Quick, few days left

[meneer]

Etrust V7 is available for download FREE until may 31. It's the Windows 2003 server version (pity not the one for other platforms ;) )

Go, get it here (http://www3.ca.com/Solutions/Collateral.asp?CID=41370)

[JimIT]

-{ Quote: " quoting: meneer link=board=24;threadid=9672;start=0#msg63372 date=1054115123]
Etrust V7 is available for download FREE until may 31. It's the Windows 2003 server version (pity not the one for other platforms ;) )
" }-

Installed and scanned fine on w2k Pro... ;)

[Chuck57]

I downloaded it today and it runs great on my machine, XP Home, 1.2G AMD, 524RAM. I'm still playing with it in an attempt to learn everything but, so far, nothing seems too difficult. It contains a good help file that even an idiot like me can understand (sometimes re-reading the info a couple of times).

I like it, and especially like the two scan engines, although it does seem to want to use the Inoculat engine as primary. As fast as it scans it's no big deal to run the Vet engine when the Inoculat is done.

I'm not on a network at the moment, since XP keeps deleting or losing the network connection with my wife's machine. That's an unrelated problem, though.

[solarpowered candle]

How good is E trust 7.0 I noticed that they do not rank that highly on tests done . however the 7 maybe really good . Anyone know :)

[Chuck57]

From what I've read, ETrust is pretty good. I did some searching and apparently they've got an excellent pass rate on the virus tests, more passes than any other AV. I don't know if that's true or not.

I downloaded it because I like the idea of two scan engines in one package. ETrust is fast enough that I can run both and still be finished minutes ahead of any other AV I've played with, except maybe PCCillin.

For free, with no time limit on updates, it can't be beat in my opinion.

[solarpowered candle]

Thank you chuck :)

[RAV]

I was already running ETrust EZ and decided to give the promo a try. Very nice indeed.

[controler]

Hi

This link seemed to work better for me.

http://etrustantivirus.ca.com/v7/ No Direct Download Links.

[controler]

I hate to be the bearer of bad news again but Yes, Mr controler
downloaded the program being the software junkie he is and
this is the only other program that messed up my computer besides KAV's Antihacker.
After installing this program my computer would only boot to safe mode. I had yo boot to safe mode to uninstall this program and then deleted the program file. I tried for two hours. At my age, It is sad to waste two hours of ones life. :(

[RAV]

Runs fine on WinXP.

[RAV]

ETrust 7 ran fine on WinXP Home, but I decided it was a little overkill and reloaded my licensed version of ETrust EZ 6.1. The only big difference is that ETrust 7 uses both VET and Innoculate IT engines, whereas the EZ version only uses VET. Both engines regularly are awarded VB awards.

[Chuck57]

Yeah, RAV, I was running two AV programs prior to downloading this, a regular and a backup. Now, I have Inoculate IT running for incoming and use Vet as a scan engine. I like ETrust's record in VB tests, too. I agree that this software is probably overkill, considering that in almost 7 years online I've had two virus attempts and the wife one, but hers wrecked her hard drive. AVG failed to catch it. She lost a huge amount of graphics work that she hadn't yet saved to CD.

We figure to give this a try for a while. So far, I'm happy.

[xam]

Update -

Don't feel you have missed out if you didn't get it - it is still available as of today (16 Jun).

[waytoomuchcoffee]

Hot damn, thanks for the heads up. I didn't see this when I was lurking before...

I can't help but thinking there is some sort of catch here. Especially when the confirmation email says "daily digitally-signed signature updates at no additional cost, ever."
:D

[waytoomuchcoffee]

Update: there is no way to get this to look at SMTP mail, is there?

Also, it doesn't recognize the Eicar virus. I wonder if it's even working.

Edit: Duh. It did recognize Eicar. I just have to figure out how to turn on the alerts.

[Chuck57]

I downloaded it as soon as I saw the post. I've yet to see an updated signature file. I tried updating and it refuses to connect. I did manage a manual update of the Inoculate engine.

I'll keep playing with it, but think I might end up going back to PCCillin or McAfee.

[waytoomuchcoffee]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Chuck57 link=board=24;threadid=9672;start=15#msg67464 date=1055860969]
I downloaded it as soon as I saw the post. I've yet to see an updated signature file. I tried updating and it refuses to connect. I did manage a manual update of the Inoculate engine.

I'll keep playing with it, but think I might end up going back to PCCillin or McAfee.
" }-

I had the same problem. You have to reboot after your install (twice total) to get the signature file update to work. After that, it works normally.

[JimIT]

-{ Quote: " quoting: waytoomuchcoffee link=board=24;threadid=9672;start=15#msg67607 date=1055887708]
-{ Quote: " quoting: Chuck57 link=board=24;threadid=9672;start=15#msg67464 date=1055860969]
I downloaded it as soon as I saw the post. I've yet to see an updated signature file. I tried updating and it refuses to connect. I did manage a manual update of the Inoculate engine.

I'll keep playing with it, but think I might end up going back to PCCillin or McAfee.
" }-

I had the same problem. You have to reboot after your install (twice total) to get the signature file update to work. After that, it works normally.
" }-

Same issue noted here. Took a couple of reboots to update the Vet files.

[solarpowered candle]

I downloaded this also and got into a heap of hassles . I couldnt uninstall it and kept getting this " The log file C:\ Programme files\CA \ e Trust anti virus\ Unins. isu is not valid or the data has been corrupted. uninstalation will not continue" . Then my connection would keep going out on me and I would have to keep on rebooting . Well on my old machine this anti virus takes some time do do that . Any ways to cut a long story short I was still here watching the sun rise this morning . I picked away at the peices through the early hours of the morning till i thought I had cleared most of it , but not so . so I re downloaded from another link and spent some time learning how to get the darn thing to flow on my machine , as Im obviously stuck with it lol. I have to say now that im really enjoying it and the many hours of freakin out and games ,with it , as it seems to be very sensitive and touchy with some other software , have been worth it . It even completely froze out TDS3 and I had to uninstall and reinstall that twice . At last by this evening lol ( Im a real slow learner and enjoy a solitudinal mystry ) I have it sussed and my pc is flowing real nice as is the e Trust . It would not co operate with any of the firewalls I use from time to time either . So now Im trying out the e Trust firewalll . Which is the same as zone labs as they are connected . but perhaps a lot more user freindly . Im fact its a very nice firewall . and goes really well with the anti virus .
Thats my trip with this free anti virus and a neat learning curve
:)

The downloads work in regular fashion too with no errors ,

[I_lack_commonsense]

A nice AV. Support was "ok" as well (prompt reply but rather vague). Though I did not see an email feature, perhaps it is handled by the resident AV monitor. Had absolutely no problems with installation/uninstallation or updating either. Maybe the updating issue has something to do with it using FTP and not http?

[solarpowered candle]

day by day , I have to say , im feeling really comfortable with this great anti virus programme . Its pretty fast at scanning also . It kind of makes you wonder what the catch is :) a life time of free updates for a package that half of it , say vet for instance , would cost easily $35 year
I can only look up and say" thank you" ( like the shephard and his fellow side kick , as they left there horses outside the Speights brewery tour, and looking at the testing room realised they had been locked in for the long weekend)

[minacross]

the download page collects info about company name, size ..etc
does this mean it is not for personal use !! ???

[solarpowered candle]

I just put in "None" for many of the details , but filled in all the required gaps with something .

[meneer]

-{ Quote: " quoting: solarpowered candle link=board=24;threadid=9672;start=15#msg68329 date=1056094821]
day by day , I have to say , im feeling really comfortable with this great anti virus programme . Its pretty fast at scanning also . It kind of makes you wonder what the catch is :) a life time of free updates for a package that half of it , say vet for instance , would cost easily $35 year
I can only look up and say" thank you" ( like the shephard and his fellow side kick , as they left there horses outside the Speights brewery tour, and looking at the testing room realised they had been locked in for the long weekend)
" }-

:D where's the CA-tch ?
It's a great tool with good results in the VB100% tests.

[minacross]

just installed it on my Win98SE pc and working great :) :)

[minacross]

now, which scan engine is better than the other?
Scan my system using Vet scan engine and it finished after 43 min. (on an Intel Celeron 300MHz, 128 MB RAM) WOW
Will try InoIT engine soon.. ;)

[minacross]

InoculateIT results:

[solarpowered candle]

For me its like lightning compared to my KAV Lite which takes 3 x s as long.

[Technodrome]

-{ Quote: " quoting: solarpowered candle link=board=24;threadid=9672;start=15#msg68395 date=1056119093]
For me its like lightning compared to my KAV Lite which takes 3 x s as long.

" }-

Kaspersky is 3x better in terms of malware detection. ;)



Technodrome

[Allyn]

I trust that no one here is confusing this product with EZ Antivirus! :o eTrust v7 is meant for professional IT management and may be expensive for individuals when it comes time to purchase and update. Pricing is for volume purchases. :P

;D

[Chuck57]

As I understand it, reading the information, ETrust v7 is free, no purchase necessary. Updates are free for life, however long that is in the AV industry.

In any case, I plan to use it for as long as I can get those signature updates. Hopefully that will be for a long time. I've got one AV doing a more effective job than my old AV and backup did prior to my downloading ETrust.

[Allyn]

Well, I admit this is most interesting. I can't find anything at the CA website about the promotion but the FTP links are still available. So I guess it is free!

If indeed it's the normal version (all OSes rolled into one download), it should work fine. But at a little over 15 MB, I have my doubts. :-X

[minacross]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Allyn link=board=24;threadid=9672;start=30#msg68501 date=1056170190]
Well, I admit this is most interesting. I can't find anything at the CA website about the promotion but the FTP links are still available. So I guess it is free!

If indeed it's the normal version (all OSes rolled into one download), it should work fine. But at a little over 15 MB, I have my doubts. :-X

" }-

- from CA site (www.ca.com) click on "Solutions"tab..
- at the right lower side you will find a title named "Business Platforms"..
- At the lower left side you will find this link:

featured topic

eTrust Antivirus v7 Free Download for Windows Server 2003 Users
Protect Your Windows Server with the Latest Antivirus Offering from CA

[meneer]

Pity the site is not fully Opera compatible :-\

[minacross]

just came across my mind..
This version is released for business win2k3 users, will it be legal - or at least ethical - to us it on personal compeuters?

[Tinribs]

I still cant update the defs automatically ???

No matter how many times I try It refuses to update, running it on demand for about 12 days now ???

[cnm]

Still available, I just downloaded and installed it (June 22).

[solarpowered candle]

Have you given it permission on your fire wall Kev (silly question I know . but worth a look ) Its a white box with e Trust anti virus written next too it on my firewall . :)
If you right click on it and see that it is Inodist.exe.
T^his is proberbly no use at all lol

[solarpowered candle]

Or if you open up the e Truscanner> sig update optionsst local scanner > schedule everything is greyed out on mine and nothing ticked. > Incoming There is a tick on the "

Preform fast downloading" with a ftp site in the download box ftpav2003.ca.com

Is yours like that ?

[Tinribs]

Thats how mine is too SPC, when I click 'update now' it doesn't even attempt to update, no firewall alerts and no outgoing connection.

I think I may have to have some of the services running instead of strict on demand only.

[solarpowered candle]

hey kev. You are running look n stop ? because lookn stop doesnt work with the updater . I havent the where with all to set the correct rule for mine . So at the mo while enjoying this anti virus programme Im using their E Trust firewall . maybe that is whats up with yours . ( cant remember or not whether you are using look n Stop but thought you may have been)

[Tinribs]

Thanks SPC but I'm not using Look n' Stop firewall.

I'll maybe try running it as resident and try updating then.

:)

[solarpowered candle]

:) That might be it . Its kind of got a will of its own . However its a very smooth running anti virus programme and is like velvet on the system .( when its flowing along nicely.

[minacross]

anyone knows how to disable "Signature Update" ?
I both check and unchecked the option "Enable Scheduled Download" but with no luck ??? ???

[solarpowered candle]

If you have spybot search and destroy > Tools>System Start> Uncheck " Ino Task" (This should stop scheduled Scans and Signature Updates)
To manually update > Right click on Monitor on task bar > download signiatures now.

Think that will do it :)

[minacross]

many thanx :)

[Chuck57]

I've fought with the automatic update, tried everything suggested, and finally gave up and decided to keep using the manual download at

http://support.ca.com/Download/virussig.html

Updating every other day only takes a couple of minutes to get both Vet and InoculateIt signatures. Some day, maybe I'll be competent enough to figure out what the problem is and fix it.

[Blackcat]

Take care with this AV, there is a report that it MAY cause NTFS trouble under Win2000 and XP;

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7222752~root=security,1~mode=flat




Added URL tags

[solarpowered candle]

Chuck have you tried emailing them about your hassle ?
I wrote and received a very fast detailed reply about one issue ( the same day ) send too


InoculateIT/eTrust technical support can be contacted by e-mail via the InoculateIT/eTrust support page:

http://esupport.ca.com/public/antivirus/antivirussupp.asp

See animated graphic, "Choose the email support option for your location."

Select a language and you will automatically redirected to the Choice Support page. Scroll down to find the "Technical Support E-Mail Request Forms".

Technical support for EZ-Antivirus products:
http://www2.my-etrust.com/
Select "Support Center".

Regards,

eSupport Comments fk
Computer Associates

If replying, please include all previous correspondence so that we know what your issue is and a running history of the issue can be maintained.

[fin_jore]

>Also, it doesn't recognize the Eicar virus. I wonder if it's even working.

>Edit: Duh. It did recognize Eicar. I just have to figure out how to turn on the alerts.

Very good AV ! But how to turn on the alerts ?

It give me no alerts when it clean/kill/rename a virus.

Tested with W32.Bugbear

[solarpowered candle]

Maybe fin_jore you could double click blue monitor on task bar and open it up > scan> infection treatment> you have choices report- delete- rename- move file - cure file (it is set to cure file by default)
also do the same with the scanner options >right click blue monitor> launch e Trust anti virus> scanner > local scanner options
there is the alert options also there under local scanner options which you might be able to suss out and read up . I havent done so as yet .
hope this helps
It is a sweet anti virus thats for sure and I think by the time we all suss it out we shall be very comfortable with it

[RAV]

Turn on the messenger service to receive alerts or check the log.

[fin_jore]

Thanx solarpowered candle and RAV !

>Maybe fin_jore you could double click blue monitor on >task bar and open it up > scan> infection treatment> >you have choices report- delete- rename- move >file - cure file (it is set to cure file by default)

Already tryed this, no help.

>Turn on the messenger service to receive alerts or >check the log.
Yes, I think this do the trick but I leave it 'Off ' because
this :
http://www.fileheaven.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7068&sid=87674d3b2d658e0fa3094bd0e2436e3b

I check the log. Thanx guys !

[Wox]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Blackcat link=board=24;threadid=9672;start=45#msg69463 date=1056564657]
Take care with this AV, there is a report that it MAY cause NTFS trouble under Win2000 and XP;

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7222752~root=security,1~mode=flat




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Me = RedhatCOC on dslr :)

Yup, it corrupted me NTFS partition, I have since had to zero the HD (which took.... 17/18 hours) as i couldn't fdisk or use my manufacturors system recovery even.

Just don't click the option concerning NTFS in the configuration, and all should be fine. Im on KAV now, great little buy ;D

[minacross]

anyone facing problems with the mouse after installing this AV? >:( >:(
My mouse cursor keeps freezing, disappearing and reappearing again ! ??? ??? ???
or is it just a coincidence ? !!

[Chuck57]

I haven't had a single problem with this AV, other than that it refuses to automatically download which doesn't concern me at all.

It seems to integrate nicely with my Win XP and my hard drive formatted to NTFS. Wish I could be more help. I haven't read of anyone having that sort of problem anywhere I've looked concerning this version of ETrust.

[minacross]

which is more reliable, Avast 4 or ETrust AV ?

[Chuck57]

That's a good question, minacross. Both, in my opinion, are very good AVs. I've used Avast4 and didn't feel undergunned at all. I never had the opportunity to see it snag a virus, but I've only had 2 virus attacks in almost 7 yrs online.

I'll go out on a limb and say that this server version of ETrust might be the better option. It has 2 scanning engines, InoculateIT and Vet. I have one set for online activity and when I'm using the computer for work. The other I use for my daily or every other day regular virus scan. ETrust scans fast, so I've been doing a regular scan daily of late.

All that said, if this weren't available, I'd probably be with the free version of Avast4 again. I was using PCCillin prior to seeing the post about Etrust here.

[msingle]

I downloaded this when it was first posted here and like it so far. Except that it wouldn't download the updates automatically. So I was going to the CA site to download them manually.

I've been using the trial version LooknStop and the time ran out so I uninstalled it but my Sygate file was messed up somehow so I had to run naked for a little while during the download. Yes I know you don't need to say anything about stupidity! :)

Lo and behold the definitions started automatically downloading with no problems while I had no firewall.

I had tried to figure it out for a month now and never could figure out why it wasn't downloading. The firewall didn't seem to be stopping it but I didn't know for sure.

So maybe we need to come up with a rule that will work with the autodownloads because it's definitely, at least in my case, the firewall.

[mr79]

Works even on Win98! GREAT!!!
Thanks.

[temporary]

http://etrustantivirus.ca.com.

get the trial version here.

extract both the promotional and trial version with winrar and replace the xxxxx (aginst TOS)from the trial with the one from promotional.

autoupdate will work and find the right files for win 98/2000/xp.

for alerts you must have the messenger service running ( xp )

[temporary]

sorry for the breach of TOS.

got a bit carried away.

won't happen again.

regards,pete.

[Technodrome]

No Problem ,Pete! ;)


tECHNODROME

[Technodrome]

-{ Quote: " quoting: minacross link=board=24;threadid=9672;start=45#msg71525 date=1057264501]
which is more reliable, Avast 4 or ETrust AV ?
" }-

Well I did some quick test and threw some Worms on next AVs:

AVAST 4
AVG 7
eTrust 7
F-Prot 3.14
NOD32 2.0
McAfee 7
KAV 4.5
QuickHeal
SOPHOS

eTrust won 3rd place. ;)



tECHNODROME

[solarpowered candle]

Step-By-Step: Set Antivirus Software for Maximum Protection

Activate crucial settings to ensure that your system is completely protected.
these settings for optimising your e Trust anti virus for the best protection can be found at http://my-etrust.com/news/pressreleasedetails.cfm?pressReleaseID=16
click on PC World: Step-By-Step
View Press Release
worth a check for those who may be utilising the version 7

[solarpowered candle]

156 users comments on e trust anti virus ( these are b4 the new release of the promo which now also has Vet with it , of course). http://reviews.cnet.com/4852-3514_7-8009367.html?legacy=cnet&tag=st.sw.806174-1204-8009367.urev.806174-1218-8009367

[meneer]

From the Cnet test:
-{ Quote: "In our CNET Labs' tests, EZ Antivirus performed as well as its competitors. It found viruses in the boot sector and in files on floppies, an Outlook-specific worm, and a modified version of the I Love You virus. However, it did miss a virus simulated in main memory as well as a malicious scrap object embedded within a DOC file. This performance is comparable to that of the other antivirus products we have tested. " }-

It's seems that an in memory simulated virus that was not discovered is bad ??? Well done I'd say ;D

[DolfTraanberg]

I have my doubts about simulations (and CNET ;D), and as we are using eTrust at the moment I can say we are very pleased with it

[solarpowered candle]

Iv been running it alongside the E Trust firewall , which is very tidy too.

[Blackcat]

Can anyone state which of the 2 engines is the better?

I thought that the VET engine was the best as it has a very good recent record at Virus bulletin, whereas the Inoculate engine seems to perform 'poorly' in comparison.

However, some recent posts I have seen ( cannot put my fingers on them at present) say that the Inoculate engine was the better of the two.

Those of you using this AV, which engine do you use in the RTM?

I have loaded it up on one of my machines here and I am going to give it a trial.

[Technodrome]

Inoculate engine performs better on malware (i.e. Backdoor, Trojans) where Vet is better with ITW and polymoric detection.


tECHNODROME

[Blackcat]

Would therefore be difficult to decide which would be the better of the 2 engines for use in the RTM?

Maybe Vet for the RTM and the Inoculate engine for the on demand scanner? :-\.

Yet from what I can see CA Associates/Etrust seem to be pushing the Inoculate engine as this is the default.

Any views on this?

[solarpowered candle]

They (computer associates) seem to recommend the inoculate and it comes with that in default . I use both scanners when i do full scan - as the scans are pretty fast -and both take around the same time to run a scan. I also alternate my realmon with inoculate one day and Vet the next . I really like this one and are gonna run with it and see .
I have freinds in Australia who swear by Vet and wouldnt touch anything else if you gave it too them . Its quite expensive to purchase Vet on its own ) I look foreward to your experiences and observations Blackcat :)
Thats good info Technodrome regarding the abilities of each ty

[Chuck57]

I use Vet for the realtime scan and Inocutate for the local scan option as of tonight. Last week, I had them reversed. I switch every week or so just because, I don't know, it seems like the thing to do. I'm very happy with this AV and am going to stick with it and want to thank the person who posted about it. It's a great AV.

[solarpowered candle]

It was meneer who brouight this to our attention :)

[Blackcat]

Loaded up and trying it out now.

It loads up 3 processes in memory, but has no slow down on this old box( Pentium II, 400MHz, 192 MB RAM).

Very quick scan speed but I presume this is because it cannot unpack?

Only problem is that at the present time I cannot use the updater; it connects but then states there is an error. I have rebooted several times to no avail!!!

Did anyone previously who had this problem manage to solve it?

Good GUI and easy to set up.

Early thoughts are it will not replace any of my present registered AV's but as a free program it is an excellent choice.

Now back to this update problem >:(.

[solarpowered candle]

hi Blackcat. If you are using look n stop ( think you are ) then that may be the problem. Its about the only firewall that will not allow the ftp access. I switched to E trust firewall just for a change . and it goes real well, with the anti virus. However I remember Tinribs having that hassle some time back . Not sure how or what he did to fix it . He may pop in and comment .

[Blackcat]

Robert, I have tried to download without my firewall running. Still does not update!!!

Not critical, as I can manually download virus definitions.

It just would have been nice if the automatic updater had worked.

Hope it's warmer down in KiwiLand :).

[solarpowered candle]

I think Chuck 57 also had some issues with his downloading in the beginning . Im noit sure if he is still manually updating or sussed it out .. Be interesting to hear how others have managed .
yea Alan its warmer by half a degree each week down under lol .The suns slowely returning from its trip north.Hope you are enjoying the beach and those nice long summer days Reminds me of my favourite song long time ago "itze bitze teenie weenie yellow poka dot bakinie " Have a great summer :)

[Chuck57]

I've never gotten the manual update to work, so download the updates manually. I tried everything from disabling to removing my firewall just to check if that was the cause. I had Sygate Pro when I got Etrust. It made no difference. No auto update.

I removed Etrust completely and reloaded it figuring it could have been a download problem. Still nothing with or without the firewall. I've switched to LooknStop firewall since and have decided to update manually. I think the antivirus is worth the couple of minutes it takes to update every other day.

[Blackcat]

At least I know now it's not me ;).

Thanks for confirming, Chuck.

[solarpowered candle]

It provides daily signiture updates . There is a daily virus/alert newsletter that you can subscribe to . A interesting link I noticed in the newsletter is to the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute . In there site is 3 very good articles on Home computer security http://www.cert.org/homeusers/HomeComputerSecurity/
also on Home network security http://www.cert.org/tech_tips/home_networks.html
and an ionteresting article on Security of the internet http://www.cert.org/encyc_article/tocencyc.html
All most interesting reading for new and home users .

[fryr]

The following should enable automatic updates for other operating systems :-

1. Run eTrust AntiVirus
2. Scanner Menu
3. Signature Update Options
4. Incoming Tab
5. Add
Method = FTP
Host Name = ftpav.ca.com
User Name = anonymous
Password = Somebody@somecompany.com
Confirm Password = Somebody@somecompany.com
Proxy Name =
Remote Path = /pub/inoculan/scaneng/

[axeuch]

I must say that it is great to see the e Trust firewall coming a close 3rd in the leak tests http://www.pcflank.com/art41a.htm
I am utilising it with my eTrust v7 anti virus and have to say it flows very sweetly. It has the same cookie / add blocking/ mobile control and email protection as zonealarm pro and since using I have not had any adds / spam / pop ups / spyware cookies / web bugs etc. I have not had to use spybot and adware since installing it. Its quite a lot more affordable also than all the mainstream firewalls (more so after the first year ) I do not mind buying it as I am getting a excellent free anti virus for many years .to compliment it.
It appears that they have done away with the separate e trust armour desktop protection and made it part of the firewall.to give excellent mail protection.

[solarpowered candle]

I second that lol :)
that was me above . forgot to sign inn

[Blackcat]

Good to hear you have settled on your AV and firewall choices now, spc.

You may be optimistic, however, in thinking that the server edition of Etrustv7 will be free 'for years'.

I remember them promising free updates for life for their standalone Inoculate AV, which was the main free AV scanner before AVG came along. They no longer support this version.

Etrust7, with the 2 scanning engines, looks very promising and should offer good protection. But whether CA Associates continue to support it indefinitely may be wishful thinking.

Most companies obviously want you to buy their products and their 'free' software is simply to wet your appetite and suck you into their commercial lines. Look at the new AV utility from eScan. This is simply business.

You may therefore sometime in the future have to continue your unending search for the 'perfect' AV, Robert :D.

[solarpowered candle]

lol quite true Alan :)
They are discontinuing one of those free past products and i believe it will finnish in 2004. however they have just released this free version in 2003 so those who want it may still pick it up . However it a plweasant change and im gonna run with this combo for this coming year . I will of course be tempted in a few months to try out the kav5 when that arrives lol. I think thats the one we are all awaiting .( the ala super anti virus )

[AAP]

Hello,To all

Hey could someone tell me if this is stell
being downloaded for free & is that with
free updates or is it try before you buy
sounds like a good Virus scanner anyone
having any problems at all with it

Thank you :)

[fryr]

Looks like it is still available for download.

Working fine for me on Windows XP Pro Service Pack 1

The software is Promotional (Free)

Manual updates work without any further configuration.

Automatic updates are Free but you will need to tell it where to download them from if you are not running Windows 2003 server - see earlier in the thread.

As this is really a corporate version you will find excellent realtime and routine scanning detection and cleaning. What you will not find is a scanner that checks incoming/outgoing emails but these will be checked by the realtime monitor once the email/attachment is opened.

[solarpowered candle]

If its still available for free download (the promotional version) then its worth getting . Its an excellent anti virus scanner Im really happy with it . :)

[AAP]

Hello,fryr & solarpowered candle

First i hope you had a great weekend now
this is what i downloaded you tell me if this is it

eav7promo.exe is this right if so thanks for
the info & time i will run it on my Win2000Pro
see if the Laptops like it or not it sounds like
it is a good scanner time will tell you have a
good day ;)

Good luck :)

[fryr]

AAP,

Yes this is the correct installation file.

You can either run this installation routine and then add an FTP update server so that automatic updates will occur on your system.

Alternatively you can unpack the file you downloaded with WinRAR and replace the INOC6.ICF and INODIST.INI with the ones attached - these are text configuration files which will allow you more control over the installation routine and also auto updates for other windows platforms. (Remeber to remove the .TXT extension). Then run the setup routine.

[fryr]

And the other file

[DolfTraanberg]

-{ Quote: " quoting: fryr link=board=24;threadid=9672;start=75#msg79047 date=1060584707]
What you will not find is a scanner that checks incoming/outgoing emails but these will be checked by the realtime monitor once the email/attachment is opened.
" }-
We use the command-line option in our mailserver and all in/outbound mail will be scanned
Dolf

[AAP]

Hello,fryr

Ok are you asking me to delete/Remove these files here
INOC6.ICF and INODIST.INI

with the files you posted for me or am i just nut's
now if this is what you are saying then i will Unpack
the file then look for the files & replace with the 2 you
posted right ::) if so please let me know this i am
going to hold tell i hear from you

Hi,Dollefie

Thanks but i need more info i have no idea what you
just said to me so if you find the time to reply i thank you

Good luck :)

[fryr]

You can install with the original INOC6.ICF and INODIST.INI but you will have little control over the installation (not able to disable unwanted server type options) and once installed you will have to manually configure in order to enable automatic updates.

I would suggest that you install with the 2 files I published instead (replace the existing files) as these will allow full access to the install options and also automatic updating will be available for non Windows 2003 server operating systems.

[AAP]

Hello,fryr

Once again thanks for the files & the help i
will do as you posted let's see how it gos
with the Install will let you know if all gos
a ok well you have a great day thanks

Good luck ;D

[DolfTraanberg]

-{ Quote: " quoting: AAP link=board=24;threadid=9672;start=90#msg79128 date=1060627114]
Thanks but i need more info i have no idea what you
just said to me so if you find the time to reply i thank you
" }-

Some mailservers have te possibility to scan in/outbound mail.
With eTrust you can scan a file from the command-line like this:

C:\Program Files\CA\SharedComponents\ScanEngine\Inocmd32.exe

with arguments: -ACT MOVE -LIS:C:\virus.txt <file>

then all incoming and outgoing mail will be scanned

[kyte]

I downloaded this one on the weekend. I am a bit confused tho. there seems to be two engines...vet and inoculateIT. which of these is recommended as default?

[solarpowered candle]

Your choices Kyte :) It arrives with Innoculate as the scanner and monitor. But you can alternate around if you choose. Because the scanning is fast I always use Innoculate then do a scan with Vet straight after
.
A few settings that may be of interest Step-By-Step: Set Antivirus Software for Maximum Protection

Activate crucial settings to ensure that your system is completely protected.
these settings for optimising your e Trust anti virus for the best protection can be found at
http://my-etrust.com/news/pressreleasedetails.cfm?pressReleaseID=16
click on PC World: Step-By-Step
View Press Release
worth a check for those who may be utilising the version 7

If you are trialing firewalls at any time , I do recommend EZ Firewall from e trust . Its excellent .And also has mail protection with it as well as privacy and add blocking/cookie controll.

[fryr]

I would go with the default INOCULATE engine - I believe a recent review rated the INOCULATE engine full marks in all area except Macro viruses and in this scored 99.9%.

The VET engine on the otherhand scored 100% in the Macro test but dropped points in the standard and polymorphic test's.

I use INOCULATE for Real Time and manual scans. I have a scheduled job to update virus signatures at 04:45 and at 05:00 a full scan using inoculate and also at 05:00 a full scan using vet (this runs as soon as the inoculate scan has finished)

[meneer]

It's our company scanner (yes we pay for it :P ) and latest version will be equipped with content inspection (for http traffic inspection) and (as far as I know) an anti-spam function.

[AAP]

Hello,To all

Hey,fryr

Ok the Install went great no problems at all
but do i need these 3 running at all times
or can i stop them from running or is this a
bad idea also how in gods name do you
download an update for this scanner anyone

oh i also replaced the 2 files we talked about
now i did this before the reboot is that ok
or did i do it wrong well let me know here

are the ones i just asked about do i need to
have all 3 running at the same time

Thank you

[AAP]

Hi,Dollefie

I'm sorry thank you for the info on what you
where saying & if things go odd on me i will
try what you posted you have a good day

Good luck :)

[fryr]

RPC Server is not required - doesn't make much difference but free's up memory and makes it more secure.

Realtime Server is the RealTime protection from Viruses so you should leave this running

Job Server takes care of scheduled updates and scans so you should leave this running also.

To disable RPC Server you can disable this service from Control Panel - Administrative Tools - Services - Etrust Anti Virus RPC Server - Right Click - Properties - Startup Type = Disabled.

You should have replaced the 2 files before running setup but it will be OK just make sure that you have now copied the newer (from this thread) INODIST.INI to C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust Antivirus.
To check Load C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust Antivirus\INOCIT.EXE - Scanner Menu - Signature Update Options - Incoming Tab - Source should be ftpav.ca.com

Updates - Manual - Load C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust Antivirus\INOCIT.EXE - Scanner Menu - Signature Update Options - Download Now

Update - Automatic - Load C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust Antivirus\INOCIT.EXE - Scanner Menu - Signature Update Options - Enable Scheduled Download ticked and select the required auto update times.

[AAP]

Hi,fryr

Wow that was a fast reply ok i will do as you
posted if i don't use scheduled updates & scans
do i need to have it running at all or do i stop it
from running i keep seing a lot of talk about 2
scanners how do i know which one i have running
i'm talking about the one in my taskbar ::)

I thank you :)

[fryr]

You should always set up an Automated Virus update and a daily or weekly scan of your entire PC so you should leave the Job Server running.

You are advised to have the software provide realtime virus protection and in order to allow this you should leave the RealTime Server running.

The scanner defaults to the best detection engine "InoculateIT" for realtime protection and also for routine scans. You can see/change this as follows :-

Load C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust Antivirus\INOCIT.EXE - Scanner Menu - Local Scanner Options - Scanning Engine = InoculateIT

[solarpowered candle]

Or for a quick look ,

> right click blue monitor next to clock
> Real time options
> selections
In the box next to "scanning engine " will be highlighted the anti virus scanner you have for real time monitoring. Its a drop down so if you wish to change the scanner to Vet you can easily do so etc.

[AAP]

Hello,To all

Well so far i love the scanner but good god has
anyone at all been able to get the Auto update to
work here anyone at all what is it that you are doing
save me please :'( now i had a look at there site
here http://support.ca.com/Download/virussig.html

for a manual download but there are a ton of files
there i have no idea which files to download or need
i'm on Win2000Pro any help at all going nut's here

well you all have a good day

Good luck ;D

[fryr]

Grab this file.

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/xxxx.txt

link x-d out. Allowed attachment extensions are not be be circumvented in any way - paul

Remove the TXT extension

Copy it to your C:\Program Files\CA\eTrust Antivirus directory and replace the one held there - it should now auto update at the interval you have selected.

[Chuck57]

AAP, I use http://support.ca.com/Download/virussig.html

On that page, I scroll down just a little way to the ETrust Antivirus 6/7 downloads. You'll see the version that supports Win2000 and XP. Click on the incremental update and it's a fast download. After that, there are only a couple of buttons to click, a box to check and it's installed. Do the same for the Vet engine below it and it's done. Everything is done for you, the AV updates and you're ready to go. I have dialup access and it takes barely 2 minutes every other day to update.

[solarpowered candle]

If you subscribe to the E-News: Antivirus / AV-alert Newsletter it emails you daily any alerts and signiture updates. If you are manually updating its good to know .Mine updates as soon as I turn the pc on and go on line . But it appears it works diffirent for some . good luck . ( Its a very neat anti virus programme thats for sure and so is their firewall )
ps another consideration may be that the firewall is not allowing it to connect to update? I know that Look n stop will not allow ftp connections to update .

[Chuck57]

Good idea, solar. I didn't subscribe to the Enews. As for the AV, I've tried it with and without firewall. I had Sygate when I downloaded it and removed that before installing LooknStop. I tried the auto update and it still wouldn't work. I've gotten so used to manually updating now that I think I'd miss doing it if the auto update suddenly started working. I'm very happy with Etrust and plan to stay with it for as long as "forever" lasts.

[Blackcat]

I have heard good things about the VET engine, yet it is not the default one in Etrust AV.

Anyone have any information about how effective VET is compared to the Inoculate Engine?

Over at the Virus Bulletin both engines seem to perform as well as each other and the ITW virus detection has been excellent for both products of late.

PS I have seen fryr's post here in this thread. Are there any more?

If they are fairly evenly matched, why do CA seem to push the Inoculate engine as the better of the 2?

[solarpowered candle]

I know that freinds in australia have been using vet for some time and wont use anything else. Its quite expensive on its own to buy. Its not that well known perhaps in the northern hemisphere . http://www.vet.com.au/
I noticed that its attained 16 VB 100% awards in total. The failures were back in the beginning in 1998 of the virus bulletin awards . So its a very good performance since . It was considered back then as the speediest of the products reviewed ("Vet also remains the speediest of the products reviewed here, with low overheads from its on-access component as well as impressive throughput in both the hard disk and diskette speed tests."

Virus Bulletin, November '98.

Its still fast

[rav]

I use ETrust EZ AV and it uses the VET engine (no Innoculate IT engine), plus scans very fast and uses little resources at a very inexpensive price (about $20).

[Acadia]

-{ Quote: " quoting: rav link=board=24;threadid=9672;start=105#msg80133 date=1060915581]
I use ETrust EZ AV and it uses the VET engine (no Innoculate IT engine), plus scans very fast and uses little resources at a very inexpensive price (about $20).
" }-

Indeed, I switch back and forth between Etrust and Nod, I like them both. The ONLY thing I do not like about Etrust is that each virus signature update is almost a mb! Very slow for me to download. Most of Nods updates are small.

Acadia

[Paul Wilders]

Acadia,

-{ Quote: "The ONLY thing I do not like about Etrust is that each virus signature update is almost a mb! Very slow for me to download. Most of Nods updates are small." }-

These so called "delta updates" in use by NOD32 are the future - and appreciated by all users ;)

regards.

paul

[solarpowered candle]

. Im wondering has any one been using the heuristics scanner with their real time monitor or with their scanner .Also has any one been utilising any of the more advanced options that are available in the settings . As it comes with the default settings the above are not activated .
Also did any one fall foul to any of the wormz out there or did e Trust do its job . Thankz in advance

[minacross]

solarpowered candle,

I have NOD32 and eTrust promo 7 on my pc, but as NOD32 causes some problems with my win98se (illegal operations, well known issue for Eset people) I use eTrust as my on-access scanner - running vet engine - and NOD32 as my backup scanner (only on-demand scanner).
I enabled the heuristics option in eTrust of both on-access & on-demand scanner. It caused no false positives till now . ;D ;D
I set the program to scan memory besides boot sector and files also to move files if cure failed..
eTrust is doing a very good job, no viruses/worms were able to infect my machine till now (touch wood ;) ;) ).

[Guest2]

Just installed it on Windows ME and it seems to work fine.... :D

[bigc73542]

I run xp sp1 768 megs of ram 2.4 p4. When I do a scan with the etrust 7 prome server ed. when ever it reaches my digital imaging compressed files it freezes up. If I run an on demand scan of any arcive files after about thirty seconds of scanning it locks up tight. it takes a restart to get the comp going again. I don't know why but I can use The eZTrust armor av and it does the same thing. I can't figure it out. No other av I have tried on this comp has done this. Anyone else have this problem ???

[zonnet]

I think I read some time ago about eTrust promo causing huge problems following installation on Windows 2000 NTFS. Setting suggestions were given to avoid the problem. Anyone experiencing problems with NTFS file system? Something to pay attention to during or after the installation?
Thanks

Zonnet

[DolfTraanberg]

-{ Quote: " quoting: zonnet link=board=24;threadid=9672;start=120#msg106363 date=1070441322]
Anyone experiencing problems with NTFS file system? Something to pay attention to during or after the installation?
" }-
Never had any problems
Dolf