CA Anti-Virus Question

[webster72n]

"SGB" <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
news:%23UGgHCn9HHA.4432@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Yikes! Start typing faster!
>
> Did I miss that?
>
> AVG and Avast. Gotcha!

Avast is better! <Ha...>

>
> What about PCSecurityShield?
>
> HEIRLOMMMMMM......HEATHERRRRRR......
> >>>>>>HUGS<<<<<<
>
> "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message
> news:eT%23AC6m9HHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> > This is just too weird.......only about half my posts are getting to the
> > board and some are really late getting there. I sent one re: AVG and
> Avast!
> > for a free AV this morning and it ain't there yet!!
> > Heirloom, old and maybe I'm just typing slow
> >
> > "Heather" <figgyd@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
> > news:utRr2Rm9HHA.980@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> > > YAY!! And heck, I will take the hug, grin.
> > >
> > > I just switched from CA to Avast which is free. AVG might be your
best
> > > bet, but I am using XP so I think Mike or Mart might be the best ones
to
> > > ask. You aren't likely going to get a virus in the next 5 minutes.
(G)
> > >
> > > Cheers.....Heather (and I used EZ Trust for eons with no problems so
it
> > > may have been that new version.)
>
>

 

[Heather]

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1/lng/us/tpl/v5

There you go, pussycat. Now you have to decide which one. I would give
the *requirements* a look, but I am sure both work with WinME.

Never heard of PC Security Shield.......Heather

"SGB" <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
news:%23UGgHCn9HHA.4432@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Yikes! Start typing faster!
>
> Did I miss that?
>
> AVG and Avast. Gotcha!
>
> What about PCSecurityShield?
>
> HEIRLOMMMMMM......HEATHERRRRRR......
>>>>>>>HUGS<<<<<<
>
> "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message
> news:eT%23AC6m9HHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> This is just too weird.......only about half my posts are getting to
>> the
>> board and some are really late getting there. I sent one re: AVG and
> Avast!
>> for a free AV this morning and it ain't there yet!!
>> Heirloom, old and maybe I'm just typing
>> slow
>>
>> "Heather" <figgyd@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:utRr2Rm9HHA.980@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> > YAY!! And heck, I will take the hug, grin.
>> >
>> > I just switched from CA to Avast which is free. AVG might be your
>> > best
>> > bet, but I am using XP so I think Mike or Mart might be the best
>> > ones to
>> > ask. You aren't likely going to get a virus in the next 5 minutes.
>> > (G)
>> >
>> > Cheers.....Heather (and I used EZ Trust for eons with no problems
>> > so it
>> > may have been that new version.)
>
>

 

[Heirloom]

I have no experience with PCSecurityShield, therefore, cannot comment good
or bad. However, I have had experience with both AVG and Avast!......both
are good. You will find them amongst the top rated freeware AV's. Do a
Google search for "AV freeware reviews" or something to that effect and you
will see AVG and Avast! right in there with the best of them.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best_46_free_utilities.htm#2 This site
will point you to a bounty of good freeware.
Heirloom, old and 'bout time for bed


"webster72n" <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:OG5ReMn9HHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
>
> "SGB" <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
> news:%23UGgHCn9HHA.4432@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Yikes! Start typing faster!
>>
>> Did I miss that?
>>
>> AVG and Avast. Gotcha!
>
> Avast is better! <Ha...>
>
>>
>> What about PCSecurityShield?
>>
>> HEIRLOMMMMMM......HEATHERRRRRR......
>> >>>>>>HUGS<<<<<<
>>
>> "Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message
>> news:eT%23AC6m9HHA.3400@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> > This is just too weird.......only about half my posts are getting to
>> > the
>> > board and some are really late getting there. I sent one re: AVG and
>> Avast!
>> > for a free AV this morning and it ain't there yet!!
>> > Heirloom, old and maybe I'm just typing
>> > slow
>> >
>> > "Heather" <figgyd@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
>> > news:utRr2Rm9HHA.980@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> > > YAY!! And heck, I will take the hug, grin.
>> > >
>> > > I just switched from CA to Avast which is free. AVG might be your
> best
>> > > bet, but I am using XP so I think Mike or Mart might be the best ones
> to
>> > > ask. You aren't likely going to get a virus in the next 5 minutes.
> (G)
>> > >
>> > > Cheers.....Heather (and I used EZ Trust for eons with no problems so
> it
>> > > may have been that new version.)
>>
>>
>
>

 

[Dapper Dan]

I use Avast on both our XP desktop and Me laptop and have had no problems
whatsoever.

Dan

"SGB" <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
news:ugWTgVl9HHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Whew!
> I DID IT!
> Yeah, me!
> No more CA Anti-Virus.
>
> Now, may I please have your advice as to what is the BEST AV I can use on
> Windows ME?
>
> Thanks as always to all you wonderful folks!
>
> I send you each a hug, but you may take it the wrong way! LOL Just
> kidding!
>
>

 

[Heirloom]

Hey Dap!!!! Good to read your face again......where have you been?
Heirloom, old and nice to hear from old
friends

"Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message
news:uK55oAs9HHA.5980@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>I use Avast on both our XP desktop and Me laptop and have had no problems
>whatsoever.
>
> Dan
>
> "SGB" <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
> news:ugWTgVl9HHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Whew!
>> I DID IT!
>> Yeah, me!
>> No more CA Anti-Virus.
>>
>> Now, may I please have your advice as to what is the BEST AV I can use on
>> Windows ME?
>>
>> Thanks as always to all you wonderful folks!
>>
>> I send you each a hug, but you may take it the wrong way! LOL Just
>> kidding!
>>
>>
>
>

 

[Dapper Dan]

Hey 'Loom

I actually peruse every day. Obviously I come for help when needed but
usually only offer a response when I know what I'm talking about, which
isn't often <vbg>.

Take care

Dan
"Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message
news:OTXEU1s9HHA.2004@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Hey Dap!!!! Good to read your face again......where have you been?
> Heirloom, old and nice to hear from old
> friends
>
> "Dapper Dan" <dapperdan@home.com> wrote in message
> news:uK55oAs9HHA.5980@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>I use Avast on both our XP desktop and Me laptop and have had no problems
>>whatsoever.
>>
>> Dan
>>
>> "SGB" <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
>> news:ugWTgVl9HHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> Whew!
>>> I DID IT!
>>> Yeah, me!
>>> No more CA Anti-Virus.
>>>
>>> Now, may I please have your advice as to what is the BEST AV I can use
>>> on
>>> Windows ME?
>>>
>>> Thanks as always to all you wonderful folks!
>>>
>>> I send you each a hug, but you may take it the wrong way! LOL Just
>>> kidding!
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

[SGB]

I want to thank everyone for their input about AV software.
Your helpfulness has helped me much throughout the years with many problems.
I am grateful you are here.

Oh yeah...

>>>>>>HUGS<<<<<<

Smiles!

 

[Heirloom]

I think I speak for everyone in saying you are most welcome. Even though
this is the official "Me" NG, it contains the best folks on the web in any
group. We have the best 'gurus' and the friendliest folks.....that is why I
come here often, even though my Me machine was given away long ago.
Heirloom, old and like one big happy family

"SGB" <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
news:ubtCwpu9HHA.1484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>I want to thank everyone for their input about AV software.
> Your helpfulness has helped me much throughout the years with many
> problems.
> I am grateful you are here.
>
> Oh yeah...
>
>>>>>>>HUGS<<<<<<
>
> Smiles!
>
>

 

[webster72n]

Well spoken H and "ditto'd" by me, in the 'most positive' way.

Harry.


"Heirloom" <roland58XX@suddenlink.net> wrote in message
news:%2385ZuMv9HHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> I think I speak for everyone in saying you are most welcome. Even though
> this is the official "Me" NG, it contains the best folks on the web in any
> group. We have the best 'gurus' and the friendliest folks.....that is why
I
> come here often, even though my Me machine was given away long ago.
> Heirloom, old and like one big happy family
>
> "SGB" <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
> news:ubtCwpu9HHA.1484@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> >I want to thank everyone for their input about AV software.
> > Your helpfulness has helped me much throughout the years with many
> > problems.
> > I am grateful you are here.
> >
> > Oh yeah...
> >
> >>>>>>>HUGS<<<<<<
> >
> > Smiles!
> >
> >
>
>

 

[Joan Archer]

I'll just add my 2 pence, I do know that AVG works very well on WinME as
that is what my daughter uses on my old WinME machine. <g>
Joan

SGB wrote:
>I want to thank everyone for their input about AV software.
> Your helpfulness has helped me much throughout the years with many
> problems. I am grateful you are here.
>
> Oh yeah...
>
>>>>>>>HUGS<<<<<<
>
> Smiles!

 

[SGB]

Hi folks!

Just wanted to share this email I got from CA this afternoon.

Hello,

Thank you for contacting CA Consumer Support.
My name is Sandy and I will be assisting you on issue #XXXXXXXX..

As in response to your email,unfortunatly our antivirus updated software is
not compatible on windows ME.Sorry for the inconvenience.

I hope this resolves your issue.
I would like to let you know your issue will remain active in our support
tra
cking database for the next 90 days. During this timeframe, we will be more
t
han happy to assist you in resolving any further concerns in relation to
this
specific issue. Therefore, if the solution I provided does not resolve your
issue please let me know and I will assist you further. You can mail me at
pc
sdesk@ca.com mentioning the issue number in the subject line.

Thanks,
Sandy,
Service Representative - Consumer Support,
CA consumer support.

Thank you,
CA Technical Support

"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
news:OMB$hwj9HHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
>
> OK, that's the version I have on this box and it is updating OK but am
> running XP. I had a problem similar to yours on another PC and found the
> reason was because it was an older version and Computer Associates had
> stopped providing updates/signature for that version. That doesn't appear
> to be the case here.
>
> As a check I've just installed 8.4.0.24 on a virtual machine running Win
> Me that was running v7.1.8.0 (licence expired at the end of last month)
> and it has installed without problem and updated to the latest signatures
> (5134).
> --
> Mike Maltby
> mike.maltby@gmail.com

 

[Heirloom]

I seem to recall saying something like this in my first post..........
<If you have your old version, try reinstalling it in the Safe Mode, if
successful, you may want to install the new version over it (checking with
the CA site to make sure the new version is Me compatible, of course). Keep
us posted.
Heirloom, old and you might want to consider
Avast! or AVG, save some $$$>

Glad you got it figured out
Heirloom, old and sheesh...time for a nap
again

"SGB" <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
news:uGdLgwi%23HHA.1204@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Hi folks!
>
> Just wanted to share this email I got from CA this afternoon.
>
> Hello,
>
> Thank you for contacting CA Consumer Support.
> My name is Sandy and I will be assisting you on issue #XXXXXXXX..
>
> As in response to your email,unfortunatly our antivirus updated software
> is
> not compatible on windows ME.Sorry for the inconvenience.
>
> I hope this resolves your issue.
> I would like to let you know your issue will remain active in our support
> tra
> cking database for the next 90 days. During this timeframe, we will be
> more
> t
> han happy to assist you in resolving any further concerns in relation to
> this
> specific issue. Therefore, if the solution I provided does not resolve
> your
> issue please let me know and I will assist you further. You can mail me at
> pc
> sdesk@ca.com mentioning the issue number in the subject line.
>
> Thanks,
> Sandy,
> Service Representative - Consumer Support,
> CA consumer support.
>
> Thank you,
> CA Technical Support
>
> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> news:OMB$hwj9HHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Hi,
>>
>> OK, that's the version I have on this box and it is updating OK but am
>> running XP. I had a problem similar to yours on another PC and found the
>> reason was because it was an older version and Computer Associates had
>> stopped providing updates/signature for that version. That doesn't
>> appear
>> to be the case here.
>>
>> As a check I've just installed 8.4.0.24 on a virtual machine running Win
>> Me that was running v7.1.8.0 (licence expired at the end of last month)
>> and it has installed without problem and updated to the latest signatures
>> (5134).
>> --
>> Mike Maltby
>> mike.maltby@gmail.com
>
>

 

[Mike M]

Computer Associates AV build 8.4.0.24 works perfectly well when installed
on Win Me so it would appear that CA are telling porkies, something that
is not unusual nowadays when asking software houses about support for
older operating systems such as Win Me. It is easier for them to say that
they don't support the use of their product on Win Me regardless of
whether it works or not rather than to spend time on providing support.
CA today is focussing its product support on Vista and they are unlikely
to express interest in any products older than XP SP2.
--
Mike Maltby
mike.maltby@gmail.com


SGB <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote:

> Hi folks!
>
> Just wanted to share this email I got from CA this afternoon.
>
> Hello,
>
> Thank you for contacting CA Consumer Support.
> My name is Sandy and I will be assisting you on issue #XXXXXXXX..
>
> As in response to your email,unfortunatly our antivirus updated
> software is not compatible on windows ME.Sorry for the inconvenience.
>
> I hope this resolves your issue.
> I would like to let you know your issue will remain active in our
> support tra
> cking database for the next 90 days. During this timeframe, we will
> be more t
> han happy to assist you in resolving any further concerns in relation
> to this
> specific issue. Therefore, if the solution I provided does not
> resolve your issue please let me know and I will assist you further.
> You can mail me at pc
> sdesk@ca.com mentioning the issue number in the subject line.

 

[SGB]

I only wanted you folks to read what they sent me just so you could see for
yourself how the good people (LOL) at CA replied to my problem.

I'm going to use another AV software anyway like Heirloom first suggested.

Mike, I believed you when you posted it worked on your 'puters. I didn't
doubt you at all. If CA doesn't want my money to renew my license, #%&* 'em!

Peace!

"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
news:Oki082j%23HHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Computer Associates AV build 8.4.0.24 works perfectly well when installed
> on Win Me so it would appear that CA are telling porkies, something that
> is not unusual nowadays when asking software houses about support for
> older operating systems such as Win Me. It is easier for them to say that
> they don't support the use of their product on Win Me regardless of
> whether it works or not rather than to spend time on providing support.
> CA today is focussing its product support on Vista and they are unlikely
> to express interest in any products older than XP SP2.
> --
> Mike Maltby
> mike.maltby@gmail.com

 

[Mike M]

Something I omitted to mention. Take HP, they have now withdrawn most if
not all Win 9x & Win Me drives for their products from their site. This
doesn't mean the product doesn't now work with Win Me if it did before but
instead that HP are no longer going to provide support. A bit like
Microsoft who stopped providing support for Win Me and Win 98SE in July
2006.
--
Mike Maltby
mike.maltby@gmail.com


Mike M <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote:

> Computer Associates AV build 8.4.0.24 works perfectly well when
> installed on Win Me so it would appear that CA are telling porkies,
> something that is not unusual nowadays when asking software houses
> about support for older operating systems such as Win Me. It is
> easier for them to say that they don't support the use of their
> product on Win Me regardless of whether it works or not rather than
> to spend time on providing support. CA today is focussing its product
> support on Vista and they are unlikely to express interest in any
> products older than XP SP2.

 

[Mike M]

For "drives" read DRIVERS
--
Mike Maltby
mike.maltby@gmail.com


Mike M <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote:

> Something I omitted to mention. Take HP, they have now withdrawn
> most if not all Win 9x & Win Me drives for their products from their
> site. This doesn't mean the product doesn't now work with Win Me if
> it did before but instead that HP are no longer going to provide
> support. A bit like Microsoft who stopped providing support for Win
> Me and Win 98SE in July 2006.

 

[Mike M]

I gave up paying CA when they introduced the one year free trial some time
ago. Since then Ozzie Laden (from Afghanistan), Harvey Pingu (from the
south pole) and John Doe Jr (from the USA) amongst many others have
enjoyed free use of CA AV software on my PCs. CA dropped back to a three
month trial earlier this year but again that isn't a problem either as I'm
now using Avast on most of my PCs. Note that I run more than one OS on
most PCs so need multiple copies of for example AV software.
--
Mike Maltby
mike.maltby@gmail.com


SGB <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote:

> I only wanted you folks to read what they sent me just so you could
> see for yourself how the good people (LOL) at CA replied to my
> problem.
>
> I'm going to use another AV software anyway like Heirloom first
> suggested.
>
> Mike, I believed you when you posted it worked on your 'puters. I
> didn't doubt you at all. If CA doesn't want my money to renew my
> license, #%&* 'em!

 

[webster72n]

Good of you to let us know, SGB.
It helped to shed more light on this subject.
Also glad to discover Mike's favor for Avast, it is indeed an effective
program.
Keep on 'clicking' with 'ME'.

Harry.


"SGB" <NoEmail@ThisAddress.com> wrote in message
news:uGdLgwi%23HHA.1204@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Hi folks!
>
> Just wanted to share this email I got from CA this afternoon.
>
> Hello,
>
> Thank you for contacting CA Consumer Support.
> My name is Sandy and I will be assisting you on issue #XXXXXXXX..
>
> As in response to your email,unfortunatly our antivirus updated software
is
> not compatible on windows ME.Sorry for the inconvenience.
>
> I hope this resolves your issue.
> I would like to let you know your issue will remain active in our support
> tra
> cking database for the next 90 days. During this timeframe, we will be
more
> t
> han happy to assist you in resolving any further concerns in relation to
> this
> specific issue. Therefore, if the solution I provided does not resolve
your
> issue please let me know and I will assist you further. You can mail me at
> pc
> sdesk@ca.com mentioning the issue number in the subject line.
>
> Thanks,
> Sandy,
> Service Representative - Consumer Support,
> CA consumer support.
>
> Thank you,
> CA Technical Support
>
> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> news:OMB$hwj9HHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> > Hi,
> >
> > OK, that's the version I have on this box and it is updating OK but am
> > running XP. I had a problem similar to yours on another PC and found
the
> > reason was because it was an older version and Computer Associates had
> > stopped providing updates/signature for that version. That doesn't
appear
> > to be the case here.
> >
> > As a check I've just installed 8.4.0.24 on a virtual machine running Win
> > Me that was running v7.1.8.0 (licence expired at the end of last month)
> > and it has installed without problem and updated to the latest
signatures
> > (5134).
> > --
> > Mike Maltby
> > mike.maltby@gmail.com
>
>

 

[Mike M]

I've been using Avast for some time, 2 or more years, initially on an
AMD64 x2 system running both XP x64 and XP x86 but also now on other
systems including my laptop (XP Home SP2 and Vista). There are some bits
about the free version I don't particularly like but I've experienced no
problems to date and prefer it over AVG although to be honest I haven't
looked at AVG recently.
--
Mike Maltby
mike.maltby@gmail.com


webster72n <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote:

> Good of you to let us know, SGB.
> It helped to shed more light on this subject.
> Also glad to discover Mike's favor for Avast, it is indeed an
> effective program.
> Keep on 'clicking' with 'ME'.

 

[webster72n]

Quite some time ago (2+ years) I used AVG and encountered severe problems,
but that could have been my own fault. Several people here witnessed no
problems with AVG and ME and were happy with that marriage.

Harry


"Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
news:%23I3mdyk%23HHA.536@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> I've been using Avast for some time, 2 or more years, initially on an
> AMD64 x2 system running both XP x64 and XP x86 but also now on other
> systems including my laptop (XP Home SP2 and Vista). There are some bits
> about the free version I don't particularly like but I've experienced no
> problems to date and prefer it over AVG although to be honest I haven't
> looked at AVG recently.
> --
> Mike Maltby
> mike.maltby@gmail.com
>
>
> webster72n <webster72n@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Good of you to let us know, SGB.
> > It helped to shed more light on this subject.
> > Also glad to discover Mike's favor for Avast, it is indeed an
> > effective program.
> > Keep on 'clicking' with 'ME'.
>