Panda Titanium

[kloshar]

What do you think about this av software? I think it is good.

[wizard]

I think there are better one's available. ;)

wizard

[kloshar]

You think that for every one. Which one is good for you? And what is wrong with Panda?

[Mannaggia]

I'm using Panda Platinum 7 and really like it. It updates every day. Yesterday it updated twice, once in the morning and again in the afternoon. Today it also updated twice, both in the morning. I imagine it has something to do with Mydoom and Doomjuice.

I trialed Panda Titanium and would have purchased it, if I hadn't found out about the free offer for Platinum. I think they are both very nice AVs.

[wizard]

-{ Quote: " quoting: kloshar link=board=24;threadid=21605;start=0#msg129770 date=1076445560]
You think that for every one." }-

There are a lot of good av scanners out there on the market. But there are still a few programs that outperform.

-{ Quote: " Which one is good for you? " }-

If you are looking for an AV program that is also strong in trojan detection than KAV or a KAV-based program like AVK or F-Secure is still one of the best choices you can make.

If you want to use an AT program next to your AV program than the best choice will be definitely NOD32. I am not saying this because Eset is running a support forum over here. ;)

Personally (besides a lot of different av programs I have for testing purposes) I use a combination of KAV (on-demand) and NOD32 (on-access/on-demand).

-{ Quote: "And what is wrong with Panda?
" }-

Recent test showed that it is not as outperforming as KAV or NOD32 do. For a summary of Panda's results at Virus Bulletin have a look here:
http://www.virusbtn.com/vb100/archives/products.xml?panda.xml

Not really impressive if you ask me. And in regards to (backdoor-)trojan detection the latest review from Rokop-Security revealed also non-impresive figures.

wizard

[Primrose]

Panda AntiVirus Experiences?



http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,9094555~mode=flat?hilite=panda

[bigc73542]

I think panda platinium is a little heavy on resources and with panda titanium I don't think you have enough control over the programs settings. ;)

[fjioeww]

Panda is GOOD choice!!!

Many times i cleaned virus with Panda which was unable to clean with Norton and KAV. KAV and NORTON was unable to clean,delete or quarantine object which Panda deleted with no problems.

Also its very easy for use software.

[kloshar]

Well, I was filled with enthusiasm when I saw that F-secure couldn't delete viruses in an archive, but Panda could. F-secure said that virus couldn't be deleted because it was in an archive, but there was no problem for Panda.

[Tinribs]

Well, virii in archives or compressed folders is not a problem, it poses no threat to you unless uncompresed and ran, if the archive is deleted then the threat is gone, and F-Secure will not let you get anywhere near the virus to run it. :)

[kloshar]

F-secure says that virus cannot be deleted because it is in an archive. And that is all. Let's say that I got a virus throught an email, I deleted it but there is still zip file somewhere and virus in it. I don't have access to it because I can't find it. That is no problem for Panda. It can desinfect, delete, ...

[Tinribs]

And if, for some strange reason, you cannot 'find' this zip file then its never going to bother you because if you cant find it and unzip it then its of no worry to you :)

But Panda can delete fron Archives so it must be much better.

[wizard]

-{ Quote: " quoting: kloshar link=board=24;threadid=21605;start=0#msg130048 date=1076519954]
Let's say that I got a virus throught an email, I deleted it but there is still zip file somewhere and virus in it. I don't have access to it because I can't find it. " }-

As long the virus is in the zip that is no danger because the virus cannot do anything malicious if it is inside an archive. It has to be extracted first and than executed. But that's already the point when your on-access scanner has intercepted.

Cleaning malware inside an archive might be a nice feature but nothing really necessary. If I find malware in one file in an archive that somebody sent to me or I downloaded from a web site I would not trust the rest of the archive content. It might be that these are also infected with something different which might be unkown for the av software.

wizard

[kloshar]

Yes, good, but you have bad feeling if there is something weard doing on your computer, don't you? :D

[wizard]

-{ Quote: " quoting: kloshar link=board=24;threadid=21605;start=0#msg130063 date=1076523193]
Yes, good, but you have bad feeling if there is something weard doing on your computer, don't you? :D
" }-

Unless the malware isn't executed (and that is the case if it just sits in a zip file) there is nothing you need to fear.

wizard

[zorrozorrito]

PANDA PLATINUM FREE? mannaggia, where can I find the free panda platinum, tell me please, thanks for the answering.
I trialed Panda Titanium and would have purchased it, if I hadn't found out about the free offer for Platinum. I think they are both very nice AVs

[StarFox]

That must be here > PandaPlatinum7 (http://pandasecurity.com/surveymonkey/)

[kloshar]

And how is possible that Platinum is free? That is very expensive program so I wonder how can it be free. Can I use my username and password with Titanium version, too?

[Mannaggia]

zorrozorrito.....The link that Starfox provided is the place to get the free Panda Platinum.


-{ Quote: "And how is possible that Platinum is free? That is very expensive program so I wonder how can it be free. Can I use my username and password with Titanium version, too?" }-

I think it was originally intended for IT people. I may be wrong there, not really certain. Panda also offered it to people who subscribed to ZDNet Anchordesk Newsletter. When you fill out the form, you will get a username and password for Platinum.

[Chuck57]

I downloaded the year free Panda Platinum. It comes with a firewall, which surprised me and I really like it. Had to disable my regular firewall, but Panda's is stealth all around so can't complain.

The platinum edition is fast on my machine. XP, 1.3G Athlon and 512RAM. It sets up very easily. My machine is clean, so I can't comment on virus catching ability. I may have to go snoop Warez sites or someplace and see if I can get one or two.

I like Panda's interface and ease of setup. I think it's a keeper.

[bigc73542]

I am useing it also and I will admit it scans very fast. I have used platinum 6 but it didn't scan this fast. So far I like it and the price is right. And as a computer related business owner There is no guilt getting it for free ;D ;D ;D 8)

[Mannaggia]

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-{ Quote: "I downloaded the year free Panda Platinum. It comes with a firewall, which surprised me and I really like it. Had to disable my regular firewall, but Panda's is stealth all around so can't complain." }-


I really like Panda Platinum 7 also. I don't use the firewall though. When I had the firewall running, I ran a test at Shields Up and it came up stealth on all but one port. Port 1025 was open. I couldn't figure out how to configure the firewall to close that port. Right now I'm using Outpost Pro.

[Straight Shooter]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Mannaggia link=board=24;threadid=21605;start=15#msg130497 date=1076639531]
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-{ Quote: "I I really like Panda Platinum 7 also. I don't use the firewall though. When I had the firewall running, I ran a test at Shields Up and it came up stealth on all but one port. Port 1025 was open. I couldn't figure out how to configure the firewall to close that port. Right now I'm using Outpost Pro.
" }-

If I may....

Shut down any instant messaging programs or anything else you think my be connected and then see if Port 1025 is open.. That may be what the problem is... Or... Get a router and you'll be better off anyway.. " }-

[Mannaggia]

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I I really like Panda Platinum 7 also. I don't use the firewall though. When I had the firewall running, I ran a test at Shields Up and it came up stealth on all but one port. Port 1025 was open. I couldn't figure out how to configure the firewall to close that port. Right now I'm using Outpost Pro.



-{ Quote: "If I may....

Shut down any instant messaging programs or anything else you think my be connected and then see if Port 1025 is open.. That may be what the problem is... Or... Get a router and you'll be better off anyway.." }-


I don't have any instant messaging programs running. I'm no expert, so I'm not sure what else could be causing Port 1025 to be left open. I'm using Outpost Pro at the moment, and Port 1025 is stealth. I think you can set up rules somehow in Panda's firewall, just couldn't figure out how. Maybe I'll take another shot at it.

[Chuck57]

I ran pcflank, sygate, auditmypc, grc, and a couple of others for the firewall; the usual group I always use to check firewalls and no problems here.

I haven't fiddled with the firewall much other than to block a few programs that I saw no need to have Internet access.

[Kentish]

My experience of Panda Titainium after using it for 3 years is that it is nowhere near as good as it was.

I decided to trial some possible replacements this year when my license renewal arrived, and found Panda to be lacking in its finding of virus, of which my pc was infected with. Both Avast home edition and Nod32 found them, Panda did not. (F-Secure just crashed my machine at stut up, so that was safe mode and unistalled without any further testing).

Up till now, I have been very pleased with Panda Titainium, but after this test session it has been replaced by Nod which I feel is better, quicker and very much lighter on resources.

One thing that always caused me aggro with Panda is license renewal time. What ever you do, dont renew your license until the day it runs out. The reason?.....they start your fresh year from the day you pay not the day your license runs out. This means that if like me you decide to renew early (not forgetting that they start to send out e-mail reminders up to 2 months in advance) then you could end loseing your remaining time of the current license. I did resolve the matter twice with Panda, but it never impressed me that I had to do the chasing and getting the full years worth.

[Mannaggia]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Chuck57 link=board=24;threadid=21605;start=15#msg130733 date=1076686630]
I ran pcflank, sygate, auditmypc, grc, and a couple of others for the firewall; the usual group I always use to check firewalls and no problems here.

I haven't fiddled with the firewall much other than to block a few programs that I saw no need to have Internet access.



" }-

I don't know why Port 1025 was open when I tried Panda's firewall. I'm glad it's work for you Chuck57. Maybe I'll give it another try one of these days.


said by Kentish
-{ Quote: "One thing that always caused me aggro with Panda is license renewal time. What ever you do, dont renew your license until the day it runs out. The reason?.....they start your fresh year from the day you pay not the day your license runs out. This means that if like me you decide to renew early (not forgetting that they start to send out e-mail reminders up to 2 months in advance) then you could end loseing your remaining time of the current license. I did resolve the matter twice with Panda, but it never impressed me that I had to do the chasing and getting the full years worth." }-


Isn't it also true that Panda charges you the full price of the AV at renewal time? If I'm correct, that would be around $60 for Platinum 7. That would make for a tuff dicission at renewal time.

[Smokey]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Tinribs link=board=24;threadid=21605;start=0#msg129944 date=1076484257]
Well, virii in archives or compressed folders is not a problem, it poses no threat to you unless uncompresed and ran, if the archive is deleted then the threat is gone, and F-Secure will not let you get anywhere near the virus to run it. :)
" }-

Good and correct point of view! :)

Ciao,

Smokey

[c0ltran3]

I used the link suggested by StarFox. I found a form without username and password. Then I downloaded a file callled platinum7-365 and I installed the program. Did you find a file with the same name? Did you find a username and a password?

[Chuck57]

The form I filled out required me to give my email address. I was emailed the username and password within a minute after submitting the form. I put the username and password into Platinum and it unlocked the update feature.

[Firefighter]

To everyone from Firefighter!

I have just installed Panda Platinum to my PC and I can't find the firewall version anywhere, only that there is a mention "Firewall Technology (c) 2002 Sygate Technologies Inc.", is that really so old version from Sygate PFW?

If the firewall is newer that I wrote, in my mind this is really the best FREE offer to find because there is no other AV that is capable to delete ALL possible infections from your PC and a real TOP PFW is a big plus in this offer!

I'm still using my DrWeb as primary scanner because of better ITW results and overall detecting rates. I have excluded Panda program folder in my DrWeb, because it is detecting some Panda files as infected, but it doesn't matter. The Panda (Sygate) Firewall I have also disabled, because I am using my Outpost Pro 2.0, that I think is the top available just now.


"The truth is out there, but it hurts!"

Best regards,
Firefighter!

[kloshar]

Chuck57:

did you write your real information? I wrote wrong informations and I didn't get password.

[Firefighter]

To kloshar from Firefighter!

I chanced my name but the other stuff were allright!

I have to answer to an other question after my first feedback that I have got from Panda. After that everything was OK although I live in the middle of NOWHERE!

Best regards,
Firefighter!

[Smokey]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Firefighter link=board=24;threadid=21605;start=30#msg131339 date=1076799416]
To kloshar from Firefighter!

Q. No onko viiruksia näkynyt?
A. No voe tokkiisa. Just äskönnii oes männynnä yks vuan en ehtinnä nähä. Tuolta saanan takkoo se männä jölököttel suorraah järvvee letit hulumuteh!
" }-

To Firefighter from Smokey!

Dear Firefighter,

I have to guess what the translation is, I have four options:

1. Good evening, I'm very hungry but have no money to buy a decent meal, can you spend a poor guy some euro's?
2. My dear fellow Wilders-Members, I think I'm handsome like Tom Cruise, what do you think?
3. My wife is always screaming but I stop her with four simple wors: p*ss off you b*tch!

4. The first three options are not correct, the answer is..............

Ciao,

Smokey

[Chuck57]

I put real information in the boxes. My wife has a graphics business and I take care of keeping the software updated and keeping her two PC's working. It's a legitimate business. I'm not an IT tech, but I feel safe in calling myself some kind of tech.

I thought that, if anything, my email address would have stopped me, since I use yahoo. It didn't and I the useranme and all barely a minute after submitting the form.

[Mannaggia]

Just a little update about Panda Platinum's firewall. I installed it again and all port tests are now showing stealth. :D Don't know why it didn't pass the stealth tests before, but very happy it is now. ;D

[Mannaggia]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Firefighter link=board=24;threadid=21605;start=30#msg131264 date=1076790765]
To everyone from Firefighter!

I have just installed Panda Platinum to my PC and I can't find the firewall version anywhere, only that there is a mention "Firewall Technology (c) 2002 Sygate Technologies Inc.", is that really so old version from Sygate PFW?
" }-


I clicked on Properties in the DataMan.dll file in the Firewall folder, and it shows File Version 5.0.0.0. Not sure if that is what you were looking for.