Webroot AntiSpyware Versus Kaspersky?

[Ron Lopshire]

Gary wrote:

> On 24-Jan-2007, "Heidi Manway" <heidimanway@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>>Webroot AntiSpyware Versus Kaspersky
>>
>>I am have 2 Pcs to protect both have current Norton 2007 "Bloatware"
>>ineffective
>>
>>I will need to uninstall Norton on both PCs
>>I am thinking of buying either Kaspersky http://www.kaspersky.com/kis6
>>it costs 80-00 Usdollars which is expensive I think its only for 1
>>download license.
>>
>>The other Option Is www.webroot.com
>>
>>http://www.webroot.com/consumer/prod.../features.html
>>
>>There is No Firewall BUT there is a 3 user license for $39-95 seems
>>like great value and 30 day money back gaurantee too.
>>
>>For Webroots Firewall I think 1 Pc license only for $29-95 Usdollars
>>
>>http://www.webroot.com/consumer/prod...HOME-BOTTOM-df
>>
>>Which product is the best value for money quality and performance wise?
>>This Products Offer Real Time Scanning Unlike the Freeware Antispyware
>>available.
>
> Kaspersky is one of the best A/V. SpySweeper is a spyware and some trojan
> app. Webroot just came out with a A/V in SpySweeper but it won't give you
> the protection KAV will give you. If you can afford it get both if not get
> KIS. You get what you pay for.

Just to add to Gary's comments, Heidi, if you combine security apps,
make sure that they play nice together (no conflicts). IIRC, some
versions of SpySweeper (real-time enabled) caused problems with KAV 6.
I believe, though, that these issues have been resolved with the
latest version of SS. If you have any questions, check out the KL
Users Forum.

http://forum.kaspersky.com/index.php?showforum=4

You must register (it's gratis) in order to post.

The firewall is another issue. There are a few that just won't work
with KAV. Before you buy a license for KAV, evaluate it (I suggest
that you evaluate KIS) free for 30 days.

http://usa.kaspersky.com/downloads/t...aw=downloadspg

Ron

[louise]

Ron Lopshire wrote:
> Gary wrote:
>
>> On 24-Jan-2007, "Heidi Manway" <heidimanway@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Webroot AntiSpyware Versus Kaspersky
>>>
>>> I am have 2 Pcs to protect both have current Norton 2007 "Bloatware"
>>> ineffective
>>>
>>> I will need to uninstall Norton on both PCs
>>> I am thinking of buying either Kaspersky http://www.kaspersky.com/kis6
>>> it costs 80-00 Usdollars which is expensive I think its only for 1
>>> download license.
>>>
>>> The other Option Is www.webroot.com
>>>
>>> http://www.webroot.com/consumer/prod.../features.html
>>>
>>>
>>> There is No Firewall BUT there is a 3 user license for $39-95 seems
>>> like great value and 30 day money back gaurantee too.
>>>
>>> For Webroots Firewall I think 1 Pc license only for $29-95 Usdollars
>>>
>>> http://www.webroot.com/consumer/prod...HOME-BOTTOM-df
>>>
>>>
>>> Which product is the best value for money quality and performance wise?
>>> This Products Offer Real Time Scanning Unlike the Freeware Antispyware
>>> available.
>>
>> Kaspersky is one of the best A/V. SpySweeper is a spyware and some trojan
>> app. Webroot just came out with a A/V in SpySweeper but it won't give you
>> the protection KAV will give you. If you can afford it get both if not
>> get
>> KIS. You get what you pay for.
>
> Just to add to Gary's comments, Heidi, if you combine security apps,
> make sure that they play nice together (no conflicts). IIRC, some
> versions of SpySweeper (real-time enabled) caused problems with KAV 6. I
> believe, though, that these issues have been resolved with the latest
> version of SS. If you have any questions, check out the KL Users Forum.
>
> http://forum.kaspersky.com/index.php?showforum=4
>
> You must register (it's gratis) in order to post.
>
> The firewall is another issue. There are a few that just won't work with
> KAV. Before you buy a license for KAV, evaluate it (I suggest that you
> evaluate KIS) free for 30 days.
>
> http://usa.kaspersky.com/downloads/t...aw=downloadspg
>
> Ron

Do you know whether Comodo works well with KAV? I'm
presently running NOD32 but when my sub is up, I'm thinking
of changing over.

I'm also presently running an ancient version of Sygate and
feel that it needs to be replaced - am considering Comodo -
I do have a NAT router.

Thoughts greatly appreciated

Louise

[Ron Lopshire]

louise wrote:

> Ron Lopshire wrote:
>
>> Gary wrote:
>>
>>> On 24-Jan-2007, "Heidi Manway" <heidimanway@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I am thinking of buying either Kaspersky http://www.kaspersky.com/kis6
>>>>
>>>> The other Option Is www.webroot.com
>>>>
>>>> Which product is the best value for money quality and performance wise?
>>>
>>> Kaspersky is one of the best A/V. SpySweeper is a spyware and some
>>> trojan
>>> app. Webroot just came out with a A/V in SpySweeper but it won't give
>>> you
>>> the protection KAV will give you. If you can afford it get both if
>>> not get
>>> KIS. You get what you pay for.
>>
>> Just to add to Gary's comments, Heidi, if you combine security apps,
>> make sure that they play nice together (no conflicts). IIRC, some
>> versions of SpySweeper (real-time enabled) caused problems with KAV 6.
>> I believe, though, that these issues have been resolved with the
>> latest version of SS. If you have any questions, check out the KL
>> Users Forum.
>>
>> http://forum.kaspersky.com/index.php?showforum=4
>>
>> You must register (it's gratis) in order to post.
>>
>> The firewall is another issue. There are a few that just won't work
>> with KAV. Before you buy a license for KAV, evaluate it (I suggest
>> that you evaluate KIS) free for 30 days.
>>
>> http://usa.kaspersky.com/downloads/t...aw=downloadspg
>
> Do you know whether Comodo works well with KAV? I'm presently running
> NOD32 but when my sub is up, I'm thinking of changing over.
>
> I'm also presently running an ancient version of Sygate and feel that it
> needs to be replaced - am considering Comodo - I do have a NAT router.

Louise,

I have seen posts from many people who are using Comodo with KAV 6. To
my knowledge, there is nothing special required. Many of the KAV
installations work best, however, if KAV 6 is installed with only the
WinXP FW enabled, and no other PFW installed. After KAV is up and
running, then a third-party FW can be successfully installed. More FW
info:

http://forum.kaspersky.com/index.php?showtopic=16036

http://support.kaspersky.com/faq/?qid=193239309

To my knowledge, Sygate is the only PFW that will not work (for many
people) with KAV 6, and no one will look into it because Sygate is a
dead product. IIRC, some people have reported problems with AVS and
Kerio 2.1.5. I have used Jetico, S-K PFW 4.3, and the WinXP SP2 FW
with KAV 5 and KAV 6 with no problems. I have also used AVS, virtually
identical to KAV 6. Comodo is next on my list to evaluate.

If you decide to evaluate KAV, I suggest that you get a free 30-day
license for the suite (KIS).

http://usa.kaspersky.com/downloads/t...aw=downloadspg

You can then use the KIS installer and license to install and evaluate
anything that you want, including only KAV. You can also try AVS
first, and take your time. That way you won't waste your 30 days
evaluating stuff included in AVS, and can focus on the HIPS stuff
included with KAV, but not AVS --- Web AV, PDM, etc.

http://www.activevirusshield.com/ant...eav/index.adp?

Just don't install the AOL Security Toolbar. Uncheck the box during
the installation. Before you install any version of KAV, see Don's
sticky about removing other AVs.

http://forum.kaspersky.com/index.php?showtopic=5233

BTW, MP2 (Maintenance Pack 2) is slated for release at the end of this
month. This will make KIS/KAV compatible with Vista. I don't know if
MP2 will be implemented into AVS, as that probably depends on who is
paying the bills (AOL).

Ron