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Least Resource Intensive Antivirus

Discussion in 'Security and Privacy' started by Scott Smith, 2004/01/04.

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    Scott Smith

    Scott Smith Inactive Alumni Thread Starter

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    Ever notice a new machine flys untill you install anti virus software?

    I would like to hear some opinions on anti virus software that is the least resource intensive. Not looking for free ones I'm more than happy to pay for the right one.
    Been using Norton for years and ready to try something else.
     
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    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    I've been using EZ Trust for 4-5 years.
    $10-20/ year...depending on how old customer you are...
    Never had a virus...never had a conflict...I even don't notice it as a resources tenant
    Using Win 98.
     
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    broni

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    BTW...being on XP, what do you worry about resources?
     
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    Hugh Jarss

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    I vote with broni... e-trust EZ Antivirus is best I've managed to find - using it (W98) on antique P1/100MHz with only 32MB RAM - so needed to find a featherweight...

    best wishes, HJ.
     
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    Scott Smith Inactive Alumni Thread Starter

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    Guess your saying I should be running 98?
    Nah.... No thanks.

    Microsoft is putting 98 on the shelf Jan. 14th
     
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    no way am I suggesting you should run W98

    - I was trying to make the point that if I can run EZ antivirus on a pathetically inadequate bashed up 100MHz P1 which has only 32MB RAM - and it hardly notices the presence of the antivirus software - then such software should fulfil your requirement for a lightweight AV solution!

    compare with the spec of your own machine - if my PC hardly notices the burden, it should be a doddle on yours.

    best wishes, HJ.
     
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    Scott Smith

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    HJ, I wasnt refering to your post thanks. ;)
     
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    Scott Smith

    Scott Smith Inactive Alumni Thread Starter

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    Jim that has crossed my mind numerious times.

    The only viruses I have ever had were in E Mail and I wouldn't have opened them anyway. Maybe if I go to 100% web based e mail I could loose the virus software. Half of America does not have current definitions anyway! :D :D
     
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    Maybe if I go to 100% web based e mail I could loose the virus software.

    Only if you are willing to
    1) stop going to web sites or load a browser that renders everything into text.
    2) dis-allow any HTML email

    Or if you want to get web TV and not let the PC connect anywhere.
     
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