Vista x64 Malware/Anti-Spyware Protection

Necrosis · Apr 26, 2008, 04:08 PM

I'm just curious to see what others are using. Currently I'm using NOD32, Superantispyware, and Spybot. I'm used to running Spyware Doctor so kinda interested to see if someone knows of a program w/ that type of protection.

OldBuzzard · Apr 26, 2008, 06:25 PM

I'm just using WINDOWS DEFENDER which comes with it.

I started using that when MS first offered it, and it has done a pretty good job. It's the only anti-spyware app that I use, and it's kept me clean so far.

I use it on XP, XP x64, and Vista 64.

Zelig · Apr 26, 2008, 06:36 PM

Personally, I only run Windows Defender and Symantec Corporate, although I'm careful enough that I could do just as well without them.

**temeteus82** · Apr 26, 2008, 06:36 PM

Avast! and Windows defender works for me in here.... But I think any 32-bit software will work on 64-bit Vista.

|2A|N · Apr 26, 2008, 06:47 PM

Nod32, COMODO & Windows Defender here. I think WD is a pile of garbage TBH..! I'm careful when it comes to the net and if Nod32 doesn't pick up something before it installs and then COMODO doesn't stop it when it try's to call home well then we will have a serious delima on our hands then.

Zelig · Apr 26, 2008, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by temeteus82

Avast! and Windows defender works for me in here.... But I think any 32-bit software will work on 64-bit Vista.

Not AV programs... however, there aren't any AV programs worth using that haven't been updated to work with Vista 64-bit yet.

Chaos · Apr 26, 2008, 07:58 PM

Avast, SpywareBlaster and Windows Defender

Necrosis · Apr 27, 2008, 12:20 AM

I forgot to add Spywareblaster to the list.

Hosscrop · Apr 27, 2008, 12:39 AM

Agnitum Outpost Security Suite Pro 2008 Firewall / Anti Spy and AV

Sunbelt CounterSpy V2

I do also run but not in the stay resident sense :-
Spybot S & D
SpywareBlaster

MitchRapp · Apr 28, 2008, 08:45 PM

Kaspersky Internet Security (always running)
Spyware Blaster (blocking all bad contents)
Spybot Search & Destroy (blocking all bad contents)
Ccleaner for trash files

No viruses for years now... and I can go on any random weird website...

Vikingod · Apr 28, 2008, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chaos

Avast, SpywareBlaster and Windows Defender

same

Al_Vampyre · Apr 28, 2008, 10:00 PM

Nod32 & Comodo here...no issues

computermike9 · May 10, 2008, 09:29 PM

AVG , Ace Utilities , Spybot 1.5.2 , CCleaner 2.07, Adaware 2007

dipstick · May 11, 2008, 01:27 AM

I only use kaspersky internet security and supersntispyware; haven't had any malware issues yet. Its to bad that pc tools guys are x64 hating retards like the zone alarm guys because spyware doctor is pretty much the best of the best imho.

Necrosis · May 11, 2008, 01:46 AM

I'm using Kaspersky now myself (v8 or 2009) I'm liking it so far. Last I knew from reading in their forums that they are working on a x64 version but they 'couldn't' say too much about it.

PC Tools Community Forum - View Single Post - Any Luck with Vista 64bit?

Any Luck with Vista 64bit? - Page 3 - PC Tools Community Forum

dipstick · May 11, 2008, 01:11 PM

They've been saying stuff like that for over a year man

swimtech · May 12, 2008, 03:23 AM

All resident - Spywareblaster, Windows Defender, w/Antivir for virus protection.

Apr 26, 2008, 04:08 PM	#1
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	Vista x64 Malware/Anti-Spyware Protection I'm just curious to see what others are using. Currently I'm using NOD32, Superantispyware, and Spybot. I'm used to running Spyware Doctor so kinda interested to see if someone knows of a program w/ that type of protection.

Apr 26, 2008, 06:25 PM	#2
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,783 Rep Power: 145 System Specs	I'm just using WINDOWS DEFENDER which comes with it. I started using that when MS first offered it, and it has done a pretty good job. It's the only anti-spyware app that I use, and it's kept me clean so far. I use it on XP, XP x64, and Vista 64. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

Apr 26, 2008, 06:36 PM	#3
Zelig HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,187 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	Personally, I only run Windows Defender and Symantec Corporate, although I'm careful enough that I could do just as well without them. __________________ --

Apr 28, 2008, 10:00 PM	#12
Al_Vampyre HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,532 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	Nod32 & Comodo here...no issues __________________ "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad" - Brian O'Driscoll - Ireland Rugby Team 2009 Grand Slam winning Captain.

May 10, 2008, 09:29 PM	#13
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Apr 26, 2008, 06:47 PM	#5
\|2A\|N SE7EN57 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 358 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	Nod32, COMODO & Windows Defender here. I think WD is a pile of garbage TBH..! I'm careful when it comes to the net and if Nod32 doesn't pick up something before it installs and then COMODO doesn't stop it when it try's to call home well then we will have a serious delima on our hands then.

Apr 26, 2008, 07:58 PM	#7
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,268 Rep Power: 167 System Specs	Avast, SpywareBlaster and Windows Defender

Apr 27, 2008, 12:20 AM	Thread Starter #8
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	I forgot to add Spywareblaster to the list.

Apr 27, 2008, 12:39 AM	#9
Hosscrop DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Staffordshire / England Posts: 51 Rep Power: 0	Agnitum Outpost Security Suite Pro 2008 Firewall / Anti Spy and AV Sunbelt CounterSpy V2 I do also run but not in the stay resident sense :- Spybot S & D SpywareBlaster

Apr 28, 2008, 08:45 PM	#10
MitchRapp a.k.a. pepiman Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 998 Rep Power: 51 System Specs	Kaspersky Internet Security (always running) Spyware Blaster (blocking all bad contents) Spybot Search & Destroy (blocking all bad contents) Ccleaner for trash files No viruses for years now... and I can go on any random weird website...

May 11, 2008, 01:27 AM	#14
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	I only use kaspersky internet security and supersntispyware; haven't had any malware issues yet. Its to bad that pc tools guys are x64 hating retards like the zone alarm guys because spyware doctor is pretty much the best of the best imho.

May 11, 2008, 01:46 AM	Thread Starter #15
Necrosis HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,838 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	I'm using Kaspersky now myself (v8 or 2009) I'm liking it so far. Last I knew from reading in their forums that they are working on a x64 version but they 'couldn't' say too much about it. PC Tools Community Forum - View Single Post - Any Luck with Vista 64bit? Any Luck with Vista 64bit? - Page 3 - PC Tools Community Forum

May 11, 2008, 01:11 PM	#16
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	They've been saying stuff like that for over a year man

May 12, 2008, 03:23 AM	#17
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	All resident - Spywareblaster, Windows Defender, w/Antivir for virus protection. __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.