G-Data Newest Product Version

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  1. G Data Ed

    G Data Ed Registered Member

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    I am sure that most of you have seen this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8f-cQeHHZI). It gives some great examples of our web filter and malware/rootkit blocker in action...

    Posted by a user like yourselves...
     
  2. ghidorah68

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    Hi everyone, is there a way to omit my hard drives that just have MP3 files or items I don't want scanned from the manual scan. I know you can filter with the monitor, but I don't really need all my music scanned.

    Another thing that I noticed, the behavior blocking process always jumps up to 05 on my CPU when viewing the task manager. Not a big deal I guess, but why does it have to do that...what is it monitoring?

    But anyway, I really love the program...I'm wondering in the 2012 version if it will incorporate the 5.0 engine from Avast!

    Thanks
    Chuck
     
  3. G Data Ed

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    Hi Chuck! Our software performs file fingerprinting, so all files are scanned on the very first scan event. From that point on, only files that are added or modified are scanned. However, you can, in SecurityCenter, go to Virus check/Options.../Advanced... and switch the File Types parameter from "All files" to "Program files and documents only."

    Hope this helps...

    P.S. I'm looking into which AV engines we will be using in our 2012 products. We no longer advertise which ones we are using (though most of you know) because we may change them, depending on overall performance and resource efficiency.
     
  4. chris1341

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    Languy99? he has his own youtube channel with hundreds of reviews and is a Global Mod and Comodo Hero over at their forums. Even for this illustrious forum the phrase 'just like you' really does not apply. :D :D :D

    My own opinion is his reviews are somewhat facile and products should not be chosen because of them. They do give a hint of the look and feel of different products though.

    Anyway got a mag deal for 3 months GDATA AV and certainly for raw detection its very good. A bit weighty in feel though in these early days.

    Cheers
     
  5. Ford Prefect

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    You can define a new scheduled scanjob and exclude directories which contain your MP3 files.
    This job then can also be started manually when ever you want.

    cheers,
    Ford
     
  6. bellgamin

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    Languy is NOT a user "like yourselves." He is wedded to Comodo products, and seldom takes the time to fully understand how to configure and use the security software that he reviews. Result: the reviews are entertaining at times, but have little value otherwise. It is the desperate producer who would cite one of his reviews as a testimony to any software.
     
  7. Noob

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    Wow, so you're expecting to change engine? :rolleyes:
     
  8. nessy90

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    Gday bellgamin, I dont understand youre point, I whatched the video and there was nothing that would suggest the review was in any way tainted or one sided, if anything from a novices point of view I came away thinking that G-Data was one of the better programs, Im running it at the moment (AV 2011) and am very happy with it, all be it only for a couple of days.

    Nessy:)
     
  9. Rilla927

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    Yes, I'm referring to web filtering (proxy service).

    For example Avast Proxy Service uses a local host (local port 12080) and port 80 would be the remote port.

    We would need to know this for G-Data to work properly.

    Thanks Ed
     
  10. bellgamin

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    My point was not to disparage G-data. Rather, I was saying that I give zero weight to Languy's reviews. His stuff is often entertaining but is not (IMO) something that should be referenced by a software's producers as having any significance whatsoever, whether positive or negative.

    I agree that G-data is an excellent AV. Superb protection. A bit too heavy for my old computer but I have it on the short list of AVs I will consider when I get a new box (probably when Windows8 is released).
     
  11. nessy90

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    No worries thanks for that.

    Nessy
     
  12. G Data Ed

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    If I offended anyone with my comments regarding the YouTube video, then I am sorry. I don't know the guy from Adam (I also hope you'll forgive me for not knowing the guy). My point was that he was giving some good examples of how the web filter works effectively.

    That's all I wanted you to take away from that post.
     
  13. SweX

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    No worries Ed.

    It's just that, that Languy99 tends to like One particular vendor more than other vendors wich isn't fairplay.

    However, I did understand your point anyway;)
     
  14. Noob

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    I don't think anyone was offended.
    Bellgamin was just giving his point of view of those videos.

    And Eddie just wanted to show the webfilter in action which is nice :thumb: ;)
     
  15. dawmdt

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    Can anyone comment on the performance impact of running G-Data, and also it's performance during scanning?

    I've anecdotally heard it can be quite bad but was considering taking a look due to it's excellent reported detection rates. Am running MSE2 at the moment (overall set-up in signature) and am happy with the performance impact on the system but am not particular happy with its performance when scanning or cleaning... given G-Data's good detection rates that seemed like a good alternative?

    Thoughts?
     
  16. ghidorah68

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    I have to say I'm impressed with the feel of my system while running the suite. It actually seems even more responsive than while I'm running my normal AV of choice. I think the secret is to actually use your system and let it get used to your system. I love it!

    Thanks
    Chuck
     
  17. Cimmerian

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    No noticeable performance impact noticed on my system, running the suite. Also, during a full scan, had several tabs opened in Firefox, while listening to some music using Windows Media Player, and everything ran without a hiccup.

    I agree with ghidorah68, try it...you'll like it!
     
  18. nessy90

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    Im running OA Premium, Prevex SOL, Superantispyware, and G-Data, I added G-Data only a couple of days ago and it made no noticeable difference to my systeme, Im running Win7 32bit with 4gig of memory, Intel Core 2 duo 3.16 gig chip.
    As for detection it hasnt been needed yet so I cant comment.

    Nessy:cool:
     
  19. LODBROK

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    @G Data Ed
    As a former user of G Data 2010 I'm glad to see a USA presence being established. Having been on the receiving end of the "For Germany Only" product/tech support, I didn't renew my three licenses last September.

    If your office is still around when 2012 is released I might become a customer again; right now I'm still jaded. By popular acclaim and editorial content G Data is a superb product.

    Bad idea IMHO. I would think the same if Kawasaki wouldn't want to announce they've switched from Nissin to Brembo. Or Kayaba to Showa. Why not??

    BTW, expect to see a marked decline in the enthusiasm for your product here at Wilders once all the free trials expire. This is the home of the Where's My Free Steak Dinner? Circus. :cautious:

    And, let's see, what else? Oh yeah... languy99 couldn't test a pencil eraser. All he does is consistently demonstrate that a toddler has better cursor control and copy/paste skills. You don't need any forgiveness - he and the other yoo toob "testers" snow job most everyone. IMHO (again) any test where Web filtering intervenes should be repeated with that feature disabled.

    Best wishes and good luck to you and the G Data USA crew. :thumb:
     
  20. ghidorah68

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    I don't get negativity.

    At least they are trying to make an effort.

    I think you will always have that core customer who swears by one product.
     
  21. The Hammer

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    If I was a prospective customer I'd want to know which engines it used for sure.
     
  22. m0unds

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    it's not like it's hard to install the trial in a vm or on your box and quickly figure out which engines they're using anyway. if you're a prospective customer, i'd wager you'd want to try the product first, and in doing so, you could also figure out which engines they're using.

    my guess is that gdata wants their product to be theirs, not "the product that uses engines produced by a & b vendors" akin to f-secure or any of the dozen other companies that license engines and don't proudly proclaim which one(s) they use on their product pages.

    i'd also guess that the majority of their users don't really care whose engines are being used, so long as their machine is protected.
     
  23. The Hammer

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    :eek: This prospective user never claimed to be interested in following the majority.
     
  24. Securon

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    Good Evening ! Dawmdt...I've found a full scan on my system takes on an average twenty six minutes. As G-Data Ed mentioned after your initial scan the digital fingerprinting eliminates a lot of redundant files...and I'm looking at even lower scan averages in future scans. Now I'm running the Anti-Virus and once you become acquainted with it's features...it takes care of business. I'm only using two gigs of ram without any lagging or system drag. As other members have stated it's all in the evaluation. Try...compare...and decide. Sincerely...Securon
     
  25. The Hammer

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    There's a lack of a search feature on the site. I'm trying to find out a little more on how the "silent firewall" works
     
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