Anti-Malware on Vista 64 Bit Suggestions

Discussion in 'other anti-malware software' started by Celestial Lord, Dec 25, 2008.

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  1. Celestial Lord

    Celestial Lord Registered Member

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    Howdy,

    I currently use ESET NOD32 anti-virus, Windows Defender, and Windows Firewall on Windows Vista 64 bit, along with a hardware firewall. I used to use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, but its real-time protection does not work on Windows Vista 64 bit. I feel a bit naked without some form of anti-spyware other than NOD32 and Windows Defender. What other anti-malware solution(s) would y'all recommend? Is Windows Firewall good enough with a hardware firewall, or should I look at another software firewall?
     
  2. firzen771

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    windows firewall and hardware firewall should be sufficient for most people
     
  3. vijayind

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    You could try Norton Anti-Bot / Primary Response SafeConnect, if you want some IDS/Behavioral protection.

    Firewall: Comodo Firewall runs fine on Vista 64. Including Defense+ HIPS.
     
  4. demonon

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    Why dont you try lua + norton uac tool.
     
  5. tonyf1971

    tonyf1971 Registered Member

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    I am using SuperAntispyware pro with the real time protection enabled on Vista x64 works a treat with no issues.
     
  6. TechOutsider

    TechOutsider Registered Member

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    The Norton UAC is in public beta and currently only works with Norton IS.
     
  7. entropism

    entropism Registered Member

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    Not true at all. HOWEVER, it will only work on an Admin account. The second I made myself a standard user, it stopped working.
     
  8. Kees1958

    Kees1958 Registered Member

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    Endorse that, together with Windows Defender's IDS
     
  9. gery

    gery Registered Member

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    SAS works very well on vista and it's presence is almost unnoticeable .
     
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    Thats because it doesnt scan in realtime?
     
  11. entropism

    entropism Registered Member

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    SAS pro does...
     
  12. GES/POR

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    U mean the boottime and shutdown scan?
     
  13. entropism

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    no, not the bootup and shutdown scans. But it does protect while the computer is up and running.
     
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