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Title: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: ifihadonechance on July 05, 2007, 08:37:56 AM
Hello,

I currently have avast! antivirus home ed. with comodo firewall.

I wan't to get comodo anti-virus with avast! anti-virus.

If I wan't both (Which I do) what do I do to not have any corruptions or crashes or error?

I wan't to use avast anti-virus as the main anti-virus, so do i disable comodo's antivirus on access scanner or what do I do?
Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: DavidR on July 05, 2007, 03:17:12 PM
Don't, apart from the fact the comodo AV is in beta still I believe, but it doesn't hold a candle to avast.

Having two resident scanners installed is not recommended as rather than provide twice the protection it can cause conflicts that could leave you more vulnerable. Even disabling elements in another AV it is still likely to have virtual device drivers in registry Legacy keys which can cause conflict. There may also be services running even if you have some elements disabled.

Personally I would look for an AV that is on-demand and then you don't have to disable anything.
Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: carioca on July 05, 2007, 04:23:37 PM
 ;D
Hi, buddy!
Personally I'd rather choose looknstop 2.06 because I have a lifetime license and it's the lightest (no fingers print in your system) firewall I have used with an excellent protection and a responsive support team. Secondly, I'd take the comodo personal firewall because it has excellent imo and it's really a very impressive security stuff with a  very perspective for the CFP 3.0! It's my humble opinion! Best Regards.
Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: Lisandro on July 06, 2007, 05:27:20 AM
Quote from: -- Joshua -- on July 05, 2007, 08:37:56 AM
I wan't to get comodo anti-virus with avast! anti-virus.
I won't do that... Comodo antivirus is very weak and its quality is far behind the firewall.
The firewall is very good. The antivirus doesn't deserve this name
Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: ifihadonechance on July 06, 2007, 06:47:41 AM
Ok.

Thanks so much guys for all your help, but then what other antivirus is the best with avast!?
Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: mauserme on July 06, 2007, 01:50:25 PM
Get a nonresident antivirus like Bitdefender Free or ClamWin AV

http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en--BitDefender-8-Free-Edition.html

http://www.clamwin.com/
Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: ifihadonechance on July 06, 2007, 11:32:19 PM
Okay. Thanks mauserme for all your help!

Thanks.
Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: ifihadonechance on July 07, 2007, 01:09:52 AM
Quote from: mauserme on July 06, 2007, 01:50:25 PM
Get a nonresident antivirus like Bitdefender Free or ClamWin AV

http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en--BitDefender-8-Free-Edition.html

http://www.clamwin.com/

I tried Clam Anti-Virus but It wouldn't scan. It would just stay there waiting for something to happen.

I looked at bit defener and it was a evaluation for some reason!

SO could some1 plz giv me a straight link to download bit defender free edition?

Thanks!  ;D
Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: DavidR on July 07, 2007, 01:32:29 AM
You should have been able to get there, clicking the Evaluation Version link and from the next page there is a -Please Chose a Product- drop down list, select DitDefender 8 Free Version. You fill in the details and you are emailed the download link, so there is no direct download link.

This link (http://www.bitdefender.com/site/Downloads/browseEvaluationVersion/1/42/ (http://www.bitdefender.com/site/Downloads/browseEvaluationVersion/1/42/)) starts of with the BitDefender 8 Free Version already selected, but you still need to complete the basic info to get the link.
Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: ifihadonechance on July 07, 2007, 01:42:42 AM
Are yu sure this will be alright with avast antivirus and comodo firewall and Spybot - SD Resident?
Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: carioca on July 07, 2007, 02:09:23 AM
 ???
Ups! Am I at Avast Forum or I am logged  at the wrong  Forum? Oh, gee!
 :-X

Quote from: -- Joshua -- on July 07, 2007, 01:09:52 AM
Quote from: mauserme on July 06, 2007, 01:50:25 PM
Get a nonresident antivirus like Bitdefender Free or ClamWin AV

http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en--BitDefender-8-Free-Edition.html

http://www.clamwin.com/

I tried Clam Anti-Virus but It wouldn't scan. It would just stay there waiting for something to happen.

I looked at bit defener and it was a evaluation for some reason!

SO could some1 plz giv me a straight link to download bit defender free edition?

Thanks!  ;D
Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: DavidR on July 07, 2007, 02:32:11 AM
Quote from: -- Joshua -- on July 07, 2007, 01:42:42 AM
Are yu sure this will be alright with avast antivirus and comodo firewall and Spybot - SD Resident?

BitDefender * Free version is on-demand only and will have no problems with avast or the other applications you mention. Personally I always pause the standard shield when I run any other security application scan.
Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: ifihadonechance on July 07, 2007, 02:34:38 AM
Quote from: DavidR on July 07, 2007, 02:32:11 AM
Quote from: -- Joshua -- on July 07, 2007, 01:42:42 AM
Are yu sure this will be alright with avast antivirus and comodo firewall and Spybot - SD Resident?

BitDefender * Free version is on-demand only and will have no problems with avast or the other applications you mention. Personally I always pause the standard shield when I run any other security application scan.

Alright! Will do! Thanks DavidR  ;D
Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: ifihadonechance on July 07, 2007, 02:36:05 AM
Quote from: carioca on July 07, 2007, 02:09:23 AM
???
Ups! Am I at Avast Forum or I am logged  at the wrong  Forum? Oh, gee!
 :-X

Quote from: -- Joshua -- on July 07, 2007, 01:09:52 AM
Quote from: mauserme on July 06, 2007, 01:50:25 PM
Get a nonresident antivirus like Bitdefender Free or ClamWin AV

http://www.bitdefender.com/PRODUCT-14-en--BitDefender-8-Free-Edition.html

http://www.clamwin.com/

I tried Clam Anti-Virus but It wouldn't scan. It would just stay there waiting for something to happen.

I looked at bit defener and it was a evaluation for some reason!

SO could some1 plz giv me a straight link to download bit defender free edition?

Thanks!  ;D

Hey, I just looking for a secondary Anti-Virus, Geez!

What are you on about?  :-\
Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: lurkingatu2 on July 07, 2007, 04:48:02 AM
theres also a lot of good free online scanners you can use  :)
Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: DavidR on July 07, 2007, 02:06:17 PM
You could also use an on-line scanner to confirm, established connection to the on-line scanner of your choice and just before you do the scan, pause Standard Shield, enable after completion.

On-line Virus Scanners and other useful Links Security-Ops.eu.tt (http://www.security-ops.eu.tt)
Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: Tarq57 on July 08, 2007, 01:35:14 AM
If you just want a "second opinion" demand scanner, have a look at http://download.drweb.com/drweb+cureit/ (http://download.drweb.com/drweb+cureit/) It's a 5~Mb download, standalone application. You run it from the download location; there is no installation, nor updating. To update, a new 5Mb application must be downloaded.
I've tried this, and Clam, and online scans while using Avast. None ever find a thing.

Be careful about trying to have too many security applications running. (Resident/realtime).
General rule is 1 AV. 1 Firewall (you can't have more than one.) and (optional but recommended these days) 1 Antispy/antitrojan.
You can have as many demand scanners as you want, two or three is probably more than enough, though.
Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: ifihadonechance on July 08, 2007, 05:15:34 AM
I have made my dicision.  :)

I will have:


 ;D
Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: Lisandro on July 08, 2007, 08:16:23 PM
Quote from: -- Joshua -- on July 08, 2007, 05:15:34 AM
  • avast! antivirus (Of Course ;))
  • AVG Anti-Spyware Home Edition (Paid Version)
  • Comodo Firewall
  • Spybot - Search and Destroy
The same, except my AVGas is free 8)
Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: rdmaloyjr on July 08, 2007, 09:03:44 PM
Quote from: -- Joshua -- on July 08, 2007, 05:15:34 AM
I have made my dicision.  :)

I will have:

  • avast! antivirus (Of Course ;))
  • AVG Anti-Spyware Home Edition (Paid Version)
  • Comodo Firewall
  • Spybot - Search and Destroy
Spyware Terminator is a great anti-spyware/anti-trojan with real-time resident protection.  And it's FREE!  Check my signature below for live link.  There is also a link to avast! & to my very good firewall.  I also use the free (on-demand only) AVG AS. ;)
Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: ifihadonechance on July 08, 2007, 11:36:34 PM
Ok then I won't pay for it.

I used to have spyware terminator but the active shield was reallly annoying.

But I'll try it again.

Thanks guys.

My New List Update!

Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: Lisandro on July 09, 2007, 08:51:35 PM
Quote from: -- Joshua -- on July 08, 2007, 11:36:34 PM
I used to have spyware terminator but the active shield was reallly annoying.
Reduce the level of screen messages...
Title: Re: avast! antivrius & comodo anti-virus
Post by: ifihadonechance on July 09, 2007, 10:54:16 PM
Quote from: Tech on July 09, 2007, 08:51:35 PM
Quote from: -- Joshua -- on July 08, 2007, 11:36:34 PM
I used to have spyware terminator but the active shield was reallly annoying.
Reduce the level of screen messages...

I mean like spyware terminator not working, or the resident shield sometimes not loading at start up....

Now it's ok, thanks to Uniblue RegistryBooster 2!