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  1. trjam

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    I got hit by Win32:Sirefef last night, and well, I tried quite a few products to remove it to no avail. MSE actually almost got rid of it but it kept coming up in memory. It even got through FD-ISR. I had to remove FD-ISR and reinstall a new snapshot to get rid of it. Kaspersky was one of the ones I didnt try and wished I had. 6 main ones all failed on cleaning it out.
     
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  2. Page42

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    But you weren't running Sandboxie then, were you?
     
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  3. trjam

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    nope, but wont leave home without it now.;)
     
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  4. Securon

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    Good Evening ! Page 42 ... Re:Vipre...I feel that there are three levels of support at Gfi...at Sunbelt their were two levels of accountability the CEO...Alex Eckleberry...and Sales and Customer Support...and they were very knowledgeable and customer focused. Other than Nick and Larrycore at the Gfi forums the transition too Gfi in my eyes has taken a product that had great potential too a band aid patched debacle. Like you Vipre is in my license garage not to be used again. Sincerely...Securon
     
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  5. m0unds

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    i've since bailed on it as well.
     
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  6. Page42

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    And from reading your entries and contributions on VIPRE in the past, I'd say they have lost a dedicated and informed customer/user. Too bad for them.

    One of these days I just have to share what tech support wrote back to me when I asked them about VIPRE's Secure File Eraser. Unbelievable, and frightening, at the same time.
     
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  7. SweX

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    Hmm...are they gonna release new tests every day now ? :doubt:
     
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  8. Tarnak

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    I have been a user and beta tester of Vipre since it began, but I am seriously thinking of saying goodbye to it. It just isn't the same company since it got taken over by GFI.

    BTW, I have never used the additional utility options that come with Vipre, e.g. Secure File Eraser. I have never ever wanted that in an AV.
     
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  9. Page42

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    I haven't necessarily wanted or needed it either, but since it's there, and there is virtually no info about it, I thought I'd ask. I also happen to need an eraser program since the ones I am trying with SBIE aren't working too well on my W7 box.

    Let me ask you, have MRG Flash Test results influenced your thinking about possibly saying goodbye to VIPRE? They haven't for me. VIPRE actually does pretty good in these tests.
     
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  10. Tarnak

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    I used to use Eraser, but haven't for a long time. I have nothing to delete that is worthy of secure deletion. ;) No harm in asking about it as you say, but I am curious as to what information/advice tech support wrote back to you about Vipre's Secure File Eraser.

    MRG's Flash Tests while interesting, have never been a determinant in deciding what to run on my computer.

    So, if and when I say goodbye to Vipre, other factors may come into play.;)
     
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  11. Page42

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    PM to follow.
     
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  12. Esse

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    Did anyone find a list of exactly what software is tested? It says just "Panda" for example...

    /E
     
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  13. gerardwil

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    http://mrg-effitas
     

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  14. Blues7

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    What an apt term...one day I'll have to go through mine and clean up the shelves...I know SuperAntiSpyware Pro is in there somewhere.
    Hopefully MBAM won't be joining it anytime soon. (I'm using it solely on-demand presently.)
     
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  15. Page42

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    Hi Securon, You could very well be right about GFI at this time. Are your licenses hanging on nails in the wall in the garage? ;)
     
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  16. Feandur

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    Over the 20 "spot checks" of 29th June + 2nd July: -

    Tier I [0-2 misses] : Avast; Kaspersky; Emsisoft/Ikarus; Vipre; Bluepoint

    Tier II [3-5 misses] : Panda; Symantec; Sourcefire

    Tier III [6-8 misses] : Avira; AVG; BitDefender; Eset

    Tier IV [9-11 misses] : McAfee; TrendMicro

    Tier V [12+ misses] : Microsoft.


    Seems roughly right to me.


    I have Tier I and II AV's running over various 'puters...and gave up on Tiers III and lower.

    But not the only layer of security I run, for sure.

    As "spot checks" go not sure the tests can be taken much further than that.

    -have a good day
    feandur.
     
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  17. AlexC

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    What is GFI?:blink:
     
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  18. Securon

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    Good Evening ! No Page 42...merely using good ol' 3M...sticky tape...nails might interfere with the firewall! Lol ! Sincerely...Securon
     
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  19. tgell

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    Vipre Antivirus
     
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  20. AlexC

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    thanks!:thumb:
     
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  21. Esse

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    Thx @ gerardwil.

    /E
     
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  22. The Hammer

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    Some of your tier III's will be ones or two's when testing concludes.
     
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  23. Noob

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    Woah finally they resumed flash tests! :thumb: :D
    The wait was really long!
     
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  24. Rompin Raider

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    But worth it...yeso_O?:D
     
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  25. Noob

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    Re: MRG Flash Tests 2011

    I like their flash tests although it looks like it is a lot less detailed than before. :)
     
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