Re: Re: STEVE/Viral software... for

December 15, 2001

Hi ,

I wouldn't recommend any one anti-virus program over another. I don't think

anyone program has done consistently well in testing! But most do above average

consistently.

I have used the DOS version of F-Prot

(http://www.f-prot.com/f-prot/products/) but it is not a Windows 'point-n-click'

program and it doesn't come with a memory resident scanner that would be

necessary for detecting email attachments! I would possibly purchase a copy of

the Windows version if I could afford to, as it does have a memory resident

scanner (like the other programs mentioned here) and F-Prot have a very good

reputation in virus detection!

As for free anti-virus programs I was using (and still do as a back up file

scanner) InoculateIT Personal Edition

updated as a program (i.e. no new features are added anymore CA have other

commercial offerings) but they do still provide update virus signature files

allowing upto date virus detection! Another program I have used that is free

but use less often is " AntiVir Personal Edition for Windows 9x "

(http://www.free-av.com/) usually requires a big download to update it as it

insists on updating the whole program for the free version instead of just the

virus signature file.

AVG is my current anti-virus program by choice it has a DOS boot scanner (so

checks for boot up viruses before Windows starts) and a memory resident scanner

plus can scan disks and files. AVG (http://www.grisoft.com/) can be set to 'tie

in' with Outlook Express and Outlook.

LnL,

Steve - Cheltenham, UK

PS If you want to see what I mean about one product not being consistent take a

Re: STEVE/Viral software/ Cholesterol

> Steve:

> I noticed you have the GRISOFT.com logo at the bottom of your messages.

> Are u recommending we use this virus software? I know it's free. Are u

> using it?

> Thanks,

> karenb

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Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.

Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).

Version: 6.0.307 / Virus Database: 168 - Release Date: 11/12/01

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