anti virus

donstoy · 05-26-2007, 11:01 PM

I have yahoo online protection,anti-virus by computer associates,the anti virus will not stay on ,it keeps clicking off, also I can not update it ?????.........thanks....don

qbawl · 05-27-2007, 01:58 AM

Not sure if you're looking for a fix for your problem, or an alternative. Because I've never before heard of your AV, I'd recommend uninstalling and trying AVG or Avast. Both are free and, to my knowledge, work well and never cause the sort of issue you're experiencing.

chauffeur2 · 05-27-2007, 02:41 AM

Greetings from "The Land Down Under" Donstoy, Welcome to TSF!

My reseach tells me that the "Yahoo Anti-Virus" program, is a Norton® product.

Norton® products are notorious for being "Resource Hogs".

'qbawl' has given you some good advice about freeware AV programs too.

I personally use AVG™ from Grisoft®; however, I would suggest that you go to this site, where a number of Av programs have been compared with one another.

Post back with your thoughts please.

Kind Regards,

traucet · 06-03-2007, 09:42 AM

I was using Zone Alarm Security Suite, but the license ended. I am now using AVG AntiVirus/Antispyware as my main AntiVirus/AntiSpyware tools. I also use AOL AVS with the real time monitor turned off and AntiVir with the resident virus gaurd turned off as on demand antivirus scans to compliment and layer my security. I also use comodo as my firewall. Couple these with Windows defender, trojun hunter, and blacklight I think you are probably pretty safe. They are all free.

Just my 2 cents.

Rick

05-26-2007, 11:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
donstoy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1 OS: winxp	anti virus I have yahoo online protection,anti-virus by computer associates,the anti virus will not stay on ,it keeps clicking off, also I can not update it ?????.........thanks....don

05-27-2007, 01:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
qbawl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 435 OS: OSX/Linux/XP	Re: anti virus Not sure if you're looking for a fix for your problem, or an alternative. Because I've never before heard of your AV, I'd recommend uninstalling and trying AVG or Avast. Both are free and, to my knowledge, work well and never cause the sort of issue you're experiencing.

05-27-2007, 02:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
chauffeur2 Manager Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 10,180 OS: Xp Sp3 with all updates + Vista™ Ultimate SP1. My System	Re: anti virus Greetings from "The Land Down Under" Donstoy, Welcome to TSF! My reseach tells me that the "Yahoo Anti-Virus" program, is a Norton® product. Norton® products are notorious for being "Resource Hogs". 'qbawl' has given you some good advice about freeware AV programs too. I personally use AVG™ from Grisoft®; however, I would suggest that you go to this site, where a number of Av programs have been compared with one another. Post back with your thoughts please. Kind Regards, __________________ Dave T. Submit New Articles If it works, Don't fix it! Especially if Bill Gates had anything to do with it!!

06-03-2007, 09:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
traucet Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 78 OS: XP Pro SP2	Re: anti virus I was using Zone Alarm Security Suite, but the license ended. I am now using AVG AntiVirus/Antispyware as my main AntiVirus/AntiSpyware tools. I also use AOL AVS with the real time monitor turned off and AntiVir with the resident virus gaurd turned off as on demand antivirus scans to compliment and layer my security. I also use comodo as my firewall. Couple these with Windows defender, trojun hunter, and blacklight I think you are probably pretty safe. They are all free. Just my 2 cents. Rick