Vista Ultimate x64 Antivirus

[damir]

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

 

[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

 

[Mr Smiley]

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

 

[damir]

Thanks for welcoming

I used to install Kaspersky, but, when i install it installs in x86 directory of program files.

 

[Brink]

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

 

[damir]

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

 

[Brink]

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

 

[Asky]

@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.

 

[damir]

Thanks a lot guys.

Very much appreciated.

I must say that this forum is the best forum regarding Vista, never got help like this before on any other forum.

damir

 

[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

 

[Brink]

Your welcome Damir.

Take care,
Shawn

 

[GINTER]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Norton 360, "Hot to trot".

 

[Brink]

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

 

[r2rX]

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]

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]

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