Vista Ultimate x64 Antivirus

**Brink** · 03-30-2008

Your welcome Damir.

Take care,
Shawn

**GINTER** · 04-09-2008

	Quote:	Brink
	Hi Damir, Welcome to Vista Forums. The free Avast Home Edition antivirus program is a great one to use that installs a true 64 bit or 32 bit version automatically for your version of Vista from it's installation file. You do need to register, but it's still free. Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition Shawn

Bullsheit. Avast installs *32 filesets that are "compatible" with x64.

**GINTER** · 04-09-2008

	Quote:	damir
	Thanks for welcoming I used to install Kaspersky, but, when i install it installs in x86 directory of program files.

Kaspersky is garbage. I have a PIX 501 firewall installed (really TIGHT, I allow outbound traffic on very few known ports), and KAV, that focker, would PORT-SCAN my firewall from the INSIDE. Slowed my machine and the network to a crawl. Once I installed Lavasoft PSF 3, I noticed that KAV had 200-300 network connections open CONSTANTLY.

GARBAGE. Instant uninstall.

**GINTER** · 04-09-2008

	Quote:	Mr Smiley
	Hi Damir Just for the record, ESET's Nod32 Antivirus and Smart Security products are true 64-bit programs and will automatically be installed in ones Program Files folder. I'm glad you're using a program like Kaspersky for your Antivirus. There's no doubt it's right up there with the best of them! Warmest regards Neil

I really wish you guys knew how bad Kaspersky is. I bought it on a recommendation, "EDITOR'S PICK" of a magazine. Until I noticed how it chewed up my network and started port-scanning my hardware firewall to get out.

Toss it.

I haven't tried NOD32 yet. I will, to see if it really is x64. I'll look through my Task Manager..

**GINTER** · 04-09-2008

	Quote:	Mr Smiley
	Just for the record, ESET's Nod32 Antivirus and Smart Security products are true 64-bit programs and will automatically be installed in ones Program Files folder.

Bullsheit. NOD32 is a *32 bit program.

Don't be fooled. I just installed it, and immediately dumped it.

Cheers.

SO FAR:

KAV claims x64, but is *32 = garbage.
Sophos claims x64, but is *32 = garbage.
NOD32 claims x64, but is *32 = garbage.
AVAST claims x64, but is *32 = garbage.
AVG claims x64, but is *32 = garbage.
Zone Alarm x64 (no longer available)

eTrust (CA) ??? Anyone know?
MS Live OneCare ??? Anyone know?
McAfee ??? Anyone know?
Norton ??? Anyone know?

When I find out, I'll post an update..

Jeez. It's worse than pulling teeth.

**silver** · 04-14-2008

Norton 360, "Hot to trot".

**Brink** · 04-14-2008

LOL, Norton is hot alright. So hot it melts your computer.

**r2rX** · 04-14-2008

At this point in time, it appears that there aren't many true x64 antivirus apps. I'd personally recommend ESET Smart Security (you have to pay, but it's worth it). I checked task manager....'egui.exe' is x64, but 'ekrn.exe' has the *32 next to it....

Are there any real, 'true' x64 antivirus / security suites out there? Any that surpass current programs? What's the real benefit of having a true x64 antivirus?

r2rX

**Brink** · 04-14-2008

Hi r2rx,

I use the free Avast and find it to be a great antivirus program to use. You might give it a try and see how you like it.

avast! antivirus Home Edition, anti-spyware & anti-rootkit for Windows

Shawn

**r2rX** · 04-14-2008

Hmm....i'll look into it.

Cheers for the link, Brink.....wow that rhymed...(no pun intended

)

I assume Avast is x64 all the way? And is it better than ESET?

r2rX

03-30-2008	#11 (permalink)
Brink Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Vista x64 Ultimate SP1 16,579 posts Texas, USA Rep Power: 150	Re: Vista Ultimate x64 Antivirus Your welcome Damir. Take care, Shawn
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04-14-2008	#16 (permalink)
silver Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Vista home premium 84 posts East Yorkshire Rep Power: 0	Re: Vista Ultimate x64 Antivirus Norton 360, "Hot to trot".
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04-14-2008	#17 (permalink)
Brink Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Vista x64 Ultimate SP1 16,579 posts Texas, USA Rep Power: 150	Re: Vista Ultimate x64 Antivirus LOL, Norton is hot alright. So hot it melts your computer.
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04-14-2008	#18 (permalink)
r2rX Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Vista Ultimate x86 SP1 36 posts Rep Power: 8	Re: Vista Ultimate x64 Antivirus At this point in time, it appears that there aren't many true x64 antivirus apps. I'd personally recommend ESET Smart Security (you have to pay, but it's worth it). I checked task manager....'egui.exe' is x64, but 'ekrn.exe' has the *32 next to it.... Are there any real, 'true' x64 antivirus / security suites out there? Any that surpass current programs? What's the real benefit of having a true x64 antivirus? r2rX
My System Specs

04-14-2008	#19 (permalink)
Brink Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Vista x64 Ultimate SP1 16,579 posts Texas, USA Rep Power: 150	Re: Vista Ultimate x64 Antivirus Hi r2rx, I use the free Avast and find it to be a great antivirus program to use. You might give it a try and see how you like it. avast! antivirus Home Edition, anti-spyware & anti-rootkit for Windows Shawn
My System Specs

04-14-2008	#20 (permalink)
r2rX Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Vista Ultimate x86 SP1 36 posts Rep Power: 8	Re: Vista Ultimate x64 Antivirus Hmm....i'll look into it. Cheers for the link, Brink.....wow that rhymed...(no pun intended ) I assume Avast is x64 all the way? And is it better than ESET? r2rX
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