Ewido: worth paying for the resident scanner?

[AShaR]

Originally Posted by Blackcat

Simply COPY to floppy or FlashDrive and then use this to transfer to your second machine.

But even with BOClean it may still be worthwhile using the free Ewido as an on-demand AT file scanner

Well that's the beauty of it. I have Ewido's on demand scanner installed on both pc's anyhow and they update automatically very nicely

I am just looking through the Processguard forum right now though and there seems to be a dispute as to how well BOClean/PG runs with other programmes wrt CPU usage. I am wary about conflicts with other running processes so will hold off making a decision just yet. Ewido works fine with other programmes but I don't want to pay for the privelege twice every year. Against that, BOClean's cost efficiency will only be worthwhile if there are no conflicts.

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showt...t=68888&page=2

[Eldar]

Originally Posted by AShaR

Ewido works fine with other programmes but I don't want to pay for the privelege twice every year.

You don't have to pay once or twice a year IIRC. I've read it somewhere here, but can't find the topic.
You only have to pay for a new version = 3.0 to 4.0. Signatures are included in your version or am I wrong.
I also bought Ewido, because it plays nicely on my system and it gives me extra protection.

Edit: I must have been dreaming I think

Purchase includes: Signature and software update subscription for 1 year
http://www.ewido.net/images/trans.gif
With the purchase of the ewido security suite 3.0 you get (starting with the first update of your software) all signature and software updates provided free of charge for one year, including all new available program features and versions of the software.

but I don't mind paying once a year for it, same as my antivirus, anti-spyware and so on. It updates daily without any problem at all.

[sinbad370]

Originally Posted by Eldar

You don't have to pay once or twice a year IIRC. I've read it somewhere here, but can't find the topic.
You only have to pay for a new version = 3.0 to 4.0. Signatures are included in your version or am I wrong.
I also bought Ewido, because it plays nicely on my system and it gives me extra protection.

The Ewido Interface on the lower right hand side shows the yearly license experation date.

I agree it is a very good program.

[Eldar]

Originally Posted by sinbad370

The Ewido Interface on the lower right hand side shows the yearly license experation date.

Where do I find that?

I agree it is a very good program.

Indeed it is.

[sinbad370]

I don't see it on yours. I just did a double check on mine and it is right below limitations none. Im not sure how to include an image or i would to give you a view of it.

[peter.ewido]

It depends on when you bought the software and what license model was current back then

[Eldar]

Originally Posted by sinbad370

Im not sure how to include an image or i would to give you a view of it.

Thanks for verifying. Have a look at this topic to know how to include an image.

Originally Posted by fish25

It depends on when you bought the software and what license model was current back then

Oh, that explains it. I've been looking all over to find it.
Thanks for letting me & others know.

[sinbad370]

thanks lets see if this works.

[Eldar]

Originally Posted by sinbad370

thanks lets see if this works.

You're welcome.
Congratulations, I can see your expiration date now, but not on mine. fish25 explained why.

[AShaR]

There are a couple of issues I still need resolved regarding BOClean but I am going to open another thread as I think it is possibly getting away from where this one started out. Thanks everyone.

[RAV]

Consider TrojanHunter since it offers a resident guard and a scanner, has great support, and upgrades plus the rules (signatures) are free. The guard is also light on resourses and the program is very easy to use. The latest version also autoupdates its ruleset on a given time each day or you can update on demand. I run this on 2 PCs (I do have a 2 user license) and have never had any problems.

http://www.trojanhunter.com/

[AShaR]

Originally Posted by RAV

Consider TrojanHunter since it offers a resident guard and a scanner, has great support, and upgrades plus the rules (signatures) are free. The guard is also light on resourses and the program is very easy to use. The latest version also autoupdates its ruleset on a given time each day or you can update on demand. I run this on 2 PCs (I do have a 2 user license) and have never had any problems.

http://www.trojanhunter.com/

That looks very interesting in that there are no yearly subscriptions at least at the moment. i would prefer to pay one fixed fee than a yearly fee if possible. How much is a 2 user license, I couldn't find any information on the site?

EDIT: it's ok I found it $89 which is steep but would be worth considering if it was for the lifetime of the product or at least guaranteed for more than one year. I will probably give it a trial though, in that time there should be more information on software upgrades on most other programmes as well.

[RAV]

I have been using TH for a few years now and it has been upgraded for free several times and the rules are updated often as well. While they won't guarantee that they will never charge for upgrades/updates in the future, I have been using the program for a few years now and I am quite pleased with my purchase. Support on their forum is also very good and I wouldn't be afraid to buy from them.

[AShaR]

I have downloaded a trial version of TH on my family pc and am about to run a first scan now. I don't expect it will turn up much as I ran an Ewido scan a week or so ago and it's mostly tracking cookis that turn up. Still, should get a look and feel of the programme which is always helpful.

[AShaR]

Just thought I'd let you all know that I decided to go with Ewido after all. I got a very good deal which didn't cost me much at all and for the price it was worth taking a license on both computers. Even so it was a tough choice. At the advertised prices I would definitely have gone for BOClean which in all honesty might have been designed for people in my position. A realtime scanner for use on multiple machines with no yearly licenses. I would have no hesitation in going with BOClean in a year's time. Bottom line is there are 3 or 4 very highly rated AT's out there and you wouldn't go far wrong with any of them budget permitting.

[sinbad370]

Either way( BOClean,Ewido,A2,TH,TDS3) you win. They are all outstanding products.
Good hunting
Ken

[AShaR]

Originally Posted by sinbad370

Either way( BOClean,Ewido,A2,TH,TDS3) you win. They are all outstanding products.
Good hunting
Ken

Yes they all have their strengths. I was very happy to go with BOClean as well but future plans are all quite vague and I didn't get a mail replied which was sent a few days ago. Ewido replied very fast and I like the direction they are headed. I got a good deal and in a year's time I am sure I will be able to re-evaluate when all these AT vendors will probably have the next generation on the market

TH and TDS-3 were all given serious consideration as well and if I had to buy a single license I would have given them even more serious consideration, but the two license option is just a bit out of my range at the moment.