tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35119159.post4179306322668681840..comments2023-08-20T05:19:44.859-04:00Comments on Ask The Admin: Is there a GOOD FREE anti virus and firewall solution?Karl L. Gechlikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08319210063068776291noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35119159.post-21048780466002913032008-01-26T17:51:00.000-05:002008-01-26T17:51:00.000-05:00I am a big fan of sonicwall as well. For my home C...I am a big fan of sonicwall as well. <BR/><BR/>For my home Comodo has a small-ish footprint. So far so good.Karl L. Gechlikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08319210063068776291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35119159.post-88606675814514496202008-01-26T17:26:00.000-05:002008-01-26T17:26:00.000-05:00I don't like Symantic or McAfee to be honest, and ...I don't like Symantic or McAfee to be honest, and I've had problems with both.<BR/><BR/>Seemed to have had success with CA's eTrust enterprise version.<BR/><BR/>In the office we use a Sonicwall, but at home I use Comodo's firewall and it seems ok so far.CJBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03798381584925362082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35119159.post-74619725873578191502007-07-06T13:41:00.000-04:002007-07-06T13:41:00.000-04:00el di pablo - is the firewall good? Better than zo...el di pablo - is the firewall good? Better than zonealarm free?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35119159.post-17392818014003277422007-07-02T16:22:00.000-04:002007-07-02T16:22:00.000-04:00Yeah, it was McAfee 8.0, so I guess that explains ...Yeah, it was McAfee 8.0, so I guess that explains it. We didn't switch to Norton, we switched to Symantec Antivirus 10.0. They are the same company, but different programs. Symantec is more for enterprise use.El DiPablohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14512110816007529233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35119159.post-57836373390760507072007-07-01T13:04:00.000-04:002007-07-01T13:04:00.000-04:00wierd i clicked the post and it took me to a diff ...wierd i clicked the post and it took me to a diff site. <BR/><BR/>We switched from kaspirsky to macafee 851 last week it is so much better and easy to deploy via epo.<BR/><BR/>i agree with timur and admin as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35119159.post-69752141507522526922007-07-01T12:30:00.000-04:002007-07-01T12:30:00.000-04:00i guess we will have to agree to disagree because ...i guess we will have to agree to disagree because i couldnt see using norton in an enterprise enviroment.<BR/><BR/>What version of Mcafee were you using. B/c the home version blows big time. Strictly enterprise 8.5.1 or better. Even 8.0 didn't catch everything.Karl L. Gechlikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08319210063068776291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35119159.post-26059743924994794612007-07-01T12:13:00.000-04:002007-07-01T12:13:00.000-04:00Perhaps it was a broad statement. Everyone has the...Perhaps it was a broad statement. Everyone has their preferences. In my opinion I just don't find it as effective as Symantec.El DiPablohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14512110816007529233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35119159.post-55880172839402004662007-06-30T08:59:00.000-04:002007-06-30T08:59:00.000-04:00el di pablo - Mcafee doesnt catch anything? i run ...el di pablo - Mcafee doesnt catch anything? i run this on 1000+ machines (8.5.1 enterprise) It catches everything!<BR/><BR/>It needs to be configured properly like selecting all the unwanted policy programs adn select to scan inside zip files etc.<BR/><BR/>It works so well i have installed it on all my machines - small footprint and it doesnt interfere with my day to day activities.<BR/><BR/>What have you seen it miss? Hey maybe your clients arent up to date!!! LOL!Karl L. Gechlikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08319210063068776291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35119159.post-79741928225328497362007-06-30T00:29:00.000-04:002007-06-30T00:29:00.000-04:00timur, I agree with you about enterprise business....timur, I agree with you about enterprise business. We use McAfee at my day job (I hate it, it doesn't catch a damn thing!), At my last company we switched to Symantec, which was way more effective.<BR/><BR/>Comodo is really good for home use though. If you read deeper into the article, it is recommended for the home users who let their license run out for their home antivirus.<BR/><BR/>As far as Windows firewall. It is okay for filtering incoming traffic. As far as filtering outbound traffic, it is sketchy at best. I prefer a 3rd party like Comodo or ZoneAlarm.El DiPablohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14512110816007529233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35119159.post-91196376700461415622007-06-29T23:21:00.000-04:002007-06-29T23:21:00.000-04:00No Anonymous! NO NO NO! Windows firewall is not a ...No Anonymous! NO NO NO! Windows firewall is not a subsitute for a normal antivirus package. Most antivirus packages come with a firewall or port blocker that makes the windows firewall service redundant.<BR/><BR/>But if you have nothing else... make sure its on and go download ANYTHING...<A HREF="http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html" REL="nofollow"> AVG Free</A> edition is good. <BR/><BR/>I have never heard of Agnitum but I have heard good things about Comodo.<BR/><BR/>We use Mcafee 851 strictly.<BR/><BR/>What do you use? Leave it in the comments.Karl L. Gechlikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08319210063068776291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35119159.post-61706289315670842322007-06-29T22:51:00.000-04:002007-06-29T22:51:00.000-04:00Windoze firewall isnt good enuff???y wont not u an...Windoze firewall isnt good enuff???<BR/><BR/>y wont not u answerr?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35119159.post-48460066031581507802007-06-29T22:38:00.000-04:002007-06-29T22:38:00.000-04:00what about kaspirsky security suite guys its very ...what about kaspirsky security suite guys its very good for enterprise second to mcafee 851Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35119159.post-25166026323262828252007-06-29T22:23:00.000-04:002007-06-29T22:23:00.000-04:00timur how much is it per seat? is it suitable for ...timur how much is it per seat? is it suitable for the <BR/> enterprise?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35119159.post-67745369801658042102007-06-29T22:16:00.000-04:002007-06-29T22:16:00.000-04:00Well, freeware is enough if you are newbie in Inte...Well, freeware is enough if you are newbie in Internet and want just basic protection. But if you have some e-business, you’d better look at commercial products, that have development team, good support, frequent updates, etc. I use <A HREF="http://www.agnitum.com/products/security-suite/index.php" REL="nofollow">Agnitum Outpost Security Suite</A> ob both of my desktop PC and notebook, and never regret about that small price paid for my protection. With all program features (effective firewall, antivirus engine, anti-spyware, anti-banner, anti-spam plugins)it looks really great.<BR/>P.S. Look at <A HREF="http://www.firewallleaktester.com/tests.php" REL="nofollow">Firewall Leak Tester</A>.Timurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17117843551559181071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35119159.post-37835888903479623812007-06-29T20:56:00.000-04:002007-06-29T20:56:00.000-04:00You know what I always say...if it's free...it's f...You know what I always say...if it's free...it's for me!!! <BR/><BR/>:-D<BR/><BR/>Thanks man. I'll review it after I get to play with it.The Realistic Goaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00640626412618151026noreply@blogger.com