after installed the Active Virus Shield, the stupid program lock my network, other pc can't access my share file :(

try to find solution, when to www.Active Virus Shield.com FAQ, they give me this stupid answer that don't solve anything...

Q. My Internet or network connection does not function after I have installed Active Virus Shield under Windows XP Service Pack 2. Why?

A. If your computer connects to Internet via local network and the connection disappears after you install Active Virus Shield, make sure the embedded Windows Firewall is disabled to rectify the problem.

...and why do AOL/kespersky asked we to turn off our pc firewall? Are they suggest that we open the door to welcome hacker?

From what I've observed between both engines. This new Active Virus Scan is effective but a little slow compared to "Safety & Security Center".. Took 3 hours to completely scan my hd. On a unique note, AVAST would only take 30mins or less (faster engine). For it's sole purpose it does the job, as does the security toolbar included for IE but this just made my family a little uneasy with the computer so tightly controlled. Returning back to AVAST.

Were there two versions of this? I've read all the references to KAV below, but the only thing I can see plastered all through it is McAfee. Blech.

The one I installed and it made a mess of things also said McAfee on it and no where did I see anything to do with KAV. So I do not know, all I know is I took it out after it messed things up. So if there are two version, it would be intersting to know that.

Yes there are two separate products. McAfee's is included with AOL's software suite, which is limited to AOL users (which membership is now free). Kaspersky's is in this stand-alone app available to anyone with an e-mail address. Follow the link in the article for that one.

Thanks wincemeat, I thought it was a bit odd.

No prob.

It wanted to remove avast! when I started the install routine. Since that isn't going to happen I guess I wont be trying this program.

You sir, are an idiot.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Seconded.

Why is he an idiot for wanting to keep the better AV installed?

He's an idiot for wanting to run two AVs at a time (although I would have used a little nicer wording).

I'm not even gonna *touch* the "My AV is better than yours" war. As you can see, that got just a little out of hand below. Looks like a bunch of school yard boys arguing over who found the bigger rock.

Pretty pathetic if you ask me.

Anybody bother to read the License Agreement? Here are some highlights:

"1. Information Collection... consists of personally identifiable
information collected or received about you when you interact with the Software... about how you use the Software, as well as your responses
to offerings and advertisements presented through the Software...
2. Information Use... may be shared with affiliates of AOL...
3. Technical Information... gathered or received when you use the Software... the type of browser you are using (e.g., Netscape,
Internet Explorer), the type of operating system you are using, domain name of your Internet service provider... information relating to computer errors ... without notice to you ... your Software configuration settings may be included..."

I would say this software is far from "free." I can MAYBE see a decent reason for AOL to know my browser and OS, but exactly why do they really need to know my ISP?

"I would say this software is far from "free." I can MAYBE see a decent reason for AOL to know my browser and OS, but exactly why do they really need to know my ISP?"
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Knowing your ISP means that it isn't free, is that it? Other software you and I use wants to know the same thing as I recall.

In a world where we pay to remove ad/spyware from our computers, people are still trying to say that it's good?

"By spiked

edited Aug 8, 2006 - 4:09 AM

Anybody bother to read the License Agreement? Here are some highlights:

"1. Information Collection... consists of personally identifiable
information collected or received about you when you interact with the Software... about how you use the Software, as well as your responses
to offerings and advertisements presented through the Software..."

Come one people if what he says is true then you are all retards for willing installing this ad/spyware crap!

That is a bit disturbing. I wonder if the security suite identifies and removes itself? =P

I think AVG and Avast do something similar as well though. It's about what you should expect from a "free" product with daily updates anyway. They gotta pay for it somehow. I'm not sure about the AVG/Avast comment, so please don't quote me on it. =p

I use the Paid pro version of Avast, so I don't know either.

Just tried it out. Works beautifully. And Kaspersky engine to boot.

wow, did someone at AOL grow a brain recently? (powered by kaspersky)

EDIT: BTW... about the KAV vs. NOD arguements going on... i think both are top class. Ive tried them both, only thing is i like NOD32's overall interface a little more. But i found KAV a little more responsive in the backround. Either way, you cant go wrong. But hey, i will just stick to my AVG+Firefox... hasnt done me wrong yet.

Disable advanced heuristics for on-demand scanning. Should take care of it's background scanning. It's not suggested that you use the advanced heuristics unless doing a full system scan, or you believe an infection has occured.

While I am sure this is good software, I can assure that anyone who signs up to get this software is in for a load of problems with AOL.

I signed up, installed the software and it locked up my computer badly, but I did manage to fix that and get it out. I called AOL on the phone to cancell the account and that was a trip and a half. They desired to persue to argue with me, that they could fix the problem and I would not have to cancel the account.

Then they went on to say, there could be early cancellation fee's (and I signed up under the FREE AOL on line and that was totally ignored when I said it, they like to outtalk you) and that there could be download fee's and online fee's associated with this account.

They threaten people to get their own way but it did not work with me. I told them I would not debate this with them and gave no financial information to them. They use these tactics to intimidate people. You may have gotten free software and it may be good software, but those who signup for this have a real AOL account free or not and it could incurr charges so they so politely informed me. I just got off the phone with them after bickering with them.

Caution is the word here, so do not think yourself too smart for getting free software, you may well have gotten free problems too! Oh and one more thing, you have to give your phone number when you signup and I found out tonight after talking with them, they can bill you through your phone number. To me this is fraud as your not told that ahead of time. Be careful...

Tomorrows headline - AOL Offers Internet Users $100; Finds Few Takers.

You don't have to enter your email, just hit "get it"...

While the average betanews reader dislikes AOL, myself included, I think it's a better than nothing solution for lots of people out there.

Yeah, basically, all the Free AVG users just got an upgrade.

I'm all for it, even if it does have AOL's brand on it. It won't touch my computer, but I won't hesitate to tell others about it who are looking for a free solution.

While the average betanews reader dislikes AOL...
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Of course. Now why didn't I think of that. That was rhetorical, of course. Here I am just an average beta news reader and I happen to know several others, and we like AOL. That is a far reaching and vast assumption on your part.

No it's a GREAT solution. I think a lot of AOL products suck, but i'm not biased and this is a great product. I'd reccomend this to anyone who needs a free AV hands down.

So you're not using it because of the brand? Insane, I've been using it and it doesn't really look like the basic code has been altered other than the interface. You've gotta be kidding me.

Perhaps he's not using it because he has ab etter solution already installed.

Just sayin'...

Oops, misread his post. :-P

Umm... just look at the comments. You should know better than anyone (since you always stick up for AOL) that the vast majority of feedback on articles here is anti-AOL.

An assumption, maybe, but not without foundation.

Umm... why use something for free, when my paid-for AV works very nicely?

Right on.

No problem. I went back and re-read it. I guess I could have been a little clearer.

Kaspersky Labs are the BEST!!!

I can't believe i'm saying this but...AOL is god.

Then I'm an atheist.

Let's see... AOL offering KAV 6 for free. No strings attached. Best detection of ANY AV.
http://www.av-comparatives.org/
Lower resource usage than goNADs32.

What's the problem?

Apparently Tokar has another alias here.

Him and the Cap'n...makin' it happen. ;)

May 2006: ProActive scan of new samples (In the wild - not existing in AV database)

KAV: 24%
NOD32: 58%

Huh...

Scan speeds?

KAV: Average
NOD32: Fast

Hmmm...

The *only* place KAV beat NOD32 was in Feb '06's On-Demand scanning. NOD32 does not, by default use it's advanced heuristics in on-demand scanning. If enabled, I would put money down it would have beat KAV hands-down.

But keep trying. It's amusing to watch.

PC_Tool the test was with KAV 6 first beta not kav 6 303 or KIS 6 303

so you test suck....

now KIS have the best proactive defence
MP1 (or SP1) in sempteber will rule them all (i beta test it)

KAV: 24%
NOD32: 58%

These are with 3 month old databases. If you plan on using an antivirus without updating it, GONADS32 is your man. ;P

Scan speeds?

KAV: Average
NOD32: Fast

Because KAV scans much more deeply and finds things such as trojans and spyware. I gave up on GONADS32 after submitting 8 trojans in 2 months to them.
Oh, by the way... KAV found them all. :)

It's pretty pointless to bicker about detection rates. When it all boils down to it, you need more than just an antivirus to protect you. For one, common sense is a better antivirus than anything. If you can combine common sense, EVEN WITH a s***ty AV like AVG you beat NOD32 hands down.

So honestly? Who cares. It's wonderful that Kaspersky is being offered for free. If I had to make a choice between a 2nd placer AV being free and a 1st placer costing money, i'd pick the second placer...AOL/Kaspersky wins. The End.

lmao

You're the dolt who brought it up. Now that I've shot it to hell, it doesn't matter?

Brilliant.

f you plan on using an antivirus without updating it, GONADS32 is your man.

Sadly, you just proved my point. NOD32 can get 'em even if they're not in it's database. How many AV claims can claim that? KAV? Not with those stats.

Because KAV scans much more deeply and finds things such as trojans and spyware.

Clueless. i love it.

NOD32 detects and removes adware, spyware, and viruses.

As for your reports? I'd be *very* interested in seeing the proof. Every system I've installed NOD32 on (2 1/2 years) has been BadWare™ free from that day on.

I switched from McAfee, which scores higher in detection than KAV, because NOD32 caught the ones McAfee missed.

But continue using KAV, man. Competition is good. But you're immature "GONADS32" crap pretty much tells us all we need to know. :)

www.virus.gr is all i gotta say.

99.46% for KAV
88.79% for goNADs32...

10.67% or over 12,000 missed virus records. Man thats awesome performance by goNADs32!

And no, captainahab is not an alias of mine.
The only other alias I have on here is "Chewyfood".

Its good to see there is another smart person on this website who knows goNADs32 is crap.

All I gotta say is anyone that has to resort to using childish namecalling of a product has ZERO credibility.

Let's just face it, both nod32 and Kav are excellent products. Right now I'm a Nod32 user, but when my subscription runs out I may just be an AOL Antivirus (Kav) user.

"dolt"
"clueless"
"immature"

All coming from a NOD32 troll.
Go to Wilders where you will be adored.

So...where is the download page here on betanews?

There is a public link to the download you know...
You just need to register with AOL first to get an e-mail with your own personal activation code.

lmao...

Why? I have AV and spyware protection from a single app that uses next to no resources, scans faster than any other AV program I've ever used, and has not missed a single virus, whether in it's database or not, using it's advanced heuristics scanning engine.

Give me one good reason to switch. Oh, and free ain't gonna cut it.

K, thanks. Bye!

Give me one good reason to switch.
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Wouldn't think of it, Tool. After all, it is AOL ya know.

Ah, thou knowest me too well. ;)

Although, if you *could* give me one, it would be more fun.

Its alright. You can continue using goNADs32. The world needs dopes who have the mental capacity to work at Burger King.

See, goNADs32 needs to list that VB100 test results from FOUR YEARS AGO on their site to lure computer newbs into buying goNADs32 who would otherwise avoid crap like it.

Kaspersky doesnt need that crap propaganda to sell licenses. They put out a quality product which is why AOL has a licensing agreement with Kaspersky and not NOD32. Quite simple.

Hell, AOL even has a licensing agreement with McAfee AV in their Safety&Security Center. That says a lot about their feelings toward goNADs32.

I don't like Kaspersky, it's always lag my system. If it base on Nod32, I would jump on it

If it was based on NOD32 you wouldnt see the kind of pub it is getting now.

Download.com featured download.
Betanews top stories.
Neowin...
etc.

NOD32 stinks. KAV smokes it in detection rate and response time.
You really need to ditch that crap goNADs32. Get a real virus scanner.

And AOL is offering it to you for free...only from geico.com.

NOD32 stinks. KAV smokes it in detection rate and response time.

How about some Proof there, spanky??

http://www.nod32.com.hr/awards/VB100.htm

Stick that in your blunt and smoke it.

You can't go by what a company says about itself. Every TV and radio station says their #1 so why wouldn't every AV company. Symantec says their #1 and so does Mcafee, and they both suck. I listen to what Cnet and others like say and then I compair it to what the people in the business says (other IT people), and I make up my mind that way. I'm not saying NOD32 or KAV is good or bad. I personally use Avast. Now that I see that KAV is going to be free I'll look into it in the next few months and if I see its worth it I may give it a try when my Avast runs out, or I'll re-register my Avast if I don't like what I hear.

Hi.

Did you follow the link?

No?

Just saw 'nod32' in it and knee-jerked?

Yeah, I get that a lot around here.

I suggest you follow it and edit your post accordingly. They are listing the awards they have recieved from the Virus Bulletin Magazines VB 100 list.

If you don't know what that is, please do some research. Helps to actually know what you're talking about before posting.

Wow...November 2000.
*looks at watch*
Today is August 2006. Thats six years of viruses.

On VB100 tests:
Who gives a crap if an AV failed an old test? People always look at the history of results and cry that an AV failed a test that another AV passed in the past. Who CARES?!
If it passed the most recent then its as good as gold. Old tests are based on old viruses...viruses which it should detect by the newest test.

I dont see any mention of Kaspersky in that page...oh thats right, thats because its NOD32's homepage, which Im sure is full of propaganda in favor of goNADs32.

Anyway...I suggest you look here: http://www.virus.gr/engl...lt.asp?id=72&mnu=72

113334 virus records tested:
1. Kaspersky Personal Pro version 5.0.390- 99.46%
...
7. Nod32 version 2.50.41 - 88.79%

Thats a difference of 10.67%...or 12,093 viruses. Thats a LOT that NOD32 misses.

Im sorry sir, but you may have some viruses whic Kaspersky would catch for you.

I dont know how many viruses are in the VB tests, but I can assure you that its not 113334 viruses. Call me when there are actual NUMBERS from VB tests, as opposed to the results of "Won the award" or "Did not win the award".

AOL has tuned the service to allocate more computer resources during periods of increased use. This way, the virus-scanning process would not interfere with system performance.

Fine. Just write a virus with two threads. The first thread will do all the nasty virus stuff. The second will compute Pi to the last decimal. Then AOL will leave it alone.

you people realy like to be ...nevermind...

1- It´s free
2- Powered by kasperky (itch it´s good- for newbies)
3- Just use a temp mail, if you are worried with spam from aol.
4- test Active security monitor too...also free (http://free.aol.com/trya...=766187&service=asm)

edit: 100% secure in the test... cool...just one minor thing: it don´t detect ie7 beta, and recomends me to install ie6...loll...well i use firefox... so no problem here...

I would want to use AOhelL's AV because????

I would want to use AOhelL's AV because????
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Because it works and is quite effective?

Because you are a dope who is using goNAD32.

Kaspersky smokes NOD32. You should look at the link to the Washington Post they have at the homepage. KAV response time is 0-2hrs. I dont even see NOD32 in that report...either it sucks in response time, or its just not a popular AV, or a combination of both.

You should also consider using it because its a free $40, which is how much KAV is. Its just KAV with AOL's pretty colors and pictures. Its just a standard KAV install. Nothing more.

If you have nothing to contribute, then get lost.

seeing how you offer no proof that kav is better and only troll on about how nod32 sucks. maybe you should be the one to leave huh? TrOllKAR.....

NOD32 doesn't even need it in it's database. Response times don't mean s***. The advanced scanning engine can detect most viruses even without them being in it's threat database.

Popularity does not a good AV make. Just look at NAV and McAfee.

K, thanks. Bye!

"Because you are a dope who is using goNAD32.

Kaspersky smokes NOD32. You should look at the link to the Washington Post they have at the homepage. KAV response time is 0-2hrs. I dont even see NOD32 in that report...either it sucks in response time, or its just not a popular AV, or a combination of both.

You should also consider using it because its a free $40, which is how much KAV is. Its just KAV with AOL's pretty colors and pictures. Its just a standard KAV install. Nothing more.

If you have nothing to contribute, then get lost."

First of all buddy I don't use NOD32 I use Avast. 2nd of all "If you have nothing to contribute, then get lost." why don't you take your own advice. You aint nothing but a flame war starting troll so why don't you get lost? Its people like you that make the internet an unpleasant experience.

OOOOH AVAST! Even better!
pssh.

If you arent using Kaspersky then you probably are infected with something Kaspersky would catch but your AV is not.

Check out www.virus.gr for the big difference in detection rates between #1, Kaspersky, and your crap scanners...

1. Kaspersky Personal Pro version 5.0.390- 99.46%
7. Nod32 version 2.50.41 - 88.79%
17. Avast version 4.6.744 - 76.93%

Mind I note that 1% difference = 1133 virus records. The guy tests 113334 virus records.

ANd this test was before v6 of the program...I expect to see even better results for the next test using v6 of KAV.

It's free, but you just have to put up with AOL emailing you a bunch of other offers. Basically, you agree to let AOL spam you...

It's free, but you just have to put up with AOL emailing you a bunch of other offers. Basically, you agree to let AOL spam you...
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Really? I haven't been hit with any such offers or SPAM from AOL as the result of downloading and using this software.

I'm running several pieces of AOL aoftware including betas and have yet to see any spam from them. Maybe they just don't like you.