What would be your recomendation for an anti virus program?

what would be your recomendation for an anti virus program?

I would recommend none. But if you need to use one, then I would recommend using ClamXav 2.7.4.

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  • No viruses on mac but should i still get anti-virus program?

    I am getting a mac next week and i would like to know if i should buy an anti virus program even though macs dont get viruses.Thanks

    There will be conflicts, and pages upon pages with arguments for/against anti-virus programs on a Mac.
    ClamAV is a small program, unlike Norton, does NOT create any instability within MacOS and does not slow MY system down. I am not sure if you have used ClamAV, but there are thousands of users who use it WITHOUT a problem.
    I use Clam to scan for a possible virus that come through e-mail, (ClamAV does scan e-mail too) and I use Microsoft Office tons, and use it between OS. Better to be safe than sorry, slowing down my computer or not. Again, I have not had any problems with installers, system performance, loss of memory etc. It's worth it IMO.

  • What is the best anti-virus programe for windows 7 32 bit??

    what is the lightest and fastest anti-virus programe for windows 7 32 bit ??
    any recomendations would be appreciated
    thank you :)

    The issue is not how light or fast the AV software is but how effective it is in protecting your computer.
    AV Software reviews:
    http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372364,00.asp
    and: http://anti-virus-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
    J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com
    Never be afraid to ask. This forum has some of the best people in the world available to help.

  • What's Best Anti-Virus Program for a Mac?

    I know that most people think that Macs don't get viruses, but I'm a computer teacher in a public school and we recently got the W97M virus. It's in the Microsoft Word program, and although it may not hurt specifically our iMacs, it has caused other problems. We get frequent error messages and also the spinning ball, the latter of which could be caused by a number of reasons. Another teacher used her flash drive from school on her home computer, and the computer died. It was a PC, but she's not sure if it's from the virus or not.
    Anyway, I depend on flash drives a lot to transfer documents I create at school to my home computer and vise-versa. Ever since I heard about this virus, and we've gotten other viruses too, I haven't used my flash drives on my home computer. I have a G5 with the 10.3.9 operating system that eventually I'd like to upgrade. The only two anti-virus programs I've seen the names of are iAntiVirus and ClamXAV. I thought that I had read a while ago that ClamXAV detects the virus but doesn't remove it. (or it may have been another anti-virus program) I would like one that not only detects it but also removes it, whether the program is a free one or one you have to buy. Also, I need one that is okay with my present operating system (OSX 10.3.9) and also will work with whatever the newest OSX system exists when I upgrade.
    Thank you for your help.

    The developer of ClamXav created a front-end (the GUI interface) for an open source back-end that actually does the real work. There are apparently ClamAV applications for other platforms.
    So it seems like the developer is saying that the 1.1.1 version of ClamXav for Panther is the current front-end version, but the back-end "engine" is a slightly older version. The back-end for the Tiger and later version no longer works with Panther. But that should be OK, because the program downloads updated definition files as new malware is identified. Since the developer can no longer support creating a version for Panther, this version is the last one.
    Also, ClamXav is a scanning program. It does not take any action to remove malware (as far as I know). It just tells you about what if finds, and it's up to you to remove or replace the compromised file. I my case, the only things it finds are malware embedded in spam/junk emails, so I just need to find and delete those emails.
    Note: I had not used ClamXav in a long time, and the 1.1.1 version does not work in Snow Leopard. But there is a beta 2.0 version that does work with Snow Leopard.

  • What is the best mac cleaner and anti virus for mac pro.

    what is the best mac cleaner and anti virus for mac pro.

    OS X already includes everything it needs to protect itself from viruses and malware. Keep it updated with software updates from Apple.
    A much better question is "how should I protect my Mac":
    Never install any product that claims to "speed up", "clean up", "optimize", or "accelerate" your Mac. Without exception, they will do the opposite.
    Never install pirated or "cracked" software, software obtained from dubious websites, or other questionable sources. Illegally obtained software is almost certain to contain malware.
    Don’t supply your password in response to a popup window requesting it, unless you know what it is and the reason your credentials are required.
    Don’t open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize, or click links contained in an email:
    Most of these are scams that direct you to fraudulent sites that attempt to convince you to disclose personal information.
    Such "phishing" attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don’t fall for it.
    Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an email. If you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iTunes or App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when you try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
    Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. Go to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button and they will be gone.
    Don’t install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
    Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility.
    Disable Java in Safari > Preferences > Security.
    Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect your Mac through JavaScript. It’s OK to leave it enabled.
    Block browser popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > and check "Block popup windows":
    Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but popups have devolved to become a common means to deliver targeted advertising that you probably do not want.
    Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
    If you ever see a popup indicating it detected registry errors, that your Mac is infected with some ick, or that you won some prize, it is 100% fraudulent. Ignore it.
    Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as "news". Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:
    The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. To date, most of these attempts have been pathetic and are easily recognized, but that is likely to change in the future as criminals become more clever.
    OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
    Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don’t want it any more.
    If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarize yourself with its limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle immediately preceding this one.
    Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilize your Mac while they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - other than to make you "feel good" about security, when you should actually be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, based on verifiable facts.
    Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
    Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind.

  • My organization is looking to invest ipads for the employees to perform everyday tasks. just wondering what would apples recommendation be for as far as apps and method of distribution would be?

    my organization is looking to invest ipads for the employees to perform everyday tasks. just wondering what would apples recommendation be for as far as apps and method of distribution would be?

    Use VPP.  Select an MDM.  Read the google doc below.
    IT Resources -- ios & OS X -- This is a fantastic web page.  I like the education site over the business site.
    View documentation, video tutorials, and web pages to help IT professionals develop and deploy education solutions.
    http://www.apple.com/education/resources/information-technology.html
       business site is:
       http://www.apple.com/lae/ipad/business/resources/
    Excellent guide. See announcment post -- https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4256735?tstart=0
    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SMBgyzONxcx6_FswgkW9XYLpA4oCt_2y1uw9ceMZ9F4/ edit?pli=1
    good tips for initial deployment:
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/18942350#18942350
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3804209?tstart=0
    Educational institutions in the USA can use the App Store Volume Purchase Program (VPP) to buy Apps.
    https://support.assistiveware.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=54
    There are three ownership models:
        *     Personal
        *     Institution
        *     Layered. combines personal & institution.
    Watch this apple video on layered ownership.  It education based, but that's OK.
    http://www.apple.com/education/resources/videos/#ios-layered-ownership
    More ways to transfer files and access Word documents:
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4044866?tstart=0
    All of the "Office" document editing applications on the iPad have limitations.  Best try them out to see if they meet your needs.
    iWork by Apple
        * Keynote
        * Numbers
        * Pages
    DocsToGo
    • VIEW/EDIT/CREATE Word & Excel files(Office 2007/2008/2010)
    • VIEW PowerPoint, PDF, iWork, Text, .RTF, and more!
    • Send & receive attached supported documents using the built-in Mail app
    • FREE desktop application with your purchase! Compatible on Win & Mac allows you 2-way file sync with a WIFI connection.
    • Open & Edit files within DocsToGo from any 3rd party app that supports the “Open In” feature
    • Supports iTunes File Sharing via USB cable for manually moving files
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/documents-to-go-office-suite/id317117961?mt=8
    Office² HD
    "Office² HD, the most intuitive and straightforward office document editor available on the iPad, makes it easy to open, view, create and edit Word (DOC & DOCX), Excel (XLS & XLSX), and PowerPoint (PPT & PPTX) files right from your iPad!"
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/office2-hd/id364361728?mt=8
    Quickoffice Pro HD
    Create and edit ALL Microsoft® Office -- document, spreadsheet, and presentation formats, as well as view PDF files, on the go. Our advanced file manager lets you manage local files, access Google Drive or other cloud accounts, and works with your iPad email attachments so you can work anywhere, anytime - online and offline.
    https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quickoffice-pro-hd-edit-office/id376212724?mt=8
    nsdjoey presents ways to edit office documents in this web page:
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/21953221#21953221

  • What would be the reason for sql server agent [MSSQLSERVER] service terminated unexpectedly?

    What would be the reason for sql server agent [MSSQLSERVER] service terminated unexpectedly?
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    Rahul

    What would be the reason for sql server agent [MSSQLSERVER] service terminated unexpectedly?
    only below details found in error log
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    FILESTREAM: effective level = 3, configured level = 3, file system access share name = 'MSSQLSERVER'.
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    Configuration option 'Agent XPs' changed from 0 to 1. Run the RECONFIGURE statement to install.
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    Configuration option 'Agent XPs' changed from 1 to 0. Run the RECONFIGURE statement to install.
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    FILESTREAM: effective level = 3, configured level = 3, file system access share name = 'MSSQLSERVER'.
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    2014-01-01 07:26:43 - + [188] Scheduler engine timed out (after 15 seconds) waiting for 1 jobs(s) to stop
    2014-01-01 07:26:44 - + [098] SQLServerAgent terminated (forcefully)
    Rahul
    Can you post the output of below query
    select @@version.
    If you are using SQl server express edition ,SQL server agent feature is not available.It seems from errorlog that you can start it but actually you cannot.But first confirm what is version and edition of your SQL server
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    What would the pricing be for adobe web hosting for me; I all ready have CS3 creative suite, an existing plan for the new Photoshop and Lightroom 5. But I need also to use Muse?

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    With SO MUCH photo editing software available, what would be the best for me if I am a digital camera newby? I do not need Photoshop CC! I do not want to spend $700 bucks! My camera is a Nikon D90. Please help.

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    Single App - $19.99/month
    Complete plan - $49.99/month or $599/yr - Creative Cloud free trial & plans : Adobe Creative Cloud
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  • Question:  Do I need to run and anti virus program with MAC OSX Lion? Have heard different opinions! If so what would you recommend? Was looking at Sophos. Does anyone have any experience with this? Thanks

    Question:  Do I need to run and anti virus program with MAC OSX Lion? Have heard different opinions! If so what would you recommend? Was looking at Sophos. Does anyone have any experience with this? Thanks

    Do I need to run and anti virus program with MAC OSX Lion? Have heard different opinions!
    You will continue to hear different opinions here, where thoughts range everywhere between "anti-virus software is the evil spawn of Satan" to "anyone not running anti-virus software is a fool."
    Truth is, this is still a very personal decision on a Mac. Depending on circumstances, it is still very easily possible to stay safe without using anti-virus software, but circumstances and personal preferences vary widely. Besides which, anti-virus software cannot even remotely provide you a guarantee of protection!
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  • HT1338 what is the best anti-virus program for a macbook pro?

    What is the best anti-virus program to use for a MacBook Pro?

    DanHoumes wrote:
    What is the best anti-virus program to use for a MacBook Pro?
    None, but if you really believe you want something, then download ClamXav. Read more on right of page under 'More Like This'.
    Cheers
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  • Anti Virus program for Windows Conversion

    I am planning to put VMware Fusion onto my ProMac in order to transfer many of my former PC programs. Hearing that AVG was a very good Anti virus program, I e-mailed them about which of their products I could use. They informed me that they are not compatible to Mac, even though I'd be using it for my Windows conversion program. Does anyone have any recommendations as to what anti virus program works best in protecting my Windows conversion program on a Pro Mac?
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    I am not clear on what you mean by your "windows conversion program". If you are using Fusion... you will be running Windows. You should use whatever antivirus program you would feel comfortable with running on any Windows machine. While AVG is not the "best" antivirus program out there, it is considered an excellent free option. I have seen many test results that show acceptable performance. Without knowing the details of the internal tests conducted by David's company, I can't say if his results would reflect those of real world use (David... I'm not questioning your results... I'm just saying that without knowing more about the test... I can't take that as being anything more than someone just saying they tested it and it didn't work).
    I am very against running any Symantec products on any of my systems (and I expect many here would agree). They tend to be resource hogs and very often cause more problems than they can fix. Kaspersky is considered on of the best "pay" antivirus programs out there and it's much more friendly on your system than Symantec's Norton Antivirus:
    http://www.kaspersky.com/

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    I'm a new Mac user and have heard that firewall or anti-virus programs are unnecessary on Macs, but I'm wary anyway. If I chose to utilize such programs, what should I get?
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    anti virus isnt not necessary for the most part with macs
    shutting down/ restarting is a gray area. do you HAVE to, no, BUT it can help fix or clean up little stuff when you get lag or the random little glitches the restart will normally fix it.
    i was not restarting my machine except maybe once a month but now im restarting every few days, my brother went to restarting about daily and he is working on his machine all day everyday so meh if it works for you what ever.
    leaving your machine on will give a little more ware on parts and all but if your at either end of the user spectrum (light user or demanding user) it shouldnt matter much to you, if you are light you shouldnt get to a point that anything fails and if you are demanding you will probably gets parts to fail either way.
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