Windows 7 Anti-Virus

Any idea if Windows 7 will have an anti-virus program?

James

On Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:22:40 -0400, JamesJ wrote:

> Any idea if Windows 7 will have an anti-virus program?

http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=2190
http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-10102707-75.html
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/p...ecurityPR.mspx

Good news (I think).

Thanks,
James

"Kayman" <kayhkay-nospam-@operamail.com> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:22:40 -0400, JamesJ wrote:
>
>> Any idea if Windows 7 will have an anti-virus program?
>
> http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=2190
> http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-10102707-75.html
> http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/p...ecurityPR.mspx

It won't have anti virus protection by default, no. You will need to install
a third party anti virus application. If you want something free then you
could try the free version of AVG or Avast.

The links other posters have provided refer to 'Morro' the replacement for
OneCare which was a separate application from Microsoft. OneCare itself was
never very popular, hence its swift removal. I haven't seen Morro so I can't
comment, but I gather it will be free. (unless there is a change of mind at
Microsoft)

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"JamesJ" <jjy@darwin_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
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> Any idea if Windows 7 will have an anti-virus program?
>
> James
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>

Already have AVG Free

Thanks much,
James

"John Barnett MVP" <> wrote in message
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> It won't have anti virus protection by default, no. You will need to
> install a third party anti virus application. If you want something free
> then you could try the free version of AVG or Avast.
>
> The links other posters have provided refer to 'Morro' the replacement for
> OneCare which was a separate application from Microsoft. OneCare itself
> was never very popular, hence its swift removal. I haven't seen Morro so I
> can't comment, but I gather it will be free. (unless there is a change of
> mind at Microsoft)
>
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> "JamesJ" <jjy@darwin_roadrunner.com> wrote in message
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>> Any idea if Windows 7 will have an anti-virus program?
>>
>> James
>>
>>

It will have windows defender by default. But romours say that MS will
add their own Live One Care.


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Am using fore front client security for my windows 7


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I have tried NOD32, avast, avg and norton on win 7. they all work fine.


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Dinesh, not all running at the same time, I hope. That is a recipe for
disaster. I currently use NOD32 but I certainly would use Norton or McAfee,
both are system hoggers.

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> I have tried NOD32, avast, avg and norton on win 7. they all work fine.
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> Dinesh is a glorious beacon of light - Says Google.

John

Certainly would or certainly would not ( use Norton or McAfee )

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"John Barnett MVP" <> wrote in message
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> Dinesh, not all running at the same time, I hope. That is a recipe for disaster. I
> currently use NOD32 but I certainly would use Norton or McAfee, both are system
> hoggers.
>
> --
>
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> Windows XP Associate Expert
> Windows Desktop Experience
>
> Web: http://www.winuser.co.uk
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> Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com
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> "dinesh" <> wrote in message
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>> I have tried NOD32, avast, avg and norton on win 7. they all work fine.
>>
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>> dinesh
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>> Dinesh is a glorious beacon of light - Says Google.
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