I Like Avast

[kjdemuth]

Originally Posted by Montmorency

What I mean is that with those 3 apps conflicts should be expected.
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It could be a number of conflicts. Just because it works well on someones desktop doesn't mean it will on my laptop. The time I used Comodo firewall and avast, I still had the issue with slower web browsing and slower start up. It clearly must be something else that is causing the conflict. What is the conflict? I'm not really sure. As I said there are plenty of free Av's out there that don't have the same conflicts. As joeblack mentioned his combo seems to be working fine for him.

[Montmorency]

Originally Posted by kjdemuth

It could be a number of conflicts.

Indeed.
It could just be the crapware pre-installed in your machine, and/or programs you installed, and/or programs wrongly unistalled...

But, personally, I wouldn'g go with Comodo/avast.

[kjdemuth]

Yeah I don't have any "crapware" on my laptop. Nor do I have any improperly installed programs. Thanks for assuming it's something wrong on my system. Fact is that many folks are running Comodo Firewall and Avast without issues.
As I said before I've run earlier versions of Avast free and comodo firewall without any problems.

[Technical]

Thanks for the positive feedback guys

[Montmorency]

Originally Posted by kjdemuth

Fact is that many folks are running Comodo Firewall and Avast without issues.

And many are running the combo with issues.

I'm not trying to bash Comodo nor Avast, quite the oposite; they are top notch in their own fields.

But if I would have glitches with both together (assuming it was not my machine), I would ditch one of them.

[kjdemuth]

Originally Posted by Technical

Thanks for the positive feedback guys

I know right! Ok. I'll stop.

[jadinolf]

Originally Posted by snerd

I liked AIS so much I popped for the $29 special they offered awhile back! It's slicker than snot on a doorknob! Of course, I use Linux Mint mostly, but it's good security in Windows.

I popped for 2 3 computer licenses for avast! Internet Security.

Now, since I only have 5 computers, I'm going to have to buy another computer.

Yes, I love it.

[JerryM]

Originally Posted by jadinolf

I popped for 2 3 computer licenses for avast! Internet Security.

Now, since I only have 5 computers, I'm going to have to buy another computer.

Yes, I love it.

Make sure you have enough computers to trial all the AVs you want to.
I have been looking for a "steal" of a deal for the IS. I have two of the specials for the Pro version. I keep looking, and while I have seen what appears to be good deals all are downloads from stores I am not familiar with so don't trust the downloads.

If anyone sees a great deal please post.

Both the free and IS versions have run well on my laptop. Not even a hiccup.

Regards,
Jerry

[abu shofwan]

AIS performed well at http://www.nsslabs.com/reports/analy...ulnerabilities

Only 4 vendors – Avast, Kaspersky, McAfee and Trend Micro – successfully blocked all attacks delivered over both HTTP and HTTPS.

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[JerryM]

Those results seem strange to me in view of the AV-C tests.
Jerry

[Vladimyr]

Originally Posted by JerryM

Make sure you have enough computers to trial all the AVs you want to.
I have been looking for a "steal" of a deal for the IS. I have two of the specials for the Pro version. I keep looking, and while I have seen what appears to be good deals all are downloads from stores I am not familiar with so don't trust the downloads.

If anyone sees a great deal please post.

Both the free and IS versions have run well on my laptop. Not even a hiccup.

Regards,
Jerry

+1
I'm looking for 3 to 5 PCs at around US $9 per user, per year (i.e. what I paid last time ) - anytime between now and January.

[JerryM]

Originally Posted by Vladimyr

+1
I'm looking for 3 to 5 PCs at around US $9 per user, per year (i.e. what I paid last time ) - anytime between now and January.

Are you looking for the IS? Pro versions are still available for $9.99 as a download.
http://store.downloadcrew.com/
Jerry

[adrenaline7]

I usually recommend Avast Free over the other AV's to people who won't learn something like Comodo, LUA & SRP, or sandboxie.

Avast Internet Security sounds rock solid since you can Sandbox whatever you want with it.

[JerryM]

Originally Posted by adrenaline7

I usually recommend Avast Free over the other AV's to people who won't learn something like Comodo, LUA & SRP, or sandboxie.

Avast Internet Security sounds rock solid since you can Sandbox whatever you want with it.

I admit I do not understand the sandbox. I need to find a good and simple explanation of how it works. I think I have read some threads where someone has had trouble with the Avast sandbox, but not sure.

The Avast IS is running so well I may just go with it instead of another AV, but would like to find a bargain. I also want to try KIS 2013 when it is placed on the market.

Jerry

[adrenaline7]

It is my understanding that Avasts Sandbox in Avast Internet Security is essentially just like the product Sandboxie.

In Sandboxie for example suppose you to secure your browser or media player as much as possible. You can open your browser or media player inside the sandbox, a virtual environment seperate from your computer, to use the browser or media player.

In other words, the browser or media player, or whatever you run in the sandbox is running in "pretend land" which is discarded as soon as you close your browser or media player.

So having a fully configurable Sandbox + Avast + Firewall seems excellent to me.

[JerryM]

Originally Posted by adrenaline7

It is my understanding that Avasts Sandbox in Avast Internet Security is essentially just like the product Sandboxie.

In Sandboxie for example suppose you to secure your browser or media player as much as possible. You can open your browser or media player inside the sandbox, a virtual environment seperate from your computer, to use the browser or media player.

In other words, the browser or media player, or whatever you run in the sandbox is running in "pretend land" which is discarded as soon as you close your browser or media player.

So having a fully configurable Sandbox + Avast + Firewall seems excellent to me.

It does seem to be a good idea, but it also gives some problems. I have not used it so can't make an assessment on my machines.

I have to wonder if it is worth it since I have never had any malware or problems with my passwords being stolen. Of course that does not mean I cannot have such problems.
Thanks for the explanation.

Regards,
Jerry

[SbUniT]

free is always good!!!
paid ones do not iterate as much as it used to be.
AV seems very quiet.
I heard that they produce their own virus so that people will keep buying their license.
is that statement true?

[Amit]

Originally Posted by SbUniT

paid ones do not iterate as much as it used to be.

Really? And what made you think that?

[Amit]

Originally Posted by SbUniT

AV seems very quiet.
I heard that they produce their own virus so that people will keep buying their license.
is that statement true?

Here you go.

[Vladimyr]

Originally Posted by JerryM

Are you looking for the IS? Pro versions are still available for $9.99 as a download.
http://store.downloadcrew.com/
Jerry

Yeah I saw that, and it is right within my 'miserly' price target
The way I see it, I don't really need to pay for AV protection but would like to stay with AIS if it doesn't cost me too much.

1. I already have spare licenses for other products (including Bullguard that you mentioned elsewhere) which I could use if I did not prefer avast!.

2. Only 2 of my machines are for commercial use so if I want to, I can always use 'avast! Free' on the other 3, but...

3. Those 2 machines run XP Pro and I find the integrated avast! FW provides excellent outbound protection. (The anti-spam I could easily live without.)

[jadinolf]

Originally Posted by JerryM

Make sure you have enough computers to trial all the AVs you want to.
I have been looking for a "steal" of a deal for the IS. I have two of the specials for the Pro version. I keep looking, and while I have seen what appears to be good deals all are downloads from stores I am not familiar with so don't trust the downloads.

If anyone sees a great deal please post.

Both the free and IS versions have run well on my laptop. Not even a hiccup.

Regards,
Jerry

I got mine directly from avast!

1 year, 3 computers $29.99

1 year, 3 computers $34.99

I'm 78 years old - don't need more.

[The Hammer]

What kind of things can a new user expect to run into with the free version of Avast? For instance is the sandbox on by default? I'm askiing because a lot of people coming to Avast from another program will not have encountered a sandbox before.

[JerryM]

Originally Posted by The Hammer

What kind of things can a new user expect to run into with the free version of Avast? For instance is the sandbox on by default? I'm askiing because a lot of people coming to Avast from another program will not have encountered a sandbox before.

The free version does not have a sandbox.
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download
The sandbox does not work by default in the Pro and IS versions. You have to choose to use the sandbox in individual browsers.

I tried it in AIE, but the browsers, IE 9 and FF, did not work properly. The IE 9 I could not open some of the bookmark folders and click on the bookmarks then FF stopped working and the sandbox tab showed, but I could not get rid of it.

These problems also persisted after I unchecked the "use sandbox". I restarted, but nothing changed. I ended up removing AIS and am now using Avast Pro, but not the sandbox. I do like the Safezone.

I realize that with enough help, and effort I might make it work, but I am not willing to put forth much effort for something I do not need. I have never used a sandbox.

Regards,
Jerry

[The Hammer]

Thanks for the input Jerry.

[JerryM]

Originally Posted by The Hammer

Thanks for the input Jerry.

You are very welcome.
Jerry