Free AntiVirus

[SE]

I need a free antivirus program that I can leave disabled and one that I
don't have to disable everytime I start up the ol laptop. I'm using Vista and
I have tried AVG, AntiVir, and Avast!, none of which will let me permanently
disable on startup.

I need an antivirus program (who doesn't?), but I do not need one running
all the time.

Any suggestions?

 

[f/fgeorge]

I need a free antivirus program that I can leave disabled and one that I
don't have to disable everytime I start up the ol laptop. I'm using Vista and
I have tried AVG, AntiVir, and Avast!, none of which will let me permanently
disable on startup.

I need an antivirus program (who doesn't?), but I do not need one running
all the time.

Any suggestions?

Yes, forget your current thinking and find one, like AVG and Avast,
that uses as little of the cpu and memory as possible. To think one
does not need an anti-virus is the person that will forget to turn it
on when they do need it. Test for the smallest footprint, Kaspersky
may be another to look at, and stick with it.

 

[Mick Murphy]

Your problem is that you don/t know how to use Programs!
Let Avast start, then right-click on desktop icon>Stop on-access Protection.
You are a fool to do it, but that's your problem!

 

[John Barnett MVP]

Regardless of which anti virus you go for it needs to run 'all of the time',
not just when you feel like running it. As they run in the background anyway
they are hardly noticeable.
So stick with either AVG or Avast!

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[robinb]

ditto to all 4 replys
robin

Regardless of which anti virus you go for it needs to run 'all of the
time', not just when you feel like running it. As they run in the
background anyway they are hardly noticeable.
So stick with either AVG or Avast!

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[Kayman]

I need a free antivirus program that I can leave disabled and one that I
don't have to disable everytime I start up the ol laptop. I'm using Vista and
I have tried AVG, AntiVir, and Avast!, none of which will let me permanently
disable on startup.

I need an antivirus program (who doesn't?), but I do not need one running
all the time.

Any suggestions?

Well, I wouldn't suggest running without an real-time AV apps. But it's up
to you, of course.
Here are a couple of on-demand apps:
BitDefender10 Free Edition
http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en--BitDefender-8-Free-Edition.html

David H. Lipman's MULTI_AV.EXE:
http://www.pctipp.ch/ds/28400/28470/Multi_AV.exe
http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp
English:
http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2008/01/09/scan-your-computer-with-multiple-anti-virus-for-free/

 

[Nigel Molesworth]

Do you also think one should practice safe sex sometimes?

I saw a great T-shirt last week:

Practice Safe Sex
Go F*** Yourself

 

[Nigel Molesworth]

If you practice 'safe surfing' and have a NAT router to avoid rogue
connections, on demand virus checking is all you need

I agree. I've been using that method for 15 years, never got a virus.

If you know what you are doing, it's OK. But most people are muppets.

 

[Nigel Molesworth]

I tried phone sex once, but the holes were too small.

Show off

 

[Spirit]

This guy was having the best sex he had ever had...............

















and then the line went dead..............

 

[Kayman]

I need a free antivirus program that I can leave disabled and one that I
don't have to disable everytime I start up the ol laptop. I'm using Vista and
I have tried AVG, AntiVir, and Avast!, none of which will let me permanently
disable on startup.

I need an antivirus program (who doesn't?), but I do not need one running
all the time.

Any suggestions?

Well, I wouldn't suggest running without an real-time AV apps. But it's up
to you, of course.
Here are a couple of on-demand apps:
BitDefender10 Free Edition
http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en--BitDefender-8-Free-Edition.html

David H. Lipman's MULTI_AV.EXE:
http://www.pctipp.ch/ds/28400/28470/Multi_AV.exe
http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp
English:
http://www.raymond.cc/blog/archives/2008/01/09/scan-your-computer-with-multiple-anti-virus-for-free/

 

[SG]

You can remove Avast, AVG or whatever from starting through the Registry or
System Services.

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All the best,
SG

Is your computer system ready for Vista?
https://winqual.microsoft.com/hcl/

 

[SG]

Think you meant to respond to "SE" and not me "SG" but can see how you did
it :>)

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All the best,
SG

Is your computer system ready for Vista?
https://winqual.microsoft.com/hcl/

 

[SG]

No problem Bob just wanted to make sure the OP got to see your post as
replying to me might make them miss yours.

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SG

Is your computer system ready for Vista?
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[FromTheRafters]

I tried phone sex once, but the holes were too small.

Phone sex is the leading cause of hearing aids. \

 

[SG]

Careful Bob or someone will accuse you of being Racist :>)

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SG

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[SE]

Thanks for the help, Chris! To (some of) the others, well...

By the way... 10 years, no virus (with my antivirus programs disabled).

SE

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

By the way... 10 years, no virus (with my antivirus programs disabled).

That's like saying "10 years, never got hurt in a car accident (with
my seatbelt never used."

In both cases, consider yourself lucky. Sometimes you get away with
not using protection, sometimes you don't. Not protecting yourself
when it's free and easy to do is an extremely imprudent thing to do.

But, in both cases, it's your choice. Good luck.