is a great virus scanner. I used to use Norton AntiVirus, but I got tired of the excessive bloat and Symantec's lack of good support. Plus, they kept raising the subscription prices. FRISK Software seems to have their act together. When I have contacted their support or sales, I have always gotten a useful reply.

[VikingStorm]

Reviving an old topic (almost 4 months later), but has anyone heard anything about the next version of F-Prot for windows?

[Arin]

F-Prot is a very sweet AV. its one of my favourite AVs because of its industrial strength scanning engine, small memory footprint, stability and ease of use. infact i never saw it utilizing more than 2MB of RAM where NOD32 or DrWeb gobbles up as much as 10-12MB. but there are two sore points, one is the engine update means the total product upgrade and the second is the unpacking support which is not a part of the update-able database ( like NOD32, AVP or BitDefender ) but a part of the engine. in 2K/XP platform the RTM is not configurable though the default configuration is good enough. its just that i can't run the RTM in paranoid mode yet. for best protection you still have to edit the registry to enable Neural Network for the heuristic module in some cases. but over all a very good product.

[Pigman]

Best freeware AV ever made. Now if only it came with resident protection... sigh.

[ronjor]

Have you considered paying for the program? Pennies a day for one of the best.
Plus, you have support with the product.
It runs on all Windows versions. :)

[Tired]

I have been using F-Prot for almost a year and have no problems although I am annoyed at having to close all the windows that pop up when it scans and updates. have not found a way to set it to do that in the background. Anybody know any tips or tricks?
Cheers.
T

[grey]

Can anyone tell me if F-Prot can be used with Windows ME ? Which version if it can? And is it free? Thanks All.

[ronjor]

F-Prot for Dos is free. The windows version is not. It will run on ME.
Link: http://www.f-prot.com/products/home_use/win/

[Arin]

the latest F-Prot version is 3.14e both for Windows and DOS. it'll run fine on Windows ME and you can use the task scheduler to schedule automatic update.

[grey]

So what you're saying is F-Prot for Dos will not work with Windows ME, Correct?

[ronjor]

Here is a link for you. http://qqsoftware.xs4all.nl/fprot/F-PROT.htm

[Arin]

no Grey, F-Prot for DOS will work on ME.

[NAMOR]

@VikingStorm

-{ Quote: "Reviving an old topic (almost 4 months later), but has anyone heard anything about the next version of F-Prot for windows?" }-

Here is an email that I recieved for their sales/support center when asking about upgrading from ver 3.14e to version 4.
-{ Quote: "Thank you for your mail.

You should get version 4.0 within your license period without additional
fee.

The release has been delayed to the latter part of this year, approx
October.

Best regards,
Arnar Thor Stefansson
F-Prot Antivirus Tech Support

support@f-prot.com
http://www.f-prot.com
Tel: +354 540-7400
Fax: +354 540-7401" }-

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "@VikingStorm



Here is an email that I recieved for their sales/support center when asking about upgrading from ver 3.14e to version 4." }-


Good info. Thanks.

[Blackcat]

Thanks for the heads up, NAMOR

I was just talking to one of the mods here about when the 'new' F-Prot was likely.

Now if they can improve their trojan detection, the unpacking engine, include a quarantine, an exclude function and more tweakability for the RTM (in NT/XP systems) in F-Prot 4 :-\

I still think a more likely release will be towards the very end of the year.

[Madsen DK]

-{ Quote: "F-Prot for Dos is free. The windows version is not. It will run on ME.
Link: http://www.f-prot.com/products/home_use/win/" }-
Just saw at the page, that the 30 day trail comes without an update component. ::)
Even if it can be updated manually, why dont include the component in the trail?? Does not make sense to me ???

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Just saw at the page, that the 30 day trail comes without an update component. ::)
Even if it can be updated manually, why dont include the component in the trail?? Does not make sense to me ???" }-

Madsen DK

Good question for F-Prot support. KAV doesn't allow updates on one of the programs I tried. Not sure if this is still the case.

Guessing, I would think they are trying to protect their software.

[Madsen DK]

Hi Ronjor.
Im pretty sure that you get updates for all 30 days when trailing the new KAV 5, or so i was told by a KAV reseller where i live. :)

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Hi Ronjor.
Im pretty sure that you get updates for all 30 days when trailing the new KAV 5, or so i was told by a KAV reseller where i live. :)" }-


From a site that allows downloads. This is the version I tried. So maybe you can get updates, you just can't clean your computer.



There are several purchase options available including Kaspersky™ Anti-Virus (AVP) for Home Users (a single license for stand-alone computers), Kaspersky™ Anti-Virus (AVP) for Small & Medium Business, Kaspersky™ Anti-Virus (AVP) Corporate Solution.


Limitations: The current version is for demonstration purposes only; i.e., it is only for checking a computer for virus-presence. In order to treat your computer, you must buy a registered product version.

[Madsen DK]

OK, thanks Ronjor :) :)

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "OK, thanks Ronjor :) :)" }-


Madsen DK

You could be right about KAV 5. I just don't know. :)

[Madsen DK]

Well, perhaps someone who have trailed KAV 4.5 or the new KAV 5
could jump in.
Well weel see :)

[Technodrome]

Guys please stay on topic here. Just to remind you its about F-Prot not KAV. ;)


tECHNODROME

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Guys please stay on topic here. Just to remind you its about F-Prot not KAV. ;)


tECHNODROME" }-


Ten four. My fault.

[bellgamin]

As F-Prot NOW stands, is its unpacking ability on a par with NOD32, or DrWeb, Or EZ AV, or "none of the above?"

[Madsen DK]

-{ Quote: "Ten four. My fault." }-

Mine as well, Sorry.

[Noobie]

Hi, I'm using the trial version now. It caught a destructive vbscript but it did not seem to offer any remedy to it. I can't select any action or is it automatically quaratined by F-prot? Thank you

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Hi, I'm using the trial version now. It caught a destructive vbscript but it did not seem to offer any remedy to it. I can't select any action or is it automatically quaratined by F-prot? Thank you" }-


Go here and download helpfile. It is excellent.

http://www.f-prot.com/support/windows/helpfile.html

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "As F-Prot NOW stands, is its unpacking ability on a par with NOD32, or DrWeb, Or EZ AV, or "none of the above?"" }-


bellgamin

This new version 3.14e contains significant changes in response to
the recent outbreak of worms in password-protected ZIP files. The
improved scanning techniques provided in this version allows F-Prot
Antivirus to better detect potentially damaging executables hidden
in ZIP archives and flag them as such.


http://www.f-prot.com/products/home_use/win/

[Noobie]

Hi, I have downloaded the help file.
Under "RTP found an infected file" section, it shows only the window I got as well. No other actions included? So is the infected files quaratined automatically or wat? Thanks

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Hi, I have downloaded the help file.
Under "RTP found an infected file" section, it shows only the window I got as well. No other actions included? So is the infected files quaratined automatically or wat? Thanks" }-


Directly from the F-Prot site. Link included.

My computer is infected with a virus.
What should I do?

If your computer is infected with a virus you should:

1. Make sure you have the latest version of F-Prot Antivirus.
2. Update your virus signature files.
3. Scan your computer with the OnDemand Scanner.

Before you scan make sure that the OnDemand Scanner is set to "Disinfect". For further information on how to set the OnDemand Scanner to "Disinfect", please click here.

Use the OnDemand Scanner to disinfect your computer.



http://www.f-prot.com/support/windows/I_have_virus.html

[NAMOR]

-{ Quote: "Hi, I have downloaded the help file. Under "RTP found an infected file" section, it shows only the window I got as well. No other actions included? So is the infected files quaratined automatically or wat? Thanks" }-


from help file:

The NT/2000/XP version of RealTime Protector does not yet have a settings interface. Instead, it has standard settings which are enough to do the basic job of stopping all infected and suspicious file from being opened on your system. There are no images to explain in this version. You can right-click the RealTime Protector icon in your system tray to select enable/disable and Exit.
RealTime Protector for Windows NT/2000/XP is set to scan by content and extension. This means that RealTime Protector will scan all files of such type that it could possibly contain malicious code which can be executed by opening the file.

The following extensions are scanned:
EXE, COM, SYS, VXD, DLL, DRV, SCR, 386, XL?, DOC, DOT, OV?, CPL, FON, TSK, ACM,
ACV, TLB, TSP, OCX, VBX, OBJ, SHS, CLA, VOM, VXE, MDB, TD0, BAT, BTM, INI, INF,
HT?, VBS, SMM, RTF, MPP, MPT, PPA, PPS, PPT, POT, WBK, PWZ, MSO, GMS, CSC, HLP,
WPD, WK?, DVB, WBT, OBD, OBT, OBZ, CDR, MSG, EML, OFT, HTA, CHM, XML, QPW, VBE,
JSE, CSS, SHB, PIF, WSC, PRC, PHP, VSD, VSS, VST, PL ,JS ,SH

[noobie]

I don't feel comfortable with the RTP interface. There is no action for me to choose upon finding an infected file. I feel insecured knowing that the infected files are somewhere there lurking in my PC

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "I don't feel comfortable with the RTP interface. There is no action for me to choose upon finding an infected file. I feel insecured knowing that the infected files are somewhere there lurking in my PC" }-


I don't blame you. Find one you like. Soon I hope. You need to comfortable in your choice.

[rdsu]

Does someone knows if the new version of F-Prot will have incremental updates?

What is the regularity of F-Prot update?

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Does someone knows if the new version of F-Prot will have incremental updates?

What is the regularity of F-Prot update?" }-

F-Prot updates twice a day at the present time. Some days, there are no updates. You can schedule the program to check however many times a day you want to.

They do as others do in times of outbreaks. More updates.

I don't know about the new version. I am looking foward to it.

[rdsu]

-{ Quote: "F-Prot updates twice a day at the present time. Some days, there are no updates. You can schedule the program to check however many times a day you want to.

They do as others do in times of outbreaks. More updates.

I don't know about the new version. I am looking foward to it." }-
Thanks.

Can you tell me what is the size of the update?

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Thanks.

Can you tell me what is the size of the update?" }-


Looks like about 1800kb in the directory. I've never paid attention to update size. I'll have to check the size again next update.

[rdsu]

-{ Quote: "Looks like about 1800kb in the directory. I've never paid attention to update size. I'll have to check the size again next update." }-
OK, thanks for the info ;)