Active Virus Shield - Free KAV!

[Copernic Reporter]

Now everyone can get leading anti-virus protection - absolutely FREE!

* Powered by Kaspersky, one of the largest anti-virus providers, worldwide

* About 300 new viruses are created each month. Every computer needs to be protected

* Real-time scanning and protection against virus threats

* No cost, obligation, or AOL membership required

* Advanced detection technology to help stop viruses and malware before they attack you

Active Virus Shield seamlessly integrates with the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems and is compatible with other PC protection programs (firewalls, anti-spyware, etc.). Like other anti-virus programs, using Active Virus Shield may require that you uninstall other anti-virus programs to avoid product incompatibilities.

Main Advantages of Active Virus Shield

Highly Effective Antivirus Protection. Active Virus Shield utilizes the latest technology to do both traditional signature-based detection, as well as in-depth scanning of executables. This helps protect against a broader range of known and new viruses, reducing the chances of a virus infection on the user?s computer.

Real-Time File Protection.b> All individual files, catalogs and disks can be scanned for viruses or, to cut down on scan times, Active Virus Shield allows users to focus attention only on critical areas of the operating system. In either case, Active Virus Shield serves as a watch-dog, continuously monitoring and helping to protect files. Active Virus Shield can also scan faster by scanning only new and changed files.

Email Protection.b> Active Virus Shield supports most e-mail clients (e.g POP3, IMAP or NNTP) to scan incoming email and SMTP protocol to scan outgoing mail. For popular mail programs, like Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Outlook Express, plug-ins and routines for treatment of viruses in email databases are also available.

Automatic Hourly Updates.b> Active Virus Shield checks for available updates every hour which helps to ensure the product is up to date with the latest features and virus signaturesSimple And Easy To Use. b> Active Virus Shield can be installed and set up in a matter of minutes, and the context sensitive help enables users to understand the finer points of the application?s settings. Moreover, the program regularly notifies users of its current protection status and gives recommendations for dealing with difficult situationRuns Without Slowing Down Computer. Active Virus Shield utilizes sophisticated technology to optimally share processing power with other applications, allowing users to continue other tasks while scanning for viruses with little impact on the speed of their computer. During times of increased user activity, Active Virus Shield gives more resources and computer processing power to the user to ensure that virus scans do not slow down other activiti

Small Frequent Updates. Download updates are relatively small (usually 10 Kbs or less) and ensure that the software is quickly updated with the most current virus information. Active Virus Shield can check for available updates every hour which helps to ensure the product is up to date with the latest features and virus signaturOptimized For Laptops. Active Virus Shield offers a number of advantages for users of laptops based on Intel Centrino mobile technology. The program has also been optimized for use on computers with Intel processors that support HT technologActive Virus Shield Feature Summary

* New Threat Response Time of up to 2 hours*

* Real-Time Protection

* On-Demand and Scheduled Scanning

* Disinfects Files in Archives (ZIP, ARJ, CAB, RAR, LHA)

* Option to Scan Only New And Modified Files

* Harmful Program Blocking And Removal

* Disinfect SMTP, IMAP4 & POP3 Email

* Variable Scan Speed

* Help Prevent Slowdown During Increased Computer Usage Periods

* Support Power Saving for Laptops

* Support Microsoft Windows XP x64

Active Virus Shield[/b]

[davemania]

Has anyone tested or is there a review for this program ?

[Copernic Reporter]

Has anyone tested or is there a review for this program ?

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread....st&t=142224

:)

[ozgeek]

AOL :no:

[Ironman273]

I think this says it all

It's a limited version, no web anti-virus and no proactive defense.

[Tokar]

If you look at post #19 on the wilderssecurity forum, i think there is clear indication that proactive defense is included.

You wouldnt get that yellow alert window if it had no proactive defense.

[Tokar]

OK I took screens of KAV6, uninstalled it, then installed AVS and took screens.

Here are the differences:

Differences:

Under Protection, Web Antivirus and Proactive Defense have been removed.

Differences:

Rescue Disk options have been removed.

Differences:

Trusted Zone settings and Settings Manager have been removed in Protection tab.

Options for Web Antivirus and Proactive Defense have been removed under Protection tab.

Options for Network Settings and Appearance under Service tab have been removed.

Differences:

Options for MS Outlook / The Bat! support, and options for connectivity options have been removed under the Mail Antivirus settings.

EVERYTHING else in the program is the same. Well, albeit the icons, and the help file and all that jargon, replacing names and pictures...etc.

Take note of the fact that AOL's product is built off of KAV 6.0.0.299, while the newest KAV is 6.0.0.303 (I am using 6.0.0.300 in the pictures).

Side notes:

I went to this site with KAV6 and got a warning about an adware in something in the page...one of the yellow alerts: http://64.233.161.104/search?q=cache:rX-rA...t=clnk&cd=1

I did the same page visit while running AVS and got no warning whatsoever.

This proves that Web Antivirus was in fact removed, as opposed to being just hidden.

Ditto for proactive defense. I did some stuff on my machine that normally would warrant proactive defense in KAV yelling at me. Not the case with AVS.

AVS also comes includes with AOL Security Toolbar. Its a nice little piece of software. I think its kinda neat.

AVS, like KAV, places the AVS icon in the upper right corner of the screen during the logon and logoff screens.

AVS, like KAV, shows two processes in the Task Manager for avp.exe.

AVS, like KAV, has windows which are not resizable.

AVS, like KAV, comes with an option in the right-click context menu for an on-demand scan on a file or folder.

AVS, like KAV, has a system tray icon which changes to show different statuses..."updating", "scanning".

Edited August 7, 2006 by Tokar

[RootWind]

I'm surprised AOL decided to go with KAV. Didn't think they knew anything about AVs.

[Tokar]

I'm surprised AOL decided to go with KAV. Didn't think they knew anything about AVs.

They arent ONLY in kahoots with Kaspersky.

AOL Safety & Security Center, which is an integral part of AOL Total Care (the product to go against all those security suites from MS, Symantec and such), is built off McAfee Security Center, using McAfee AV, McAfee Firewall, McAfee antispam, etc.

[asdfoi83wyrl]

wow, thanks OP!

[Tokar]

It seems the license of ASV is only for ASV. I tried using it in KAV but it failed.

So people trying to weasel their way into a free KAV license are out of luck.

[Slimy]

Options for Web Antivirus and Proactive Defense have been removed under Protection tab.

That's not a good thing :no:

[+.Aaron Subscriber¹]

Run AWAY!!! Run AWAY!!! *Screaming* This sounds very very fishy since it is a direct (complete) copy of KAV.

[Tokar]

Run AWAY!!! Run AWAY!!! *Screaming* This sounds very very fishy since it is a direct (complete) copy of KAV.

Hey dope, have you ever heard of being a company partner?

AOL licenses Kaspersky Antivirus, and provides a rebranded version of it. Kaspersky still gets paid, and all license keys still have to be confirmed through the Kaspersky server.

You get an e-mail from AOL with the license key, you enter it into the program and then it CONTACTS KASPERSKY SERVER to activate the program.

Get your facts right.

Besides, AOL isnt the only one to license KAV. Go get out F-Secure. They license KAV too.

[Shof]

When i was installing AOL on my moms pc, it was the newest one with the macafee crap. I managed to uninstall that and install my own anti virus(nod32) and firewall(zonealarm)

and i think nod32 is better then fsecure and kav

[thugilex]

Run AWAY!!! Run AWAY!!! *Screaming* This sounds very very fishy since it is a direct (complete) copy of KAV.

:laugh:

[slysy]

Wonder if this is worth ditching my NOD32 for, which is up for renewal soon.

[wicker_man]

I'm surprised AOL decided to go with KAV. Didn't think they knew anything about AVs.

So are you the authority they should have contacted for an AV review then? Just because AOL spoiled its reputation by bad marketing doesn't mean they employ dumb asses.

[Tokar]

and i think nod32 is better then fsecure and kav

Then you are delusional, good sir.

Wonder if this is worth ditching my NOD32 for, which is up for renewal soon.

Let me think about that question...

*1 ms elapses*

Yes.

[RootWind]

So are you the authority they should have contacted for an AV review then? Just because AOL spoiled its reputation by bad marketing doesn't mean they employ dumb asses.

Actually by looking at their software until recently you would think they did (or... releasing search data anyone? Who's bright idea was that?). Though in all actuality this probably was all marketing. Kaspersky probably offered a better deal than McAfee, Symantec, and Trend Micro. Kaspersky knows they have a long way into breaking the U.S. consumer stronghold so why not make some cash on the side from people who wouldn't have bought their software anyways? Kaspersky also licenses their engine out a lot, including to some budget third-party companies. You can find some in the budget bin at retail stores based on the older engine for around $10.

[Smigit]

Nod32 is a great program, calling someone dillusional because they like it more just makes you look like an arse. Both have benefits over the other. Both are light. Kaspersky has quicker definition updates yet Nod has better Heuristics. I use Nod32 and would recomend it any day.

[mikulka]

Tokar, I saw you hyping AVS/KAV and dissing NOD32 (and it's users) at BetaNews like you are doing here.

Are you a brainwashed AVS/KAV fanboy, or are they paying you to hype AVS/KAV on every forum?

[Tokar]

Tokar, I saw you hyping AVS/KAV and dissing NOD32 (and it's users) at BetaNews like you are doing here.

Are you a brainwashed AVS/KAV fanboy, or are they paying you to hype AVS/KAV on every forum?

*puts arms out straight and walks like zombie, teetering from side-to-side*

Yessssssssssssssssssssss to booooooooooth...

pssh posh...i know when a software is better than another.

[viciv]

IMO Proactive Defense is far from perfect... it's not very stable..

at least AVS is free, right? it's still one of the best free antivirus softwares :)

[asdfoi83wyrl]

Anyone know how long this is going to be free for? A half-year, year, or forever... maybe?