Which Anti-virus software do you use ?

aggressive_anush · 19th November 2004, 19:05

I dont remember the last time i used an antivirus. Used to use mcafee though. Nowadays absolutely nothing. No idea how many viruses(or is it virii) there are on my comp.

sridhar24 · 19th November 2004, 22:19

earlier I used to use Norton 2003 which could notprotect me PC from mydoom virus even after installing patches. So i switched over to Network Associates/McAfee corporate edition 7 which could solve it with ease.

Rudra Sen · 20th November 2004, 09:58

Symantec (Norton) Antivirus version 6.0. But by and large Macintosh machines are not affected with virus.

Deeps · 20th November 2004, 18:24

Symantec Antivirus Coporate Edition. However, its not effective against the trojans, spyware, etc. For those i am using a Zone Alarm firewall downloaded from download.com and it works beautifully.

vipulG · 21st November 2004, 10:01

What virus? What Spyware?

I am a Mac user!!

Rudra Sen · 21st November 2004, 10:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (vipulG @ Nov. 21 2004,07:31)]What virus? What Spyware?

I am a Mac user!!

Suggest you keep a Norton parked inside your machine. More so if you're getting files from outside.
Which Mac (17 inch Powerbook??) by the way and what specs?

X-Machine · 22nd November 2004, 04:05

Hey,
Well,i use the AVG 6.0 as well as Norton.But less of Norton as at times it does'nt scan perfectly and has this problem of shutting down automatically in between scanning.
Do u guys suffer from the same prob???

X

vipulG · 22nd November 2004, 04:58

TO: Rudra Sen

Thanks for the suggestion.

I have Oct 2004 edition iBook. Specs: 12", 1.2 Ghz, 512MB, 30 GB, Built in Airport Extreme. Got it for $850 + $40 for extra RAM.
I use Contour Design's MiniPro Travel Mouse(one of best Mouse I ever used in last 15 years of computing)$22.

While at home , I connect my old 15" monitor and also use Apple Pro USB keyboard ($49) with macmice 2 botton scroll wheel USB mouse( gr8 Apple design made even better. Looks,feels and works exactly the same as Apple one button USB Mouse) $40.

I use Tucano (Itali) Second Skin Sleeve($21) to store my iBook.

Just last week I added Airport Express wireless base station (with Airtunes)for $129 (Fantastic!).

And of course almost addicted to iPod (mini) $249

Next additions would be:

1> D Link Bt120 Blue Tooth Dongle ($40)
2> 2.5" External Firewire/USB2.0 Hard disk ($75)
4> iMic ($35)

Vipul

Rehaan · 22nd November 2004, 06:43

Hey guys,

Lets not forget about the Whats your computer config? thread.
btw - speaking of mice.... u graphics guys should check out the MX series from logitech.... amazing accuracy.

cya
R

Rudra Sen · 22nd November 2004, 09:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Rehaan @ Nov. 22 2004,04:13)]btw - speaking of mice.... u graphics guys should check out the MX series from logitech.... amazing accuracy.

Seen MX series Rehaan but nothing comes close to Wacom tablet.

Rehaan · 22nd November 2004, 12:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Rudra Sen @ Nov. 22 2004,06:42)]

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Rehaan @ Nov. 22 2004,04:13)]btw - speaking of mice.... u graphics guys should check out the MX series from logitech.... amazing accuracy.

Seen MX series Rehaan but nothing comes close to Wacom tablet.

Yup Rudra,

I would agree....i just bought a used one for $10... still have to get it up and running...its a 4x5 artpad2 with serial interface (damn)

cya
R

revtech · 11th October 2005, 18:17

guys i need help
i use microsoft anti spyware.is there anyway to block certain sites as they just keep poping up.

Rev

deepakhon · 11th October 2005, 18:19

I use Solaris and Linux

SLK · 11th October 2005, 19:30

Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition - 10.0.0.359 - (2005)

Steeroid · 11th October 2005, 19:50

Very old thread exhumed, I see...here's what I use:

Zone Alarm Security Suite 6.0.667.000 (Personal Firewall, Intrusion Detection, Anti Virus, Anti Spyware, Instant Messaging Security, Privacy Protection, Ad Blocking)

Ad Aware 1.06r1 Personal

Spybot Search & Destroy 1.4

Pest Patrol 4.4.4.81

In addition to all this, I keep checking my security online regularly at Steve Gibson's www.grc.com (Shields Up!).......

I'm PARANOID

PS: In case you're curious about all this stuff, especially the anti-spyware stuff, check out http://spywarewarrior.com/asw-test-guide.htm

19th November 2004, 19:05	#16
aggressive_anush BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 97 Thanked: Once	I dont remember the last time i used an antivirus. Used to use mcafee though. Nowadays absolutely nothing. No idea how many viruses(or is it virii) there are on my comp.
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19th November 2004, 22:19	#17
sridhar24 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,048 Thanked: 89 Times	earlier I used to use Norton 2003 which could notprotect me PC from mydoom virus even after installing patches. So i switched over to Network Associates/McAfee corporate edition 7 which could solve it with ease.
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20th November 2004, 09:58	#18
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,657 Thanked: 6,622 Times View My Garage	Symantec (Norton) Antivirus version 6.0. But by and large Macintosh machines are not affected with virus.
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20th November 2004, 18:24	#19
Deeps Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Delhi/Noida Posts: 1,119 Thanked: 170 Times	Symantec Antivirus Coporate Edition. However, its not effective against the trojans, spyware, etc. For those i am using a Zone Alarm firewall downloaded from download.com and it works beautifully.
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21st November 2004, 10:01	#20
vipulG BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Surat Posts: 32 Thanked: 0 Times	What virus? What Spyware? I am a Mac user!!
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22nd November 2004, 04:05	#22
X-Machine Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mumbai/Tokyo Posts: 1,475 Thanked: 29 Times	Hey, Well,i use the AVG 6.0 as well as Norton.But less of Norton as at times it does'nt scan perfectly and has this problem of shutting down automatically in between scanning. Do u guys suffer from the same prob??? X
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22nd November 2004, 04:58	#23
vipulG BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Surat Posts: 32 Thanked: 0 Times	TO: Rudra Sen Thanks for the suggestion. I have Oct 2004 edition iBook. Specs: 12", 1.2 Ghz, 512MB, 30 GB, Built in Airport Extreme. Got it for $850 + $40 for extra RAM. I use Contour Design's MiniPro Travel Mouse(one of best Mouse I ever used in last 15 years of computing)$22. While at home , I connect my old 15" monitor and also use Apple Pro USB keyboard ($49) with macmice 2 botton scroll wheel USB mouse( gr8 Apple design made even better. Looks,feels and works exactly the same as Apple one button USB Mouse) $40. I use Tucano (Itali) Second Skin Sleeve($21) to store my iBook. Just last week I added Airport Express wireless base station (with Airtunes)for $129 (Fantastic!). And of course almost addicted to iPod (mini) $249 Next additions would be: 1> D Link Bt120 Blue Tooth Dongle ($40) 2> 2.5" External Firewire/USB2.0 Hard disk ($75) 4> iMic ($35) Vipul
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22nd November 2004, 06:43	#24
Rehaan Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 24,295 Thanked: 35,330 Times	Hey guys, Lets not forget about the Whats your computer config? thread. btw - speaking of mice.... u graphics guys should check out the MX series from logitech.... amazing accuracy. cya R
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11th October 2005, 18:17	#27
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 39 Times View My Garage	guys i need help i use microsoft anti spyware.is there anyway to block certain sites as they just keep poping up. Rev
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11th October 2005, 18:19	#28
deepakhon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,441 Thanked: 65 Times	I use Solaris and Linux
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11th October 2005, 19:30	#29
SLK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: DL3C>HR26 Posts: 1,685 Thanked: 1,193 Times	Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition - 10.0.0.359 - (2005)
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11th October 2005, 19:50	#30
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,752 Times	Very old thread exhumed, I see...here's what I use: Zone Alarm Security Suite 6.0.667.000 (Personal Firewall, Intrusion Detection, Anti Virus, Anti Spyware, Instant Messaging Security, Privacy Protection, Ad Blocking) Ad Aware 1.06r1 Personal Spybot Search & Destroy 1.4 Pest Patrol 4.4.4.81 In addition to all this, I keep checking my security online regularly at Steve Gibson's www.grc.com (Shields Up!)....... I'm PARANOID PS: In case you're curious about all this stuff, especially the anti-spyware stuff, check out http://spywarewarrior.com/asw-test-guide.htm Last edited by Steeroid : 11th October 2005 at 19:51.
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