Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Free Anti Virus Software
Microsoft security essentials is an antimalware package from Microsoft. It meets one of your requirements, that being free, but whether it's actually good is a matter of debate and it depends on how you spin the issue. It's failed some antivirus tests lately and so I have difficulty recommending it. Having said that, I've used it and I haven't gotten infested with any malware as of right now. Then again, I'm a particularly cautious user and I do a few things to lower my risk, such as tweeking security settings on my router, using a script blocker and an ad blocker, being cautious about opening attachments, etc. those practices certainly don't guarantee any immunity but, as I said, I've never been hit with malware, at least not so far. The Web site for more info or to download it is http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-essentials-download -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Steven Hicks(BTConnect) Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 3:57 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Free Anti Virus Software Hi friends, Does anyone know any good free aanti virus software for windows xp that works well with JAWS please? I have tried AVG but it seems to have some issues on the install screen? Steve. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Free Anti Virus Software
Unfortunately, XP users can no longer download MSE because it is no longer supported, although XP users who already have it installed will continue to recieve database updates until next August. The only free anti-virus option for XP users besides AVG is Avast, which some users have reported accessibility issues with, and may require booting into safe mode in the event that it doesn't work out and you want to uninstall it. So your best bet may still be AVG. Gerald - Original Message - From: "David Goldfield" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 4:08 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Free Anti Virus Software Microsoft security essentials is an antimalware package from Microsoft. It meets one of your requirements, that being free, but whether it's actually good is a matter of debate and it depends on how you spin the issue. It's failed some antivirus tests lately and so I have difficulty recommending it. Having said that, I've used it and I haven't gotten infested with any malware as of right now. Then again, I'm a particularly cautious user and I do a few things to lower my risk, such as tweeking security settings on my router, using a script blocker and an ad blocker, being cautious about opening attachments, etc. those practices certainly don't guarantee any immunity but, as I said, I've never been hit with malware, at least not so far. The Web site for more info or to download it is http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-essentials-download -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Steven Hicks(BTConnect) Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 3:57 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Free Anti Virus Software Hi friends, Does anyone know any good free aanti virus software for windows xp that works well with JAWS please? I have tried AVG but it seems to have some issues on the install screen? Steve. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Free Anti Virus Software
Gerald, Thanks for the correction. I had forgotten that the download was no longer available for XP users. Someone might have an older executable installer for XP but, being the cautious user that I am, I would prefer to go to a trusted site, if not the site of the manufacturer, to obtain software. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 4:19 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Free Anti Virus Software Unfortunately, XP users can no longer download MSE because it is no longer supported, although XP users who already have it installed will continue to recieve database updates until next August. The only free anti-virus option for XP users besides AVG is Avast, which some users have reported accessibility issues with, and may require booting into safe mode in the event that it doesn't work out and you want to uninstall it. So your best bet may still be AVG. Gerald - Original Message - From: "David Goldfield" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 4:08 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Free Anti Virus Software > Microsoft security essentials is an antimalware package from Microsoft. > It meets one of your requirements, that being free, but whether it's > actually good is a matter of debate and it depends on how you spin the > issue. It's failed some antivirus tests lately and so I have difficulty > recommending it. Having said that, I've used it and I haven't gotten > infested with any malware as of right now. Then again, I'm a particularly > cautious user and I do a few things to lower my risk, such as tweeking > security settings on my router, using a script blocker and an ad blocker, > being cautious about opening attachments, etc. those practices certainly > don't guarantee any immunity but, as I said, I've never been hit with > malware, at least not so far. > The Web site for more info or to download it is > http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-essentials-download > > > -Original Message- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Steven Hicks(BTConnect) > Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 3:57 PM > To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com > Subject: [JAWS-Users] JAWS And Free Anti Virus Software > > Hi friends, > > Does anyone know any good free aanti virus software for windows xp that > works well with JAWS please? > I have tried AVG but it seems to have some issues on the install screen? > > Steve. > > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
