Antivirus

I am running Windows Vista on my macbook pro using bootcamp, and I have heard that I need to install antivirus software on the windows partition, but if I only access the internet using the mac os partition (i only use windows for autocad), is this still necessary? Can viruses attack my windows partition even if it is not in use?

Hi and welcome to Discussions,
if you don't use the internet while in Windows plus don't exchange files to/from your BootCamp Windows, you are quite safe.
But if you ever exchange files (import/export; copy; etc.) files to or from your WIndows you might get infected with viruses embedded in these files.
And don't forget the times when you use the WIndows Software Update to get the latest updates from Microsoft.
Personally I would never use Windows without a descent Anti-Virus software.
You can use these as "On-Demand" scanner and thus eliminate the decrease in computer-speed these AV-software usually have when running in "On-Access" mode.
Regards
Stefan

Similar Messages

I have Trend Micro antivirus for Windows 7, but I am being told it is not compatible with Mozilla 9.1, how do I get an older version or adapt?

I am using a lap top, just reinstalled everything, and now have Firefox 9.1 and am being told it is not compatible with my antivirus, Trend Micro Titanium. I am running Windows 7.

See:
* http://community.trendmicro.com/t5/Home-and-Home-Office-Forum/Read-Me-Before-Posting-Titanium-Hotfixes/m-p/55632

SpyHunter 4 is not working as usual on my desktop computer; Kaspersky Antivirus is not working properly on my laptop. Both changes occured after downloading Firefox 4. What should I do

SpyHunter is set up to run everyday when I turn on my desktop computer. My Desktop runs Windows 5.1. We usually get around 80-100 low level "spy things" that show up and Spy Hunter removes them. Yesterday, after downloading Firefox 4 we got no malware spy hits. Today, we got one, but we got a message that said we had to restart our computer to remove the malware. We restarted and Spy Hunter just wanted to scan again. We stopped the scan.
Kaspersky Antivirus is set up on my laptop (running Windows 7). After I downloaded Firefox 4, I get a message that states that Kaspersky Antivirus is not turned on. When I open the Action Center of Kaspersky, I shows that the Anti-virus protection is turned off. The rest (firewall, updates, spyware protection, internet security settings, account control are all still "on").
I find it really strange and somehow connected to the downloading of Firefox 4 since both my desktop and my laptop now have problems with my SpyHunter and Kaspersky.
Can I, or should I go back to the earlier version? If so, how do I do that?
Thanks!
Marbeth Austin

Some third-party vendors do not update their products until after the release of a new browser. That is a shame in that they could have tested for compatibility during the alpha and beta testing period (about one year in the case of Firefox 4). The third-party vendor/developer is responsible for keeping their product(s) compatible with new browsers.
You will need to contact your third-party vendor and complain as a paying customer who is not getting what they paid for.
Other newly release browsers, not just Firefox 4, are affected:
*http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=295912

I have a MacBook Pro, does it come with antivirus software already installed?, I have a MacBook Pro, does it come with antivirus software already installed?

I have a MacBook Pro, does it come with antivirus softwarealready installed or do I need to purchase it.

No. You don't need it. But if you did you could use the freeware ClamXav 2.2.1.

How do I download Adobe Flash Player on my MacBook Pro? It says that I have to disable my antivirus software but I never installed one. Does it come with the Mac in the first place?

How do I download Adobe Flash Player on my MacBook Pro? It says that I have to disable my antivirus software but I never installed one. Does it come with the Mac in the first place? If so, how can I disable it or get Adobe Flash Player?

That message is just a standard one issued, mainly for Windows users, you can disregard it if you didn't install any anti-virus. (OS X has one installed by Apple that doesn't interfere)
It's just some forms of anti-malware are really paranoid and lock the entire machine down. (like Norton)
If you need assistance installing Flash
How to install/uninstall Flash, fix problems
How to uninstall/install software on your Mac

I phone 5 need to use antivirus? If i need to use antivirus which is best app for i phone 5

I phone 5 need to use any antivirus ? If i want to use which is the best app for i phone 5

It is certainly not a virus. There are none.
Try the basic troubleshooting steps.
Start here: http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/assistant/phone/#section_1
Sometimes all that is required is to restart the iPhone.
The final step is to restore it. Always back up your iPhone first.

On my windows 8.1 pc (i5 processor with 8GB ram) I can't get the automatic update voor CS4 master collection. I removed my panda antivirus and still can't automatically update. somebody any suggestion?

on my windows 8.1 pc (i5 processor with 8GB ram) I can't get the automatic update voor CS4 master collection. I removed my panda antivirus and still can't automatically update. somebody any suggestion?

thanks for your reply.
in Dutch it says that there are no updates available. I know that after
installing cs4 there are updates but i can't load them automatically. I did
a delete and reinstall, but still get the message.
kind regards,
2014-09-23 16:28 GMT+02:00 Atul_saini123 <[email protected]>:
on my windows 8.1 pc (i5 processor with 8GB ram) I can't get the
automatic update voor CS4 master collection. I removed my panda antivirus
and still can't automatically update. somebody any suggestion? created
by Atul_saini123 <https://forums.adobe.com/people/Atul_saini123> in *Downloading,
Installing, Setting Up* - View the full discussion
<https://forums.adobe.com/message/6755843#6755843>

Printer suddenly not communicating with laptop and can't print, possibly due to antivirus software?

All of a sudden I can't print from my laptop, neither wireless or via USB. I keep getting an error message "printer not responding." I did the dx/repair and was able to print a test page, but that's it. Would like to know if it might be due to my antivirus software/firewall?
I use Windows 8 on an HP laptop. Security software is Norton. This has never happened before and I"ve been using this Norton subscription for at least 8 months, maybe longer.
Is there something I can do in the Norton settings to fix this?
Thanks.
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Hi ellenrozsa,
Uninstalling and reinstalling the PIXMA MG5420 should resolve this issue. To do this, please follow these steps:
1. Put the PIXMA MG5420's CDROM in the CDROM drive. If the welcome screen appears, exit it.
2. Place the cursor in the upper right hand corner of your screen to display the Charms Menu.
3. Click on Search.
4. Type RUN.
5. In the Search Results, click APPS and then click RUN in the results to the left.
6. Click Browse. In the Browse window, click on "Computer".
7. Double click the CANON_IJ CDROM.
8. Double click the folder named WIN.
9. Double click the folder named Driver.
10. Double click the folder named DrvSetup.
11. Double click the file named DelDrv. If you are using the 64 bit version of Windows 8, please double click DELDRV64.
12. In the Run box click OK.
13. Place the cursor in the upper right hand corner of your screen to display the Charms Menu.
14. Click on Search.
15. Type RUN.
16. In the Search Results, click APPS and then click RUN in the results to the left.
17. Click Browse. In the Browse window, click on "Computer".
18. Double click the CANON_IJ CDROM.
19. Double click the folder named WIN.
20. Double click the folder named Driver.
21. Double click the folder named LAN.
22. Double click the file named CNMNPU. In the Run box click OK. Follow the on-screen prompts.
Once the printer has been uninstalled, restart the computer.
To install the PIXMA MG5420 for use over your network wirelessly, please follow these steps:
1. Visit Canon's website at: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer
2. Type PIXMA MG5420 in the "Enter Your Model Name" box and click GO.
3. On the Support page for your unit, click the 'Drivers & Software' link in the middle of the page.
4. Under Recommended For You, please click on the MG5400 series Mini Master Setup.
5. If you agree, please select the checkbox next to "I have read and agree to the terms of the Disclaimer and wish to continue with the download".
6. Click the Download box.
7. A File Download box should appear at the bottom of the screen.
8. Click Save.
9. Once the download is complete, open your Downloads folder.
10. Double click [mast-win-mg5400-1_0-ucd.exe] to begin installation of the drivers.
Follow the prompts and installation will complete.
Did this answer your question? Please click the Accept as Solution button so that others may find the answer as well.

I uploded the new itunes software and now my ipod touch is not getting reconized in my itunes. I went through all the trouble shooting support from apple. But I do have a avast antivirus on my computer i wonder if that is what is holding it up

I uploded the new itunes software and now my ipod touch is not getting reconized in my itunes. I went through all the trouble shooting support from apple. But I do have a avast antivirus on my computer i wonder if that is what is holding it up

Could be since it (security software) is listed as #5 in the following:
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows

Office Web Apps Server Antivirus Exclusions

Hello,
Are there any guidelines for Antivirus exclusions with respect to Office Web Apps server like we have for Exchange, Lync and SharePoint servers. I would highly appreciate if any help in this regard.
We have office web apps server that we are using with Lync 2013 and SharePoint 2013.
Thanks

Hi,
There is no Official documentation about it.
For servers running antivirus software, include all servers running Lync Server 2013 in the exception list in order to provide optimal performance and audio quality.
You may refer to the link below:
http://www.nicolasbroisin.fr/articles/Lync_2013_:_Exclusions_Antivirus
Note: Microsoft is providing this information as a convenience to you. The sites are not controlled by Microsoft. Microsoft cannot make any representations regarding the quality, safety, or suitability of any software or information found there.
Please make sure that you completely understand the risk before retrieving any suggestions from the above link.
Best Regards,
Eason Huang
Eason Huang
TechNet Community Support

Question about the ASA 5550 CSC module antivirus functionality with client VPN

Here's a quote I got from SonicWall in regards to antivirus endpoint control.
"EPC conducts robust pre-authentication interrogation of remote endpoint devices to identify the device, as well as determining the integrity of the device leveraging end-point criteria like anti-virus updates. Dell SonicWALL Recurring EPC performs endpoint scans at user login and at administrative defined intervals to ensure the ongoing integrity of any endpoint."
My question is - does the CSC module have this same functionality. If not, how does the antivirus functionality work? Thanks,

You do not need AnyConnect Mobile licenses for users connecting from a Windows desktop. Those licenses are only required for users with mobile platforms.

Problem with attachments and antivirus.scanners

Hi!
Problem is: Sending any attachment from Tiger (10.4.8) mail, all attachments are removed by a virus scanner at receiving end:
This message was modified by F-Secure Anti-Virus E-Mail Scanning.
Tried Windows friendly, text only, repair permissions, sending under other isp etc. no help.
If this same message with same attachment is send from next mac with Panther, it is received ok.
Receiving company is big and wont alter their virus-scanners and the problem clearly lies in Tiger.
Any help welcome.
Mac OS X (10.4.8)

The subject of your message should have been "Problems with attachments and F-Secure antivirus" since this is not a problem with all antivirus software, only with F-Secure.
Check this thread for a possible temporary solution when sending attachments to those who use F-Secure.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=2837384&#2837384

I HAVE TWO ANTIVIRUS IN N8 AND IS BLOCKED

Hello this problem i have and my phone is not working. ican close it and open it but after opening nothing working.Please help me.

First if all...
Uninstall ONE antivirus,
in Pc or in phone TWO antivirus cannot run simultaneously as they conflict.
Removing ONE will solve ur problem
In Love with Nokia, Symbian & N8-00

I may have deleted some system files from my computer due to my antivirus and now my imac won't start. Actually it does, and then there is a blank screeen with the apple logo and it shuts down right away. is tehre a possibility of recovering my files?

Hello
I was having some problems with my Imac, for a while it was slow and often disconneceted from my wifi, while this one worked perfectly (tested with other devices)
I thoug i might have a virus, so i downloaded an antivirus (mac keeper) and started checking.
I also did a scan of my computer using Console or something from the utilities, and then a folder popped witha file I had canceled a while ago. I canceled the file and then my Imac continued to be slow.
i then restarted my Imac, but when it started, the usual grey logo of Apple appeared, and then it shut down suddently.
I tried to reboot it holding the command key and R but nothing, and then i tried holding the shift key and a bar appeared, and at half of the bar it sut itself down again.
I think it is probably a preoblem because I may have cancelled some of the system files from a folder called "private" in the "documents" folder.
Is there any way I can recover some of my files? maybe all of them? I hope so because I have some important files there
Is this a thing I can do myself or do Ineed to go to a MacStore to repair it? Will I need to change HD or just to format it and reinstall? also if there is any way i can recover some of my files that would be great.
Thanks
Ludo
P.S. problems appeared when i installed the Mavericks version.

If MacKeeper corrupted the Recovery partition then even I underestimated its potential for damage. Garbage "cleaning" apps will cause misery but I have not found that the Recovery partition to have been affected by using MacKeeper or anything like it. I doubt that it did so, but I have learned not to underestimate the potential for such things to result in system corruption.
Before concluding your Mac has a hardware failure, try booting OS X Internet Recovery by holding command option r on startup (three fingers). That will force your iMac to bypass the Recovery partition altogether, and convey the ability to create a new one.
An Internet connection will be required (wired or wireless).
At the Mac OS X Utilities screen, select Disk Utility. Select your startup volume (usually named "Macintosh HD") and click the Repair Disk button. Describe any errors it reports in red. If Disk Utility reports "The volume Macintosh HD appears to be OK" in green then you can be reasonably (though not completely) assured your hard disk is in good working order.
Assuming the HD remains usable you can then use Disk Utility to erase it. Reinstall OS X, restore your essential software and other files, and don't reinstall the junk.

Firefox won't open/connect tp the internet. Explorer opens and connects. Windows firewall turned off. No other antivirus program running. Happened when I downloaded new Firefox update.

Firefox won't open/connect tp the internet. Explorer opens and connects. Windows firewall turned off. No other antivirus program running. Happened when I downloaded new Firefox update.

I had the same problem when i dl-ed a new anti-virus softward, but what I did help me reconnect Firefox again!
Here is what I did,
Go to open firefox browser-->option-->advanced-->network-->settings-->and change it to auto-detect proxy settings for this network!
It worked for you, hope it will work for you too =)!
Cheers

Your update 33.0 is not compatable with Norton antivirus and the screen only turns black when trying to open firefox. Please help

Please see question. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling, but with no success. Chrome and Int. Exp both work fine, but nothing comes up but a black screen covering most of my monitor in Firefix.

Sorry but it is always the other way. Norton needs to update their Firefox extension to work with the new major version Release so it can tie in with their antivirus client.
The good news is that Norton as usual has a live-update patch for Firefox 33.0 which was available on October 13, the day be fore Firefox 33.0 was Released.
*http://community.norton.com/forums/firefox-33-support-norton-toolbar-0
*https://community.norton.com/blogs/product-update-announcements/firefox-33-und-norton-toolbar
As for the black screen it may be due to old graphic drivers
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/forums/contributors/710777?last=62406#post-62379
start Firefox into safemode '''by pressing the shift key while the application is launching''' & disable Hardware Acceleration in the Firefox ''menu ≡ > Options > Advanced > General'' (You will need to restart Firefox to take effect).

Antivirus

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for