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Semtexsam
11/08/2004 at 18:19
Looking for some free virus software on the net,been playing with AVG but can't get it to update.Can anyone recommend another software product or know how to fix the update problem with AVG.
There has been some information regarding this issue posted before so any help will be vastly appreciated.

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Coose
11/08/2004 at 19:27
I use AVG which I think is good for what you pay for it!
Don't use the auto-update (I cannit get it to work either) but if you ferret around the site you can find the update area for the free version.....

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Semtexsam
11/08/2004 at 20:52
Have been doing some work on a friends computer and installed AVG with no problems.When i asked it to update there was no issues and was done in a matter of seconds.Came back home and did exactly the same thing and have been pulling my hair out for a couple of hours.
This is why i posted this thread as the forum has quite a bit of putar knowledge.

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NordieBoy
11/08/2004 at 21:08
Semtexsam wrote
Have been doing some work on a friends computer and installed AVG with no problems.When i asked it to update there was no issues and was done in a matter of seconds.Came back home and did exactly the same thing and have been pulling my hair out for a couple of hours.
This is why i posted this thread as the forum has quite a bit of putar knowledge.


Are you running a firewall?
AVG is great.
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Semtexsam
11/08/2004 at 21:16
Yes i have a Norton firewall running.Just turned it off for a mo and was able to do the update.My friend is using a Macfee programme that was free with a computer mag (that is the only diff).
As far as i can see AVG is better than some of the stuff that will cost £30+ in the shops. :smoke: Will work with it for a while and change my firewall.There is plenty of stuff out there on the net to protect our putars.Ta for the help and i learned a bit more this eve.

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thetope
11/08/2004 at 21:59
try avast - it's also free for home use and imho much better than avg. the updates are automatic and there's no faffing
ClamChowder
11/08/2004 at 22:08
Get Zonealarm. The Pro version is worth the extra but even the "vanilla" version (which is free) is the best software firewall around. Check the tech sites if you don't believ me .
Nik Samson
11/08/2004 at 22:58
Just downloaded the AVG 'un and run it - I had 167 infected files.
Gez
11/08/2004 at 23:01
If you want a quick up to date virus killer, try McAfee's 'Stinger':

vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/

'Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist administrators and users when dealing with an infected system. Stinger utilizes next generation scan engine technology, including process scanning, digitally signed DAT files, and scan performance optimizations.'


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Cheb
12/08/2004 at 07:48
Try here: www.visordown.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141469 About halfway down is a list of links.

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NordieBoy
13/08/2004 at 02:46
ClamChowder wrote
Get Zonealarm. The Pro version is worth the extra but even the "vanilla" version (which is free) is the best software firewall around. Check the tech sites if you don't believ me .


As long as the bast keeps it's settings through a reboot...

3 office computers - POS software - Zone alarm...

Zone alarm kept forgetting that the local net was friendly and kept protecting the computers from those nasty local pc's

Kerio solved the problem.

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Semtexsam
16/08/2004 at 17:32
Have taken the advice that has been given and i now have a virus problem.Does anyone know about a virus called Funweb.a,it is a strange little bugger as some virus checkers cant find it.
Does anyone have an answer to this.

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qwerty
16/08/2004 at 17:37
Semtexsam wrote
Have taken the advice that has been given and i now have a virus problem.Does anyone know about a virus called Funweb.a,it is a strange little bugger as some virus checkers cant find it.
Does anyone have an answer to this.


http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/trojan.dropper.html
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