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    Kaspersky Users

    Kaspersky Security Suite and Antivirus came out with an update this morning eastern time that causes the programs to attack Drake Software. Drake tells me that Kaspersky promises a fix by tomorrow morning and likely even by midnight tonight eastern time.

    I was simply curious if anyone who uses other tax software than Drake and uses Kaspersky has had a problem?
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    I have used MANY anti-virus programs and most of them suck. Soon or later my system got clogged with too many issues. So far AVG seems to be Ok.
    This post is for discussion purposes only and should be verified with other sources before actual use.

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      #3
      Bob: Glad to hear you say that. I started using AVG about a year ago and generally find it very unobtrusive, which at times has made me wonder if it's doing a very good job or on the other hand maybe a not-so-good job. Nic eto know someone else has confidence in it.
      "The only function of economic forecasting is to make astrology look respectful" - John Kenneth Galbraith

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        #4
        Antivirus Options

        On my business computers, I've been using BitDefender for over a year, and I have been fairly satisfied.

        On one home computer, which is not used for tax preparation or any other client data, I have used the free version of AVG in the past, and I am currently using the free version of Avast. I never had any real trouble with the free AVG, but I found that it wasn't very flexible in terms of adjusting the various settings. You get a lot more control over the program when you pay for it, but I decided to try a different free product instead. So far I've had no trouble with the free version of Avast.

        BitDefender does not have a free version; there is a 30-day trial that I believe is fully functional.

        BitDefender is not a program for beginners; it has a lot of different settings and functions that can be configured in many different ways. But that's exactly why I like it.

        We purchased multiple licenses, and the cost comes down to under $20/year for each PC.

        The only reason I am not using BitDefender on the home computer is...

        The home PC is an older machine with only 256 MB of RAM, and BitDefender requires a minimum of 512 to run properly.

        For those that are really curious, I am using BitDefender Antivirus. I am not using the "Total Security," or the "suite," or whatever the more sophisticated product is called. The basic antivirus program includes an antispyware function, and that's enough for me. I don't need all kinds of additional bells and whistles like parental controls. The basic program does have an anti-phishing function that is integrated into Firefox and Internet Explorer.

        I use the built-in Windows Firewall. My machines are running Windows XP SP3.

        One final word of warning about AVG:

        The program works well, and has an excellent reputation. I know many satisfied users, including people in the IT community who use it on their personal computers.

        But if you install the free version and allow it to integrate itself into your e-mail client (e.g., MS Outlook), the program will begin adding signatures to your e-mail messages declaring that the message was found to be clean by AVG. And I don't think this signature function can be turned off, unless you remove AVG from your e-mail client altogether.

        The result is that your outgoing e-mail messages announce to the world, or at least to anyone who is familiar with AVG, that you are too cheap to buy a "real" antivirus program.

        AVG is a good program. For a home user, or a college student, the free version is a great product. But I think the free version, when used with an e-mail client, presents an unprofessional image in a business environment.

        BMK
        Burton M. Koss
        koss@usakoss.net

        ____________________________________
        The map is not the territory...
        and the instruction book is not the process.

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          #5
          Once you pay for AVG there is no control over how many computers it is installed on. Just use the same code on each computer. I found an IT person ( after I purchased my 1 year license at full price) that retails for AVG at a substantial discount, or atleast was offering a discount in October '09.
          Last edited by BOB W; 01-21-2010, 10:27 PM.
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            #6
            Kapersky

            I have TaxWise and Kapersky.. No problems.

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              #7
              No problems with Kas & Tax Works We have used KAS for over 5 years now and no problems

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                #8
                No problem with Avast on my business computers. My payroll program requires me to suspend antivirus when downloading updates and I couldn't find how to do that with AVG. Both are good programs, but I like the flexibility with Avast.
                Sandy >^..^<

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by BOB W View Post
                  Once you pay for AVG there is no control over how many computers it is installed on. Just use the same code on each computer.
                  It's only illegal if you get caught?

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