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Just an FYI,
1) When installing anti-virus software it's always a good idea to uninstall the old version first... completely!!!

2) If you have corrupted files and issues that are NOT fixed, Kaspersky can block system file checker and Check Disk from making the obligatory repairs. Not sure why it does it, but it can render your computer into a large paperweight. Just spent 60.00 to find this out.

Can and will render false positives in system diagnostics telling you all is ok when in fact you are on the verge of system failure. :eek:

Reccommendation: Before you do an Anti-Virus software install, run system checks, etc! Catch the bugs before they catch you

Hearing horror stories like this make my heart sink into my chest. Before this, did you have a firewall or run a disk back-up system? I currently run six HDD's out of a NAS totaling 9.5 TB, and run back-ups every 24hrs. I have been using Zone Alarm Security/Firewall products for a decade now, and have never had one virus or corruptible system error. Having a protective measure like a firewall makes the anti-virus software's job that much easier.

Sorry to hear! How frustrating. :mad:

We have been using ESET for years now and really like it.

HighDesertSpyder wrote:Just an FYI,
1) When installing anti-virus software it's always a good idea to uninstall the old version first... completely!!!

I assume you mean when installing a new/different AV program. In that case I'd agree. AVs from different companies frequently don't work and play well with others. :D
Installing a new version of an AV should not require an uninstall, if it did I'd be inclined to look for a new AV program.

Wildernest Survivor wrote:Before this, did you have a firewall or run a disk back-up system?

Seriously, in this day and age does anyone run without a software firewall? :eek:

I realize that most high speed modems come with a hardware firewall, but a software firewall is really needed too. So many inexpensive or free ones there is not reason not too.

I've talked to several net admins who swear by (rather than at) MS Security Essentials for doing a great job...and its free.

I currently run six HDD's out of a NAS totaling 9.5 TB, and run back-ups every 24hrs. I have been using Zone Alarm Security/Firewall products for a decade now, and have never had one virus or corruptible system error. Having a protective measure like a firewall makes the anti-virus software's job that much easier.

Sounds like you've found a setup that works reliably. I'm a firm believer in if it aint broke, leave it the heck alone. :D

I've used ZA and liked it. I preferred Sygate, but Symantec bought and killed it. Recently moved to NIS since a 3-year version came with my PC and its been working well, not the system pig in use to be....they still charge way to much for the annual subscription renewal.

After doing total backups for years and realizing I would never do a total re-install I started using SyncToy from MS. Basically an automated way of copying my data folders to an external drive that can then be read and copied back without any special backup program.

Not to hijack this post, but I'm wondering if anyone has found a good registry cleaner for Vista. Yeah, I know it's supposed to be a horrible OS, but I've had pretty good luck with it. My only issue is that it (like every other version of Windows I've used) gets slower and slower.

I've used WinClean on my XP machines in the past, but don't know what would work well on Vista. I've been running it for about two years without any major hiccups.