Free AOL security tools?

moretools4netsaftey.DeleteThis@anythingfreeisgood.org wrote:
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> Does anyone know more about them? Other than signing up for an AOL e-mail

Do NOT use anything AOL


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On Mon, 18 Dec 2006 13:45:43 -0600,
moretools4netsaftey RemoveThis @anythingfreeisgood.org wrote:

>Does anyone know more about them? Other than signing up for an AOL e-mail
>address, do they load spyware or the famous AOL strings in the registry
>that are constantly phoning home giving away user info - or is this a
>righteous program?
>
>http://daol.aol.com/safetycenter/virus

I don't know anything about that suite, but I very much like this:
http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?
which is based on Kaspersky antivirus (KAV) version 6. It has the
basic file and email modules plus manual or auto updating. It's very
configurable, and it's a very good basic antimalware product. Just
don't opt for the Toolbar during installation.

Insofar as using a suite goes, many users prefer to use a firewall
and antispyware of their (our) own choosing. Since it appears the
suite requires Win XP, you have the option of using the firewall
built into SP2, for one alternative. Better yet, use a "always there"
external NAT router/fw.

Art
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On Mon, 18 Dec 2006 20:39:44 GMT, Art <null RemoveThis @zilch.com> wrote:

[snip]
>I don't know anything about that suite, but I very much like this:
>http://www.activevirusshield.com/antivirus/freeav/index.adp?
>which is based on Kaspersky antivirus (KAV) version 6. It has the
>basic file and email modules plus manual or auto updating. It's very
>configurable, and it's a very good basic antimalware product. Just
>don't opt for the Toolbar during installation.
[snip]

Can services, such as the resident scanner and email scanning, in
Active Virus Shield be turned on and off? Are updates small and fast
and the server(s) not too busy?

I know I could just try it, but thought you might save me a little
trouble. Thanks!

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Plato wrote:
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> Do NOT use anything AOL
>
>
What's the problem with AOL? Honest question asked because I don't know
the answer!

Geoff

On Mon, 18 Dec 2006 21:00:13 GMT, Geoff Realname
<realname.DeleteThis@no.spam.ntlworld.com> wrote:

>Plato wrote:
>>
>> Do NOT use anything AOL
>>
>>
>What's the problem with AOL? Honest question asked because I don't know
>the answer!

Dishonest business practices, horrendous consumer relations, spamming,
bloated programs one cannot get off one's computer, etc. Ages ago I
was one of many who tried to unsubscribe and couldn't until I
threatened them in writing with a lawsuit. However, their (really
Kaspersky's) Active Virus Shield appears to be a good product. Shows
there are exceptions to almost everything .

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Luke wrote:
> On Mon, 18 Dec 2006 21:00:13 GMT, Geoff Realname
> <realname RemoveThis @no.spam.ntlworld.com> wrote:
>
>> Plato wrote:
>>> Do NOT use anything AOL
>>>
>>>
>> What's the problem with AOL? Honest question asked because I don't know
>> the answer!
>
> Dishonest business practices, horrendous consumer relations, spamming,
> bloated programs one cannot get off one's computer, etc. Ages ago I
> was one of many who tried to unsubscribe and couldn't until I
> threatened them in writing with a lawsuit. However, their (really
> Kaspersky's) Active Virus Shield appears to be a good product. Shows
> there are exceptions to almost everything .
>
But don't forget that AOL was quite willing to provide the
US Govt. with search data earlier this year.

Louise