Opinions on F-Secure AV

Discussion in 'other anti-virus software' started by fatpizzaman, Apr 17, 2002.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. fatpizzaman

    fatpizzaman Registered Member

    Joined:
    Feb 27, 2002
    Posts:
    52
    Does anyone here use F-Secure AV? Has it ever failed you?
     
    fatpizzaman, Apr 17, 2002
    #1
  2. swisscoms

    swisscoms Registered Member

    Joined:
    Feb 10, 2002
    Posts:
    96
    Location:
    Sion, VS. Switzerland
    Hello fatpizzaman, I use F-Secure with great success on one of my PC's. I find it excellent at "sniffing out" bugs in ZIP files. Updates are also frequent and their support is extremely polite and prompt. Scan speed is about average. I think it has 3 engines running, however I might be wrong. I am sure Paul would verify that for you, as he is the expert on these programmes. It is a bit pricey though, but it does give peace of mind. Regards, Peter.
     
    swisscoms, Apr 17, 2002
    #2
  3. Paul Wilders

    Paul Wilders Administrator

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2001
    Posts:
    12,475
    Location:
    The Netherlands
    fatpizzaman,

    I fully agree with swisscoms; a top notch anti-virus - though a bit (too?) expensive IMHO.

    regards.

    paul
     
    Paul Wilders, Apr 17, 2002
    #3
  4. Technodrome

    Technodrome Security Expert

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2002
    Posts:
    2,140
    Location:
    New York
    No you are not wrong!!!! F-secure uses 3 engines:
    F-Secure F-Prot - 3.09.507
    F-Secure AVP    -  3.55.160.3210
    F-Secure Orion  -  1.02.15

    As I said befor F-Secure is top AV scanner!!!

    Current Version is 5.30 Windows 9x/2000/NT
                        Windows XP 5.31

    Technodrome
     
    Technodrome, Apr 17, 2002
    #4
  5. root

    root Registered Member

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2002
    Posts:
    1,723
    Location:
    Missouri, USA
    I have it as my resident AV protection. The only thing it lacks for me is pop3 monitoring. It will detect anything being opened though.
    The Orion module doesn't get updated very often, but the other two do.
    Excellent product as far as I'm concerned.
    Yes, it would be better for it to cost $29.95 for 1 yr.
     
    root, Apr 17, 2002
    #5
  6. wizard

    wizard Registered Member

    Joined:
    Feb 9, 2002
    Posts:
    818
    Location:
    Europe - Germany - Duesseldorf
    A 'cheaper' solution for F-Secure is to buy Kaspersky Anti Virus. Regarding the latest test from the testcenter of University Magdeburg there is no real difference between the results of KAV and F-Secure.

    Anyway F-Secure is a fine program but for home users it is too expensive.

    wizard
     
    wizard, Apr 18, 2002
    #6
  7. Tinribs

    Tinribs Registered Member

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 2002
    Posts:
    734
    Location:
    England
    It IS geared toward commercial use,and thus its support is second to none.
     
    Tinribs, Apr 18, 2002
    #7
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...