Just discovered Mcafee sucks, what's better?

[nlinecomputers]

Do you have a link? Because the only links I have mention no version number at all on the beta. Version 7 is the current version.http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_avg_index.php

[-ct-]

... and - more importantly, they don't support my mail client (Mozilla) yet. 

actually, they DO support it, you just have to configure it manually

[jeffw_00]

tell me more... ! - how does one figure out how to configure it properly?

[-ct-]

tell me more... ! - how does one figure out how to configure it properly?

install as normal, but UNcheck the option for outlook when askedreboot, follow updatesdblclick the icon in the tray, click email scanner then the button on the bottom of the window (properties)in the window that comes up you'll see a drop down box with 2 options, choose "personal email scanner" and "use personal test configuration", then click properties buttonin the box that comes up, click the "servers" tab, click on "add", and follow the prompts - and remember what you set, as you'll need to set those ports in your email appclick OK all the way back out, set your email app to the ports you just set in AVG and you're all set:)i'd look on AVG's site for a how-to as well, but it's so easy i didn't bother * this applies to AVG Pro 7.0 (trial or bought), i dunno about the free version

[jeffw_00]

thanks - i'll check it out sometime soon/j

[Ed_P]

...  AVG Grisoft's current version is number 7.  Has been for some time.  They don't currently have a beta version of 7 it is version 8.  The free version is version 6.  ...

There is a beta for the next Free edition. See http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/17/lng/us/tpl/v5. And the associated documentation for it, http://free.grisoft.cz/beta/70free/doc/avg...nce_en_70_4.pdf, refers to it as 7.0.

[jeffw_00]

someone either here or on the newsgroups commented that using a beta version of your virus scanner was like jumping from an airplane with a Beta-version parachute 8-}

[nlinecomputers]

The Free version 7 is new. They have been offering 6 at least as long as a month ago which was the last time I downloaded it. The beta may be for a 7.1 if they are not calling it 8. Eitherway as I said earlier I would not use a beta security product on a production unit.

[jeffw_00]

so what I think you're saying is that if I go through with the download I'll get version 7? The license agreement was marked for V.6 so I stopped there.../j

[nlinecomputers]

Well I just downloaded it and got 6. Parts of the site say 6 and parts say 7. They say the beta will end in November. So I think what is happening is that they are planning on changing the free version to version 7. Which implies that a version 8 Pro is in the works. If that is the case I avoid both for now as they are obviously in the middle of a transition.

[-ct-]

http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_dwnl7.php?ver=31File: avg70t_280a377.exe Version: 7.280 Date: 14 Oct 2004 Size: 12518801 byte that's the one you want

[jeffw_00]

that's a trial version, not a free one. I think you (or someone) originally suggested taking the V7 trial, and that's a fair suggestion. THis digression occurred though because you suggested there was a FREE v7. FWIW, I don't think that's the case until end of november./j

[Ed_P]

that's a trial version, not a free one.

More precisely it's a trial version of the new free one. And yes the trial is scheduled to end the end of November. In that the beta is free and the final release will be free I'm not sure what will happen at the end of November.

[jeffw_00]

umm - if the free one is in beta, wouldn't a trial version of it be beta as well 8-}

[-ct-]

let's try ty to clear some confusion here there IS a free version of AVG, do not use it - the PRO version is better*DO NOT use any of the beta versions, unless you want to suffer or have a large PC lab with multiple machines and it's not loaded on any production of main use pcDO get the free 30-day trial of the 7.0 PRO version (linked above)DO use the steps i posted to configure your email client (if it's not outlook or outlook express), or go to their site and read the how-to for it*here's a bit of what you're missing out on if you don't get the PRO version:

Some of the standard features of the AVG Professional Edition:AVG Professional Single Edition - added protection for a single workstationSupport of multiple languages: English, German, Czech, Slovak, French, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese are supported at the present time; additional languages are under development Access to guaranteed high-speed servers for downloading updates and program upgradesMany scheduling options for updates and virus scans - including what to do when a scheduled task was missed because the computer was off, or there was no connection to the internetThe ability to detect a connection to the Internet for downloading an updateTechnical support via e-mail (24x7x365) provided by anti-virus specialistsOptions for configuring multiple program and test settingsThe ability to create user-defined tests and schedulesAdvanced options for handling infected files - healing infected files, deleting them or moving them to the Virus VaultDiscount programs for schools, charities and other not-for-profit organizationsand additional functionality

for $33.30US, how can you go so far wrong?cheap insurance is always cheaper than fixing a problem laterthe link to AVG Pro V7.0 i posted above is always there, you can always get the latest build of trial of V7.0 on that page, and it's always a 30-day trial (not that you can just reinstall every 30 days, of course )i have yet to find something AVG can't handle, yet i continually come across borked PC's that are running norton or mcafee, both with the "latest updates" (or some other app) and the machines are infested quite wellnorton STILL can't pick up Klez.H - just fixed a pc last week with the latest update and it was still there - about 300 files infectednot to mention that norton's "system works" is an oxymoronmcafee? puhleeeeeeese - more of a resource hog than M$ Officehope that helps

[jeffw_00]

Thanks - as long as I can schedule it somehow (i.e., it will take command line options) - that's all I need. Sometime soon I'll download the Trial version of regular V7 and benchmark it against mcafee (I have a zip file with some trojans and spyware/adware in it, any good AV should at least get the trojans - Etrust didn't - they classify trojans with adware and say "not our job" (as per their tech support). If it matches mcafee and is easier to use , i'll pay for it (or wait until V7 goes Free in december, whichever 8-}) thanks/j

[fuzzy]

No one seems to have addressed the issue of settings in McAfee. I to am a long term user of McAfee and, though I have deviated a couple of times, I think it is the best for me.The settings in McAfee are available thro the Security Centre - Advanced- and there are most of the usual configurations there but I agree that you cannot add a list of files of your own as I did with 4.5. and 6. However there is not the need to, since it scans heuristically.I have tried Norton, it balls'd up my system and I spent a week sorting out problems with Symantec Support.I have tried AVG (free Version) and found it clumsy with a need for manual intervention.It I were to change I would go for NOD which has a very good reputation.Hope this helps

[jeffw_00]

you will find that it ignores all your settings if you do a scheduled scan. Mcafee has assured me several times that this is proper operation

[mmz]

Now, I'm looking for a good anti-virus program:Norton Antivirus:- System Hogger, but version 2005, maybe no more hog or lessNorton Internet Security:- Too much setting, and over secured cause slow-downNorton Systemwork:- Since version 2002 messed up my OSPanda Antivirus Titanium or Platinum:- Messed up my Administration Rights PolicyeTrust EZ Antivirus:- Viruses still able to get it my PCAVG Antivirus:- Free, same as eTrust EZ AntivirusMcAfee Anticirus:- Similar to Norton AntivirusF-Secure Antivirus:- Not sure, sounds goodAvast Antivirus:- Not sure, sounds goodZoneAlarm Security Suite:- Firewall with Antivirus, same antivirus engine as eTrustPC-Cillin Antivirus:- Pretty goodThanks

[jeffw_00]

which mcafee did you test?

[comphelper]

I LOVE AVG! I use the brand new 7.0 release. Also, another good free AV is Avast! which is also from the Czech Republic.

[KarlT]

Well, I got fed up with Norton about 14 months ago, and was approaching the expiration/renewal date for Norton, so I tried AVG and while Norton was having updates every day or so during a high volume virus period, AVG was having them once a week . . .So I tried F-Prot. They are $29/year for up to 5 computers. They have updates more than once a day during high volume virus times. However, they are not rated all that great on the site given above in the thread, and also they just released a new version (they have had about 6 in the past year) and the new one crashed my computer. F-Prot does not load your system down and spread like a cancer thru it like Norton does.I emailed them about this (they are generally very good about responding, unlike Symantec), and after some fruitless exchanges, they released a revised revision. It still crashes my computer (Win98SE), so I am continuing with their older version. Unfortunately, I just renewed a month ago, so I am hoping that they clean up their act . . . Just one more comment!Karl

[mmz]

Hello all again!I tried the Avast! Antivirus about 3 weeks ago.Avast! Home Edition the free one and the best one which already catch 3 or 4 virus in my computer. I read topic about AVG vs. Avast because both of them have a free version. They both almost the same but different GUI (User Interface). Looks like Avast! can skin up but I prefer without any skin on it and it will just show a windows style which looks more cleaner and easy read.Some people don't like Avast because of the skin made it looks cheap but it's not, you have to go to the option and disable skin mode so you can see just like a pro looking GUI.I just purchased the Avast! Professional 4.5 because it has more controls. It's way better than Norton, cheaper cost and a smart non-system hogging engine.Good Luck! and Thanks!