updates_ext are extended signature files, for a more advanced level of detection. updates_x is the ultimate paranoid database update option...
The only way to update NOD32 manually is by installing the Administrator version and then setting up a mirror folder, which will be updated with...
So it's clear now that the tester is creating files on the fly ...then why KAV 4.5 is failing all 4 tests? I hope this test wasn't designed...
I did disable the RTM before installing the program. Then I excluded the installed path from RTM detection. Then I enabled RTM back and fired up...
KAV Personal Pro 4.5 failed all 4, OTOH McAfee VirusScan Enterprise beta catches all. One thing I noted that 4 files were saved in the C:\ root...
I've been using Kerio 2.1.5 firewall for quite some time. I must admit that I'm very satisfied with its performance, security and low memory...
Here comes my biased ranking, based on my own experiences and findings. #1 - KAV, F-Secure or McAfee (I tested versions 7.03 Pro and 7.10...
While it's definitely good to have one, heuristics doesn't elevate much the performance of an AV program. It's merely an addon package in case of...
It's true that both Tiny and Kerio emerged from the same product, however, there is no similarity between Tiny 5.x and Kerio 4.x as of today....
Take a look at Tiny Personal Firewall. It comes bundled with an excellent sandbox which will protect your system very nicely. However, because of...
AFAIK, McAfee 8.x can't be updated using DATs/SuperDATs. These update files are compatible with 7.x products, though. - AgentX
IMO, both KAV and McAfee are good at detection and removal of trojans.
Not sure about taking a Mensa test. Certified intellectuals are a Royal PITA. ;D TDS-3 is, without any doubt, one of the best AT programs...
Don't take my word for anything. You've got to live it to gain some experience. ;) Sure, I'll post a personal (and subjective) review as soon as...
Thanks for the cookie, snowbound. And a very warm merry Christmas to all of you! @Primrose It doesn't really matter whether the girl stands...
Hi snowbound! Thanks for the link. I'll definitely read it tomorrow; it's 3:45 AM now. BTW, I'm fairly new here ...so I need some time to get...
Yeah, I agree with Technodrome. CSAV has been in business for long. It's simply unbelievable that they don't know about zoo viruses and et...
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Thanks for calling it 'nice'. Haha! ;D BTW, reference to 'light years' was not an error, it was purposely typed. I added it as a pun on 'SETI'...
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