Antivirus tryout attempt

[Guest]

Hi All
I am in the process of renewing my antivirus subscription but would first
like to attempt a tryout of a different antivirus supplier. Appreciate if
anyone can advise me of the correct procedure where one system would not
clash with the other. Also would my original AV protection coverage still be
available if I do decide to renew, (I still have 30 days before expiration).
Many thanks for any helpful advice.
OS.. Winxphome, Dell Insp. 4000.

 

[kurttrail]

Hi All
I am in the process of renewing my antivirus subscription but would
first like to attempt a tryout of a different antivirus supplier.
Appreciate if anyone can advise me of the correct procedure where
one system would not clash with the other. Also would my original AV
protection coverage still be available if I do decide to renew, (I
still have 30 days before expiration). Many thanks for any helpful
advice.
OS.. Winxphome, Dell Insp. 4000.

Since you are making us guess at what AV you are using now, my guess
would be to take a sledge hammer to disable the old AV, so you can test
other AV. The hard part will be turning on your computer after using
this method of disabling, but your computer will be totally protected
from malicious code.

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[Sandman]

Running 2 AV programs side by each might not be a good idea, besides, it
would take some time to evaluate various programs fairly, wouldn't you
think?. If the AV you are using has kept you fairly effectively protected,
why not continue to use it. I have used Norton, MacAfee, AVG Free version as
well as currently running Trend Micro Internet Security 2005 which I like
very much..
You can get reviews of all the current AV programs out there just by
using your web browser, in the end, it is a personal matter despite the
opinions of the people who evaluate these programs and the professionals who
'watch' the dependability factors; few agree.
When I used the Free version of AVG, it never left me unprotected nor did
I get a serious virus problem, in spite of people who claim it isn't secure
enough because 'you get what you pay for' (because it is free) I do like
Trend Micro enough, and I think it has improved over the last few years. For
what it's worth, they recently had a problem with a recent update causing
problems for some users, and they moved quickly to fix the problem; I like
that. I wouldn't touch Norton again (it is bloated with crap) but some folks
swear by it....
Do research with your browser, that's another use for your computer by
the way, and make up your own mind.

 

[Guest]

sorry
NAV 2002

Since you are making us guess at what AV you are using now, my guess
would be to take a sledge hammer to disable the old AV, so you can test
other AV. The hard part will be turning on your computer after using
this method of disabling, but your computer will be totally protected
from malicious code.

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[kurttrail]

sorry
NAV 2002

That's about the last version of NAV that isn't a total piece of sh*t.
IIRC, you can disable the real-time scanning in from it's options. That
will diable it, so it shouldn't interfere with other AV you install.

One piece of advise, DO NOT UPGRADE NAV to the PRESENT VERSION, if you
decided to renew your subscription of NAV do it for the NAV 2002 version
you already have, if you can.

The later versions of NAV are worse than some of the viruses it is
supposed to protect your computer from.

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[Menno Hershberger]

That's about the last version of NAV that isn't a total piece of sh*t.
IIRC, you can disable the real-time scanning in from it's options. That
will diable it, so it shouldn't interfere with other AV you install.

One piece of advise, DO NOT UPGRADE NAV to the PRESENT VERSION, if you
decided to renew your subscription of NAV do it for the NAV 2002 version
you already have, if you can.

The later versions of NAV are worse than some of the viruses it is
supposed to protect your computer from.

Oh c'mon. 2003 wasn't that bad...
But after that... you're right.

 

[kurttrail]

Oh c'mon. 2003 wasn't that bad...
But after that... you're right.

"That's about the last version . . . ." I did leave a little wiggle
room. I doubt that Symantec is gonna upgrade anyone to 2003 anymore,
and I wanted to make sure that the OP is talked into upgrading to
Version 2005 instead of subscription renewing Version 2002, if they
decide not to go with another AV program.

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[Scott]

When I first installed XP I tried McAfee, then Norton then PcCillin
from Trend. I have stayed with Trend since that time as it ran great,
didn't interfere with program installations and updated frequently. My
2c worth.

 

[Al Smith]

Hi All

I am in the process of renewing my antivirus subscription but would first
like to attempt a tryout of a different antivirus supplier. Appreciate if
anyone can advise me of the correct procedure where one system would not
clash with the other. Also would my original AV protection coverage still be
available if I do decide to renew, (I still have 30 days before expiration).
Many thanks for any helpful advice.
OS.. Winxphome, Dell Insp. 4000.

Just turn off your realtime scanner -- that the part of your
antivirus client that runs in the background all the time. It can
conflict with the scanners of other antivirus softwares. If you
can't easily turn it off, you could always uninstall the antivirus
entirely for the period of your test.

I suggest you try free antivirus programs. Why pay money when you
don't need to pay money? AVG is good, as is Avast! AntiVir is not
so spiffy to look at but it also works well. All are free to the
individual user.

 

[PA Bear]

You can have any number of AV apps installed but only one should be loading
at startup and running in background. You will want to disable NAV 2002
from loading at startup and reboot before installing another one.

Trial version of Kaspersky (KAV)
http://www.kaspersky.com/trials?chapter=146481750

AVG7 Free
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5

Avast 4 Free
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

Upgrading to NAV 2005 wouldn't be much more expensive than renewing your NAV
2002 subscription.

Once you've settled on the one you want, uninstall all others. (I'd fully
uninstall NAV 2002 before the final install of your chosen one. To do so,
you may need to use this tool:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/docid/2001092114452606.)

 

[Guest]

I didn't think that NAV 2002 would work with Win XP or 2000 Pro. I started
out with Norton AV way back when it was version (ver. 4) then went to NAV
2000 (ver. 6) then to NAV 2002, and all running on win 98 (2nd edition). Then
I went to Win 2000 Pro and NAV 2004 as when I tried installing NAV 2002 on it
wouldn't let me install and said I had to have 2003 or greater. So that's
when I finally went to Win XP home and bought retail Norton internet Security
2004. That has been working great with no problems of any kind.

And Kurt is so right about not getting a new subscription to 2002 That's a
waste of time which I don't think you will be able to do anyway. Upgarde to
version 2005 is a way better deal.

Redwagon

 

[t.cruise]

I've been using the Free version of AVG Antivirus since it was first offered, and my
system has never been infected. Of course, one must also have a DECENT firewall running
too. The Free version of the Zone Alarm firewall has worked very well for me. It also
takes a bit of common sense to keep your system clean. Avoiding peer to peer downloading
software like Kazaa, Limewire, WinMX etc., also avoiding Instant Messaging Software, Free
Search Toolbars, accepting Active X controllers or any software that a web site informs
you that you MUST install to have access to that web site (unless it's something that you
know you really need, and is from a reputable source like your bank) will cut the chances
of your being infected with adware/spyware/malware/trojans/hijackers/etc..

If you are not very computer literate, as is the case with some of my clients, I advise
them to use the all in one solution of Norton Internet Security, and activate both the
Antivirus and Firewall modules. It's not that I am partial to Norton products. But, when
it comes to firewall warnings, most firewalls ask you if you want to accept the accessing
of your system, without giving much information with the exception of the name of a
program or file. It is then up to the user to accept or deny access. In many cases some
clients have accepted something which they shouldn't have. The firewall included with
Norton Internet Security not only gives the pop up warning, but also gives a
recommendation based on definitions that are updated with the Live Update, just as the
Antivirus definitions are updated.

But if you are computer literate, you might want to try the Free version of AVG Antivirus:

http://www.grisoft.com/doc/40/lng/us/tpl/tpl01

and for a firewall, the Free version of Zone Alarm:

http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp

(During install you will be asked if you want to install the Free version of the Trial
version. You want the FREE version)
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[kurttrail]

I didn't think that NAV 2002 would work with Win XP or 2000 Pro. I
started out with Norton AV way back when it was version (ver. 4) then
went to NAV 2000 (ver. 6) then to NAV 2002, and all running on win 98
(2nd edition). Then I went to Win 2000 Pro and NAV 2004 as when I
tried installing NAV 2002 on it wouldn't let me install and said I
had to have 2003 or greater. So that's when I finally went to Win XP
home and bought retail Norton internet Security 2004. That has been
working great with no problems of any kind.

And Kurt is so right about not getting a new subscription to 2002
That's a waste of time which I don't think you will be able to do
anyway. Upgarde to version 2005 is a way better deal.

That is the exact opposite of what I said. Norton sucks big time, and
only the older versions that work with XP are worth using.

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[kurttrail]

You can have any number of AV apps installed but only one should be
loading at startup and running in background. You will want to
disable NAV 2002 from loading at startup and reboot before installing
another one.
Trial version of Kaspersky (KAV)
http://www.kaspersky.com/trials?chapter=146481750

AVG7 Free
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/2/lng/us/tpl/v5

Avast 4 Free
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

Upgrading to NAV 2005 wouldn't be much more expensive than renewing
your NAV 2002 subscription.

In cash, your right. In system resources and aggravation, 2005 is much
more expensive.

Once you've settled on the one you want, uninstall all others. (I'd
fully uninstall NAV 2002 before the final install of your chosen one.
To do so, you may need to use this tool:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nav.nsf/docid/2001092114452606.)

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Kurt
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"Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron!
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[Lil' Dave]

Hi All
I am in the process of renewing my antivirus subscription but would first
like to attempt a tryout of a different antivirus supplier. Appreciate if
anyone can advise me of the correct procedure where one system would not
clash with the other. Also would my original AV protection coverage still be
available if I do decide to renew, (I still have 30 days before expiration).
Many thanks for any helpful advice.
OS.. Winxphome, Dell Insp. 4000.

Check this out:
http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/titanium2005/

You'll like the little Panda bear at the logon screen during the 30 day
trial if you don't like anything else about it.

Memory resident AVs tend to clash. Remove NAV first. If you have a
firewall, don't install Panda inclusive firewall with the product. You'll
have that option during the install.