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

ever since I upgraded to AVG 9.0 I have had problems

anyone?

actually the more I read about it the more it seems that sandboxes only in its testing phase? Not sure...

I installed AVAST and it never would install correctly. Now on AVG and everything "appears" to be fine... lol (as a hacker is probably in my system as I type this...lol)

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, get AVAST. or better yet, switch to unix / linux / or mac.

Just wondering OP, you happen to be a painter ? (lapiz lazuli) ?

do you think that the free avast is better than the pay AVG? Probably not. If

I have the free version. I don't see any "sandbox". Is this for paid-fors, only? I like AVAST well enough, but I use five anti-virus programs (all of the free ones). If something gets missed, the other one finds it. Works for me.

no, just a fan of dazzling bits of pyrite embedded in Royal bluestones!

Sandbox fucked up my wife's PC. Disabled all com ports.

this can be bad too... I have seen Anti-V programs actually DEL each other thinking they are a Virus. AVG is ok, Housecall is OK, the new Microsoft one thats free is OK, -atleast it doesn't try to disable windows firewall. lol - BUT, still I personally prefer AVAST for windows environments only because of "boot time scan" its pointless to run a scan from windows when the *bad words* are running. spy.w , mal.w , etc. you gotta scan with a bootable usb / linux live CD outfitted with AVAST for Linux, OR simply install it and run boot time scan. only way to be sure and get them all. that i have found... my two cents... Any way on average I fix about 5 computers a week, so thats my personal take on it...

never got the "paid version" lol.

okay, Tazzthank you for your input. Appreciated

lol. NP. and for what its worth, the puter i am typing on.... is a mac book pro. up and running almost 2 years never even so much as frozen... *hint* but then if all the world switched to mac, Id have no more side work. *sigh*

Avast is excellent..I use it.


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Hi,

I have tested and tried many antivirus software n its bcoz I fix computers .
I am always looking for an antivirus that works
My advice is nothing secures you 100% against the kittens that can protect u against zero day kittens and there is a kittens coming out on the web every sec.
Best option is to use a Programme that uses HIPS or Sandbox
or
You can use MSE, Avast, Avira or any other free
AV with the free sandbox software called Sandboxie and virtualize your browser.

As far as Avast 5 is concerend it is a good AV but its Sandbox is only avialable in Pro version and it has some bugs.

windows 7 compatible?

I use Avast and like it very much
It has been for me more effective than the norton, believe it or not, and it is free!
I haven't tried sandbox though (I understand you have to buy it...)

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.

Last Edited by Texas Uncensored on 12/02/2010 03:37 AM

not good cant download with it