AntiVir 7 Premium Open Beta

Discussion in 'other anti-virus software' started by Stefan Kurtzhals, Nov 25, 2005.

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  1. Stefan Kurtzhals

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    I have simply disabled my present AV and I see this message on setup.

    Do we need to completely uninstall our primary AV?

    I did try out the previous German beta but this was completely uninstalled.
     

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    Very good :) I've already submited this news to AntiVir 6 fans on my local forums:D
     
  4. Stefan Kurtzhals

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    If you have AntiVir 6 installed before, you need to uninstall it. You might want to save ANTIVIR0.VDF - ANTIVIR3.VDF and restore them later when you switch back to AV6.
     
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    Will there be AntiVir 7 Classic (free) launched at same time as Premium one or there won't be any AntiVir 7 free edition?
     
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    Found a stray registry entry; removed and now I can install ;) :D
     
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    Very modern GUI and update speed was very impressive this time compared to the Classic version. But this was on a fast cable connection here at work.

    Servers responded immediately. Stefan are these servers different to the "Classic" servers?

    Guard has a relatively large footprint of over 30MB VM. But I have 2GB RAM on this machine so RTM seems very light.
     

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    Scanner options.
     

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    Real-time Monitor.
     

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    Configuration of Running Guard.
     

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    Scanner configuration.
     

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    Expert Mode with RTM settings. Notice archive checking.
     

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    Configuration of MailGuard.
     

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    MailGuard.
     

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    Extended threat categories. Also has a very extensive Help-File.

    All in all a very impressive package on the surface, particularly with incremental updating and the seemingly better Server response.
     

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    I will have to ask some guys in the Windows team which update servers this version is using - but as it is the Premium beta I would guess it's the Premium servers. Which means of course they are faster than the AV Classic servers.
     
  17. waters

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    Well i have just gone back to useing free version.Contact and update are now instant at any time of the day.If wildman installed now i think he would be impressed.
     
  18. wildman

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    :) O.k., I may just do this, and I sure hope you are correct about the server(s), because I do not want to have to start blasting away again.

    Thanks
    Wildman

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    I see this checkbox "scans memory". Does AntiVir use a file scanner for memory scanning?
     
  20. waters

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    I am in the uk and have checked hourly.Useing version 6 free,i have had instant connection with the servers.I hape this is now universal.
     
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    How long before the beta expires, and will there be a free version, or just this soon to be pay premium version?
     
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    Maybe you should be a tester. Who knows you might get a free licence at the end. ;)
     
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    ^^^
    A free license? LOL, you must be kidding.
     
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    A temporary license file can be downloaded that is valid until Dec. 6th.
    The Classic free version will still be available.

    Differences include;

    " In comparison with the AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic (freeware), the Premium-version provides more comfort amongst others: * Pop3 scanner (mail Guard) * Modern graphic surface * Fully automated update function * Exclusive download server * Scan function for lists and folders * Telephone support ( with costs) * License manager"
    Depending on the program, Beta testers can be rewarded with free licenses.
     
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    It could be worth a lot to Antivir to advertise "Tested by Wildman." ;) :D
     
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