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Subject AVAST sandbox! Anyone use it? Anyone tried it? What do you think of it?

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Tazz runs exclusive MAC for personal needs, I also maintain a Unix server ( ubuntu server ) and an experimental Linux Box for hosting an internal file server linked to my Xbox.  ( watching movies ).    HOW EVER, I occasionally deal with windows based computers * shudders * and when I do, with out passing go, the FIRST thing I do when I touch a windows system is Download AVAST.

AVAST is FREE, and powerful.   My favorite feature is Boot Time Scan.  I can't count how manny times a friend or "customer" has brought me a " norton protected PC " that Avast quickly found and destroyed *insert bad word here*.

V.IRUS writers are getting smart, and they sometimes have the ability now to actually MOVE themselves during an active scan so the computer never finds them.  This is where Boot Time Scan becomes your best friend.  AVAST will scan the computer from a Dos Promt ( not really, but for sake of argument ) BEFORE windows loads.  on the windows start-up screen.   This will catch the little buggers before they have a chance to "wake up" with windows.  Its the ONLY anti-V solution thats totally free that I have found that does this, and it does it well...   I recommend to all, [b]get AVAST[/b].  or better yet, switch to  unix / linux / or mac.
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I totally agree.  The only time it failed my puter was something that only Kapersky found.

Avast is excellent, and doesn't slow down the puter.  I've used it for years.   Hands down, the best.
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Original Message so as I understand it sand boxing is a technique of isolating that part of your computer that is surfing the net. So even if you pick up a virus it will only affect that small isolated space. And every time you log off you can wipe it clean totally.

I am far from a computer expert, just wondering if anybody has tried it and if it works?

I have the paid version of AVG, but the upgraded AVG seems to have a conflict with XP. That's why I'm thinking about switching to AVAST sandbox

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