A Little Challenge

[wildman]

::) Can you come up with a FREE virus protection program that is easy to use and maintain, has small regular updates, is effective an is not a memory hog?

Thanks
Wildman
:) ;) :o :D :P

[bigc73542]

You mean there might be another av out there that has not been discussed for days on end out there somewhere? ;)

[Bubba]

I heard AntiVir was pretty good....and also had an excellent updater :o ;)

[bellgamin]

{QUOTE-> I heard AntiVir was pretty good....and also had an excellent updater :o ;) <-QUOTE}
;D 8) :D ;D

On & on & on & on. Ad infinitum. Ad nauseum

[Technodrome]

{QUOTE-> ::) Can you come up with a FREE virus protection program that is easy to use and maintain, has small regular updates, is effective an is not a memory hog?

Thanks
Wildman
:) ;) :o :D :P <-QUOTE}

Brain scanner 2005. It has everything you need.

BS v2005 comes with improved heurisense analyzer that is based on Common Sense technology.

It has everything you are looking for:

-FREE
-Very small update (Daily pill size and weekly cumulative bottle size updates)
-Very effective. Better then KAV.
- No memory hog. It works outside your computer and has no impact on your machine.


Hope it helps. ;)



tECHNODROME

[hollywoodpc]

Hi Bubba !
Is AntiVir free ?

[Technodrome]

Yes it is.

http://www.free-av.com



tECHNODROME

[wildman]

{QUOTE-> You mean there might be another av out there that has not been discussed for days on end out there somewhere? ;) <-QUOTE}

;D What's the harm in asking? Are you that sure all have been discussed? In any event it is good to see others opinions, after all isn't that what we come to Wilders for?

Thanks
Wildman
:) ;) :P :D

[bigc73542]

I suspected you would read between the lines in my post. It is jokingly sarcastic not serious. But I guess i was wrong.

bigc

[hollywoodpc]

I got it BIG guy ! lol
And Bubba . I goofed . I was thinking of AVK . Damned programs all starting with A .

[wildman]

{QUOTE-> Brain scanner 2005. It has everything you need.

BS v2005 comes with improved heurisense analyzer that is based on Common Sense technology.

It has everything you are looking for:

-FREE
-Very small update (Daily pill size and weekly cumulative bottle size updates)
-Very effective. Better then KAV.
- No memory hog. It works outside your computer and has no impact on your machine.


Hope it helps. ;)



tECHNODROME <-QUOTE}

:) This one just might work, but one needs to engage it don't they. I might need tech. help in this department. I'm sure there are many volunteers.

Thanks
Wildman
::) :o :D :P

[hollywoodpc]

Techno .
Could you enlighten me on what makes BS better than KAV ?

Thanks

[Technodrome]

You know...From time to time KAV misses a virus or two...Thats when BS comes in play. :)


tECHNODROME

[wildman]

{QUOTE-> I suspected you would read between the lines in my post. It is jokingly sarcastic not serious. But I guess i was wrong.

bigc <-QUOTE}

:) Sorry bigc, but I really am frustrated over this, an almost to the point of saying the hell with it.

Thanks
Wildman
:) ;) :P :D :o ::)

[hollywoodpc]

Oh yes . I know . All AVs will miss some . Just trying to learn . Not being a smart butt . I am trying to figure what makes BS better . Are you just saying it is a good secondary choice to back up KAV or is it better than KAV . Just curious

[bigc73542]

wildman, sometimes jokes go flat . Sorry if this one was taken wrong. I do hope that you find what you are looking for though.

bigc

[solarpowered candle]

{QUOTE-> ::) Can you come up with a FREE virus protection program that is easy to use and maintain, has small regular updates, is effective an is not a memory hog?

Thanks
Wildman
:) ;) :o :D :P <-QUOTE}

The lightest AV has to be the e trust v7 promo. etrust v7 promo (lifetime free licence) is still available for free download. http://www.xlangaming.com/nuke/modu...irus%20v7.0.139
After loading up e trust you need to update the drivers http://www.excid.com/faq/?id=1&language=en > click on "update antivirus" tab on the left
This is still a very good anti virus with both vet and InoculatIT . very light on ones system too. You can always download a free anti trojan / malware scanner like Ewido or such if you feel the need to suppliment it.

[hollywoodpc]

Is BS the Business Secure from Panda .? Just so I know we are on the same page . And if this is the case , would that be used in a home environment ?

[Technodrome]

OK hollywoodpc, :)


There is no BS 2005 av! It was a joke. ;D


tECHNODROME

[hollywoodpc]

See there Big C .
Another one fell flat on one and got through on another

[wildman]

{QUOTE-> The lightest AV has to be the e trust v7 promo. etrust v7 promo (lifetime free license) is still available for free download. http://www.xlangaming.com/nuke/modu...irus%20v7.0.139
After loading up e trust you need to update the drivers http://www.excid.com/faq/?id=1&language=en > click on "update antivirus" tab on the left
This is still a very good anti virus with both vet and InoculatIT . very light on ones system too. You can always download a free anti trojan / malware scanner like Ewido or such if you feel the need to supplement it. <-QUOTE}

;D Thanks, but the page appears to no longer be available.

Thanks
Wildman
:o :D

[bigc73542]

eTrust promo can be gotten here (http://209.51.129.66/~xlan//nuke/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownloaddetails&lid=45&title=eTrust%20Antivirus%20v7.0.139)

[BlueZannetti]

Or you could try the 12 month E-trust AV free trial available at the Microsoft (http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/downloads/default.mspx) site. You do have to fill out a form to get a link, I might be inclined just to get the v7 download. Hard call. It is relatively light, but there are really just a handful of contenders in this category.

Blue

[bigc73542]

or try here for the free ezav and you don't have to go through MS free ezav (http://home.ca.com/dr/v2/ec_main.entry25?page=PYPCTrialPage&client=ComputerAssociates&sid=35715&CID=185351)

[maddawgz]

all of them are free if u crack them..Joke!! ;D ;D ;D um only avg to my best knowledge..ya know the old saying you get what u pay 4..regards MD

[solarpowered candle]

{QUOTE-> ;D Thanks, but the page appears to no longer be available.

Thanks
Wildman
:o :D <-QUOTE}
Try this one http://209.51.129.66/~xlan//nuke/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownloaddetails&lid=45&title=eTrust%20Antivirus%20v7.0.139

and this for the update http://www.excid.com/faq/?id=1&language=en

[wildman]

{QUOTE-> eTrust promo can be gotten here (http://209.51.129.66/~xlan//nuke/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownloaddetails&lid=45&title=eTrust%20Antivirus%20v7.0.139) <-QUOTE}

>:( Screw it I give up!

After almost a two hour download on my dial-up 56k modem capability, I get STACK ERROR can't load signature files. THE HELL WITH THIS CRAP!

Thanks
Wildman
>:(

[fredra]

;D ::) OOPS.....
""Another one fell flat on one and got through on another""
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I am not the only one that tries to be lighthearted/joke and it falls flat...
Welcome to the club...lol ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Cheers :)

[solarpowered candle]

wildman if you can sort your stack issue out and get e trust promo and the update drivers ( as above in my link ) you will not be disapointed . This is not the same as EZ . I tried EZ once but found it to be a drag . I am on dial up also as I live coastal . The dual engines are InnoculateIT and Vet and are more than likely adequate for all you need . You may want to clean up your system and defrag etc and try again with the above link . The download should only take about 50 minutes on dial up / 56k . You might need to unload any other anti virus that might be taking up room first and boot a few times so that your system is tidy . regarding the performance of Vet and innoculateIT it has more VB 100 awards than all the free ones put together . In fact it has more than most of the paid ones. there will always be tests that include the kitchen sink that will say it doesnt do this or that , but then what does in this day . If you need to add an AT /malware scanner as well download e scan free to use as an ondemand once a week . these two will give you excellent protection.Far better than most paid . And it will be the lightest AV you have tried to date.

[wildman]

{QUOTE-> wildman if you can sort your stack issue out and get e trust promo and the update drivers ( as above in my link ) you will not be disappointed . This is not the same as EZ . I tried EZ once but found it to be a drag . I am on dial up also as I live coastal . The dual engines are InnoculateIT and Vet and are more than likely adequate for all you need . You may want to clean up your system and defrag etc and try again with the above link . The download should only take about 50 minutes on dial up / 56k . You might need to unload any other anti virus that might be taking up room first and boot a few times so that your system is tidy . regarding the performance of Vet and innoculateIT it has more VB 100 awards than all the free ones put together . In fact it has more than most of the paid ones. there will always be tests that include the kitchen sink that will say it doesn't do this or that , but then what does in this day . If you need to add an AT /malware scanner as well download e scan free to use as an on demand once a week . these two will give you excellent protection.Far better than most paid . And it will be the lightest AV you have tried to date. <-QUOTE}

;) Thank you, it is obvious that you are a gentleman, but as I said, I give up on this entire situation an will now take my chances. This does not mean that I am entirely unprotected by the way, I do have other security programs installed. I may still utilize AntiVir/PE an try to obtain the updates on the weekend only.

Thanks
Wildman
:) ;)

[Chuck57]

I, too, highly recommend the ETrust promo. I recently went back to it again after fooling around with a bunch of other antivirus programs. I just like the ETrust v7. I didn't have to download it, have it saved to CD along with a bunch of others. It's a great program and I recommend it highly.

Solarpowered Candle -- has there been any upgrade to the engines? I'm running the old 7.0.139, the one I originally downloaded. The update automatically, but only the virus signature, I guess. I no longer have the URL to manually download anything.

[solarpowered candle]

If you go to http://www.excid.com/faq/?id=1&language=en then look "update antivirus " on left side of page. This will take you to a download that will update your drivers. You just need to download and load it up . It will automatically update the drivers for e trust v7 to the latest version.

[bigc73542]

I just installed etrust promo and updated it and along with the def updates it also updated the drivers to the current versions without manually having to download the drivers separately .

bigc

[waters]

My version is 7.0.405