security

[mjgjr]

whenever i start me computer (Vistas OS) the HP popups indicate that my
security threat is high as it says I have no anti-virus. However, I have
purchased ClamWin and run scheduled scans. should i be concerned?

 

[Alan]

Maybe I'm reading too much into your statement, but why did you *purchase*
ClamWin?

It's a free product.

Alan

 

[Dave M]

That's actually not HP but the Vista Security center alerting and warning
you that ClamWin has no real-time component. Should you be concerned...
YES, if you have no real-time always on security in your system. An
on-demand only scanner is insufficient.

You should be asking third party product specific questions on the support
forums for the product involved, not on the Microsoft Windows Defender
forums, as we really don't have the desire/knowledge to support
non-Microsoft security applications here.
http://forums.clamwin.com/viewtopic.php?t=1331

 

[Dave M]

....and a little more information from the publisher's FAQ:
http://www.clamwin.com/content/view/90/27/

 

[Kayman]

whenever i start me computer (Vistas OS) the HP popups indicate that my
security threat is high as it says I have no anti-virus. However, I have
purchased ClamWin and run scheduled scans. should i be concerned?

I'd uninstall ClamWin and try to get a refund. Replace ClamWin with a more
substantial AV application such as:
Avira AntiVir® PersonalEdition Classic - Free
http://www.free-av.com/antivirus/allinonen.html
You may wish to consider removing the 'AntiVir Nagscreen'
http://www.elitekiller.com/files/disable_antivir_nag.htm
or
Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition
It includes ANTI-SPYWARE protection, certified by the West Coast Labs
Checkmark process, and ANTI-ROOTKIT DETECTION based on the best-in class
GMER technology.
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html
(Choose Custom Installation and under Resident
Protection, uncheck: Internet Mail and Outlook/Exchange.)
or
AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition
http://free.grisoft.com/
(Choose custom install and untick the email scanner plugin.)

Why You Don't Need Your Anti-Virus Program to Scan Your E-Mail.
http://thundercloud.net/infoave/tutorials/email-scanning/index.htm

And since the Subject is described as 'Security' you may wish to consider
this:-
The best defenses are:
1. Do not work in elevated level; Day-to-day work should be
performed while the User Account Control (UAC) is enabled. Turning
off UAC reduces the security of your computer and may expose you to
increased risk from malicious software.
2. Familiarize yourself with "Services Hardening in Windows Vista".
3. Keep your operating (OS) system (and all software on it)
updated/patched.
4. Reconsider the usage of IE.
5. Review your installed 3rd party software applications/utilities;
Remove clutter.
6. Don't expose services to public networks.
7. Activate the build-in firewall and tack together its advanced
configuration settings.
7a.If on high-speed internet use a router as well.
8. Routinely practice safe-hex.
9. Regularly back-up data/files.
10.Familiarize yourself with crash recovery tools and with
re-installing your operating system (OS).
11.Utilize a real-time anti-virus application and vital system
monitoring utilities/applications.
12.Keep abreast of the latest developments - Sh!t happens...you know.
The least preferred defenses are:
Myriads of popular anti-whatever applications and staying ignorant.

Peez of pith, really