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Discussion in 'General Malware And Security' started by SE, Mar 21, 2008.

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  1. SE

    SE Guest

    I need a free antivirus program that I can leave disabled and one that I
    don't have to disable everytime I start up the ol laptop. I'm using Vista and
    I have tried AVG, AntiVir, and Avast!, none of which will let me permanently
    disable on startup.

    I need an antivirus program (who doesn't?), but I do not need one running
    all the time.

    Any suggestions?
     
    SE, Mar 21, 2008
    #1
  3. f/fgeorge

    f/fgeorge Guest

    On Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:58:03 -0700, SE <SE@discussions.microsoft.com>
    wrote:
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >I need a free antivirus program that I can leave disabled and one that I
    >don't have to disable everytime I start up the ol laptop. I'm using Vista and
    >I have tried AVG, AntiVir, and Avast!, none of which will let me permanently
    >disable on startup.
    >
    >I need an antivirus program (who doesn't?), but I do not need one running
    >all the time.
    >
    >Any suggestions?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    Yes, forget your current thinking and find one, like AVG and Avast,
    that uses as little of the cpu and memory as possible. To think one
    does not need an anti-virus is the person that will forget to turn it
    on when they do need it. Test for the smallest footprint, Kaspersky
    may be another to look at, and stick with it.
     
    f/fgeorge, Mar 21, 2008
    #2
  4. Bob

    Bob Guest

    "SE" <SE@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
    news:FF80BD89-AC3C-4219-8387-A422513EC174@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >I need a free antivirus program that I can leave disabled and one that I
    > don't have to disable everytime I start up the ol laptop. I'm using Vista
    > and
    > I have tried AVG, AntiVir, and Avast!, none of which will let me
    > permanently
    > disable on startup.
    >
    > I need an antivirus program (who doesn't?), but I do not need one running
    > all the time.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    Do you also think one should practice safe sex sometimes?
     
    Bob, Mar 21, 2008
    #3
  5. Mick Murphy

    Mick Murphy Guest

    Your problem is that you don/t know how to use Programs!
    Let Avast start, then right-click on desktop icon>Stop on-access Protection.
    You are a fool to do it, but that's your problem!
    --
    Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia


    "SE" wrote:
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > I need a free antivirus program that I can leave disabled and one that I
    > don't have to disable everytime I start up the ol laptop. I'm using Vista and
    > I have tried AVG, AntiVir, and Avast!, none of which will let me permanently
    > disable on startup.
    >
    > I need an antivirus program (who doesn't?), but I do not need one running
    > all the time.
    >
    > Any suggestions?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
    Mick Murphy, Mar 21, 2008
    #4
  6. John Barnett MVP

    John Barnett MVP Guest

    Regardless of which anti virus you go for it needs to run 'all of the time',
    not just when you feel like running it. As they run in the background anyway
    they are hardly noticeable.
    So stick with either AVG or Avast!

    --
    --
    John Barnett MVP
    Associate Expert
    Windows Desktop Experience

    Web:
    Web:

    The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any
    kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
    reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for
    any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the
    use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this
    mail/post..

    "SE" <SE@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
    news:FF80BD89-AC3C-4219-8387-A422513EC174@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >I need a free antivirus program that I can leave disabled and one that I
    > don't have to disable everytime I start up the ol laptop. I'm using Vista
    > and
    > I have tried AVG, AntiVir, and Avast!, none of which will let me
    > permanently
    > disable on startup.
    >
    > I need an antivirus program (who doesn't?), but I do not need one running
    > all the time.
    >
    > Any suggestions? <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
    John Barnett MVP, Mar 21, 2008
    #5
  7. robinb

    robinb Guest

    ditto to all 4 replys
    robin
    "John Barnett MVP" <freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote in message
    news:6B06BD77-7AB4-444D-A698-2EBACCACAD75@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > Regardless of which anti virus you go for it needs to run 'all of the
    > time', not just when you feel like running it. As they run in the
    > background anyway they are hardly noticeable.
    > So stick with either AVG or Avast!
    >
    > --
    > --
    > John Barnett MVP
    > Associate Expert
    > Windows Desktop Experience
    >
    > Web:
    > Web:
    >
    > The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any
    > kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
    > reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable
    > for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out
    > of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in
    > this mail/post..
    >
    > "SE" <SE@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
    > news:FF80BD89-AC3C-4219-8387-A422513EC174@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >>I need a free antivirus program that I can leave disabled and one that I
    >> don't have to disable everytime I start up the ol laptop. I'm using Vista
    >> and
    >> I have tried AVG, AntiVir, and Avast!, none of which will let me
    >> permanently
    >> disable on startup.
    >>
    >> I need an antivirus program (who doesn't?), but I do not need one running
    >> all the time.
    >>
    >> Any suggestions?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
    robinb, Mar 21, 2008
    #6
  8. Kayman

    Kayman Guest

    On Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:58:03 -0700, SE wrote:
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > I need a free antivirus program that I can leave disabled and one that I
    > don't have to disable everytime I start up the ol laptop. I'm using Vista and
    > I have tried AVG, AntiVir, and Avast!, none of which will let me permanently
    > disable on startup.
    >
    > I need an antivirus program (who doesn't?), but I do not need one running
    > all the time.
    >
    > Any suggestions?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    Well, I wouldn't suggest running without an real-time AV apps. But it's up
    to you, of course.
    Here are a couple of on-demand apps:
    BitDefender10 Free Edition


    David H. Lipman's MULTI_AV.EXE:


    English:
     
    Kayman, Mar 21, 2008
    #7
  9. Chris Game

    Chris Game Guest

    On Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:58:03 -0700, SE wrote:
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > I have tried AVG, AntiVir, and Avast!, none of which will let me
    > permanently disable on startup.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    You need to disable the part of the program that continuously scans
    for trouble, leaving the ability to scan 'on demand' for new files
    or for the occasional system check. Recent AVG versions won't let
    you do this from the desktop, as if you could do it so could some
    malware, so you may need to uninstall and re-install in 'custom'
    mode, leaving out those parts of the program you don't want.

    If you practice 'safe surfing' and have a NAT router to avoid rogue
    connections, on demand virus checking is all you need (plus some
    malware process detector/intrusion detector). I use Avira with only
    the on-demand scanner installed. Reports are favourable on its
    effectiveness.

    --
    Chris Game

    "An exclamation mark is like laughing at your own joke."
    -- F. Scott Fitzgerald
     
    Chris Game, Mar 22, 2008
    #8
  10. Nigel Molesworth

    Nigel Molesworth Guest

    On Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:07:14 -0400, "Bob" <bob@nowhere.net> wrote:
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >Do you also think one should practice safe sex sometimes? <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    I saw a great T-shirt last week:

    Practice Safe Sex
    Go F*** Yourself
     
    Nigel Molesworth, Mar 22, 2008
    #9
  11. Nigel Molesworth

    Nigel Molesworth Guest

    On Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:47:10 +0000, Chris Game <chrisgame@example.net>
    wrote:
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >If you practice 'safe surfing' and have a NAT router to avoid rogue
    >connections, on demand virus checking is all you need<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    I agree. I've been using that method for 15 years, never got a virus.

    If you know what you are doing, it's OK. But most people are muppets.
     
    Nigel Molesworth, Mar 22, 2008
    #10
  12. Bob

    Bob Guest

    "Nigel Molesworth" <reply@thegroup.email.invalid> wrote in message
    news:te5au3psr7g2kt4cp8dd763kaoka53fjc3@4ax.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > On Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:07:14 -0400, "Bob" <bob@nowhere.net> wrote:
    ><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >>Do you also think one should practice safe sex sometimes?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > I saw a great T-shirt last week:
    >
    > Practice Safe Sex
    > Go F*** Yourself<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    I tried phone sex once, but the holes were too small.
     
    Bob, Mar 22, 2008
    #11
  13. Nigel Molesworth

    Nigel Molesworth Guest

    On Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:40:54 -0400, "Bob" <bob@nowhere.net> wrote:
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >I tried phone sex once, but the holes were too small. <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    Show off [​IMG]
     
    Nigel Molesworth, Mar 22, 2008
    #12
  14. Bob

    Bob Guest

    LMAO!

    "Nigel Molesworth" <reply@thegroup.email.invalid> wrote in message
    news:nfaau3d05lr29rgmhq5du2l2m972tpnk1f@4ax.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > On Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:40:54 -0400, "Bob" <bob@nowhere.net> wrote:
    ><!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >>I tried phone sex once, but the holes were too small.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > Show off [​IMG]
    > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
    Bob, Mar 22, 2008
    #13
  15. Spirit

    Spirit Guest

    This guy was having the best sex he had ever had...............

















    and then the line went dead..............


    "Bob" <bob@nowhere.net> wrote in message
    news:e72dnfspvO3zh3janZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >
    > "Nigel Molesworth" <reply@thegroup.email.invalid> wrote in message
    > news:te5au3psr7g2kt4cp8dd763kaoka53fjc3@4ax.com...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> On Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:07:14 -0400, "Bob" <bob@nowhere.net> wrote:
    >><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>>Do you also think one should practice safe sex sometimes?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >>
    >> I saw a great T-shirt last week:
    >>
    >> Practice Safe Sex
    >> Go F*** Yourself<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > I tried phone sex once, but the holes were too small. <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
    Spirit, Mar 22, 2008
    #14
  16. Bob

    Bob Guest

    A girl phoned me the other day and said, "Come on over, there's nobody
    home." I went over. Nobody was home.

    "Spirit" <noone@notthere.net> wrote in message
    news:u9bZTYGjIHA.5584@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > This guy was having the best sex he had ever had...............
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
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    >
    >
    >
    >
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    >
    > and then the line went dead..............
    >
    >
    > "Bob" <bob@nowhere.net> wrote in message
    > news:e72dnfspvO3zh3janZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@comcast.com...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >>
    >> "Nigel Molesworth" <reply@thegroup.email.invalid> wrote in message
    >> news:te5au3psr7g2kt4cp8dd763kaoka53fjc3@4ax.com...<!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >>> On Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:07:14 -0400, "Bob" <bob@nowhere.net> wrote:
    >>>
    >>>>Do you also think one should practice safe sex sometimes?
    >>>
    >>> I saw a great T-shirt last week:
    >>>
    >>> Practice Safe Sex
    >>> Go F*** Yourself<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >>
    >> I tried phone sex once, but the holes were too small.<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
    Bob, Mar 22, 2008
    #15
  17. Kayman

    Kayman Guest

    On Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:58:03 -0700, SE wrote:
    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > I need a free antivirus program that I can leave disabled and one that I
    > don't have to disable everytime I start up the ol laptop. I'm using Vista and
    > I have tried AVG, AntiVir, and Avast!, none of which will let me permanently
    > disable on startup.
    >
    > I need an antivirus program (who doesn't?), but I do not need one running
    > all the time.
    >
    > Any suggestions?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    Well, I wouldn't suggest running without an real-time AV apps. But it's up
    to you, of course.
    Here are a couple of on-demand apps:
    BitDefender10 Free Edition


    David H. Lipman's MULTI_AV.EXE:


    English:
     
    Kayman, Mar 22, 2008
    #16
  18. .Joe

    .Joe Guest

    Bob;657885 Wrote: <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    > A girl phoned me the other day and said, "Come on over, there's nobody
    > home." I went over. Nobody was home.
    >
    > "Spirit" <noone@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    > news:u9bZTYGjIHA.5584@xxxxxx> > > <!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro--><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    > > > This guy was having the best sex he had ever had...............
    > > >
    > > >
    > > >
    > > >
    > > >
    > > >
    > > >
    > > >
    > > >
    > > >
    > > >
    > > >
    > > >
    > > >
    > > >
    > > >
    > > >
    > > > and then the line went dead..............
    > > >
    > > >
    > > > "Bob" <bob@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    > > > news:e72dnfspvO3zh3janZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@xxxxxx
    > > > > > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->

    :eek: Lmao


    --
    .Joe

    _[image:
    (\"http://www.vistax64.com/index.p...alid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=323179\")_
     
    .Joe, Mar 22, 2008
    #17
  19. Bob

    Bob Guest

    I'm such a lousy lover... One day, I caught a peeping tom booing me!

    ".Joe" <Joe.36pb71@no-mx.forums.net> wrote in message
    news:Joe.36pb71@no-mx.forums.net...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >
    > Bob;657885 Wrote:<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >> A girl phoned me the other day and said, "Come on over, there's nobody
    >> home." I went over. Nobody was home.
    >>
    >> "Spirit" <noone@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    >> news:u9bZTYGjIHA.5584@xxxxxx> > ><!--coloro:darkred--><span style="color:darkred <!--/coloro-->
    >> > > This guy was having the best sex he had ever had...............
    >> > >
    >> > >
    >> > >
    >> > >
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    >> > >
    >> > >
    >> > >
    >> > >
    >> > > and then the line went dead..............
    >> > >
    >> > >
    >> > > "Bob" <bob@xxxxxx> wrote in message
    >> > > news:e72dnfspvO3zh3janZ2dnUVZ_vqpnZ2d@xxxxxx
    >> > > > ><!--colorc--><!--/colorc--><!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    >
    > :eek: Lmao
    >
    >
    > --
    > .Joe
    >
    > _[image:
    > > ("http://www.vistax64.com/index....php?id=323179")_ <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
    Bob, Mar 22, 2008
    #18
  20. SG

    SG Guest

    You can remove Avast, AVG or whatever from starting through the Registry or
    System Services.

    --
    All the best,
    SG

    Is your computer system ready for Vista?


    "SE" <SE@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
    news:FF80BD89-AC3C-4219-8387-A422513EC174@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >I need a free antivirus program that I can leave disabled and one that I
    > don't have to disable everytime I start up the ol laptop. I'm using Vista
    > and
    > I have tried AVG, AntiVir, and Avast!, none of which will let me
    > permanently
    > disable on startup.
    >
    > I need an antivirus program (who doesn't?), but I do not need one running
    > all the time.
    >
    > Any suggestions? <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
    SG, Mar 22, 2008
    #19
  21. Bob

    Bob Guest

    I don't agree with what you want to do but if you insist it can easily be
    done with WinPatrol.

    <!--coloro:blue--><span style="color:blue <!--/coloro-->
    >
    > "SE" <SE@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
    > news:FF80BD89-AC3C-4219-8387-A422513EC174@microsoft.com...<!--coloro:green--><span style="color:green <!--/coloro-->
    >>I need a free antivirus program that I can leave disabled and one that I
    >> don't have to disable everytime I start up the ol laptop. I'm using Vista
    >> and
    >> I have tried AVG, AntiVir, and Avast!, none of which will let me
    >> permanently
    >> disable on startup.
    >>
    >> I need an antivirus program (who doesn't?), but I do not need one running
    >> all the time.
    >>
    >> Any suggestions?<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
    > <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
     
    Bob, Mar 22, 2008
    #20
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