Avast Pro AntiVirus

[RADA]

I recently switched the corporate AntiVirus software from Symantec(Systems Works 2002) to Avast Server and Pro(workstations) by ALWIL Software (http://avast.com/). GREAT PROGRAM!!


Of course I use more than one application to keep my company computers safe. Here's my setup for every machine:

Anti Virus Software: Avast Pro 4.6

Anti Spyware Software:

Microsoft Beta
SpyBot Search & Destroy 1.4
AdAware SE

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Avast Pro has actaully caught spyware programs that the other 3 missed.

I purposely tried to infect one of the co's laptops to see how well Avast works, and how well the AntiVirus/Spyware combo I have works...

..other that a few benign cookies, nothing gets through. I even ran trend Micro's free anitvirus software to double check my results, nothing....

..I'm not saying its perfect, as quickly as these butthead virus writers pump out their crap, nothing is going to be perfect, but it definately a step in the right direction...


Avast is a great program, and with the proper spyware removal tools, not much is going to trouble your machine


Just my 2c!!


R

[Trogan]

I've moved this to the Security Discussion Rada, hope you don't mind :)


I would also say to get SpywareBlaster 3.5.1 (http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html) to block malicious ActiveX's :thumbsup:

[primesuspect]

That's how I feel about Kaspersky, Rada. After running the "spyware special" cocktail on some customer machines that I normally would have called "clean" I installed Kaspersky AV on them and ran that, and it found 4-5 MORE infections still left over.

[RADA]

That's how I feel about Kaspersky, Rada. After running the "spyware special" cocktail on some customer machines that I normally would have called "clean" I installed Kaspersky AV on them and ran that, and it found 4-5 MORE infections still left over.


Agree with you Prime, Kaspersky is a great program, but a little pricey. I got a great deal through a friend who's a reseller for Avast. No program will catch everything, but with products as good as Avast and Kaspersky, you can't go wrong

[jradmin]

I've been using Avast's home AV for 3 years now and have NEVER had a virus attack. I suggest it to all my co-workers and I also put it on mashines I build for my private business clients (But I do not charge for the home edition or the time it takes to configure it).

Avast rocks.

[muddocktor]

I also put either Avast or AVG Free on computers I work on if they have an out of date AV suite or on new builds. Since I generally don't charge labor when doing this, I assume that I'm not violating the EULA on either product. Of the 2 though, I think I like Avast Home better.

[dragonV8]

After the Norton issues with the raid array, Sally has been trying out Avast. Needed to be set up for a variety of programs, like:Incredimail, G-mail,Yahoo, etc.

Looks like she has it sorted and is pretty happy with it.:thumbsup:

[ronbo]

Been useing Avast Pro for a long time and I really like it. It has a much smaller footprint than Norton. Have 3 computers all with Avast, Spysweeper, Ad Aware SE Pro and Spybot. I have also heard a lot of good things about Kaspersky. I might give that a go someday..:thumbup

[primesuspect]

RADA, are you a shill? ;D

[RADA]

RADA, are you a shill? ;D


AHHHHHHH!!!

I've been caught by Judge Prime!!! :sawed:

[Jengo]

ive been using avast (home eidtion) on my Windows Box for about 2 years. Its great, its free and works very well!