did anyone know how to have mcafee 1 year free trial compatible to w-vista ....please send me download site
i am sick about antivirus
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hernannius
MemberPosted 16 years ago # -
BigThunder1
MemberHi hernannius,
I personally recommend Avast-AV free version (Alternate Vista software Dwnld site) which is Vista compatible (Linux version available too).
I'll assume you've found these links below on your own as well, but this is what I found in my quick search. Hope they are helpful. There are better solutions as Lee suggests; of course I vote for Avast-AV linked above. I've personally tried most of the other major players and always come back to Avast by Alwil.
Download McAfee VirusScan Plus FREE: this is the main site link I found for free McAfee VirusScan suite dwnlds (requires registration).
Is McAfee compatible with Windows Vista? Yes.
Which ever you choose, I hope it serves you well. :)
Posted 16 years ago # -
Archangel
MemberI have been a McAfee fan for years and still use it but I've found trojans and malware that McAfee didn't detect. I haven't tried Avast-AV but I will gladly try and use it along with the others I use.
BTW All the others that detect what McAfee missed are free!!!!!
Thanks for the links guys.
Archangel (for some its Archangle LOL)
Posted 16 years ago # -
BigThunder1
MemberLMAO... spark! spark! ...Arc-angle ;)
Running two different AV apps at the same time can cause problems. Avast is a full blown AV application like McAfee.
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You can still run fixers though, like Avast's virus cleaner. Oh, by the way, even though Avast asks you to register, it's still free :>
Posted 16 years ago # -
Archangel
MemberI did download Avast but haven't installed it because I did read that it is a full blown program. I'm not ready to trash McAffee yet. (I may wait till the next subscription is due).
BTW Does anyone know of a program to completely remove all the files that McAffee leaves behind?
@BigThunder1 It is funny how Archangle breaks down into to words that are in the same cat. Arch--Angle. I bet in real life you probably typed "Angle" more than "Angel" ROTFLMAO
Posted 16 years ago # -
BigThunder1
MemberArchangel said:
BTW Does anyone know of a program to completely remove all the files that McAffee leaves behind?
The ONLY 100% solution I and friends have ever found was a complete hdd reformat and OS reinstall. McAfee moves in lock-stock-and-barrel. Worse than trying to get rid of a house leach/mooch that was supposed to move out 6 months ago and still hasn't figured it out!!! LOL!
There used to be a DOS based app that kept track of ALL files etc. on an install and would remove any and all traces and files installed per-app-uninstall long before 'system restore' was even a thought, but I don't know of anything even remotely close in function these days. To bad, because it was the cats-meow for totally clean uninstalls of software. If anybody knows of any app that currently serves this function/feature please post it here. I'll see if I can locate a reference to that old app somewhere. If so I'll post the info here.
@BigThunder1 It is funny how Archangle breaks down into to words that are in the same cat. Arch--Angle. I bet in real life you probably typed "Angle" more than "Angel" ROTFLMAO
It is somewhat! In your profession they could both apply depending on your perspective, although I like your chosen handle better considering you're a retired chief-of-police. My mistake was simply a bad typo habit even though I was thinking Angel when typing it. Weather or not I've typed "Angle" more often than "Angel" could be debatable, but I really couldn't say that has any bearing on the typo; or how often I typed one or the other... maybe so! Never really thought about it. :)
Posted 16 years ago # -
Michelle
MemberWow I wouldn't want to get on anyone's bad side here.
http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/1466?replies=20
There Arch that program has everything you can possibly need for system optimization. Hope it works good for you.
Posted 16 years ago # -
BigThunder1
MemberMichelle said:
Wow I wouldn't want to get on anyone's bad side here.
Why do you say that? Everyones gettin' along fine here as far as I know.
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Archangel said:
BTW Does anyone know of a program to completely remove all the files that McAffee leaves behind?
Yes. Been there before. Don't want to go back. Looking back I wonder which was the bigger parasite - the McAfee software or the viruses it is supposed to protect you from. (BTW I'm now using Nod32)
Anyway this might help rid your PC of McAfee - http://www.myfixes.com/articles/mcrem
Posted 16 years ago # -
BigThunder1
Memberalexiussg said:
didn't AOL gave McAfee free to their users? :)
Seems I heard something along those lines from rumor control. If they did I'll bet it only works with their ISP software. I wouldn't take AOL if YOU payed for it! They offer security for you without need to install your own apps_(yha right) and when people/n00bs wise up and move to a real ISP they're lost and confused about security and the necessary precautions to protect their personal PC. Especially inexperienced computer n00bs that don't understand this was all done for them at AOL! AOL is about as difficult as McAfee to uninstall as well. I don't know anybody that's ever gone back to AOL once they've wised up and moved on.
AOL! ...Makers of fine coasters delivered right to your very own door every month (want them or not!) and available on every counter you walk by! Grab a few today! Btw - They make great Frisbees when your bored or frustrated. ;)
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EDIT:
@ alexiussg,I just read this thread where you commented about dwnld'g AOL McAfee free version a week ago! Why then did you ask this question here!?
_______@ BuBBy:
Thanks for the link! I bookmarked the site for future reference if needed.
Posted 16 years ago # -
Michelle
MemberHeard Nod32 was pretty good, tried it once. For some reason when running a scan the antivirus scan stopped responding. No point in having a virus scan if you can't run a scan. I don't know maybe that was just my computer or something, but it didn't work right.
I have been using Mcafee on and off for the last 5/6 years but I have had my problems with them too, most compatibility problems with my old computer and virusscan 7.0 home edition, but it has gotten better. I don't and haven't had any problems since that version, maybe one or two but not like that. Bsods all over my screen when I had that on my computer, support was no help either, no matter how many times I uninstalled/reinstalled the same thing happened.
I got banned on their forum and everytime I came back the admin would ban me again. I was finally let back, but I think that made me more angrier than anything that I got banned. I don't even know what I got banned for.
But it's been running fine now the Mcafee Virusscan 11.
Sorry if I thought you weren't getting along and you are.
Posted 16 years ago # -
BigThunder1
MemberMichelle,
Start reading from this thread and that should clue you in ;). It gets pretty off topic and silly, but you'll understand what our comments are all about after reading it to the end. Just a bad hair day_(week) for me and I got razzed for it. LOL! One mistake was pointed out and then I kept making more as time went on. Archangel and I are just pretty much wrapping that issue up (I think!). :) (We have comments on several threads relating to the original post/link referenced above since this started.)
Btw, it's too bad NOD32 didn't work for you because it's one of the better rated AV apps out there. I personally use and like Avast (another one that ranks high) and have been very pleased with it. I tried NOD32 myself recently (out of curiosity) and had problems too. I haven't had an issue or problem-one since I started using Avast AV almost 3 years ago.
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I'm inclined to say Sophos is among the best, but that's just because I get it free (my university has a license for it since they require all dorm computers to run antivirus). My parents have literally been trying to cancel their McAfee subscription for 2 years - they never know, after all, if the thing has been cancelled for good until the next bill comes in...
ed: looks like Sophos isn't really meant for personal/home use. I feel lucky! ;)
Posted 16 years ago # -
BigThunder1
MemberThis should help you.
Main site page: http://www.av-comparatives.org/
Comparisons chart: http://www.av-comparatives.org/seiten/ergebnisse_2007_02.php
I recommend either Avast or NOD32.
Posted 16 years ago # -
A big part of judging how good antivirus is (in my opinion) after looking simply at detection rates, and lack of false positives - is looking at how intrusive the software is. The memory footprint and the number of additional resident processes that the antivirus uses to support the antivirus process should ideally be kept to a minimum. The more complicated the setup and the more processes that need to be running and interface with each other - means there are more possible points of failure.
Two products come to my mind, which I think go the extra mile in setting their hooks into the system - and making it a real mess to remove or update or affect other seemingly unrelated programs and services are McAfee and Nortons.
In my mind I want antivirus to be simple, practically invisible. I don't want to be interrupted to watch it update the virus signatures each day. Unfortunately many of the free antivirus products seem to have advertising as being as important as protecting from viruses.
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Especially lately, Avast! has gotten worse about their advertising. Before it was nice, subtle and small, but when I went to re-register it not too long about (max a month ago), the registration window gave me the impression I had to pay before I noticed the "more options" button/link. =/
I guess Avast! didn't count on getting so popular. Despite that, though, it gives you a nice amount of control over it.Seems I heard something along those lines from rumor control. If they did I'll bet it only works with their ISP software.
Not likely... it's more likely that it's branded to their logo and such, but I somewhat doubt McAfee would've bothered to go around and code their app to do that. Still, I don't knoe McAfee nor AOL all that well, so it's still a possibility.
I wouldn't take AOL if YOU payed for it! They offer security for you without need to install your own apps_(yha right) and when people/n00bs wise up and move to a real ISP they're lost and confused about security and the necessary precautions to protect their personal PC. Especially inexperienced computer n00bs that don't understand this was all done for them at AOL!
I certainly hope you aren't confusing newb/newbie for n00b.
As for wising up - regardless of ISP and location, you'll find these people. AOL has a higher concentration of them, true. But if there's something I've learned while working in the computer field it's that there really ought to be a licence for using these things - kinda like a driving licence.AOL is about as difficult as McAfee to uninstall as well. I don't know anybody that's ever gone back to AOL once they've wised up and moved on.
I know someone who kept getting a free ride on all the "free month" CDs. She kept contacting me through a different ID each month until I finally told her to quit it and get a real ISP.
AOL! ...Makers of fine coasters delivered right to your very own door every month (want them or not!) and available on every counter you walk by! Grab a few today! Btw - They make great Frisbees when your bored or frustrated. ;)
http://www.spiritone.com/~english/humour/aolcd.html
http://neil.fraser.name/hardware/lamp/Posted 16 years ago # -
BigThunder1
MemberQuoting BuBBy:
In my mind I want antivirus to be simple, practically invisible. I don't want to be interrupted to watch it update the virus signatures each day. Unfortunately many of the free antivirus products seem to have advertising as being as important as protecting from viruses.
I agree with BuBBy. Many free AV apps do just that. Most of the ones that offer no option to control these functions IMHO do so in an attempt to gain market share and/or impress users they're working sooo hard to protect them in the hope users buy the pro version to control (turn off) these functions and the belief that the user has the best protection available, bar none.
Quoting Keilaron:
Especially lately, Avast! has gotten worse about their advertising. Before it was nice, subtle and small, but when I went to re-register it not too long about (max a month ago), the registration window gave me the impression I had to pay before I noticed the "more options" button/link. =/ I guess Avast! didn't count on getting so popular. Despite that, though, it gives you a nice amount of control over it.
Not to debate which AV app (free or otherwise) is better or worse, but in defense of Avast AV as well as NOD32, all alerts/popups can be turned 'off or on' via the program settings although most are on by default upon installation. As for Avast getting worse with advertising or more confusing at the registration/re-registration page I don't see it. Nothings changed in the 3 years I've been using it!
NOTE: Be sure to select the secure link for personal info registration at the beginning of the registration page that says "Secure (SSL) version of registration form is here". This I find confusing from a company that supplies security software for an AV app that is designed to protect though. I've never understood that philosophy rather than just put you on the SSL registration page to begin with! This is the only discrepancy I've found about the registration page/process.@ Keilaron:
I certainly hope you aren't confusing newb/newbie for n00b.
I most certainly haven't. They refer to one-in-the-same.
Noun
Singular
noobPlural
noobsnoob (plural noobs)
1. (internet slang, pejorative) A newb or newbie; refers to the idea that someone is new to a game, concept, or idea; implying a lack of experience.
* Noobs are annoying, they never know the forum rules.
* You just got pwned, noob.
* I'll teach you noobs how to play.
* I kill all you noobs in seconds!
* You suck, you son of a noob[edit] Translations
newbieRef: http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/noob
As for wising up - regardless of ISP and location, you'll find these people. AOL has a higher concentration of them, true.
True. And I agree, AOL does but it's not the uninformed users fault. It's the fault of AOL and some other ISP's not clearly educating folks about this and their options. AOL and others like them brag about how THEY can protect you and you have nothing to worry about. To an uninformed n00b this leaves the false impression that ALL ISP's do this. A flawed philosophy that perpetuates and sustains anti virus issues due to the ignorance of this result by these ISP's practicing this business model. The practice is an interesting direction for security and may be the answer to your comment that there really ought to be a licence for using these things - kinda like a driving licence. Possibly! The jury's still out on that idea. And considering human nature, I don't know if I can trust the corporate world totally when it comes to "my best interest". To many have proven not worthy and will likely continue to do so for a loooong time to come. MS, AOL, and Enron just to name a few.
Great links to AOL cd usage! Got a big laugh, thanks Keilaron!
Posted 16 years ago # -
Archangel
MemberBeen out of state for the last 5 days so I couldn't reply (30 year class reunion). Thanks for the replies everybody.
Actually I did the uninstall on my pc right before leaving and cleaned up the PC and had no problems at all but..............a friend of mine had a 1 years subscription of it when she bought her notebook pc. She tried to uninstall it after the sub. had expired and had major problems even when booting up. To make a long story short, she brought it to the reunion and its all better now.
@BigThunder1
I think Michelle was commenting on my position (about the bad side LOL). hehehe Michelle there are people from all walks of life here in the forum. Want to know more about them, Just follow the link to their homepage. There are alot of good people here and a few butte holes like me and.................LOL.OH had to edit this thing. I know n00b. He's into the DSS scene also. LOL
Keilaron, you can tell that BigThunder1 has been around for a while and knows exactly what newbie, newb and beginner are. LOL
Posted 16 years ago # -
BigThunder1
MemberWelcome back Archangel. Glad somebody in this life gets a vacation! ;)
DSS - Dumb Stupid Stuff? Works for me! ;)
As far as Michelle's comment, I think one could wonder if they didn't know the whole story. That's why I posted the ref. link to the thread so she'd understand it's all in jest. No biggy.
Yha I've been around a little. But we ALL have days when n00bieisum sneaks up and slaps us off the chair once in a while, as our jesting and my 'bad hair day' has evidenced. LOL!
So! Did you install Avast AV, NOD32, or another to replace ...uhmm... McAfee?
Posted 16 years ago # -
Archangel
MemberI did avast but not NOD32. I also installed a-squared and another remover. Do I need NOD32 also? Oh yes and McAffee is gone.
hehehe When I started playing around on the www Nortons was out (there were only a couple at that time) and thats what everyone sub'ed to. Then came a couple more including McAffee. I've used it for years even thought it use's a BUNCH of system resources but began finding things that slipped thru there net. Of course when you pay a yearly sub fee, you expect a certain amount of protection (well at least I do).
Now here comes a little something that I rarely say. Words are cheap but since I began reading this forum, I see alot of honest, upright people that go the extra yard for people. So as I read and associate with them (thru there posts) I take to heart what they say. Thats why I did the change on the antivirus. I'm no slouch when it comes to the PC field (certain ends of it) and neither are a bunch of you so keep it up. After all, isn't that what its all about?
Posted 16 years ago # -
BigThunder1
MemberGlad to hear you've replaced McAfee. No doubt the nay sayers will slam me for this :o, but McAfee and Norton_(Norton's personally the worst experience I ever had with an AV product) have gotten somewhat lax IMHO. I'm no authority by far, just someone who's tried a few and settled on the one I like. Avast works for me, and in three years of use I've never had an issue that caused serious problems or anything slipping in the back door so-to-speak and only remember two incidences I got a false positive. Nothings perfect and the potential always exists for trouble. It's a war that likely will never go away.
To answer your question; NO you do not need NOD32 if you have Avast! AV installed because they each perform the same function; meaning they both do an excellent job of protection and would conflict and cause you more problems than carters got liver pills. Just settle with one or the other and one will be fine in that department. There are ways to manage two AV apps on the same PC and some do, but unless your very savvy I don't recommend it. Avast! and NOD32 aren't the only good AV apps out there and tests are subjective. Each person should do their homework and choose which is best for their needs. My choice is a combination of research and personal experience and I've made my choice clear in this thread. That's not to say it's better than one or the other AV app available out there, just works for me and has been the best at what it does for me personally.
This is about AV apps so I won't get to far out here but I think everybody should at the least have Spybot S & D along with Adaware (both free) installed along side and use them religiously. There are many good apps out there for protection and we won't go into that here because as I said, I'm no authority, I just know what works for me. Each has to set their own PC up accordingly.
That said, another area is the firewall. MS's firewall is all but a joke, and numerous tests prove it over and over. I've been using Comodo lately and am very impressed with it out of the box. Free for everybody including commercial application. They offer other products that are getting good reviews but I personally haven't tried them yet. Anyway, enough about that.
I take your comment as a compliment as I'm sure others here do and thank you for it. But as with anything, I recommend each person follow up and do a little work to figure out which suites one the best and go for it. Lee posted an excellent link for research and BuBBy along with the others here have posted some priceless advice (as both always do).
I think you'll be pleased with Avast! AV and wish you a clean machine and happy days ahead. ;)
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