Well, Ed, I may have just done that to some extent here.
I've decided to go with a combination of Microsoft Security Essentials, and
Malwarebytes at least for now.
I may actually be replacing this 5 year old Windows 7 home PC at some point
within the next year or so anyway, so don't want to put a whole lote more
money into it if I don't have to.
Anyway, the computer continues to be working now, so life is good and back
to normal, at least for the time being.
Thanks to all on the list for the great suggestions. I have kept notes on
what has been shared, so it will be handy for future reference if needed.
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Ed Malmgren
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2015 1:00 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Off Topic: Antivirus
Okay Tom, with all the opinions why not just right them down and shuffel the
deck, pick one hope for the best and be happy hi hi. 73
ED K7UC
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Behler
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2015 8:37 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Off Topic: Antivirus
Thanks for the clarification,Steve.
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Steve Dresser
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2015 10:17 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Off Topic: Antivirus
Tom,
I think he means Nod32.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: July 13, 2015 09:53
Subject: Re: Off Topic: Antivirus
> Gerry:
>
> I've never heard of this one, and I'm not sure the name came through
> correctly.
>
> Can you re-send?
>
> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> On Behalf Of Gerry Leary
> Sent: Monday, July 13, 2015 8:03 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Off Topic: Antivirus
>
> Try and 0D 32
>
> Sent from my iPhone this time=20
>
>> On Jul 12, 2015, at 8:51 PM, Tom Behler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>=20
>> I had McAfee for a time back probably about 4 or 5 years ago, but I
>>found i=
> t
>> did not work well with Jaws, so I scrapped it for other options.
>>=20
>> 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=
> .
>>=20
>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>=20
>>=20
>> -----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
>>=20
>> 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.
>>=20
>> Andy
>>=20
>>=20
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Tom Behler
>> Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 2:13 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: Re: Off Topic: Antivirus
>>=20
>> Jim:
>>=20
>> All I know is that the Freedom Scientific Tech Support folks have told
>>me t=
> o
>> stay away from Avast, due to known issues with Jaws.
>>=20
>> 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.
>>=20
>> 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.
>>=20
>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>=20
>>=20
>> -----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
>>=20
>> 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?
>>=20
>> 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
>>=20
>> Howard:
>>=20
>> I was actually very seriously thinking of Viper, until I heard from
>>others=
>
>> that the latest version isn't accessible with Jaws.
>>=20
>> 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.
>>=20
>> I am thinking of going back to avast, but really don't want to have to
>>remove it when updating or reinstalling Jaws.
>>=20
>> Some have suggested Avira to me, and I'm seriously considering that.
>>=20
>> Others have suggested Panda, but I don't know much about it.
>>=20
>> It amazes me that this is so difficult! (smile)
>>=20
>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>=20
>>=20
>> -----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
>>=20
>> 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
>>hav=
> e
>> 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.
>>=20
>>=20
>> -----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
>>=20
>> Hello, all.
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> 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.
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> Anyway, I'm wondering what basic anti-virus prrogram people on the
>>list us=
> e?
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> 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.
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> I've posted quiries to the two Jaws lists I'm on, and opinions vary
>>widely=
> .
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> I'd prefer a free program, but will pay for one if that would be the
>>best.=
>
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> I've not had the greatest luck with A V G, since the latest update
>>seemed t=
> o
>> slow my system down considerably, and I also found it did not catch
>>everything.
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> 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.
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> Others have suggested Avira, Viper, Panda, and Microsoft Essentials.
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> I guess sometimes it just boils down to the luck of the draw, but I
>>like t=
> o
>> be as informed about these sorts of things before making a decision.
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> I'm using Jaws 16 with Windows 7.
>>=20
>>=20
>>=20
>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>=20
>>=20
>> ---
>> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.
>> http://www.avast.com
>>=20
>> I'm not wearing a diaper, so don't try to change me.=20
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