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virus software recommendation
I have a 2 computer network. I have been using MacAfee version 6 with all the download updates. I am planning to upgrade my anti virus software and I am looking for a recommendation. a few options are
1) Mcafee version 8
2) Symantec 2004
3) Symantec 2004 update
4) symantec 2004 for 2 PCs.
In the past I have not like McAfee too much. Because it seems never to find virus, and it never looks like it is on! Although I do like the download updates rather than buying new updates every 4 months or so. I am keen to try symantec or another company, that allows free download updates.
In general should I accept that i need to purchase new anti virus software each year to keep my protection up to date?
I know the software is relatively cheap. But I am looking for users advice on what the next step is for me.
Many thanks
Neil Browning
1) Mcafee version 8
2) Symantec 2004
3) Symantec 2004 update
4) symantec 2004 for 2 PCs.
In the past I have not like McAfee too much. Because it seems never to find virus, and it never looks like it is on! Although I do like the download updates rather than buying new updates every 4 months or so. I am keen to try symantec or another company, that allows free download updates.
In general should I accept that i need to purchase new anti virus software each year to keep my protection up to date?
I know the software is relatively cheap. But I am looking for users advice on what the next step is for me.
Many thanks
Neil Browning
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However what Norton = However what PC Magazine
What is the size of your network ?
For Networks, I would recommend Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 9.0.
http://enterprisesecurity.symantec.com/products/products.cfm?ProductID=155
http://enterprisesecurity.symantec.com/content/displaypdf.cfm?pdfid=276
(This product supercedes the Norton AntiVirus 7.6 Corporate Edition).
The new engines are well-written and easy for corporate-wide deployment.
I had installed it in Win98/ME/NT4/2000/XP clients and on NT4 Server/2000 Server/Win Server 2003.
It all running fine.
Advantages includes Symantec System Center - mmc plug-in (central console) to manage your entire network. Automatic Update...Single scheduled download updates entire network...and many more...
Once installed and configured properly...you don't have to bother anymore...(until the next license renewal).
> In general should I accept that i need to purchase new anti virus software each year to keep my protection up to date?
Yes, it is the normal practice...for my company, we signed for 2-years...we get better discounts.
(how else would the AV company survive...;-) )
Download the Symantec brochure and read-up on it...
http://enterprisesecurity.symantec.com/content/displaypdf.cfm?pdfid=482&EID=0
Note: I'm not Symantec salesman. Just a satisfied customer... ;-)
For Networks, I would recommend Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 9.0.
http://enterprisesecurity.symantec.com/products/products.cfm?ProductID=155
http://enterprisesecurity.symantec.com/content/displaypdf.cfm?pdfid=276
(This product supercedes the Norton AntiVirus 7.6 Corporate Edition).
The new engines are well-written and easy for corporate-wide deployment.
I had installed it in Win98/ME/NT4/2000/XP clients and on NT4 Server/2000 Server/Win Server 2003.
It all running fine.
Advantages includes Symantec System Center - mmc plug-in (central console) to manage your entire network. Automatic Update...Single scheduled download updates entire network...and many more...
Once installed and configured properly...you don't have to bother anymore...(until the next license renewal).
> In general should I accept that i need to purchase new anti virus software each year to keep my protection up to date?
Yes, it is the normal practice...for my company, we signed for 2-years...we get better discounts.
(how else would the AV company survive...;-) )
Download the Symantec brochure and read-up on it...
http://enterprisesecurity.symantec.com/content/displaypdf.cfm?pdfid=482&EID=0
Note: I'm not Symantec salesman. Just a satisfied customer... ;-)
If you're in the market for av software, consider that this is often bundled in with other products:
Linksys bundled with Trend:
http://www.linksys.com/press/press.asp?prid=53&cyear=2001
Or Linksys bundled with Symantec:
http://computercops.biz/article2337.html
This would give you a more complete solution.
Also bear in mind that if your employer uses Enterprise AV, then employees at home can often use a second copy for free under the same licensing terms. I do !!
Linksys bundled with Trend:
http://www.linksys.com/press/press.asp?prid=53&cyear=2001
Or Linksys bundled with Symantec:
http://computercops.biz/article2337.html
This would give you a more complete solution.
Also bear in mind that if your employer uses Enterprise AV, then employees at home can often use a second copy for free under the same licensing terms. I do !!
What you'll say about an absolutelly free virus software, with free updates and upgrades?
http://sourceforge.net/projects/clamwin
http://sourceforge.net/projects/clamwin
Cool !!
My personal favorite: eTrust EZ Antivirus
http://www.my-etrust.com/
Several reasons:
1) Low on cpu usage
2) About daily updates for virusdefinitions
3) If you have more computers, one computer can download the updates and then redistribute to the others (especially usefull if you don't have a fast internet connection)
Greetings,
LucF