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Junior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
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This is the first time that i am running Vista.
I am currently running Kaspersky AV. Is this good enough? If not, what would you recommend? Is there a version of Kaspersky 64? Thanks, damir |
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Administrator
  
Join Date: Apr 2007
Vista x64 Ultimate SP1
Posts: 12,904
Location: Texas, USA
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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 |
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kangaroo whisperer
  
Join Date: Jan 2008
Vista Ultimate x64 SP1
Posts: 93
Location: Sydney, AUSTRALIA
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Hi Damir
Yes, according to their website Kaspersky Antivirus 7.0.1.321 and higher supports Vista x64 Service Pack 1. Anti-virus Software with Anti-spyware for Home Computer Security In addition to Shawn's suggestion, I'd recommend you consider ESET's Nod32 Antivirus or their Smart Security product. Best Antivirus Software - NOD32 Antivirus Software Gateway Servers from ESET Best regards Neil |
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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Damir,
I do not know where NOD32 installs at, but Avast does install in the 64 bit Program Files folder and not the x86 Program Files one. Hope this helps, Shawn |
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Vista Ultimate x64
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Hi,
thank you for fast reply. Well, u are right. Does it really matter in which folder it is installed? If i install Kaspersky (which i like) in folder x86, does it really matter? What is the difference? If someone can pls explain it to me a little better. This is the first time i am running x64 OS, and i am really not familiar with this yet. Thank you very much! damir |
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Vista x64 Ultimate SP1
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Location: Texas, USA
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Damir,
If you like Kasperky, I would stick with it then. The only real difference is that if the antivirus program is a true 64 bit program itself and not just supports the 64 bit Vista, then it can work better with the 64 bit Vista and have the potential to protect better. Either one will protect you though. Shawn |
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Here to Help
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Windows Vista X64
Posts: 401
Location: Mumbai,India
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@damir no it Doesnt matter which folder its installed in.
When kaspersky releases a true 64-bit AV it will install in the X64 folder. If you have kaspersky and are happy with it i suggest you stick with it for now. |
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03-30-2008
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kangaroo whisperer
Join Date: Jan 2008
Vista Ultimate x64 SP1
Posts: 93
Location: Sydney, AUSTRALIA
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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 |
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