antivirus for vista

[kevinf2090]

i am using vista rc1 right now and avg apparently does not work with vista right now. what antivirus software do you guys use with vista

 

[Mem]

I know Avast home free version works with Vista,it may not be the best AV but at the moment you have limited choices.

 

[Smilin]

MS is using eTrust btw.

 

[Damn Dirty Ape]

Well there are choices, but some are beta still... ca.com has a/v in beta for vista, kaspersky has a beta out for vista, nod32 has a compliant 2.7 version of it's a/v for download now.. Also as mentioned avast as well. If you can deal with beta (but at least the beta should be drawing to a close for the vista changes and *should* be pretty stable on all of them. Microsoft's own Live One Care will be released at version 1.5 and Vista ready on the 30th and includes a 120 day trial I believe it is.. If nothing else pick something like that up for free immediate protection when it launches. I believe you need to turn off the UAC in Vista in order to install the Kaspersky beta, as it is flagged by Microsoft for some reason (not sure on this one).

I suspect come the 30th there will be updates or new versions on most major players, like Mcafee and Symantec and Trend Micro who all are planning to roll out updates then (according to their techs). TM has a beta version also I forgot to mention, but I'm not sure if it is public access yet.

Vista will be under siege during it's first few days of release to the public and I don't think any respectable company would want to leave it's customers out in the cold come that date.

Although, that being said, Zonealarm just released a new version 7 of it's suite including an altered form of kaspersky a/v yesterday, and the only mention of Vista is that 'it will be released in 'the coming months after Vista launch'. Nice....

 

[InlineFive]

I'll continue to use NOD32.

 

[Smilin]

Originally posted by: Hellspawn
Well there are choices, but some are beta still... ca.com has a/v in beta for vista,

It's done. Not in beta.

 

[Damn Dirty Ape]

Just checked this one earlier this AM, they need to update the page then... As of this morning 8.1 is the current XP version, 8.2 is the Vista compliant one. It may be finished, but I don't see a try now link to it or anything. Probably holding out until the 30th on it or closer to.

Originally posted by: Smilin

Originally posted by: Hellspawn
Well there are choices, but some are beta still... ca.com has a/v in beta for vista,

It's done. Not in beta.

 

[Dooyas]

Symantec is supposed to release thier patch on the 17th for Vista, around the same time for McAfee.

As far as I know though, that is only for the 32bit. I am not sure if 64 bit has a working beta at the moment.

You can also click on your security centre in Vista and under Malware protection there should be a link that says "Find a Program" and it will take you to a website that lists some beta's of AV programs.

 

[Smilin]

Originally posted by: Hellspawn
Just checked this one earlier this AM, they need to update the page then... As of this morning 8.1 is the current XP version, 8.2 is the Vista compliant one. It may be finished, but I don't see a try now link to it or anything. Probably holding out until the 30th on it or closer to.

Originally posted by: Smilin

Originally posted by: Hellspawn
Well there are choices, but some are beta still... ca.com has a/v in beta for vista,

It's done. Not in beta.

Hm. Using 7.1.192 here internally at MS. Works great too.

 

[Damn Dirty Ape]

Ok, just point me to a public statement /link on the ca.com website that their A/V is vista-ready and downloadable. I'll bet there isn't.

 

[Smilin]

Originally posted by: Hellspawn
Ok, just point me to a public statement /link on the ca.com website that their A/V is vista-ready and downloadable. I'll bet there isn't.

There is.
http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/antivirus/infodocs/eavwin-compmat.asp

"*AV 7.1 is compatible with Vista. Will not be "Certified" until final Vista release is available"

 

[AustinRoepke]

Huh. AVG 7 Free is working perfectly on my RC2. Everything works and updates correctly.

 

[Damn Dirty Ape]

I'm referring to their public A/V product info page that you get when looking for info on the product before buying, not digging into their support pages... and BTW, latest release of the a/v standalone is listed as 8.1 right on the info page, and DOES NOT list Vista as a supported op system. And as far as that goes, most comparatives show CA being rather poor in detection rates..

I can tell you're the kind like an old boss of mine, in a difference of opinion as long as he was 1% right, then by god he had won.. Have fun buddy hehe. :laugh:

Originally posted by: Smilin

Originally posted by: Hellspawn
Ok, just point me to a public statement /link on the ca.com website that their A/V is vista-ready and downloadable. I'll bet there isn't.

There is.
http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/antivirus/infodocs/eavwin-compmat.asp

"*AV 7.1 is compatible with Vista. Will not be "Certified" until final Vista release is available"

 

[Dooyas]

I like the fact you asked for a public link, he gave you not only a link, but one with public in it, and you turned it down.

 

[rxblitzrx]

I'm on NOD32 as well. However, I'm patiently waiting for Kaspersky to come out with their Vista support.

 

[Smilin]

Originally posted by: Hellspawn
I'm referring to their public A/V product info page that you get when looking for info on the product before buying, not digging into their support pages... and BTW, latest release of the a/v standalone is listed as 8.1 right on the info page, and DOES NOT list Vista as a supported op system. And as far as that goes, most comparatives show CA being rather poor in detection rates..

I can tell you're the kind like an old boss of mine, in a difference of opinion as long as he was 1% right, then by god he had won.. Have fun buddy hehe. :laugh:

Originally posted by: Smilin

Originally posted by: Hellspawn
Ok, just point me to a public statement /link on the ca.com website that their A/V is vista-ready and downloadable. I'll bet there isn't.

There is.
http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/antivirus/infodocs/eavwin-compmat.asp

"*AV 7.1 is compatible with Vista. Will not be "Certified" until final Vista release is available"

Dude, I'm not out to be right here. The OP is looking for some antivirus and I'm telling you one that works. It's the same AV that MS uses internally and it's working great. There are others I'm quite sure. If you want to split hairs and bicker about it then I quit, you win.

It's not my fault you don't know how to search so don't get pissy at me. I was just trying to be helpful.

 

[Damn Dirty Ape]

Whole point here is that I said it was in beta, you said oh no its not anymore... I simply asked where on the ca.com a/v product info page that it says that their 8.1 A/V (most current) is listed with Vista being one of the supported O/S. The product info page does not state that at this point, look at the list of O/S. I think it's quite clear what I'm stating.

My point is that 8.1 is the current listing on this page, and nowhere on this page does it say Vista compatible, my whole point is based on this:

ca.com Antivirus for Windows product info page.

I have more important things than this to do, when I say public, I mean the main 'info page' on a product a few clicks from the home page (like above). Like most places put their products. No one getting pissy here.

I'm not going to sign up for a trial so I can see what it lets me download, as I don't use CA stuff even though it comes free with my cable modem account.

Then to further confuse things, 8.3 is the latest release listed here, and not on a main product page:

8.3?

Anyways, I have work to get done today.

Originally posted by: Smilin

Originally posted by: Hellspawn
I'm referring to their public A/V product info page that you get when looking for info on the product before buying, not digging into their support pages... and BTW, latest release of the a/v standalone is listed as 8.1 right on the info page, and DOES NOT list Vista as a supported op system. And as far as that goes, most comparatives show CA being rather poor in detection rates..

I can tell you're the kind like an old boss of mine, in a difference of opinion as long as he was 1% right, then by god he had won.. Have fun buddy hehe. :laugh:

Originally posted by: Smilin

Originally posted by: Hellspawn
Ok, just point me to a public statement /link on the ca.com website that their A/V is vista-ready and downloadable. I'll bet there isn't.

There is.
http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/antivirus/infodocs/eavwin-compmat.asp

"*AV 7.1 is compatible with Vista. Will not be "Certified" until final Vista release is available"

Dude, I'm not out to be right here. The OP is looking for some antivirus and I'm telling you one that works. It's the same AV that MS uses internally and it's working great. There are others I'm quite sure. If you want to split hairs and bicker about it then I quit, you win.

It's not my fault you don't know how to search so don't get pissy at me. I was just trying to be helpful.

 

[Shawn]

Nod32! I use it for all of my computers.

 

[Smilin]

Originally posted by: Hellspawn
Whole point here is that I said it was in beta, you said oh no its not anymore... I simply asked where on the ca.com a/v product info page that it says that their 8.1 A/V (most current) is listed with Vista being one of the supported O/S. The product info page does not state that at this point, look at the list of O/S. I think it's quite clear what I'm stating.

My point is that 8.1 is the current listing on this page, and nowhere on this page does it say Vista compatible, my whole point is based on this:

ca.com Antivirus for Windows product info page.

I have more important things than this to do, when I say public, I mean the main 'info page' on a product a few clicks from the home page (like above). Like most places put their products. No one getting pissy here.

I'm not going to sign up for a trial so I can see what it lets me download, as I don't use CA stuff even though it comes free with my cable modem account.

Then to further confuse things, 8.3 is the latest release listed here, and not on a main product page:

8.3?

Anyways, I have work to get done today.

Originally posted by: Smilin

Originally posted by: Hellspawn
I'm referring to their public A/V product info page that you get when looking for info on the product before buying, not digging into their support pages... and BTW, latest release of the a/v standalone is listed as 8.1 right on the info page, and DOES NOT list Vista as a supported op system. And as far as that goes, most comparatives show CA being rather poor in detection rates..

I can tell you're the kind like an old boss of mine, in a difference of opinion as long as he was 1% right, then by god he had won.. Have fun buddy hehe. :laugh:

Originally posted by: Smilin

Originally posted by: Hellspawn
Ok, just point me to a public statement /link on the ca.com website that their A/V is vista-ready and downloadable. I'll bet there isn't.

There is.
http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/antivirus/infodocs/eavwin-compmat.asp

"*AV 7.1 is compatible with Vista. Will not be "Certified" until final Vista release is available"

Dude, I'm not out to be right here. The OP is looking for some antivirus and I'm telling you one that works. It's the same AV that MS uses internally and it's working great. There are others I'm quite sure. If you want to split hairs and bicker about it then I quit, you win.

It's not my fault you don't know how to search so don't get pissy at me. I was just trying to be helpful.

Yeah, k. I GOT THE POINT. You win. Whatever, have a great day.

 

[spyordie007]

I use McAffee 8.5 Enterprise, haven't had any issues with it.

 

[Chunkee]

Originally posted by: InlineFive
I'll continue to use NOD32.

/thread...pure and simple

 

[Schadenfroh]

Windows Vista Security Thread:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=33&threadid=2000598&enterthread=y

 

[MoobyTheGoldenCalf]

NOD32!