AV and FrontPage

Hi,

I am about to buy a new PC that will be used purely for FP
webdevelopment and publishing.

The PC will be on 24/7 connected to an ADSL (Broadband)
line.

I want to know what is a good Anti-Virus program to use so
that my machine will not be attacked from outside in by
hackers/viruses and also will work prefectly and trouble-
free with FP.

Thanks,

skc

I use nothing. I just don't do anything that could possibly get me a virus.

--
HTH,
Kevin Spencer
..Net Developer
Microsoft MVP
Big things are made up
of lots of little things.

"skc" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1835b01c41afa$b91c91e0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> Hi,
>
> I am about to buy a new PC that will be used purely for FP
> webdevelopment and publishing.
>
> The PC will be on 24/7 connected to an ADSL (Broadband)
> line.
>
> I want to know what is a good Anti-Virus program to use so
> that my machine will not be attacked from outside in by
> hackers/viruses and also will work prefectly and trouble-
> free with FP.
>
> Thanks,
>
> skc

I use the free AVG from www.grisoft.com as my AV program and use a NAT router as
my firewall.


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Microsoft MVP FrontPage
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...............................with a computer
"skc" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1835b01c41afa$b91c91e0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> Hi,
>
> I am about to buy a new PC that will be used purely for FP
> webdevelopment and publishing.
>
> The PC will be on 24/7 connected to an ADSL (Broadband)
> line.
>
> I want to know what is a good Anti-Virus program to use so
> that my machine will not be attacked from outside in by
> hackers/viruses and also will work prefectly and trouble-
> free with FP.
>
> Thanks,
>
> skc

zonealarm firewall and McAfee antivirus have done the trick for me.

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"skc" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1835b01c41afa$b91c91e0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> Hi,
>
> I am about to buy a new PC that will be used purely for FP
> webdevelopment and publishing.
>
> The PC will be on 24/7 connected to an ADSL (Broadband)
> line.
>
> I want to know what is a good Anti-Virus program to use so
> that my machine will not be attacked from outside in by
> hackers/viruses and also will work prefectly and trouble-
> free with FP.
>
> Thanks,
>
> skc

Unless by "I just don't do anything that could possibly get me a virus"
you mean you don't surf the net, read email, or ever download files from
the net, that's not a very safe or responsible strategy these days. A
much better way is to use ALL of the following:

1. real-time antivirus protection with automatic updates
2. a decent firewall, also with automatic updates
3. regular scans for spyware

The good news is that you can get all of these for free if you're on a
limited budget:

1. AVG http://www.grisoft.com
2. ZoneAlarm http://www.zonelabs.com
3. AdAware http://www.lavasoftusa.com and Spybot Search & Destroy
http://security.kolla.de

I like Norton AntiVirus and Norton Personal Firewall, personally, and
both of these seem to function happily with FrontPage 2002.




"Kevin Spencer" <kevin@takempis.com> wrote in message
news:%238Xu9jwGEHA.2052@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> I use nothing. I just don't do anything that could possibly get me a
virus.
>
> --
> HTH,
> Kevin Spencer
> .Net Developer
> Microsoft MVP
> Big things are made up
> of lots of little things.
>
> "skc" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:1835b01c41afa$b91c91e0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I am about to buy a new PC that will be used purely for FP
> > webdevelopment and publishing.
> >
> > The PC will be on 24/7 connected to an ADSL (Broadband)
> > line.
> >
> > I want to know what is a good Anti-Virus program to use so
> > that my machine will not be attacked from outside in by
> > hackers/viruses and also will work prefectly and trouble-
> > free with FP.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > skc
>
>

Interesting, David. I don't "surf the net" but I certainly DO read email
(not SPAM), and download files from sites I know about, and no others.
However, I can tell you that I never get a virus, and I do check from time
to time (about every six months). I also don't run any firewall. Using (not
"surfing") the Net is certainly something which can be done without getting
a virus, if you know how. Reading email is also something which can be done
without getting a virus, if you know how. And downloading files is something
you can do without getting a virus, if you know how. I know how to do all of
them without virus protection software, or a firewall.

--
HTH,
Kevin Spencer
..Net Developer
Microsoft MVP
Big things are made up
of lots of little things.

"David Baxter" <spam-me@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:eT6HAhxGEHA.752@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Unless by "I just don't do anything that could possibly get me a virus"
> you mean you don't surf the net, read email, or ever download files from
> the net, that's not a very safe or responsible strategy these days. A
> much better way is to use ALL of the following:
>
> 1. real-time antivirus protection with automatic updates
> 2. a decent firewall, also with automatic updates
> 3. regular scans for spyware
>
> The good news is that you can get all of these for free if you're on a
> limited budget:
>
> 1. AVG http://www.grisoft.com
> 2. ZoneAlarm http://www.zonelabs.com
> 3. AdAware http://www.lavasoftusa.com and Spybot Search & Destroy
> http://security.kolla.de
>
> I like Norton AntiVirus and Norton Personal Firewall, personally, and
> both of these seem to function happily with FrontPage 2002.
>
>
>
>
> "Kevin Spencer" <kevin@takempis.com> wrote in message
> news:%238Xu9jwGEHA.2052@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > I use nothing. I just don't do anything that could possibly get me a
> virus.
> >
> > --
> > HTH,
> > Kevin Spencer
> > .Net Developer
> > Microsoft MVP
> > Big things are made up
> > of lots of little things.
> >
> > "skc" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:1835b01c41afa$b91c91e0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I am about to buy a new PC that will be used purely for FP
> > > webdevelopment and publishing.
> > >
> > > The PC will be on 24/7 connected to an ADSL (Broadband)
> > > line.
> > >
> > > I want to know what is a good Anti-Virus program to use so
> > > that my machine will not be attacked from outside in by
> > > hackers/viruses and also will work prefectly and trouble-
> > > free with FP.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > skc
> >
> >
>
>

Normally I'm a HUGE Norton fan however there are known issues between Norton
and Publisher. I use AVG and have been very pleased with it.


"David Baxter" <spam-me@junkmail.com> wrote in message
news:eT6HAhxGEHA.752@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Unless by "I just don't do anything that could possibly get me a virus"
> you mean you don't surf the net, read email, or ever download files from
> the net, that's not a very safe or responsible strategy these days. A
> much better way is to use ALL of the following:
>
> 1. real-time antivirus protection with automatic updates
> 2. a decent firewall, also with automatic updates
> 3. regular scans for spyware
>
> The good news is that you can get all of these for free if you're on a
> limited budget:
>
> 1. AVG http://www.grisoft.com
> 2. ZoneAlarm http://www.zonelabs.com
> 3. AdAware http://www.lavasoftusa.com and Spybot Search & Destroy
> http://security.kolla.de
>
> I like Norton AntiVirus and Norton Personal Firewall, personally, and
> both of these seem to function happily with FrontPage 2002.
>
>
>
>
> "Kevin Spencer" <kevin@takempis.com> wrote in message
> news:%238Xu9jwGEHA.2052@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > I use nothing. I just don't do anything that could possibly get me a
> virus.
> >
> > --
> > HTH,
> > Kevin Spencer
> > .Net Developer
> > Microsoft MVP
> > Big things are made up
> > of lots of little things.
> >
> > "skc" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:1835b01c41afa$b91c91e0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > I am about to buy a new PC that will be used purely for FP
> > > webdevelopment and publishing.
> > >
> > > The PC will be on 24/7 connected to an ADSL (Broadband)
> > > line.
> > >
> > > I want to know what is a good Anti-Virus program to use so
> > > that my machine will not be attacked from outside in by
> > > hackers/viruses and also will work prefectly and trouble-
> > > free with FP.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > skc
> >
> >
>
>

There are issues with Norton and XP too.
Unless you have 512 mb or RAM with XP, Norton will eventually cause XP to lock
up and require a reboot.
About twice a day.


--
Steve Easton
Microsoft MVP FrontPage
95isalive
This site is best viewed..................
...............................with a computer
"JL Amerson" <JL_Amerson@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1073e2djs99grf1@corp.supernews.com...
> Normally I'm a HUGE Norton fan however there are known issues between Norton
> and Publisher. I use AVG and have been very pleased with it.
>
>
> "David Baxter" <spam-me@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> news:eT6HAhxGEHA.752@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > Unless by "I just don't do anything that could possibly get me a virus"
> > you mean you don't surf the net, read email, or ever download files from
> > the net, that's not a very safe or responsible strategy these days. A
> > much better way is to use ALL of the following:
> >
> > 1. real-time antivirus protection with automatic updates
> > 2. a decent firewall, also with automatic updates
> > 3. regular scans for spyware
> >
> > The good news is that you can get all of these for free if you're on a
> > limited budget:
> >
> > 1. AVG http://www.grisoft.com
> > 2. ZoneAlarm http://www.zonelabs.com
> > 3. AdAware http://www.lavasoftusa.com and Spybot Search & Destroy
> > http://security.kolla.de
> >
> > I like Norton AntiVirus and Norton Personal Firewall, personally, and
> > both of these seem to function happily with FrontPage 2002.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Kevin Spencer" <kevin@takempis.com> wrote in message
> > news:%238Xu9jwGEHA.2052@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > I use nothing. I just don't do anything that could possibly get me a
> > virus.
> > >
> > > --
> > > HTH,
> > > Kevin Spencer
> > > .Net Developer
> > > Microsoft MVP
> > > Big things are made up
> > > of lots of little things.
> > >
> > > "skc" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:1835b01c41afa$b91c91e0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> > > > Hi,
> > > >
> > > > I am about to buy a new PC that will be used purely for FP
> > > > webdevelopment and publishing.
> > > >
> > > > The PC will be on 24/7 connected to an ADSL (Broadband)
> > > > line.
> > > >
> > > > I want to know what is a good Anti-Virus program to use so
> > > > that my machine will not be attacked from outside in by
> > > > hackers/viruses and also will work prefectly and trouble-
> > > > free with FP.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > >
> > > > skc
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Hmm, never heard that. I don't have 512 but I do have XP Pro. Doesn't
matter, I like AVG.


"Steve Easton" <admin@95isalive.com> wrote in message
news:eVjyjm0GEHA.1228@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> There are issues with Norton and XP too.
> Unless you have 512 mb or RAM with XP, Norton will eventually cause XP to
lock
> up and require a reboot.
> About twice a day.
>
>
> --
> Steve Easton
> Microsoft MVP FrontPage
> 95isalive
> This site is best viewed..................
> ..............................with a computer
> "JL Amerson" <JL_Amerson@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1073e2djs99grf1@corp.supernews.com...
> > Normally I'm a HUGE Norton fan however there are known issues between
Norton
> > and Publisher. I use AVG and have been very pleased with it.
> >
> >
> > "David Baxter" <spam-me@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:eT6HAhxGEHA.752@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > Unless by "I just don't do anything that could possibly get me a
virus"
> > > you mean you don't surf the net, read email, or ever download files
from
> > > the net, that's not a very safe or responsible strategy these days. A
> > > much better way is to use ALL of the following:
> > >
> > > 1. real-time antivirus protection with automatic updates
> > > 2. a decent firewall, also with automatic updates
> > > 3. regular scans for spyware
> > >
> > > The good news is that you can get all of these for free if you're on a
> > > limited budget:
> > >
> > > 1. AVG http://www.grisoft.com
> > > 2. ZoneAlarm http://www.zonelabs.com
> > > 3. AdAware http://www.lavasoftusa.com and Spybot Search & Destroy
> > > http://security.kolla.de
> > >
> > > I like Norton AntiVirus and Norton Personal Firewall, personally, and
> > > both of these seem to function happily with FrontPage 2002.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Kevin Spencer" <kevin@takempis.com> wrote in message
> > > news:%238Xu9jwGEHA.2052@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > I use nothing. I just don't do anything that could possibly get me a
> > > virus.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > HTH,
> > > > Kevin Spencer
> > > > .Net Developer
> > > > Microsoft MVP
> > > > Big things are made up
> > > > of lots of little things.
> > > >
> > > > "skc" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:1835b01c41afa$b91c91e0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> > > > > Hi,
> > > > >
> > > > > I am about to buy a new PC that will be used purely for FP
> > > > > webdevelopment and publishing.
> > > > >
> > > > > The PC will be on 24/7 connected to an ADSL (Broadband)
> > > > > line.
> > > > >
> > > > > I want to know what is a good Anti-Virus program to use so
> > > > > that my machine will not be attacked from outside in by
> > > > > hackers/viruses and also will work prefectly and trouble-
> > > > > free with FP.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks,
> > > > >
> > > > > skc
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

On my home machine, I have 384 MB ram, Norton AV 2003. Never, ever had a
problem. Never, ever had to reboot.

Never had a problem when I started with 128 MB of RAM. Now, Zone Alarm,
that's another story. Dumped it like a sack of hot potatoes.

Office Machine: XP Pro..using Symantec Corporate Anti-Virus (norton)..no
probs on any of the machines we have in the office.

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Microsoft MVP - FrontPage
http://www.microsoft.com/office/fro...fo/default.mspx
http://msdn.microsoft.com/frontpage
-----
"Steve Easton" <admin@95isalive.com> wrote in message
news:eVjyjm0GEHA.1228@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> There are issues with Norton and XP too.
> Unless you have 512 mb or RAM with XP, Norton will eventually cause XP to
lock
> up and require a reboot.
> About twice a day.
>
>
> --
> Steve Easton
> Microsoft MVP FrontPage
> 95isalive
> This site is best viewed..................
> ..............................with a computer
> "JL Amerson" <JL_Amerson@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1073e2djs99grf1@corp.supernews.com...
> > Normally I'm a HUGE Norton fan however there are known issues between
Norton
> > and Publisher. I use AVG and have been very pleased with it.
> >
> >
> > "David Baxter" <spam-me@junkmail.com> wrote in message
> > news:eT6HAhxGEHA.752@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > Unless by "I just don't do anything that could possibly get me a
virus"
> > > you mean you don't surf the net, read email, or ever download files
from
> > > the net, that's not a very safe or responsible strategy these days. A
> > > much better way is to use ALL of the following:
> > >
> > > 1. real-time antivirus protection with automatic updates
> > > 2. a decent firewall, also with automatic updates
> > > 3. regular scans for spyware
> > >
> > > The good news is that you can get all of these for free if you're on a
> > > limited budget:
> > >
> > > 1. AVG http://www.grisoft.com
> > > 2. ZoneAlarm http://www.zonelabs.com
> > > 3. AdAware http://www.lavasoftusa.com and Spybot Search & Destroy
> > > http://security.kolla.de
> > >
> > > I like Norton AntiVirus and Norton Personal Firewall, personally, and
> > > both of these seem to function happily with FrontPage 2002.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "Kevin Spencer" <kevin@takempis.com> wrote in message
> > > news:%238Xu9jwGEHA.2052@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > I use nothing. I just don't do anything that could possibly get me a
> > > virus.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > HTH,
> > > > Kevin Spencer
> > > > .Net Developer
> > > > Microsoft MVP
> > > > Big things are made up
> > > > of lots of little things.
> > > >
> > > > "skc" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:1835b01c41afa$b91c91e0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> > > > > Hi,
> > > > >
> > > > > I am about to buy a new PC that will be used purely for FP
> > > > > webdevelopment and publishing.
> > > > >
> > > > > The PC will be on 24/7 connected to an ADSL (Broadband)
> > > > > line.
> > > > >
> > > > > I want to know what is a good Anti-Virus program to use so
> > > > > that my machine will not be attacked from outside in by
> > > > > hackers/viruses and also will work prefectly and trouble-
> > > > > free with FP.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks,
> > > > >
> > > > > skc
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>