Thanks, Jordan.
If I can't get to it in the optional updates under windows update, I'll try
this link.
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Jordan Gallacher
Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 8:27 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Off Topic: Antivirus
Here you go.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-essentials-download
It works great with Jaws, and it will auto update the Virus definitions.
Just make sure you go into the Settings Tab to turn that on. Also, setting
it up to auto scan your system for viruses isn't a bad idea. I have my
computer scanning and updating the definitions at 1:00P.M. and Noon
respectfully.
Jordan
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 6:38 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Off Topic: Antivirus
Jordan:
I have three questions here:
1. Is MSE accessible with Jaws?
2. Where exactly would I go on the Microsoft web site to get it?
And
3. Doesn't the program automatically update virus definitions? This is a
feature that I really would like to have. I'd simply rather be proactive
rather than reactive.
Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Jordan Gallacher
Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 6:20 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Off Topic: Antivirus
MSE works just fine. I have never had issues with it except for the one
time I forgot to keep it up to date. That was a big oops partly because the
virus that I ended up with was able to turn MSE off. That was years ago
though, and MSE is not a problem.
Jordan
-----Original Message-----
From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Andy Baracco
Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 3:45 PM
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Subject: Re: Off Topic: Antivirus
MSSE has received very poor reviews in the tech journals. You get what you
pay for. Stay away from Norton. Not only is it inaccessible, but it misses a
lot of things. I got enough Trojans to run a horse race. I have McAfee,
which is also used by my employer. It isn't the greatest for accessibility,
but most of the items are of the set and forget variety. So far, in 3 years,
it has kept my machine clean.
Andy
-----Original Message-----
From: John Miller
Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 9:18 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Off Topic: Antivirus
I use ms security essentials and have no problems.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2015 12:01 PM
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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