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December 22nd, 2006, 01:29 AM
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PC Tools free antivirus ??
Has anyone used and/or tested the PC Tools free antivirus product? It looks like it is the same as the paid except, as stated on the PCTools site:
"PC Tools AntiVirus 3.1 now offers complete anti-virus protection with a new free version, ensuring that everyone can afford to be using leading antivirus protection. The only restriction is that the message tags cannot be removed or edited, and that personalized support is not provided." Also, does anyone know which AV engine PC Tools uses for its AV? Thanks. http://www.pctools.com/anti-virus/features/ |
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December 22nd, 2006, 01:38 AM
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Re: PC Tools free antivirus ??
last i read, it uses the VirusBuster engine
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December 22nd, 2006, 01:53 AM
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Re: PC Tools free antivirus ??
I cannot remember what engine they use. i do remember however that they use a very weak engine and PCTools Antivirus is just not worth your time at all.
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December 22nd, 2006, 02:26 AM
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Re: PC Tools free antivirus ??
If we assume that pctools uses virusbuster engine than how pctools can release an antivirus that supports vista? virusbuster is yet to release an antivirus that supports vista. And i didn't find any freeantivirus offer on their website, i could only see a 30 days free trial offer. Please correct me if i am wrong.
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December 22nd, 2006, 02:30 AM
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Re: PC Tools free antivirus ??
I noticed that it has the same bug icon as Superantispyware Thats odd
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December 22nd, 2006, 03:17 AM
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Re: PC Tools free antivirus ??
From first glance it seems that it is still using the VirusBuster engine. It does not yet support Windows Vista. There is a free version but it is nagware or so it seems. If you do not purchase the software within 30 days, it will work but have message tags saying that this is the unregistered version, register today blah blah. Also, the technical support services are not so good if you choose to use the "free" edition.
I will try to get more information on this product. PC Tools AV was good when they used the KAV engine but now its just getting worse and worse.
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December 22nd, 2006, 01:38 PM
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December 23rd, 2006, 08:05 AM
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December 23rd, 2006, 09:19 AM
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Re: PC Tools free antivirus ??
there is a free version
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December 23rd, 2006, 11:49 AM
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Perhaps the free trial becomes the free version after the trial period if you decide not to purchase? |
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December 23rd, 2006, 01:49 PM
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December 23rd, 2006, 02:11 PM
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Re: PC Tools free antivirus ??
It seems that the trial version reverts to the free version when the trial time is up
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December 23rd, 2006, 03:01 PM
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Re: PC Tools free antivirus ??
but is it worth installing?
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December 23rd, 2006, 03:07 PM
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An AV that uses the VirusBuster engine isn't worth installing. |
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December 23rd, 2006, 03:30 PM
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I wouldn't use it at all in it's present form.
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December 23rd, 2006, 04:26 PM
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maybe you need a second opinion  lodore
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December 23rd, 2006, 04:32 PM
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lol i wouldn't trust pc tools either.
i use dr web cure it as my backup av scanner. lodore
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December 23rd, 2006, 04:34 PM
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i await big things for version 5 just as you do with the advanced heuristics, its all good p.s. no pc tools software even comes into the equation  oh, and lodore.. nothing on tele, at least speed is on ch4, just starting now. lol |
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December 23rd, 2006, 04:37 PM
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it did take me along time to get to have kaspersky on my main pc but its working great.
i cant wait for the new heuristic engine in kaspersky. i also cant wait to see the new faster dr web engine,better heuristics and newer interface. lodore
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