Free antivirus software

[satimis]

Hi folks,

XP/Vista

Please advise where can I find a FREE antivirus software with real-time scanning for church, non profit organization? AVG is NOT free for church. ClamWin is but without no real-time scanning. TIA

B.R.

satimis

[catgate]

Hi folks,

XP/Vista

Please advise where can I find a FREE antivirus software with real-time scanning for church, non profit organization? AVG is NOT free for church. ClamWin is but without no real-time scanning. TIA

B.R.

satimis

Try a prophet.

[andsome]

No disrespect meant, but seriously I would have thought that churches with all their wealth could afford a few measly pounds for decent protection. I am happy to pay a few pounds a year for Eset Nod 32, on a pension.

[Glenvern]

Try "Microsoft Security Essentials" It does what it says on the tin.

It's free from this address - http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/support.aspx?mkt=en-us

and it's from Microsoft what more can I say, they are the worlds leader in software (aren't they).

[satimis]

Try "Microsoft Security Essentials" It does what it says on the tin.

It's free from this address - http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/support.aspx?mkt=en-us

and it's from Microsoft what more can I say, they are the worlds leader in software (aren't they).

Noted and thanks

satimis

[printing.host]

try the Avast.. it is also free and it never slows down the pc

Commercial link deleted - not permitted under the forum rules, doug

[Seshomaru Samma]

If you have anyone who is proficient in Chinese , you can install 360safe from here :http://www.360.cn/ in addition to protecting you from viruses it also updates windows , can update application, and clean unnecessary files. Only install it from that address as there are a lot of viruses with a similar name.

360safe are working together with ESET (=NOD32) in China, I find them trustworthy.

[satimis]

If you have anyone who is proficient in Chinese , you can install 360safe from here :http://www.360.cn/ in addition to protecting you from viruses

Hi Seshomaru,

Thanks for your advice and URL. I'll try it. Language is not a serious barrier in IT.

it also updates windows , can update application, and clean unnecessary files.

"...update windows" ? Sorry I don't follow. I update windows on MS website.

Only install it from that address as there are a lot of viruses with a similar name.

360safe are working together with ESET (=NOD32) in China, I find them trustworthy.

Thanks for your warning. I'm running Windows on VM (guest) of Virtual Machine. I'll clone a Windows VM (guest) testing it. In the worst case I just delete the Window VM for this test. It won't affect the working Window VM.

B.R.

satimis

[Seshomaru Samma]

360safe updates windows for you. They get the updates from Microsoft and put them on their server. So if you just installed a new machine and want the latest updates you can use 360safe and save yourself a reboot for every update.

[satimis]

360safe updates windows for you. They get the updates from Microsoft and put them on their server. So if you just installed a new machine and want the latest updates you can use 360safe and save yourself a reboot for every update.

Hi,

Thanks for your advice.

I'm interested to know more about updating Windows software without a reboot. It'll take effect immediately after installation. I'm well aware that all Linux, *nix and *BSD systems have such effect. Reboot is NOT necessary after updating their software except kernel. The latter needs a reboot after update. TIA

B.R.

satimis

[DemonDelight]

Avast free - http://www.avast.com/en-ca/free-antivirus-download

AVG free - http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html?part=dl-10044820&subj=dl&tag=button&cdlPid=11014801

I have always used Avast since i got my first PC 6 years ago. It has always worked perfect for me so I have never had a need to try anything else. However, I have also heard many positive things about AVG which there is unbeknownst to some, a free version. The links provided above are for the free versions of each product.

You should also consider getting an anti spyware, I use SUPERantispyware, which is also free.

[satimis]

Avast free - http://www.avast.com/en-ca/free-antivirus-download

AVG free - http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html?part=dl-10044820&subj=dl&tag=button&cdlPid=11014801

I have always used Avast since i got my first PC 6 years ago. It has always worked perfect for me so I have never had a need to try anything else. However, I have also heard many positive things about AVG which there is unbeknownst to some, a free version. The links provided above are for the free versions of each product.

You should also consider getting an anti spyware, I use SUPERantispyware, which is also free.

Hi DemonDelight,

Thanks for your advice and links

AVG is not free for church and charity body. Licence is require for its use.

Just browsed around AVAST website and could not find about licence for church. Whether it is also free.

B.R.

satimis

[HaminJoke]

I use Avira trial 1 mount(for admin)if expire I will load avast :)

[satimis]

Hi folks,

Thanks for your advice.

My church will try;

Microsoft Security Essentials
/>http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/

Has any folk on the forum tried this software before other than Glenvern? If YES what will be your comment? Thanks

B.R.

satimis

[-pops-]

I've been using MSE for some weeks after my previous software started playing silly games. I have it installed on four machines and find it perfectly satisfactory.

I'm not a person who goes to the seemier side of the Internet (I'm sure you aren't either) so I don't know how MSE would cope with that.

[AlanHo]

I'm not a person who goes to the seemier side of the Internet (I'm sure you aren't either) so I don't know how MSE would cope with that.

I can confirm it performs perfectly.....................

[satimis]

Hi WF Moderator and AlanHo,

Thanks for your advice.

B.R.

satimis

[Seshomaru Samma]

satimis ,

Don't forget that anti virus is a part of computer security

Check out this threadfor a comprehensive guide to protecting your computer

[satimis]

satimis ,

Don't forget that anti virus is a part of computer security

Check out this threadfor a comprehensive guide to protecting your computer

Hi Seshomaru,

Thanks for your advice and link. It is a very interesting posting and very detail.

This is the transition for my church. All PCs will migrate to Linux OS later.

I never worry virus on running Linux and BSD workstations, almost non existing. Neither I worry too much on security while running Linux and BSD servers. There is no GUI. For server I build my own Linux OS, LinuxFromScratch and then Harden LinuxFromScratch. I run packet filtering on security, setting up very restrict rules on iptables. Even the invader can get in by chance after weeks of attempt he/she can't get out. Attack can't be made.

Thanks again for your help.

B.R.

satimis

[Seshomaru Samma]

MSE is okay as well. To be honest, I don't think it matters that much. Throughout the years I have set many computers for people and companies and have found that when it comes to non tech savvy users the best solution is a locked down non admin account and disabling of IE (I'm sure some of you experts are running iE6 for years on clean systems but for those users who blindly click 'next' IE is not the best choice). I believe that a locked down system running an okay AV with no IE is preferable to an open system with IE and top notch AV. Just my 2 cents.

As for migrating to Linux , I found that non tech savvy people have the greatest difficulties with Nautilus (or whatever file browser you change) and also some of the terminology on Open Office is different from Word which some people find confusing as well as small things like unmounting external devices and the likes. Personally I would choose Gnome , simplify the menus get ready to do a lot of supporting at the first few weeks.

[satimis]

Hi folks,

On MS Security Essentials
/>http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/support.aspx?mkt=en-us#mainNav

I can't find 64bit version for 64bit WinXP. What can I do using 32bit instead? Does it work?

TIA

B.R.

satimis

[vincent4243]

I have always used Avast since i got my first PC 6 years ago. It has always worked perfect for me so I have never had a need to try anything else. However, I have also heard many positive things about AVG which there is unbeknownst to some, a free version.

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[philosopher]

Avg - http://free.avg.com/ww-en/homepage

Avira - http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

PC tools - http://www.pctools.com/free-antivirus/

[satimis]

MSE is okay as well. To be honest, I don't think it matters that much. Throughout the years I have set many computers for people and companies and have found that when it comes to non tech savvy users the best solution is a locked down non admin account and disabling of IE (I'm sure some of you experts are running iE6 for years on clean systems but for those users who blindly click 'next' IE is not the best choice). I believe that a locked down system running an okay AV with no IE is preferable to an open system with IE and top notch AV. Just my 2 cents.

As for migrating to Linux , I found that non tech savvy people have the greatest difficulties with Nautilus (or whatever file browser you change) and also some of the terminology on Open Office is different from Word which some people find confusing as well as small things like unmounting external devices and the likes. Personally I would choose Gnome , simplify the menus get ready to do a lot of supporting at the first few weeks.

Hi,

Thanks for your advice.

MSE is now running on Windows PC. Migration has already started running Ubuntu 10.04 which is quite user friendly. The users don't recognise the change. They only use browser and Open Office.

Open Office are running on all PCs in the church. The file format of Word is still .doc so that other Windows users can read the file. Several PCs run both MS Office and Open Office simultaneously. Sooner or later MS Office will be deleted.

B.R.

satimis

[jacob6418]

So many free anti virus software are available in internet like :

AVG, Avira