Anti-Virus Solutions for the Windows 7 Beta

[z3r010]

Folks have been asking about anti-virus solutions that work with the Windows 7 Beta. In anticipation of this, Microsoft has been actively working with security partners to help them get their applications ready for Windows 7. Three security vendors have taken the build we released to developers at the PDC in October and have developed solutions available today that work with the Windows 7 Beta. The following anti-virus solutions are available via Windows 7 Security Provider page:

• Symantec offers the Norton 360 3.0 Beta which works on the Windows 7 Beta
• AVG offers AVG Internet Security and AVG Anti-Virus that works with the Windows 7 Beta
• Kaspersky is offering a technical preview of Kaspersky Anti-Virus for Windows 7.

It is great to see that these partners were able to have their solutions working so early in our development process. We will add additional partners to the Windows 7 Security Provider page when they make Windows 7 versions publicly available.

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[Dzomlija]

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I installed Avast! 4.8 without any problems. Since I know Prometheus is clean, as are all my files on backup DVD, it would be hard to check properly.

I'll keep you posted after visiting a few less-reputable websites later this evening...

 

[pedro]

ESET NOD32, without problems.

 

[PrimitiveMeat]

No issues with KIS 2009

 

[garysgold]

I installed Avast! 4.8 without any problems. Since I know Prometheus is clean, as are all my files on backup DVD, it would be hard to check properly.

Same here.

Gary

 

[wheresjerry]

norton 360 has a beta I am using, and is fine.....

 

[Plamarine]

I was using Norton Internet Security Suite 2009 without any issues...I switched to the 360 Beta 3.0 just in case!

 

[swarfega]

Using Eset Smart Security 64-bit, no issues so far.

 

[Soulglow]

i'm using the avast free version, and it works great as always.

 

[Ace38]

No probs with Avast here.

 

[Brink]

Avast is running fine here to on the 64-bit Windows 7 Beta.

 

[echrada]

Avast is running fine here to on the 64-bit Windows 7 Beta.

Ditto

 

[mansrm81]

Running Avast here too with no problems.

 

[Baatfam]

Avast is running fine here to on the 64-bit Windows 7 Beta.

Ditto

Another Ditto....

 

[dalhectar]

Yet another vote for Avast.

 

[ibilofsky]

I am running Kaspersky. I originally had a problem with my email but that has since been fixed.

 

[DooGie]

NOD32 v4 beta running well here.

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Avast; as usual!


















Later :shock: Ted

 

[iwantwindows7naw]

Avast is the way to go!

 

[Chappy]

Hey Guys

One thing to remember, even tho a program like this may "install" and "appear" to work properly...it may not be. If the AV is not designed for this Win7 build, a Vista compatible scanner may install properly, due to 7's structure being similar to Vista's, but some aspects of 7's kernel or operational differences, may cause the engine to not do all the necessary tasks properly.
I can't say for sure that this is FACT without thorough testing (which I don't have the energy to do yet), but my previous experiences in AV & Security product testing (which is fairly extensive), proves that to be the case in many previous instances such as this.

That's a TOTALLY precautionary note y'all, they may be functioning just fine after all, but usually that's not the case. Some tweaks are usually needed for a product like this to be able to work across a new platform build like 7 is.

I just d'loaded my 7 copy and WDK, SDK...so on, and have yet to install it. Had a hell of a time with FTM, it installed but would not launch when the .dlm file was opened. Finally after a couple hours of fartin around I got it working, so I'll install it on a testbed tomorrow.

Just another heads-up, there is an important Update for 7 that fixes a metadata issue in WMP and WMC that can cause permanent loss of large starting sections of MP3 files when editing tag data.

Oh, one more thing. For those who are trying Nod32 or ESS...are you using V3 or the new Beta V4 (for beta testers)? I'd be interested to know which if you read this.

Thanx guys

Dave