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> On Jul 12, 2015, at 8:51 PM, Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> I had McAfee for a time back probably about 4 or 5 years ago, but I found it
> did not work well with Jaws, so I scrapped it for other options.
>
> I actually looked at it again today, when at our local Staples store, but
> decided not to buy it because of the negative experiences I had previously.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Andy Baracco
> Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 10:47 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Off Topic: Antivirus
>
> Well, the Window Eyes folks tell us to stay away from McAfee, but at least
> at work I have no choice, so I make it work, and it does.
>
> Andy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Behler
> Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 2:13 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Off Topic: Antivirus
>
> Jim:
>
> All I know is that the Freedom Scientific Tech Support folks have told me to
> stay away from Avast, due to known issues with Jaws.
>
> What is interesting to me is that I used it for a time, and didn't notice
> any issues, but I'm almost afraid to go back and try it now, since I think
> I've finally got my Windows 7 home PC up and running as it should be.
>
> I can't speak to the accessibility or inaccessibility of Avast, since my
> sighted XYL helped me install it, and I just let it run in the background.
> I think it was working, although I might not have run it long enough to
> really be sure.
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Jim Shaffer
> Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 4:28 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Off Topic: Antivirus
>
> I'm curious about a couple of claims about avast. First, I use avast, and
> have installed a new version of JAWS and updated it without having to
> disable avast. Secondly, I haven't found avast accessible at all. Am I
> missing something?
>
> thanks
> --
> Jim, ke5al
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Behler
> Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 1:22 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Off Topic: Antivirus
>
> Howard:
>
> I was actually very seriously thinking of Viper, until I heard from others
> that the latest version isn't accessible with Jaws.
>
> I could roll back to an earlier version, but who knows if the virus
> definitions would be kept up to date in the older version.
>
> I am thinking of going back to avast, but really don't want to have to
> remove it when updating or reinstalling Jaws.
>
> Some have suggested Avira to me, and I'm seriously considering that.
>
> Others have suggested Panda, but I don't know much about it.
>
> It amazes me that this is so difficult! (smile)
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of howard kaufman
> Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 12:15 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Off Topic: Antivirus
>
> Tom, you will get many opinions here.
> The vipre people are very helpful, and their software worked well with
> screen readers, that is until the 2015 version.
> Sometimes it takes over the entire micro processor, and you loose speech.
> That was with window-eyes system access and nvda.
> The 2014 software with the 2015 deffinitions works fine, but they will have
> to send you a link to the older software.
> Avast works very well, but you have to disable it when you install or
> upgrade jaws.
> The program interface is very navigable with jaws, so adjustments can be
> made.
> I don't personally think much of AVG, and microsoft doesn't recommend
> security essentials as a primary protection method.
> Who am I to argue with them?
> Anyway, for what its worth, those are my thoughts.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
> Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 11:02 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Off Topic: Antivirus
>
> Hello, all.
>
>
>
> I know this might be considered off topic, but then again, if you get a
> virus, and your computer becomes non-functional so that you can't post to
> the list, I guess my question can be considered to be relevant.
>
>
>
> Anyway, I'm wondering what basic anti-virus prrogram people on the list use?
>
>
>
> As you may recall, I have had a number of issues with my home Windows 7 PC
> this summer, but I think they have now been resolved, and I want to get a
> good anti-virus program back on that machine before I start using it
> regularly again.
>
>
>
> I've posted quiries to the two Jaws lists I'm on, and opinions vary widely.
>
>
>
> I'd prefer a free program, but will pay for one if that would be the best.
>
>
>
> I've not had the greatest luck with A V G, since the latest update seemed to
> slow my system down considerably, and I also found it did not catch
> everything.
>
>
>
> I tried Avast for a while, but the folks at F S suggest that sometimes,
> Avast can conflict with Jaws, although I didn't exxperience this issue.
>
>
>
> Others have suggested Avira, Viper, Panda, and Microsoft Essentials.
>
>
>
> I guess sometimes it just boils down to the luck of the draw, but I like to
> be as informed about these sorts of things before making a decision.
>
>
>
> I'm using Jaws 16 with Windows 7.
>
>
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
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