Using Avira and Virtualization Software

I run Shadow Defender to freeze my C drive but was thinking about running Avira premium as an extra security measure. How do you run Avira or any other AV and virtualization software? Should I install the program to another drive besides C? Or, do you install to C, then freeze your drive? Just curious and thanks.

Gary

 

You can install Avira to C with no problems. You can add it to your SD exclusion list so that it will update even in shadow mode. It is really the ultimate in security as the AV might be able to neutralize the very few but real threats to the virtual system, and also warn you about what is entering the virtual volume for the record.

 

the only problem could be that avira will alert you about not performed update or scans. cause this information is stored in the registry.

 

How can this problem be overcome when Using Avira with SD and thanks.

Gary

 

I have Avira Personal with my XP laptop shadowed by ShadowUser, which my wife uses it every other day, and occasionally starting the computer I get these alerts Leo2005 is talking about. Not a big deal, I either skip or update.

I have Avira premium with my Vista laptop shadowed by Shadow Defender, and perhaps because the computer is almost always on, I never get these alerts. I personally don't see it as a problem, but may be I haven't quite understood your question.

 

Thanks for that confirmation. All sounds good.

Gary

 

What about Windows update? What happens when windows update and you restart your computer? Will the computer always stay in an upatched state without these updates?

Peace

 

To update Windows, I usally restart taking C out of shadow mode, update and then place it back in shadow mode. Have Windows updates set to just notify me of new updates.

Gary

 

well you could disabled the announcement in the antivir configuration.

i don't know if there is a possibilty in shadow defender to allow some regkeys to be updated. if yes you could try to add the avira regkeys there.