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squall_01

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    Which Virus Scanner??
    « on: May 15, 2008, 01:36:23 PM »
    Okay I have a few virus scanners that I can install wonder which would work better?  Bullguard,Norton,AVG,Avast I dont care much for avg since it comes with a firewall an you have to set all the features but I don't like Norton to much ehter cause you have to pay after a while. 
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    Re: Which Virus Scanner??
    « Reply #1 on: May 15, 2008, 02:05:00 PM »
    Avast!

    AVG is declining in my opinion. Read this. It looks like AVG is refusing to allow other anti-malware apps to run (peacefully) along with the new 8.0 version since it has anti-malware built in to it.

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    An "ActiveX Compatibility" registry key is a result of the "Immunize" function included in some anti-spyware programs (e.g.: "Spybot search & destroy", "Spyware blaster",...)
     
    The key contains the same registry entries as the actual threats, thus preventing them from working correctly. Some anti-spyware programs use this method to prevent launching of the malware. Unfortunately, these parts are still detected by AVG signatures and that is why AVG marks them as infected.
     
      To assure protection provided by AVG against these threats, it is not possible to remove such signatures from AVG virus bases.
    Because of this, "Immunize" function included in above mentioned softwares is NOT compatible with AVG products.
     
     http://www.grisoft.com/ww.faq.num-1067

    So AVG thinks that their database/definitions should be the only thing protecting a users computer from here on out. I think we all know that layered protection is the best method and you should never "put all your eggs in one basket" so to speak.

    And a quote from chaslang at majorgeeks.com

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    You may want to read comments I had on this here: http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=159452

    I don't agree with Grisoft. I feel their software needs to be rewritten to properly look for the actual infection not the CLSID.

    If this issue does not get resolved, we may need to pull AVG from the recommed antivirus list since it will be quite annoying!!!
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      Re: Which Virus Scanner??
      « Reply #2 on: May 15, 2008, 03:14:31 PM »
      Okay cause I didnt have one for most of the time.
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      Re: Which Virus Scanner??
      « Reply #3 on: May 15, 2008, 03:32:10 PM »
      I get the feeling your computing habits are on the dangerous side of things.

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      Okay I have a few virus scanners that I can install

      Hopefully these are licensed copies you have...
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        Re: Which Virus Scanner??
        « Reply #4 on: May 15, 2008, 03:48:14 PM »
        Some what I pull a lot of crap off when I have the full defense up.  Know there only trial programs for the most part.
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        Re: Which Virus Scanner??
        « Reply #5 on: May 15, 2008, 03:51:47 PM »
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          Re: Which Virus Scanner??
          « Reply #6 on: May 15, 2008, 04:40:10 PM »
          I got bitdefender if theres any differce between the two.
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